SARA A. BARNETT, MBA

NW ***th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73162

405-***-**** 405-***-****

abigru@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Masters in Business Administration August 2003

Emphasis in Organizational Development and Leadership

Oklahoma Christian University

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Advertising May 2000

Minor in Business Administration

University of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma General Education Certification (OGET) April 2009

Business Education and Career Technologies

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Proven leadership ability with track record of gaining organization

wide support

. Organizational Development and implementation of new concepts and

procedures

. Ability to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships

with colleagues, clients and vendors

. Capable of coordinating and completing multiple projects in a time

sensitive environment

. Experience in working with at risk families and communities

. Excellent verbal and written communicator in small and large settings

. Over six years of experience in training and instructing adults

. Work well individually and as a team leader/member

. Strong public speaking skills

EXPERIENCE

Business Instructor August 2009-present

Putnam City Schools

Putnam City West High School

. Computer Applications Career Technology

. General Business for Personal Finance

. Computer Applications I

. Tennis Coach

University Relations Recruiter July 2008-Feb. 2009

SandRidge Energy, Human Resources

. Discuss with senior leadership to identify personnel needs, workforce

planning strategies, and recruitment methods

. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with universities

nationwide, academic leaders, vendors, community organizations, and

other team members to create a partnership that proves successful for

Human Resources and the company

. Review resumes and credentials on appropriate skills, experience, and

knowledge in relation to the position(s) available

. Coordinates and manages all communication with colleges and college

candidates throughout the interviewing, screening and hiring process

. Reference checking, offers of employment and negotiations with

applicants

. Develop and coordinate summer internship program

Director of Career Services July 2005-June 2008

Oklahoma Christian University

Office of Academic Affairs

. Responsible for the effective management, leadership, and

accountability of the Department of Career Services

. Developed initiatives, programs, and services to meet the changing

needs of students and employers

. Worked collaboratively with college Chairpersons, Deans, VP's,

. Enrollment Services and the Alumni Association

. Created and maintained the University Career Services Web-site

. Constructed and administered budget Created departmental strategic

plan

. Developed and built relationships with corporate leaders

. Counseled and advised individuals and groups on occupations, career

exploration, career planning and decision-making, job-search

strategies and employability skills

Adjunct Business Professor

Oklahoma City Community College August 2003-May 2008

University of Central Oklahoma August 2004-May 2008

Oklahoma Christian University August 2006-PRESENT

. Business Communications

. Supervisory Training

. Principles of Management

. Principles of Marketing

. Oral Communications

. Oral Communications II

. Business and Professional Communications

. Organizational Development and Design (graduate course)

Field Marketing Manager December 2001-2002

Pierce Promotions and Event Management

. Event and project management

. Market research and media planning

. Promoting and executing national campaigns

. Hiring and training of staff

. Research and marketing plans for specified areas

Executive Media Assistant July 2000-January 2001

Ackerman McQueen and Associates

. Media buying and tracking of NRA account

. Market and media planning and presentation

. Assisted with the distribution of millions of dollars in advertising

funds

. Executive Assistant to Corporate Vice President

MEMBER

Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Greater Grads Advisory Committee

Oklahoma Women in Higher Education Conference Planning Committee

Oklahoma Association of Colleges and Employers Membership Committee

National Association of Colleges and Employers

Business Communications Assessment Advisory Committee-OCCC, 2007

Career Guidance Network of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium

Oklahoma Employer Council

Women in Communications

COURSES DEVELOPED

Life after College...What's Next?

Career Planning and Your Path to Success

Interviewing 101

Developing a Resume and Cover Letter

PRESENTATIONS:

Soft-Skills Seminar at the University of Oklahoma-Business Department

(2009)

Selected to be the Greater Grads MC for Summer Internship Program (2008)

Guest Speaker at the OC MBA appreciation Dinner (2006)

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, WordPerfect, etc. Various

Career

planning software, experience in course development using WebCT and

Blackboard and other instructional technologies.

Contact this candidate