Human Resources Manager

I am Sandra Schafer.

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Business Professional with 10 years experience performing supervisory and director level duties in Education, Program & Business Development, Human Resources, Grant Writing and Community Relations.

Acknowledged for my strong work ethic, “Can Do” attitude.

Education

Masters Degree: Human Resources Management/Organizational Development. Webster University. Bachelors Degree: Management & Human Relations. MidAmerica Nazarene University. Cum Laude.

Business Development Director

0/2003 – Present

Premier Business Consultants - Olathe, KS

Aggressively marketed services/products to community, corporate and government agencies, increasing organizational awareness and market share.

Community Liaison representing organizations at 14+ monthly community events, chambers of commerce and B2B networking associations.

Developed and delivered internal and external communications and media relations information.

Planned and assisted in the hosting of 10+ annual open house's and fund raising events.

Monitored social network websites weekly to ensure accuracy in online information.

Event Planning and Fund Raising

Supported organizations in the development of donor prospects and the procurement of donations.

Planned and assisted in the hosting of 12+ annual not-for-profit fund raising events.

Recruited and trained volunteers to supply adequate support and assistance at special events.

Program Developer

03/2008 - 04/2009

University of Saint Mary - Overland Park, KS.

Increased enrollment 11%, through the development of small business and corporate partnerships.

Assisted in the planning and execution of quarterly marketing campaigns, including the creation and distribution of 6000+ marketing materials and direct mailings.

Organized and facilitated weekly “lunch and learns”, information sessions and quarterly new staff/student orientation sessions.

Created and facilitated focus groups between community college and university educators that resulted in increased institutional awareness, student enrollment and a smooth transition to university setting, by two year students.

Monitored workforce trends and prepared bi-annual feasibility studies for program development.

Developed, distributed and analyzed program surveys that produced valuable feedback in maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

Professional Development Coordinator

01/2007 - 10/2007

Northwest Nazarene University - Nampa, ID.

Team lead and primary contact for receiving, identifying and coordinating training needs of clients.

Supervised the development and delivery of 120+ professional development courses.

Developed syllabi and assigned instructors to courses, ensuring accreditation standards.

Worked closely with Dean of Education to ensure all courses met State accreditation requirements.

Maintained detailed record keeping of course work, student and faculty files and data bases.

Instructor of Record

Received and reviewed electronically submitted course work and assigned credit for approximately 1800 participants, annually.

Assisted in the registration of 30 to 1800 educators at State workshops and National conferences.

Staffing and Business Development Director

02/2005 – 11/2006

ActNow Human Resources - Spokane, WA.

Solicited new clients and received requests for full and temporary staffing needs.

Performed all phases of applicant selection, drug screening, performance reviews and payroll distribution for approximately 85 contract employees.

Maintained weekly communication with clients to ensure retention of quality performers.

Maintained confidentiality and security of client and personnel files.

District Manager

10/2003 – 02/2005

WCS Financial Lending, LLC - Spokane, WA.

Responsible for the staffing and supervision of 45+ full and part-time employees and 9 financial lending institutions.

Accountability for the daily operations and facility maintenance of branch checking accounts and with assets of $700,000+.

Performed weekly financial audits and inspection of client files to ensure compliance of company and State lending laws.

College Resources Officer

12/1985-06/2003

Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, KS.

Campus/Community Liaison working closely with administration to ensure a safe working and

learning environment.

Maintained effective relationships with all organizational levels, in a campus community of 35,000.

Researched and developed institutional policy, procedural instructions and marketing materials.

Collected data and assisted in the development of federally required documents and reports.

Prepared and presented monthly PowerPoint presentations for new student/staff orientations.

Annually, responded to 100+ problematic situations and successfully instituted conflict resolution techniques to avoiding escalation and allowing for swift resolution of incidents.

Federal Grant Writer

Researched, wrote and submitted State and Federal applications for alternative funding sources.

Secured $500,000 Federal Hiring Grant and $50,000 Federal Procurement Grant.

Maintained accountability and compliance of all grants, compiling statistics and submitting annual progress reports.

Professional References

Dr. Jill Hackett, Asst. Superintendent.

Lee’s Summit School District. 816-***-****.

Dr. Susan Lindahl, Chief Operating Officer.

Baker University. 785-***-****.

Dr. Dennis Day, President of Student Services.

Johnson County Community College. 913-***-****.

Michael Theabold, Director, Career Services.

Rockhurst University. 816-***-****.

Dana Ketterling, Vice President, Membership Services.

Olathe Chamber of Commerce. 913-***-****.

Gail Jones, Human Resources Manager.

Sprint Corporation. 913-***-****.

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