LORRIE SCHAEFGES

*** **** ***** **., **** *** Sycamore, Illinois 60178 815-***-****

An effective, professional team player with the ability to manage multiple projects, analyze and interpret information, create reports, communicate status and problem solve. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner to successfully develop alternative solutions. Diverse ability to work as an individual with minimal direction or within teams. Ability to grasp complex concepts and software programs quickly. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Project Manager for large metal valve manufacturer and supplier. Responsible for nearly 40 jobs/projects at one time.

Prioritize and plan work activities; Uses time efficiently to successfully maintain a heavy workload.

Advanced PC skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access. Quick learner for proprietary and ERP systems.

Took classes for Certificate in Computer Programming. Maintained a GPA of 4.0. Classes taken include Visual Basic, C++, Computer Logic and Design, Microsoft Excel and Access.

Works well independently or in group problem solving situations. EXPERIENCE:

Henry Pratt Company, Aurora, Illinois

Project Manager, Plant Sales July 2013 to January 2015 Project Manager for largest valve company in US. Henry Pratt designs and manufactures customized valves for industrial markets. Annual sales of $1.1 billion. Responsible for the administration and coordination of special projects for the east coast and the southern parts of the United States.

Interprets customer needs on projects for the proper application of company products and services and to ensure that customer product and service requirements are met.

Manages and coordinates internal and external groups with the goal of completing projects on time and within budget. These groups include company sales personnel, engineering departments, sales representatives, suppliers, other manufacturers, contractors, distributors.

Provides inside sales and technical support necessary to obtain sales objectives

Works closely with design engineers, drafting engineers, and application engineers to ensure timely, complete and accurate engineering calculations for the manufacturing plants.

Presents numerical data effectively with capacity to read and interpret written information.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Problem resolution for issues with the goal of gaining clearance from the customer to release to manufacture and ship the order, including prompt review and response of returned submittal comments.

Advanced skills of JD Edwards, Fast Price software, Excel, Word, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, Illinois

Continuity of Care and Social Services Analyst/Database Management April 2012 to July 2013 Analyst for mid size hospital group of 15 facilities. Responsible for report generation for two hospitals and two departments. These reports had a direct impact on the profits and the losses of two hospitals.

Compiled, interpreted and analyzed raw data into sensitive reports.

Completed all monthly reports for two hospitals including: Impact Reports, Profit and Loss Reports, Chart Audit Workbooks, Insurance Reports, and Readmission Reports

Completion of all of the Department Report Cards for both the Continuity of Care and Social Services departments. Also, aided in completion of Employee Report Cards in which each individual employee’s review is based on.

Lorrie Schaefges

Kishwaukee Community Hospital, DeKalb, Illinois (continued)

Ensured monthly billing from an insurance company is accurate for both hospitals.

Daily completion of required forms and communications with insurance companies.

Ensured accurate daily documentation of insurance communications in each patient’s record and then given to the appropriate person or department.

Responsible for developing and revising instructions and procedures for all reports.

Volunteered to take on the role of the MSDS contact person and MSDS compliancy for two departments. Heritage Crystal Clean, Elgin, Illinois

Document Handling Analyst October 2007 to December 2011 Promoted to managing Document Handling Department within the IT department. One direct report, Document Handling Analyst. Work entailed scanning, indexing, and preparation of documents into Imaging Retrieval System for Branch Administration, Logistics, Sales, Distribution Centers, Waste Facilities, Recycling Facility, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.

Assisting with process streamlining of thousands of various types of documents being handled each day

Managed wide swings in day to day document processing; variances range up to 4 times the average

Responsible for all sensitive and critical AP documents entered into AP system.

Responsible for hiring new employee

Stay at home mom May 2000 to October 2007

Raised son for seven years.

Leopardo Construction, Hoffman Estates, Illinois September 1999 to May 2000 Executive Assistant

Executive assistant to three Vice Presidents in the company. Prepared presentations, coordinated all communications, maintained calendars as well as coordinate travel arrangements. TruServ Corporation, Chicago, Illinois

Executive Assistant February 1998to September 1999 Promoted to Executive Assistant for Executive Vice President of Logistics for large hardware co-op. High exposure to various special projects. Compile data and prepare reports as required. Prepare presentations, coordinate all communications, maintain calendars as well as coordinate travel arrangements. Di Donato Associates, Chicago, Illinois February 1997 to February 1998 Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant for small graphic design company. Created and maintained sales and billing reports and spreadsheets, productivity reports, and job status reports. EDUCATION:

Kishwaukee Community College, Malta, Illinois August 2006 to April 2008 Curriculum: Computer classes for Certificate of Computer Programming with 4.0 GPA PC SKILLS:

Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. Working knowledge of Microsoft Access.

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