Collaborative candidate eager to apply strong leadership and decision-making skills who is committed to delivering solutions. Smart with good understanding about strategic planning, financial oversight and governance. Team-oriented and driven to building relationships and fostering culture of excellence.
Hi, I’m
James Peterson
West Linn,OR
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
1
Language
Work History
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
Trustee - Board of Trustees
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Attend university, general and committee board meetings, staying up-to-date on school policies, procedures long-term plans and student achievements.
- Meet with student representatives of Student Government and students in part to devise plans and goals.
- Review and vote on proposed University budgets, policies, new degree-based programs with a fiduciary responsibility of overseeing a fiduciary responsibility of overseeing a $600+ million budget.
- Participated in a nationwide search hiring process for the 11th President of PSU and voted in Dr. Ann Cudd.
Align HCMPortland, OR
Associate Systems Consultant
06.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Consulted with clients to align future software development with customer priorities.
- Developed complex solutions to all business problems along with customer engagements by detailed analysis, negotiation and coordination with main decision makers.
- Aided in software implementation for clients in numerous industries including oil, chemical and pharmaceutical fortune 500 companies providing setup and initial training services.
- Served as primary liaison between software customers and development team, relating feedback and concerns for future solution implementation or troubleshooting.
- Executed program modifications and changes and documented results of software research tools and applications.
- Designed, tested, installed and monitored new systems.
- Operated within cross-functional environments, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to avoid redundancy and reduce dependencies.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
Portland State University Office Of AdmissionsPortland , Oregon
Student Ambassador
11.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Formally represent Portland State University at events, gatherings, orientations, and commencement in addition to philanthropic events.
- Attended weekly town hall meetings with various Student Ambassadors on various leadership practices and student engagement strategies.
- Managed admissions virtual front desk to field questions from groups of students and parents about campus and programs with over 30 calls per day.
Portland State UniversityPortland, Oregon
ASPSU Vice President
06.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Acted as the official representative of the student body, both within the University and the larger Portland community.
- Assumed the responsibility for all proper functioning governance processes of ASPSU as well as sit on or chair various boards and committees across the University.
- Established relationships with stakeholders across campus to ensure funding, organizational success, and student retention.
- Worked with the Oregon Student Alliance, and the Oregon Legislature on various legislative initiatives.
- Led a small team of student leaders on various cross-departmental campus projects.
Sur La Table
Floor Lead
06.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Upheld proper visual merchandising standards on retail floor and windows.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce waste and optimize profitability.
- Maintained clean and organized store environment to cultivate pleasant shopping experiences.
- Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Monitored sales floor and provided customer service to foster retention and loyalty.
WilliamsSonoma
Sales Associate
01.2016 - 06.2019
Job overview
- A two-time recipient of Catching the Service Award awarded to individuals that provide exemplary customer service.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council
Board Member
01.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Worked directly under the Lieutenant Governor of Washington to serve the youth of Washington.
- Facilitated meetings with both members of the House of Representatives and the states' Senators.
- Stay current on legal code, current legislation, and inter-committee's, co- collaborate with Legislative Affairs committees to develop statewide youth programs.
- Assisted the Superintendent of Public Instruction's office along with lobbyists to successfully pass a budget proviso that would increase funding for STEM education.
- Apart of being on the public relations committee I helped create community engagement projects that were implemented throughout Washington State.
Education
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
06.2020 - Current
University Overview
Elected to Student Body Vice President for the Associated Student of Portland State University in 2021.
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies
09.2018 - 06.2020
University Overview
- Received a minor in Anthropology.
Eastern Washington University
from Business Administration
University Overview
Deans List, GPA: 3.7
Mead High School
High School Diploma
09.2012 - 06.2016
University Overview
- 2016 Department Award for Career Technical Education Recipient
- Served two years as an Washington State FCCLA State officer serving as Regional Vice President, and Vice President of Parliamentary Procedure and Finance.
- Served two years as a council member for the Legislative Youth Advisory Council for Lieutenant Governor of Washington.
Skills
Public Speaking
undefinedCertification
UKG UltiPro
Timeline
UKG UltiPro
12-2022
Trustee - Board of Trustees
Portland State University
06.2022 - Current
Associate Systems Consultant
Align HCM
06.2022 - 08.2023
Student Ambassador
Portland State University Office Of Admissions
11.2021 - 06.2022
ASPSU Vice President
Portland State University
06.2021 - 06.2022
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts from Marketing
06.2020 - Current
Floor Lead
Sur La Table
06.2019 - 06.2020
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies
09.2018 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Williams
01.2016 - 06.2019
Board Member
Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council
01.2015 - 06.2017
Mead High School
High School Diploma
09.2012 - 06.2016
Eastern Washington University
from Business Administration
05.2018
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