High School Manager
Resume:
KARLA D. MEADOWS
Opelika, AL 36801
*******@******.***
Education
**** ******** ** ******* ** Business Administration, Auburn University, AL.
**** ********* of Science in Business Administration, Southern Union State Junior College,
Opelika, AL.
Experience
2004-present Veterinary Medicine Administration, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn
University
Business Manager
Responsible for preparation, submission and administration of the College of
Veterinary Medicine annual budget. Act as liaison for Human Resources,
Finance and Facilities for the College of Veterinary Medicine. Liaison roles are
to provide guidance to departments/units and to channel information or requests.
Ex-officio committee member for all faculty search committees to offer guidance
on all policies and procedures and also to offer methodologies for searches and
recruitment. Act as committee member on occasion for
administrative/professional and staff searches. Review all financial documents
for the college and assess their budgets and spending practices. Serve on multiple
college committees, AAVMC committee and AU committees. Manage facilities
and related projects for the college. Manage security needs for the college.
1998-2004 Scott-Ritchey Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn
University, AL.
A research facility dedicated to research on companion animal health.
Contract and Grants Specialist
Yearly budget preparation and maintenance for the Center. Monthly account
reconciliation and daily expenditures. Review contract and grant proposals and
maintain accounting records for all faculty awards. Coordinate recruitment
procedures, prepare employment documents and process payroll. Schedule
appointments for Director and faculty activities. Supervise deposits for
donation’s program and monitor Service Center activity. Process all purchase
requests, payments, maintenance contracts and visa reconciliation. Advise all
personnel regarding AU policies and procedures. Assist Facility Manager.
Supervise secretarial and clerical staff of the Center.
1992-1998 Scott-Ritchey Research Center
Administrative Assistant
Most of the same duties as Contract and Grants Specialist with the exception of
increased duties involving contracts and grants. Promoted.
1990-1991 Scott-Ritchey Research Center
Secretary
Most of the same duties as Contract and Grants Specialist with the exception of
increased duties involving contracts and grants and budget preparation.
Promoted.
1989-1990 Administration, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL.
Secretary
Word processing for “College of Veterinary Medicine Quarterly Report.”
Coordinator of continuing education short courses, including brochures, lodging,
meals, banquets, etc. Database management of alumni and friends of the college.
Other general office duties.
1988-1989 Temporary Employment Services, Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, College
of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL.
Secretary
Performed general office duties. Interacted with clients and clinicians to
determine needs of patients. Assisted with organization of medical records. Input
health records into database.
1983-1988 Auburn University Police Department, Parking and Traffic Services, Auburn
University, AL.
Police Clerk
Collected parking fees daily. Reconciled accounting ledgers for weekly fee
collection. Distributed parking tags. Maintained office supplies.
1982-1983 Dr. B. F. Thomas, Jr., Auburn, AL.
General Practitioner.
Secretary
Scheduled appointments for all clients and arranged for special medical testing
needs. Collected fees and maintained payment records for all clients. Assisted
with financial recording keeping including accounts receivable, accounts payable
and stock deposits. Worked with Dr. Thomas on weekends while in high school
and part-time shortly after graduating.
1981-1982 Auburn High School, Co-op Program, Continuing Education Department, Auburn,
AL.
Secretary
Performed general office duties for high school credit.
Training and Skills
Multiple software user, can adapt to most business software. Experience with word
processing software, spreadsheets, personal managers, e-mail software, etc.
College courses contributed to experience with: personnel management, accounting,
management information systems, and computer information systems. Attended training
conducted by the Office of Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health in grant
and contract activities for applicants and recipients of awards, numerous AU policy, procedures,
grant activities, supervisor training and software courses.
Awards and Activities
Recipient of Auburn University Spirit of Excellence Award.
Moderator for the College of Veterinary Medicine, Banner User’s List (email list serve).
Coordinator for Red Cross blood drives for the College of Veterinary Medicine from
2003 to the present.
Notary from 1995 to present.
Coordinator for United Way from 1996 to present.
Committees
Member of the Dean’s Cabinet, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2003-present.
Member of the Executive Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2003-present.
Ex-0fficio member of the Hospital Board, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of
Veterinary Medicine, 2003-present.
Member of the Facilities Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2003-present.
Member of the North American Veterinary College Administrators (NAVCA), 2003-
present.
Ex-officio member of all faculty search committees and multiple staff search committees.
Member of the Safety Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2005-present.
Member of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
Finance Committee, 20012-present.
Past member of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
Comparative Data Committee, 2008-2012.
Past member of the Society for the Advancement of Management, 2008-2012.
Past member of Auburn University Contracts and Grants Redesign Task Force.
Past Chair, Cross Functional Team, Subcommittee of AU Contracts and Grants Redesign
Task Force.
Past member of Post Proposal Activities and Goals, Subcommittee of AU Contracts and
Grants, Redesign Task Force.
Past member of AU Span Committee.
Past member of College of Veterinary Medicine Year 2000 Committee.
Past member of College of Veterinary Medicine Planning Committee, 2001-2003.
Past member of College of Veterinary Medicine Web Committee, 2003.
Personal Information and Activities
Married, two children
Member of Trinity United Methodist Church
Boy Scouts Den Leader 2004-2012
Boy Scouts Cubmaster 2007-2008
Boy Scouts Committee member 2008-2012
Boy Scouts Events Coordinator 2009
Boy Scouts District Committee member, serving in multiple roles
Boy Scouts Assistant District Commissioner 2010-2012
Boy Scouts Council Expo Chair 2012
Boy Scouts Executive Committee 2011-2012
References
for
KARLA D. MEADOWS
Professional
Dr. Henry J. Baker, Retired Director
Scott-Ritchey Research Center
College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University
Dr. Steven F. Swaim, Retired Director
Scott-Ritchey Research Center
College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn University
Currently residing in Kansas
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Dr. Fred Hoerr, Past Interim Dean
College of Veterinary Medicine
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