To obtain a position in a leading institution that offers consistent challenges and learning opportunities.

University of Phoenix – MBA (GPA 3.8)                                                                          Mesa, AZ

2001-2003   

Mayville State University – BS Business Administration/CIS                                                Mayville, ND

                                                                        1990-1994

Enrollment Advisor                                         University of Phoenix                                                                                                           Phoenix, AZ

·         Assist new students with the process of enrollment.

·         Act as mentor for the length of their program.

Assistant Professor                                                                                                             (2008-present)

Western International University                                                                              Glendale, AZ

·         Facilitator of undergraduate students (MGT/337, MGT/340, MGT/370, MGT/463) at regionally accredited university.

·         Instruct class of working professionals stressing open dialogue.

Operations Manager                                          (2007 – 2009)

Direct Alliance Corporation                                              Tempe, AZ

·         Directed a sales team of 100+ employees and monitored efficiency to maximize revenue.

·         Implemented new policy in operations department to increase corporate revenue.

·         Member of IDEAS Committee that shaped corporate procedure.

Product Advocate                                                                                                  (2006 – 2007)

Direct Alliance Corporation                                                         Tempe, AZ

·      Maintained relationships with current 3^rd party clients (3M, Microsoft, Targus)

·      Communicated any changes in product (hardware/software) relative to supporting sales

·      Improved efficiency and sales volume for sales team/clients

Business Operations Analyst                                                                              (2004 – 2006)

Direct Alliance Corporation                                                       Tempe, AZ

·         Ownership and improvement of operational processes supporting 200+ sales representatives in multiple locations for a Fortune 50 client

·         Processes owned include: supply chain management, project management, business system analysis

·         Awarded Company Associate of the Month and Department MVP multiple times

Account Representative                                          (2000 – 2004)

Direct Alliance Corporation                                        Tempe, AZ

·       Worked exclusively with Harvard, supplying faculty with computer hardware

·       Doubled DAC/IBM business with Harvard

·       Kept clients up to date with any/all changes in hardware 

Legal Administrator                                                 (1998 – 2000)

Phillips and Associates Law Firm                                                          Phoenix, AZ

·       Advised clients on financial qualifications and expectations in retaining services.   

·       Worked as liaison between attorneys and their clients. 

·       Continuing Legal Education certified, able to work with potential clients.

·       Handled collection duties with delinquent clients. 

Finance/Sales Manager                                              (1994 – 1998)

American Honda Corporation                                                                                              Grand Forks, ND

·       Supervised a team which sold both new and used Honda automobiles. 

·       Supervised hiring of sales staff. 

·       In charge of and managed training new sales staff and educating entire staff.