Objective:Seeking an administrative leader/ manager position with opportunity for professional growth and team building relationships.

 

Expertise:¶ Entrepreneurial spirit – accomplished manager and owner for over 30 years

¶ Fostered a team working environment, managing 10-75 staff at varying times

¶ 28 years of experience in the production, sales and service industry

¶ Increased sales volume, profitability and managed quality control satisfaction

 

Experience:

Moore Engineer:  Nov. 2011-current

Currently employed as the Right-Of-Way Coordinator. Serve in a leadership role, assisting the Senior Project Manager coordinate various research and logistical requirements for the Fargo Moorhead Diversion project. Participate in committee meetings and facilitate follow-up action. Negotiate meetings and timelines for discussions between landowners, engineers, attorney’s and GIS assessments. Serve as a liaison with the Corp of Engineers for scheduling public meetings.

 

Western Insurance 2010-2011;   JC Assurance 2009-2010;   Financial Strategies Agency 2007-2009 Producer

Experienced in selling various insurance products. Majority of clients are in the farming /agriculture industry. Built relationships to understand specific needs and was instrumental in acquiring policy coverage for business operation, and personal needs. Policies include but not limited to P&C, Life, Health, LTC, Disability, Crop and Hail Insurance.

 

 

From 1988 to 2007, as an entrepreneur, an investment of finances, time and energy were made to build and operate several printing companies. Extensive knowledge in the industry, managerial skills, budgeting and accounting expertise, human resource management and customer relations was gained. Growth and development came as a result of acquiring and managing larger operations and advancing to a high quality full-service local, regional and nationally recognized printing facility. With the economic slow-down in recent years, companies cut back printing, moved toward in-house operations, and began to focus marketing efforts toward the Web and electronic/digital media, altering the purchase of printing media. This challenged me to seek a new career path. The following are printing company ventures embarked upon, demonstrating my initiative and persistence to achievement.

 

Printing Facilities:

 

Gozone, Inc.General Manager/Sales Manager

2007New venture start up commercial printing company

 

3D Print, Inc. Vice President of New Business Development

2005-2007Full service commercial printer. Developed new business, increased sales volume 20% in two years

 

University Press Inc. President, Sole Proprietor

1991-2005Full service commercial printer. Directed activities throughout the business including: budgeting, accounting, estimating, human resources, customer service, bindery, prepress, press operations, shipping and mailing. Managed an operating budget of 5M, with an in-house art/graphics department, and handled over 1,000 accounts with sales staff of four.

 

 

Minute Man Press, Inc.    Franchisee – transitioned to President, Sole Proprietor

1988-1991Small quick print shop handling basic walk-up service, quantity copies, and one and two color production.

 

Hilleshog Beet Seed Company  100 % Commissioned Sales

1977-2001Account manager, created new business and built relationships with existing clients through continuous follow-up.

 

Dahl FarmsCo-Owner 

Sugar beets, corn, soybeans –planted, harvested and purchased seed, chemicals and equipment.

 

Achievements, Community Involvement, References

 

 

·   Appointed by Governor Ed Schafer to the ND Government Employment & Training Forum 1994-1996

 

·   Nominated for the Small Business Person of the Year Award by the Fargo Chamber 1995

 

·   Nominated to the Fargo’s fifty fastest growing companies 1991, 1992, 1993

 

 

 

 

Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Dakota:  2006-present, Board Member, Finance Committee

Past activity:Board Chair, Secretary

 

Red River Zoological Society: 2000-present, Board Member, Building, Finance, Development Committee

Past activity:President

 

Fargo West Rotary:  1990-Present, Member, various committees chairmanship

 

Chamber of Commerce:  1988-2007, Member

Past activity:Past Executive Board Member, oversaw the Leadership Fargo Planning Committee, past Board Member

 

Boy Scouts Lincoln Troop #229:  1986-1988, Den Leader