2. Current Career Aspiration Seeking a position that will enable me to utilize my executive problems solving skills to fortify and ensure company success and efficiency by streamlining internal processes.
3. Profile and Memberships Self -motivated, visionary professional with a variety of work experiences in business development and human resources. Possesses the ability to work with diverse populations in sensitive situations and communicate with all levels of an organization/community and a tenacious problem solver with diplomatic negotiating skills. Independence MO Chamber of Commerce LEAD alumni and current member of Steering committee Lee’s Summit MO Chamber of Commerce American Business Women’s Association Grain Valley MO Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
4. Professional Work History Independence and Blue Springs Industries, Inc. (IBS) Independence, MO 64056 August 1999- present Vice President of Business Development 10/2007- present Employee Services Director 2/03- 10/07 Program Manager 9/99- 2/03 Proficient in Microsoft office applications including skills in creating PowerPoint presentation to effectively outline future planning of the organization in a concise professional manner- resourceful in summarizing details and organizing statistics to clarify data. Conduct feasibility studies to determine the best options for the company’s future direction and create job growth Research funding opportunities and grant writing Developed marketing and sales plan for the expansion of our document destruction division. Maintain relationships with Government staff at IBS federal contract locations and contributed to writing quality control plans for federal contracts Worked with production staff to develop new business and streamline intake procedure to elevate professional image of the company with new and existing customers Assisted with developing the organizations strategic plan Prepared and conducted in-service training for staff and employees Prepare documentation and maintain files in accordance with industry accreditation standards
5. Professional Work History cont. The Rehabilitation Institute Kansas City, MO -May 1998 – August 1999 Title: Program Manager Employee counseling and conflict resolution Working with outside agencies to help employee’s access needed resources Writing individualized program goal plans for 50 employees. Conduct Employee meetings Participate in ongoing professional training maintaining certification in First aid and CPR Maintained accurate documentation and confidentiality of employee’s personal information.
6. Post Secondary Education University of Central Missouri (Formerly CMSU) Bachelor Of Science Psychology 1998 Longview Community College Associates of Arts Degree 1996 AbilityOne Academy Vienna, VA 2008 Business Development Training 2008 Mail Services disaster preparedness training Kansas City, MO July 2008 Employment Services Training 2009
7. Memberships Independence MO Chamber of Commerce LEAD alumni and current member of Steering committee Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce American Business Women’s Association Grain Valley MO Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
8. Relevant Skills and Projects Successful working independently as well as in a team atmosphere. Encourage input from all levels to ensure cohesiveness Ability to develop comprehensive as well as specific goals for the organization and breakdown tasks for individuals as needed Excellent organizational skills and possess the ability to work under stressful conditions to meet multiple deadlines Unique ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization Excellent written and verbal skills 2- year certification in CPR and First aid Presented research study at national Psi Chi conference in 1998 Worked as professional liaison between government officials and contract workers to maintain standards required Represented company at Chamber Expos, school district career fairs and other local trade shows and exhibitions Working knowledge of state and federal procurement process and procedures Writing job descriptions Helped develop branding and logo for company’s newest division Program development and implementation- developed internal lawn care program utilizing existing employees expertise
9. Grants and other accomplishments ATT Foundation Technology grant 2- Truman Heartland Community Foundation Grant 2005, 2009 City of Independence CDGB-R and HUD grants 2009 and 2010 Developed plan in conjunction with local government to assist in the revitalization of blighted area and application of funds Mid America Regional Council Solid Waste Management 2010 recipient Prepared and managed loan applications and real estate transactions for new ventures.
