Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Planning Assistant
Hess Services Inc.
Hays, KS
10.2021 - Current
Responsible for creating and closing job orders for production of steel tanks, vessels, and other production materials.
Developed and maintained project schedules, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Implemented process improvements, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Efficiently managed a wide range of administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, generating correspondence, and maintaining files for optimal organization.
Farming / Cattle Operations
Rose Family Farms
Oakley, KS
05.1998 - Current
Assist with operations of cattle and crop productions on family farm.
Communications Coordinator
Fort Hays State University Alumni Association
Hays, KS
03.2019 - 08.2020
Responsible for all FHSU alumni news releases and email marketing to alumni association members.
Designed print promotional materials, including event programs, event flyers and additional communication materials.
Responsible for content for alumni website content creation and updates.
Maintained alumni app for mobile devices and main content creator for alumni social media.
Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, digital signage boards, special event flyers and social media campaigns.
Administrative Specialist
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
02.2014 - 02.2019
Maintained the University Catalog, including online and print updates for degree programs and courses.
Responsible for the FHSU course management system updates. Verified and made course changes for all FHSU departments.
Designed and produced layout of the commencement program and main point of contact for the Provost Office regarding commencement activities.
Administrative duties including print and email correspondence, scheduling, calendar updates, reconciling purchase card and additional office duties.
Responsible for website updates for faculty senate and social media presence on Facebook for the Provost Office.
Adjunct Instructor
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
08.2017 - 12.2017
Taught one online section of political communication course including developing course content, instruction
Announcer / Cameraman
Open Spaces Sports
Colby, KS
08.2010 - 05.2015
Assisted with livestream of high school and college sports, both as a color commentator and cameraman.
Bonder / Production Line
EnerSys
Hays, KS
09.2013 - 01.2014
Worked on the battery production line as a bonder.
Crop Adjuster
Rural Community Insurance Services
Colby, KS
02.2013 - 07.2013
Completed field inspections and appraisals, and record information regarding crop damage.
Accurately determine potential indemnities and discuss findings of crop loss with farmers.
Sports Information Director
Colby Community College
Colby, KS
08.2007 - 05.2011
Responsible for all communications for nine intercollegiate sports, including news releases and website development and updates.
Took photographs and videos for print and online media.
Designed promotional materials such as media guides and game programs.
Helped develop social media accounts for individual sports.
Instructor
Colby Community College
Colby, KS
08.2004 - 05.2011
Courses taught include Public Speaking, Newswriting I and II, Mass Media, Fundamentals of Writing, and English Composition I and II.
Created instructional content and materials for courses.
Served as the advisor for The Trojan Express, the student newspaper for Colby Community College
Served as advisor for students majoring in journalism
Education
M.S. - Communication
Fort Hays State University
05-2016
B.A. - Communication
Fort Hays State University
12-2002
A.A. - Journalism
Colby Community College
05-2000
Skills
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Collaboration
Time Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Adobe Creative Suite
Windows Office
Content Management Systems
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Hays USBC Bowling Assocation Board President 2025-Present
Hays USBC Bowling Association Board Member, 2019-2024. Registered Volunteer Program member for youth bowling.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, KS, 2013, 2015, Junior Catholic Youth Organization sponsor from 2013 to 2015.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, KS, 2007, 2013, Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sponsor from 2007 to 2013.
Affiliations
FHSU Workday Core Team, 2018-19. Implementation of new course management system.
FHSU Commencement Committee member, 2014-2019. Planning and execution of graduation ceremonies.
Colby Community College Marketing Committee member. 2007 – 2011. Involved in planning and development of college brand.