Objective: To serve in a capacity valued for continued professional

development, while utilizing proven management and

leadership skills to successfully contribute to the vision,

mission and success of the organization.

Summary of Qualifications:

. Accomplished at handling multiple tasks with varying degrees of

complexity.

. Successfully met and/or exceed goals and deadlines while complying with

company policies and procedures.

. Established solid business relationships with all departments within an

organization to achieve company goals.

. Exceptional Communications, Marketing and Public Relations skills.

. Extensive Office Administration and Management experience in Oil & Gas

Industry, Workforce Development, public service.

. Company representative involved in a variety of community organizations

(please see addendum for details).

. Knowledgeable of office operations including computer software, data

entry, payroll, word processing, spreadsheets, invoicing, scheduling,

travel itineraries, etc.

. Responsible for and possess an in-depth knowledge of human resources

practices, policies and laws.

. Compiled HR/Employee Manual for Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Small

Business members.

. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution and problem

solving skills and experiences.

Employment Background

Funds For Learning (E-rate Consulting Firm)

OklahomaCity, OK

Executive Assistant 04/01/14

to present

. Report directly to the CEO & President with daily interactions which

include the Vice President, Team Leads and employees.

. Responsible for executive office support including preparation of

internal and external correspondence, memoranda, invoice review and

payroll deductions.

. Serve as the human resources contact responsible for ensuring compliance

with federal, state and local employment laws, employee recruiting and

interviewing, verifying references, applicant screening, administering the

FMLA and creating workman's compensation reports.

. Responsible for the processing of the payroll of FFL and for a subsidiary

company as well as providing quick books support for three subsidiary

companies.

. Developed, implemented, and enforced procedures and policies.

. Prepared weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports; personal time audits, pre-

tax withholding reports, etc.

. Special projects assigned as assigned.

Emporia Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Tourism Industry)

Emporia, KS

Director 11/07 to

09/12

. Designed and executed annual operating plan consistent with the Visitors

Bureau Advisory Board Mission and Vision.

. Address City Commissioners in public forum for special projects, events,

campaigns, etc.

. Prepared, presented for approval and administered annual budget of

$375,000.

. Supervised Visitors Bureau staff, update job descriptions and administer

annual evaluations.

. Developed and administered marketing plans and activities to entice

travelers to stop in Emporia.

. Official spokesperson for the Emporia Visitors Bureau, including

television, radio & newspaper interviews.

. Planned and directed business and public relations, promoted image and

awareness of the programs and services.

. Assessed and prepared monthly reports for Visitor Bureau Advisory Board.

Emporia Unified School District 253 (Public School)

Emporia, KS

Human Resource Assistant 09/07

to 11/07

. Human resource responsibilities included: employment laws, employee

recruiting and interviews, reference verification, applicant screening,

FMLA tracking/reporting and workman's compensation reports.

. Interacted with school administrators, supervisors and employees to

ensure smooth operation.

. Developed, implemented, and enforced procedures and policies.

. Office support; correspondence composition, memoranda, invoice review and

payroll deductions.

. Prepared weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports; personal time audits, pre-

tax withholding reports, etc.

State of Kansas Emporia/Paola Workforce Center (Workforce Development)

Emporia, KS

Program Services Manager II 10/02

to 07/07

. Worked collaboratively with Administrative office, area field offices,

partner and non-partner agencies in accordance with the Workforce

Investment Act.

. Ensured seamless delivery of all services and programs for businesses,

employers and job seekers.

. Interpreted and translated general policy into operational plan.

. Engaged partners and aligned staff with the vision, mission and core

activities of Kansas 1st programs.

. Promoted image and awareness of the Workforce Center's services, business

and public relations.

. Communicated programs and services to community, business, media and

professional organizations.

. Responsible for preservation of order and professional atmosphere in the

office.

. Monitored subordinates and conducted regular feedback sessions and

evaluations.

Sauder Custom Fabrication, Inc. (Oil & Gas Industry

Supplier/Manufacturer) Emporia, KS

Human Resource Coordinator 06/98

to 10/02

. Human resource responsibilities included: employment laws, employee

recruiting and interviews, discipline, reference verification, applicant

screening, FMLA tracking/reporting and workman's compensation reports.

. Interacted with plant administration, supervisors and employees to ensure

smooth operation.

. Provided on-going management and supervision of receptionist and building

maintenance crew.

. Developed, implemented, and enforced company procedures and policies.

. Reviewed contracted services for telephone equipment, parking lot,

building and property.

. Administered safety program including scheduling and planning of safety

meetings for all 4 shifts.

. Office support; correspondence composition, memoranda, invoice review and

payroll deductions.

. Prepared weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports; automatic progression,

safety awards, personal time audits, pre-tax withholding reports, etc.

. Coordinated company activities; receptions, parties, golf tournament, and

scholarship awards.

Camplex Corporation (Broadcasting Equipment Manufacturer)

Emporia, KS

Marketing Assistant I 12/97

to 06/98

. Facilitated all aspects of reception area; office organization,

efficiency and confidential information.

. Coordinated personnel between departments for maximum efficiency.

. Organized product marketing at the largest U.S. convention for the media

products industry.

. Monitored inventory control, parts distribution, review invoices and

packing lists.

. Ensured timely product delivery to all customers.

. Disseminated daily product information to current and potential

customers.

Newman Memorial County Hospital (County Hospital)

Emporia, KS

Human Resource Representative

06/96 to 12/97

Didde Web Press Corporation (Print Press Manufacturer)

Emporia, KS

Human Resources Assistant

05/93 to 06/96

Kansas Gas & Electric/Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Plant/Westar Engergy

(Energy Plant) Burlington, KS

Administrative Assistant/Clerk II-Quality

10/84 to 05/93

Professional Associations

. Flint Hills Community Health Center

2001-2009 Board of Directors

2001-2002 Public Relations Committee

. Emporia Human Relations Commission

Member 1999 to 2003

2002 to 2003 Chairperson

2001-2002 Vice-Chairperson

. Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce

Member 1998 to 2012

2001-2005 Leadership Emporia Committee Member/Session Facilitator

2001-2005 Junior Leadership Emporia Committee Member/Session Facilitator

2004-2005 Women's Symposium Chairperson

2001 and 2002 Women's Symposium Committee Member

1999 to 2001 Emporia Workforce Development/Manufacturers Council

1999 to 2000 Chairman of the Workforce Council's fair booth

. Personnel Association of Greater Emporia

Member 1993 - 2007

1999-2002 Secretary

2003- President

2004- Past President

. Leadership Emporia and Leadership Alumni

2001 Graduate

2001-2003 Secretary

2009- 2010 Vice President

2010 President

. Flint Hills Tourism Coalition Board of Directors

Member 2007 to 2012

. I-35 Coalition Board of Directors

Member 2007 to 2012

. Emporia Arts Council Board of Directors

Member 2008 to 2012

. William Allen White Board of Directors

Member 2010 to 2012

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