Kathleen Schlachter
Schlachter Lumber
Gettysburg,SD
31
years of professional experience
Experienced Small Business Owner and Manager with expertise in customer relations, project management, and compliance. Managed budgets, staffing, vendor negotiations, and daily operations to enhance customer retention and operational efficiency. Emphasized integrity and organization while coordinating public-facing initiatives and solving complex problems.
Work History
Owner and Manager
16 Years- Directed daily operations across lumber sales, inventory control, and customer service.
- Oversaw staffing, training, and workflow coordination for store and yard teams.
- Implemented safety procedures to support compliant yard and loading operations.
- Negotiated vendor pricing and purchasing terms to maintain reliable material supply.
- Exercised judgement and discretion when managing all financial aspects of the business.
- Wrote well organized, logical and complex yearly budgets for two stores.
- Completed and updated commercial accounts and resolved any discrepancies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided direct support and assistance to clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Meterologist-GS 13 Series 1340
6 Years 6 Months- Developed plans and policies for common or integrated operations and service functions to ensure compatibility between FAA and NOAA systems.
- Used government systems to develop improved data acquisition to help improve decision support systems and improve quality control systems.
- Attended industry conferences to stay updated on emerging trends and developments within the field of meteorology.
- Conducted research and analyzed sources to create Interactive Forecast Preparation System (IFPS), facilitating more accurate forecasting.
Meteorologist in Charge-GS 13 Series 1340
2 Years 8 Months- Issued accurate forecasts and warnings using radar, satellite, and model guidance.
- Monitored AWIPS displays and NEXRAD imagery to track rapidly changing weather conditions.
- Analyzed atmospheric data to support short-term and long-range forecast decisions.
- Collaborated with Air Traffic Control Center to address equipment outages and coordinate weather training sessions.
- Delivered timely weather briefings to aviation, marine, and community stakeholders.
- Worked directly with the Air Traffic Control Center regarding equipment outages personal issues and weather training.
- Operated computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis.
- Upheld the National Weather Services commitment to public safety by providing communication between small planes and controllers.
Meterologist and Weather Instructor GS 12 Series 1
3 Years- Researched and interpreted weather concepts to develop pilot training manuals so...can commercial pilots to pass pilot licensing exams.
- Conducted in person seminars and classes to prepare pilots for the Pilot Briefer Certificate Exam.
- Wrote well-organized and logical questions for the National Weather Service exam.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Bachelor of Science - Managment Studies
Skills
Small business operations
Project management
Customer relations
Written communication
Project coordination
Problem-solving
Integrity
Reliability
Verbal and written communication
Excellent communication
Relationship building
Integrity and honesty
Effective communication
Timeline
Owner and Manager
Schlachter Lumber
10.2010 - CurrentRead More
Meterologist-GS 13 Series 1340
National Weather Service
01.2001 - 07.2007Read More
Meteorologist in Charge-GS 13 Series 1340
National Weather Service
05.1998 - 01.2001Read More
Meterologist and Weather Instructor GS 12 Series 1
National Weather Service
05.1995 - 05.1998Read More
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science from Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
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University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science from Managment Studies
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