ANNIE KITTRELL-POEHLEIN
Missouri Department of Conservation
COLUMBIA,MO
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic business management professional with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic growth across diverse environments. Expertise in fostering collaborative team dynamics and building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills that cultivate a positive workplace culture. Committed to continuous improvement and leveraging analytical insights to streamline processes and achieve outstanding results.
Work History
Regional Business Manager
3 Years 7 Months- The Regional Business Manager oversees regional business operations, including budgeting, accounts payable, purchasing, inventory, and human resources, ensuring compliance with policies and state statutes. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate with the Administration and regional staff to manage and oversee regional daily business operations, including accounts payable, purchasing and contracting, cash receipts, and fixed asset (fleet, equipment, and information technology) allocation and activity.
- Coordinated MDC business policy training for regional staff to enhance compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Enforce proper financial methods and coding to ensure compliance with State Statutes and Department policies and procedures.
- Oversee Regional inventory processes, updates, and reconciliations throughout the fiscal year.
- Planning, submitting, and monitoring expenditures for regional office facilities to ensure business continuity, compliance, accuracy, and superior customer service.
- Defined roles and responsibilities for regional administrative support staff to ensure effective task management. and responsibilities of regional administrative support staff.
- Coordinate with the Regional Administrator, other Regional Supervisors, and Human Resources to guide regional human resources operations including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and HRIS entries.
- Provide or coordinate MDC business policy training for regional staff.
- Provide and coordinate MDC Human Resources Policy training to regional staff and inform and enable regional supervisory staff to ensure staff accountability and compliance with State Statutes and Department policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with other Regional Business Managers and MDC's Office of Operational Excellence to assess regional systems and processes, providing actionable recommendations for improvements.
- Facilitated annual program and financial audits in coordination with MDC's Internal Auditor. Coordinated follow-up activities from audit findings.
- The role emphasizes compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment with departmental objectives.
Contact Technician
1 Year- The Regional Contract Technician assists with contract development, administration, and procurement, including developing bid packets and making award recommendations. Performs QA reviews on all phases of contracts. Serves as the primary contact for stakeholders regarding the contract process.
- Assisted with contract development by creating bid packets, managing bid processes, and making award recommendations that guided procurement decisions.
- Conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews throughout all contract phases, including pre-bid meetings and formal bid openings.
- Review contractor bid proposals for compliance.
- Ensure compliance with Missouri Revised Statutes contracting procedures through contract maintenance and audits.
- Provided technical support to staff, facilitated contract reviews and audits, and resolved contract disputes to ensure compliance and smooth operations.
- Coordinate and manage lease agreements for storage units (occupied and unoccupied).
- Managed regional contractor databases, supporting vendors and staff with contract processes to enhance communication and efficiency.
CART (County Aid Road Trust) Program Coordinator
1 Year- This role involves managing partnerships, agreements, and financial oversight for local public roads leading to conservation areas, focusing on collaboration, compliance, and program efficiency. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborated with partners and superintendents to assess program eligibility, ensured compliance with agreements, and oversaw documentation, enhancing program integrity.
- Collaborates with partners and superintendents to assess program eligibility, ensure compliance with agreements and oversee documentation.
- Negotiates, drafts, and updates agreements in consultation with General Counsel and partners, ensuring annual reviews and compliance with procedures.
- Served as primary contact for statewide partnerships with county officials, fostering relationships and negotiating cost-share agreements to support local road initiatives.
- Assists partners with reimbursement requirements, prepares geospatial products using ArcGIS, and maintains detailed program documentation and digital filing systems.
- Identified and implemented improvements that enhanced program effectiveness and increased stakeholder engagement.
Administrative Specialist
3 Years- Managing administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel arrangements, and correspondence.
- Processing expense reports, invoices, and payments.
- Handled a variety of administrative duties, including expense report processing, vendor management, and IT data stewardship.
- Preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and managing office supply inventory.
- Delivering prompt and courteous service via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Prepared meeting agendas, recorded minutes, and managed office supply inventory to facilitate efficient team operations.
- Managed diverse administrative tasks, including scheduling and correspondence., including expense report processing, vendor management, and IT data stewardship.
- Coordinated the acquisition of necessary IT resources for organizational needs. for MDC's IT software and equipment needs.
- Utilized accounting software and databases to monitor and analyze budget data, producing budget status reports that ensured compliance with department policies and strategic objectives.
Education
BS - Fine Arts
Focus on ceramics and painting; recognized for excellence with multiple awards in student art shows.
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts
Specialized in ceramics, tableware design, and metal craft.
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at organizing events
preparing meeting materials
and maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Procurement management
Operations management
Financial oversight
Budget managementttttt
Strategic Planning
Training coordination
New Hire Integration
Performanceeeee evaluation
Process improvement
Project planning
Regional Oversight
Team leadershipppppp
Software Proficiency
Cross-functional Collaboration
Human resources operations
Managing operations and efficiency
Conflict resolution
Customer engagement
Relationship building
Time management
Task management
Work planning
Scheduling and coordinating
Adaptabilityyyyy and flexibility
Initiative Taking
Problem resolution
Data analysis
Adaptability
MS office
Organizational skills
Prioritization skills
Process improvement
Excellent communication
Operational Program Management
Strategic Planning
Financial oversight
Interests
Passionate about outdoor activities
including gardening
camping
hiking
paddle boarding
and cycling. Actively volunteers to coach a NASP local archery team and stream conservation efforts
serving as environmental events coordinator in the region.
I am an artist that creates functional works such as custom tiles
paper mache light shades and wall hangings
and pottery.
Timeline
Regional Business Manager
Missouri Department of Conservation
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Contact Technician
Missouri Department of Conservation
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
CART (County Aid Road Trust) Program Coordinator
Missouri Department of Conservation
01.2021 - 01.2022Read More
Administrative Specialist
Missouri Department of Conservation
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
University of Central Lancashire
Bachelor of Science from Fine Arts
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Lincoln University
BS from Fine Arts
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