Lori Ouderkirk
Valparaiso,USA
Summary
Dependable, loyal, energetic, trustworthy, resourceful, individual seeking a full-time position with a well-established company to utilize my college education and previous job experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Liaison /Business Development Coordinator
Industrial Contractors & Engineers, Inc | MECA Engineering
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisting Construction Managers in Pre-Construction Bidding Process, General Office Functions, Finding and securing future construction projects, Planning and implementation of corporate events, Public Relations, Social Media Coordination.
- Assist with identification and research of potential business opportunities.
- Manage list of networking events
- Effectively built relationships with both established and potential customers.
- Determined business development opportunities and implemented effective strategy for client acquisition.
Project Coordinator / Project Assistant
OfficeTeam/Tonn and Blank Co. / Robins & Morton
01.2005 - 01.2020
- Perform numerous office duties, specializing in Industrial Settings/New Construction Jobsites, Perform General Office Functions, Subcontracts, Change Orders, RFI's, RFQ's Submittals, Budget Transfers, Daily reports, Job Reports, shipping/receiving packing lists of incoming inventory, perform basic accounting invoice functions (A/R & A/P), generate time & expense reports, payroll functions, assist safety department w/various tasks, supply order input, purchasing (including working w/various contractors/vendors for bids/estimates/quotes), Entering job time and expense into QuickBooks (QB) System, Timberline/Sage 300, TPX, Citrix, Textura, Procore, Bluebeam, Adobe, CX alloy, Drobox, Outlook
Resource Development Assistant/Special Events/Marketing Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Planning and implementation of special events, public relations, developing marketing materials, assisting Resource Development Director in bringing in funding, Marketing campaigns (Sports, golf outings, annual dinner, phone-a-thons)
Administrative Assistant
Ivy Tech State College
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Preparing Contracts, Filing, creating documents, editing documents, Timesheets, Proctor Student Exams, Typing, Assisting Faculty Members, Assisted department chairs w/clerical support, Textbook Ordering, Classroom Scheduling, Course Scheduling and TPX System input.
Education
Graduate Degree Certification in Domestic Violence - Social Work
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Management
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
06.2003
Associate Degree - Business Management
Ivy Tech State College
01.2001
Associate Degree - Business Marketing
Ivy Tech State College
01.2001
Skills
- Personal Skills:
- Organized and highly efficient
- Very resourceful
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Highly motivated and eager to learn
- Detail-Oriented
- Relationship Building
- Research and Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training and Onboarding
- Complex Problem Solving
Timeline
Project Liaison /Business Development Coordinator
Industrial Contractors & Engineers, Inc | MECA Engineering
01.2022 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator / Project Assistant
OfficeTeam/Tonn and Blank Co. / Robins & Morton
01.2005 - 01.2020
Resource Development Assistant/Special Events/Marketing Assistant
Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County
01.2004 - 01.2007
Administrative Assistant
Ivy Tech State College
01.1995 - 01.2005
Bachelor's Degree - Organizational Management
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Associate Degree - Business Management
Ivy Tech State College
Associate Degree - Business Marketing
Ivy Tech State College
Graduate Degree Certification in Domestic Violence - Social Work
Arizona State University
Interests
Philanthropic, Community/Volunteer Work: , Auxiliary Member of the American Legion Post 94, Animal Foster for various Local Animal Rescues (2006-Present) “Calling All Angels” Board Member (2018-Present) Volunteer for Valparaiso Family YMCA (1995-2016) Cheerleading Coach for Valparaiso Pop Warner (1997-2013) Box Tops for Education Volunteer School Coordinator (2008-09) Nickelodeon Jr. Parents Advisory Board Member (2002-2007) Child Care Nanny for Three Years (1996-1999) Volunteer for The Girl Scouts of America (1997-2000) Cookie Troop Money Manager for Girl Scouts (1997-2003) Cheerleading Board of Directors Pop Warner (1999-2002) Assistant Cheerleading Director Valparaiso PW (2000- 2003)
Activities and Honors
Graduate of Indiana University School of Fundraising/Philanthropy (2005) Served as a Juror in the Porter County Superior Court System (2007) Certified Student Government Leader (Held in Miami, Florida April 9, 2002) Member of the Ivy Tech State College Student Government Association Student Government Treasurer (2001-02) Student Dean's List 1997,1998, 2001 Alpha Phi Sorority Member – Arizona State University 1990-1991 NYSCA Certification (National Youth Sports Coaches Association Member) Harry S. Poling Scholarship Winner (1999) Successful Completion of the McColly Real Estate Salespersons Course (1994) CPR and First Aid Certified –Current as of 2010 (NATA) The National Athletic Trainers Association Member Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society Alpha Phi Sorority Member - Indiana State University 1988-1989