Tammy Katzenmeier
Starkweather Public School
Starkweather,North Dakota
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Business Manager managing accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and student finance systems in a school setting. Supports board communication, records meeting discussions, and keeps lunch counts and balances current in Infinite Campus and Software Unlimited. Strengthens daily operations through front-office support, meal service coverage, trainings provided by North Dakota School Board Association Business Manager Certification Program.
Work History
Business Manager
3 Months- Recorded [number] monthly board meeting notes for administrators and trustees.
- Communicated written and verbal updates to the Board Members and Superintendent.
- Used Software Unlimited for accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll tasks.
- Used Infinite Campus to review student and parent lunch counts and balances.
- Supported breakfast and lunch service as needed during school days.
- Completed North Dakota School Board Association business manager certification classes.
School-Based Case Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Processed Medicaid billing claims weekly for services delivered to youth and families.
- Managed student and family assessments to identify service needs and guide care planning.
- Connected youth and families with community and mental health resources based on assessed needs.
- Arranged transportation to support appointments and timely access to services.
- Tracked Individualized Education Program and treatment goals to monitor student progress.
- Provided trauma-informed crisis intervention during urgent student and family situations.
- Served as liaison between the school, youth, and family to strengthen relationships and follow-up.
Program Director
1 Year 10 Months- Attended weekly supervisor meetings for agenda items to coordinate service updates and program follow-through.
- Created staff schedules for shifts to maintain coverage across program needs and training sessions.
- Wrote person-centered annual service plans and assessments covering risk, comprehensive, positive behavior, and support programs.
- Partnered with behavior analysts, disability program managers, and other professionals to align support strategies and daily care.
- Covered shifts as a direct support professional when needed, maintaining continuity of care during staffing gaps.
- Solved day-to-day service challenges with the person served, adapting supports to match changing needs and behaviors.
- Met with potential consumers through referrals and participated in training to support intake readiness and service quality.
Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator K-12
3 Years 7 Months- Followed lesson plans from the regular teacher to maintain a cohesive and consistent learning experience.
- Adapted teaching approaches to meet individual student needs and support comprehension across assignments.
- Supervised students in class and provided direct help with questions on classwork.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment by minimizing distractions and reinforcing expected behavior.
- Communicated student needs clearly to classroom staff to support smooth day-to-day instruction.
Area Operations Manager
7 Years 3 Months- Scheduled [number] staff weekly based on workload projections and a two-week outlook.
- Managed 30 employees across five locations weekly to maintain coverage, accountability, and productivity.
- Directed project planning and implementation to keep operational work moving on schedule.
- Maintained production equipment to support reliable operation and consistent output.
- Motivated employees through clear communication and coaching to improve day-to-day productivity.
- Collaborated with QA, finance, HR, and safety teams to meet production requirements.
- Promoted safety compliance, quality standards, and process improvements to support low turnover and strong employee satisfaction.
Guardian Ad Litem
10 Months- Processed referrals monthly to connect families with housing, public assistance, and health care resources.
- Reviewed case files weekly to monitor service goals and identify needed interventions.
- Developed individualized case plans aligned with family circumstances, treatment options, and child welfare objectives.
- Investigated abuse, neglect, and exploitation concerns through interviews with families, teachers, counselors, and other contacts.
- Tracked court-order compliance and reported case status to support timely legal follow-up and custody recommendations.
- Coordinated communication among home, school, and medical teams to align support around each child's needs.
- Represented children in hearings and custody discussions while refining recommendations from ongoing progress reviews.
Office Manager/Designated Employee Repetitive
2 Years 9 Months- Reviewed daily reports and resolved discrepancies to support accurate office operations.
- Managed office functions, including human resources files, inventory, and confidential records.
- Handled customer concerns professionally and developed amicable solutions to maintain service quality.
- Prepared proposals, letters, spreadsheets, and emails to support government processing and daily business needs.
- Troubleshot office equipment issues, maintained organized files, and supported staff with timely document retrieval.
- Monitored Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing records to support compliance and timely reporting.
Straw Boss
9 Months- Recorded job safety analyses daily to track machinery readiness and support routine field safety checks.
- Trained ten junior employees on marking seams and bend locations to strengthen safe pipe handling and field execution.
- Inspected steel pipe for anomalies and reported findings promptly to the foreman.
- Led crews through routine operations and unexpected challenges using clear field judgment.
- Organized, rotated, and reordered supplies to keep materials aligned with forecasted demand.
- Developed standard operating procedures for a ten-person team and communicated them clearly.
- Filed records and documented footage, pipe bends, and daily activities to maintain accurate tracking.
6 Years 6 Months
- Reviewed monthly case reports highlighting strengths and weaknesses in child abuse and neglect matters.
- Reviewed monthly court cases for family court matters involving children in need of care as a team.
- Recruited volunteers through the Hutchinson Community College Criminal Justice Department to support board service needs.
- Met with social workers, parents, guardians, foster parents, attorneys, and other parties involved in child welfare cases.
- Discussed best interests with board members after interviews and made recommendations to the judge.
- Rescheduled follow-up court reviews to track parental progress while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Collaborated with team members to complete monthly assignments and meet board targets.
Direct Support Professional Promoted to Program Director
- Monitored safety checks weekly to maintain a safe environment during home activities.
- Supported daily medication reminders for individuals while maintaining consistent home routines.
- Assisted individuals with bathing, hygiene, dressing, and changing clothes to support daily living needs.
- Encouraged independence by redirecting behaviors and supporting positive choices throughout each day.
- Taught healthy routines through medication support, proper diet, and guidance on medical and dental care.
- Supported indoor and outdoor activities while supervising individuals and reinforcing safe participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Certificate of Leadership in Justice Studies
Associate of Science
President Honor Roll
Associate of Arts
President Honor Roll
Skills
Project planning
Employee records and confidentiality
School finance administration
Budget preparation
Board meeting coordination
Accounts receivable management
Fund accounting
Student information systems
Individualized education program coordination
Crisis intervention
Staff scheduling
Certification
Certificate of Leadership in Justice Studies
Timeline
Business Manager
Starkweather Public School
07.2026 - 10.2026Read More
School-Based Case Manager
Nexus Family Healing
03.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Program Director
Sevita Health/REM
02.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Direct Support Professional Promoted to Program Director
Sevita Health/REM
02.2023 Read More
Substitute Teacher/Paraeducator K-12
Minot Public School District
08.2019 - 03.2023Read More
Guardian Ad Litem
Youth Works
03.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Office Manager/Designated Employee Repetitive
Teredo Energy Services
11.2015 - 08.2018Read More
Area Operations Manager
McFarland Hanson, Inc
05.2015 - 08.2022Read More
Straw Boss
Alpha Oil and Gas
06.2014 - 03.2015Read More
CASA/ Visions of Hope, Citizens Review Board
11.2007 - 05.2014Read More
Hutchinson Community College
Associate of Arts
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Cowley County Community College
Associate of Science
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Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
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