Katie L. Scowden
*******@*****.***
**** ********* ***., ***. *, Toledo, OH 43620
cell 740-***-****
EXPERIENCE
ITT Technical Institute - Community Relations Specialist, Maumee, OH
August, 2009 - PRESENT
. Facilitate relationships with area high school administration and
faculty to increase awareness of degree programs
. Schedule and perform motivational presentations in high school
classrooms and auditoriums promoting education and providing career-
focused information for students
. Generate and nurture high school senior inquiries and assess for
application to college
. Effectively build positive rapport among community organizations and
businesses through collaborative projects on and off campus
. Develop and execute on-campus events and fairs for ITT's students and
alumni fostering potential future career opportunities with local
employers
. Work with admissions representatives to encourage prospective
students' educational paths
. Establish relationships with key local and state government officials
promoting post-secondary education
. Motivate and organize staff, faculty and students in collective effort
to benefit several Northwest Ohio fundraisers, causes, and charities
. Assist the Director of Recruitment in analysis of market plan and
project opportunities throughout territory
. Awarded 2011 Marketing Representative of the Year due to performance
and exceeding recruitment goals
PrimeSource Healthcare of Ohio - Client Service Representative, Toledo, OH
August, 2005 - February, 2009
. Due to company growth, forged into Ohio territory and increased
clientele to 40+ new clients in first year by networking and cold
calling; territory covered all of Ohio
. Demonstrated responsibility and accountability by acting as primary
liaison for clients
. Assessed needs of clients and displayed successful trouble-shooting
skills to resolve issues
. Persistently negotiated contracts and legal documents at corporate
level
. Prepared closing of contractual agreements and executed initiation of
services
. Designed strategies to facilitate rapid growth and promote company
awareness in marketplace
. Conducted presentations and orientations to corporate CEOs, CFOs,
directors and administrators
. Created monthly forecast, demonstrating independent motivation to
facilitate company growth
. Trained new employees to maintain already developed territories
PrimeSource Healthcare Systems, Inc, - Patient Care Representative,
Deerfield, IL
August, 2004 - August, 2005
. Communicated effectively with over 400 clients to schedule more than
450 patients per week for multiple physicians
. Cultivated potential client relationships by acting as a lead contact
for nursing facilities
. Customized healthcare plans for patient-specific needs with regards to
Medicare and Medicaid eligibility
World's Best Bagels - Store Manager, Athens, OH
June, 2002 - May, 2004
. Upheld and maintained high quality customer service
. Administered staff meetings and delegated responsibilities among
employees, including weekly scheduling
. Responsible for ordering store goods, bookkeeping, calculating and
depositing store profits
EDUCATION
Ohio University, Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies - 2004
AFFILIATIONS
Member of Maumee Chamber of Commerce, Maumee, OH
Member of Women's Entrepreneurial Network, Northwest Ohio Chapter
Member of Lambda Pi Eta, National Honor Society, Athens, OH