Anne Gallagher
Acampo, CA ***20
Summary Thirty years experience in research, marketing, program management and retail. Extensive computer skills including statistics and desktop publishing. General aviation experience including 2500 hours pilot time. College adjunct professor.
Education Master of Business Administration December 1992
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, minor in Economics May 1990
Wichita State University
Experience Senior Regional Economist August 2009 January 2016
Center for Economic Analysis and Development, NKU Highland Heights, KY
Prepare economic development project proposals
Conduct research projects, including development of research agenda, gathering data and interpretation of findings
Present economic forecast and other research findings
Senior Research Associate July 2001 to July 2009
Center for Economic Development & Business Research, WSU Wichita, KS
Researched and reported economic trends for economic development agencies
Conducted corporate research for funded projects
Performed site analysis and demographic research for retail clients
Analyzed and mapped data sets using ArcView GIS software
Director of Client Services June 2000 to July 2001
Associated Advertising Agency Wichita, KS
Conducted research into market trends and reported findings
Organized and managed new business development
Director of Marketing & Public Relations September 1995 to June 2000
Mid American Credit Union Wichita, Kansas
Produced newsletters, newspaper ads, brochures and publicity pieces
Conducted and analyzed all elements of market research
Adjunct Professor November 1996 – July 2009
Newman University and University of Phoenix Wichita, Kansas
Teach courses for business degree programs, including Basics of Quality Control, Statistics and Principles of Marketing
Director, Kansas Quality Improvement Network January 1991 to June 1995
Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas
Created database of Total Quality Management consultants for referral to organizations implementing TQM
Wrote grant applications to bring more than $31,000 to Kansas libraries
Analyzed research data on WSU mainframe using SPSS-X
Public Relations Coordinator May 1989 to November 1990
Mid-America World Trade Center Wichita, Kansas
Designed and produced monthly newsletters on international trade
Created and produced all marketing pieces
Provided computer presentation graphics support for presentations
Aircraft Sales and Research October 1983 to February 1985
Ryan Aviation Aircraft Sales Wichita, Kansas
Researched and tracked world market of used business jets
Responsible for sale of used turbo-prop airplanes
Job Placement Representative December 1982 to October 1983
SER/NEDA Wichita, Kansas
Developed job positions for CETA eligible individuals
Facilitated in problem solving for new employees
Manager of National Beech Aero Club May 1977 to March 1982
Beech Aircraft Corporation Wichita, Kansas
Created and implemented marketing programs for Beech Aero Club; flight training programs; Skipper, Sundowner, Sierra and Duchess airplanes
Edited and assured accuracy of flight training texts and videos
Coordinated with engineering on aircraft design, customer needs and problem solving
Attended trade shows promoting Beech products and programs
Chief Flight Instructor April 1976 to May 1977
Patriot Aviation Newport News, Virginia
Wrote and obtained FAA approval for flight school programs
Instructed Private, Commercial and Instrument student pilots
Skills Computer: Extensive PC and Macintosh experience, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and desktop publishing; statistical analysis on PC's and WSU Vax mainframe; data base management.
Software: Microsoft Office, Corel Office Suite, PageMaker (Mac and PC), SPSS (PC and mainframe versions), ACT! for Macintosh
Pilot Experience: Commercial, Instrument, Single and Multi-Engine Pilot and Flight Instructor ratings with more than 2500 hours total time
Other Assistant Account Manager (part-time), Nye & Associates 1987 to 1989
Co-owner of small marketing business 1986
Flight instructor in U.S. and Germany 1971 to 1977