Experience

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  Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

  • United States
  • Civic and Social Organizations
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Chapter Advisor (High Pi)

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    Serving as the liaison between the undergraduate Chapter at Illinois State University & the Fraternity's Office of Administration.

  • Alumnus

    • 1977 - Present

    NORTHWESTERN: Alumni board secretary, alumni advisory board (1998-present); ILLINOIS STATE: Alumni board vice-president, alumni advisory board (2000-present); GENERAL FRATERNITY: Workshop facilitator (2005-2006).

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  Youth Conservation Corps

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Outreach Coordinator

    • Feb 2020 - Present

  • Program Coordinator

    • Jul 2014 - Present

    Program Coordinator• Provide support for Program Manager by compiling student stipend hours• Mentor Program Coordinator• SBIRT (drug screening) Program Facilitator• Lead Life Skills training sessions• Assist students as a career counselor • Serve as a youth mentor

  • Program Manager

    • Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Mentoring & AmeriCorps Program Coordinator

    • Jul 2012 - Jul 2019

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  AmeriCorps

  • Youth Conservation Corps, Waukegan, IL

  • Americorps VISTA Bridge to College Specialist

    • 2012 - Jul 2014
    • Youth Conservation Corps, Waukegan, IL

    • Advise GED graduates on college course of study best suited for them, working in tandem with community college’s financial aid and enrollment services offices • Design forms used to interview students to determine post-secondary education goals• Provide guidance dealing with AmeriCorps Education Awards • Take students on tours of college campuses • Coordinate College Resource Center computer and information appearing on “College Corner” bulletin board • Create spreadsheets to monitor student progress• Arrange for guest speakers on college-related subjects• Initiated “alumni club” to maintain contact with school graduates• Coordinate video/photo content use on nonprofit group’s website and Facebook page• Serve as interim post-secondary education representative in programming meetings

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  St. Gregory's Episcopal Church

  • St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, Deerfield, IL

  • Multi-Media Ministry

    • Mar 2006 - Jul 2014
    • St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, Deerfield, IL

    Coordinate audio/visual aspects (microphone/video screen placement) for church services and adult forum presentations.

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  COURAGE COMMUNICATIONS

  • President

    • Jul 2001 - Dec 2012

    Designed and printed alumni communications materials for fraternities, sororities and professional associations throughout North America. Wrote articles and facilitated workshops about alumni-related activities.

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  ACCUSTAFF/RANDSTAD & ADVANCED PERSONNEL

  • Temporary Employee

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2002

    Worked as a temporary employee of both firms, provided administrative support in numerous environments. Utilized a variety of programs from Microsoft (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Schedule Plus, MS Mail, MS Outlook, Access, Publisher) and other vendors (Lotus Notes, Planview Time Reporter/Planner, SAP, Visio, CC:Mail).

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  SCOTT FORESMAN/HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS

  • Customer Service/Office Marketing Representative/Adult Education Coordinator

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

    Utilized IBM System 36/38, Digital Equipment mainframe/PC network and laptop computers, handling all customer service aspects required of positions. Also involved with meeting management/promotions. Processed orders/sample requests for various academic/professional organizations. Provided outside representatives with latest product literature, expedited orders. Experienced in use of Microsoft Word/Excel/cc:Mail in a variety of applications.

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  AMERITECH MOBILE, GENERAL MOTORS ACCEPTANCE CORP

  • Credit Representative

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

    Provided all credit functions (calls to delinquent customers, rectify account statuses, etc.) as a temporary employee for both firms.

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  INTEGRITY BUSINESS FORMS, FORMS SPECIALISTS, FORCE 4, HORIZON INTERNATIONAL

  • Outside Sales Representative

    • Jan 1979 - Jan 1988

    Responsible for all facets of marketing a full line of data processing supplies, business forms and printing. Specific responsibilities included new account development, existing account service, key account sales and new product introduction. Also responsible for inventory control, storage systems development and inventory management reporting. Assisted in training/utilization of computer order entry system, quotations, forms design and order expediting. Responsible for business forms and direct mail sales support and customer service. Successfully updated/supervised all project files and implemented an innovative system for expediting completed/in-process orders.

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  WEFA/WXLC RADIO

  • Media/Broadcasting

    • Jan 1977 - Jan 1979

    Announcer/Sales Representative at both of these successful radio stations. Sold air-time while concurrently functioning as an on-air personality with all responsibility for music selection, newswriting, production and presentation of commercials and public service announcements. Also conducted remote broadcasts and live interviews on topical issues.