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West Des Moines, Ia, Us

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Ankeny, Iowa, United States

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Clive, Iowa

Urbandale, Ia

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. is a leading provider of loss recovery services to the insurance industry. Position has wholesale auction along with automotive, insurance and/or rental industry experience. Responsibilities include placing outbound calls to recruit buyers on the behalf of IAA, monitoring customer service levels for providers, managing customer relationships, managing transportation for the division’s units, negotiating for on-call vehicles to complete sales, and miscellaneous office duties. The position requires the ability to build strong working relationships and conduct presentations.

Planning, delivering and providing core programs within the USO as we serve as the link between service members here and the American people. Accountable for all center programs and services geared towards the unique needs of our military installation and the 5,000+ soldiers, civilians, and locals it supports. Areas of work: Operations/Administration of all programming and events, averaging 22+ activities per month; Facility Management of over 15,000 square ft.; Volunteer Programs for recruitment and sustainment of approximately 75 volunteers; Responsible for annual finances and of well over $250,000; Sponsorship management to maintain in-kind donations for the center.Duties: Customer Service; Grass Roots Marketing; Volunteer Recruitment and Retention; Human Resources; Financial Administration and Reporting; Center Purchasing/Acquisitions/Supply Management; Center Operations (all Calendars and Events); Facility management, maintenance and repair; and Electronic Communications (computers, VOIP, telecom, audio/visual)

Organized and assisted in implementing programs/events that enhance and help maintain the quality of life/morale of 10,000+ Soldiers, Airmen, DOD Civilians, U.S. Contractors and Third Country Nationals in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (10 hrs. a day, 6 days a week). Gained acclimation to harsh climate and environment as well as invaluable experience in management of facilities, people, time, and events. Areas of work: Aquatic Center/Pool, including one Olympic lap pools with 4,200 sq. ft. of facility.Duties: Facility and pool management; Customer Service; Event management including planning, coordination, and emceeing; Life guarding and patron supervision; General maintenance and supply inventory.

Planned, organized and implemented programs/events that enhanced and helped maintain the quality of life/morale of 8,000+ Soldiers, Airmen, DOD Civilians, U.S. Contractors and Third Country Nationals in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (12 hrs. a day, 7 days a week). Gained invaluable experience in management of facilities, people, time, and events. Areas of work: Multiple Recreation Centers (four different facilities, over 12,00 square ft. combined, served on average over 1000 people a day and up to 600 or more at any given time, with 80-120 scheduled activities and events per month).Duties: Event planning, coordination and programming; facility management; supervision of six staff and 11 Third Country Nationals; supply management and inventory; and personal training.

Accountable for ensuring the availability of qualified, flexible employees through appropriate recruiting and skill matching to achieve total client satisfaction. Responsible for business development of new clients for staffing placements to include cold and warm contacts, periodic client-service evaluations and the hiring and releasing of staffed employees. Areas of work: Operations/Administration, Business Development including Sales and Customer Retention; Supervision of a database of over 100 employees. Duties: monthly customer goals of increasing recruits for staffing by 5 or more a week; branch operations including database entry, interviews of potential staff, customer service follow up with clients, etc.

Advised undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements, as well as enrolling students for the University's graduate, undergraduate and certificate programs. Areas of work: Admissions office, classroom, computer lab. Periodic off-site presentations with prospective students. Duties: Learn quickly about the Higher Education market and industry to help drive admission enrollment; provide appropriate follow-up with prospective and existing students; consistently and persistently use a high-level of interpersonal and written communication skills.

Planned, organized and implemented all special events in-store to boost sales revenue, brand recognition and community awareness. Worked with volunteers and community members for events.Areas of work: Area coordinator responsible for the newest flagship office and retail store in the greater Des Moines area, which included clothing, shoes, specialty shops, a restaurant/winery, shipping and back office.Duties: Handled and arranged in-store marketing and advertising with an annual budget of $12,000; all projects were done as a partnership or trade of space and face value for goods (cross promotions); training and human resource functions; clothing area specialist; unloading and distribution of retail products.

Planned, organized and implemented programs, events and activities that enhance and help maintain the quality of life/morale of 5,500+ Soldiers, Airmen, DOD Civilians, U.S. Contractors and Third Country Nationals in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (12 hrs. a day, 7 days a week). Areas of work: Multiple gym facilities and recreation centers; Aquatic center and pool.Duties: Planning, marketing and facilitating events and programs; facility management of three multi-use buildings consisting of over 10,000 square feet; Responsible for personal training, life guarding, refereeing of sporting events; Administrative tasks including supervision of local nationals, inventory and customer service follow-up.