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Rachel Brower

Fairfield,IA

Summary

Experienced professional with a background in nursing, bringing over two decades of diverse expertise in project management and community engagement. Eager to re-enter the healthcare field and apply a skillset acquired early in career to drive impactful community initiatives. Committed to leveraging this background to support UCS Healthcare's innovative Mobile Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) unit initiative.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator - OSP Telecommunications

Pearce Services, LLC
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led OSP fiber optic projects emphasizing FTTx and 5G infrastructure
  • Planned, designed, and permitted telecom infrastructure, focusing on Fiber-to-the-Tower (FTTT)
  • Applied extensive knowledge of utility standards and local regulations
  • Consulted clients on construction requirements and methods
  • Coordinated surveys, design elements, ensuring compliance
  • Managed make-ready processes with utility owners and third-party attachments
  • Collaborated on component selection and network guidelines
  • Ensured timely delivery of high-quality design and engineering services

Engineering Assistant

Pearce Services, LLC
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed email for senior engineer overseeing Iowa road move coordination
  • Prepared telecom drawings using NDS for preliminary design
  • Maintained internal workflow database/tracker
  • Updated project info in Salesforce Sitetracker
  • Submitted utility construction permits to authorities
  • Promoted in August 2022

Account Manager

Copperfield Chimney Company
01.2012 - 09.2012
  • Managed customer inquiries, prepared quotes, and proposals
  • Collaborated with sales executives, maintained customer relationships
  • Oversaw order placement, resolved claims, and managed returns
  • Tracked marketing campaigns, optimized strategies
  • Exceeded monthly sales quotas through proactive outreach
  • Facilitated communication among teams, clients, stakeholders

Seasonal Order Taker

Copperfield Chimney Company
08.2011 - 01.2012
  • Processed orders efficiently and professionally
  • Directed incoming calls for customer issue resolution
  • Provided versatile support across service, technical, shipping teams
  • Conducted customer satisfaction follow-up calls
  • Generated concise summaries for sales and marketing
  • Promoted in January 2012

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Chord Communications
10.2007 - 08.2011
  • Coordinated telecommunications installations
  • Managed accounts using QuickBooks
  • Handled incoming mail, maintained databases
  • Oversaw inventory and office supplies
  • Ensured smooth office operations

Customer Service Representative

ArtSelect
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Offered technical and design aid to customers
  • Documented actions in the customer service database
  • Addressed incoming customer inquiries via email and phone
  • Managed customer orders and drop ship partnerships

Owner/Artist

Bella Luna Painting Co.
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Paint Techniques: Applied diverse decorative finishes for spaces
  • Murals: Crafted captivating murals for residential and commercial settings
  • Color Consulting: Provided expert advice on color selection
  • Client Collaboration: Worked closely with clients to meet their vision
  • Business Management: Oversaw all operational aspects
  • Artistic Vision: Developed innovative artistic concepts

Legislative Liaison-Volunteer

Rep. Rebecca Reynolds
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Facilitated Communication: Acted as a liaison between stakeholders and the Representative Reynolds
  • Policy Analysis: Analyzed legislation for impacts and provided strategic recommendations
  • Relationship Building: Fostered relationships with legislators, officials, and organizations
  • Advocacy: Advocated for organizational interests during legislative sessions
  • Research and Monitoring: Researched legislative trends and tracked bills
  • Reporting: Drafted reports and presentations on legislative issues

Education

MIG Welding Program -

IHCC
Ottumwa, IA

Honors Diploma -

HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL
Farmington, IA

Frances Payne Bolton Nursing Scholar -

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, OH

Skills

  • Strategic Community Engagement
  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Communication & Advocacy
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Holistic Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking

Timeline

Project Coordinator - OSP Telecommunications

Pearce Services, LLC
08.2022 - 05.2023

Engineering Assistant

Pearce Services, LLC
01.2022 - 08.2022

Account Manager

Copperfield Chimney Company
01.2012 - 09.2012

Seasonal Order Taker

Copperfield Chimney Company
08.2011 - 01.2012

Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

Chord Communications
10.2007 - 08.2011

Customer Service Representative

ArtSelect
01.2006 - 01.2007

Owner/Artist

Bella Luna Painting Co.
01.2001 - 01.2005

Legislative Liaison-Volunteer

Rep. Rebecca Reynolds
01.1998 - 01.2000

MIG Welding Program -

IHCC

Honors Diploma -

HARMONY HIGH SCHOOL

Frances Payne Bolton Nursing Scholar -

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
Rachel Brower