Experience

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  Beck Ag, Inc.

  • United States
  • Information Technology & Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Account Partner

    • Jan 2018 - Present

  • Implementation Leader

    • Sep 2011 - Dec 2017

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  U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

  • United States
  • International Trade and Development
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Marketing Manager

    • Aug 2008 - Sep 2011

    • Organized international trade team visits to the U.S. such as 2011 Chinese Soybean Purchasing Agreement Delegations that benefit the U.S. soybean industry through the commitment of purchasing $6.68 billion worth of U.S. soybeans.• Directed the completion of Fiscal Years 2006 through 2011 annual marketing plans and funding application documents worth over $28 million annually.• Supervise Program Assistants who facilitate the logistics of $750,000 worth of travel annually.• Create and Manage Request for Work Proposals (RFP) valued up to $50,000. • Design and deliver executive presentations for international audiences and Board of Directors' meetings.• Publish monthly targeted information to USSEC membership and Board of Directors.• Participated in trade-related promotional activities and tradeshows both domestically and in the following countries: Colombia, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Spain and Turkey.• In addition to the above responsibilities acquired through my advancement within the company, I remain accountable for my prior job assignment.

  • Marketing Project Manager

    • Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

    • Coordinated the publishing of marketing reports to our funding sources ensuring compliance with data requirements and deadlines.• Manage the creation and compilation of materials showcasing marketing programs and efforts for Bi-Annual Conferences and Board of Director briefing materials.• Serve as a crucial point of contact for information regarding the USSEC marketing department for both International Offices and internal staff.• Approve approximately one million dollars annually worth of payment vouchers on received invoices.

  • Program Assistant

    • Nov 2004 - Dec 2007

    • Managed logistical arrangements for consultants, international trade teams and Board of Directors' domestic and international travel.• Provided administrative assistance to the Middle East Division’s Division Director and Marketing Manager, along with other International Marketing Management staff as necessary.• Proactively communicated with International Offices during the preparation of travel itineraries to insure no unforeseen issues arose.• Reviewed expenditure submissions, market plan amendments and report preparation, including the annual departmental marketing plans and progress reports.• Assisted in the preparation of the monthly newsletter “Spilling’ the Beans” for distribution to internal staff, international staff, Board of Directors and industry contacts.• Coordinated submission of documents with accounting management to ensure proper coding resulting in timely reimbursements.• Managed the Europe Office’s Accounts Payable Process.

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  A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

  • Training Assistant

    • Oct 2003 - Nov 2004

    • Oversaw completion of all aspects of planning for at least 16 separate seminars each fiscal year, including the Million Dollar Producers Forum.• Coordinated logistics with various company departments as well as several outside vendors.• Published confidential brokers’ production statistics to be distributed to executive management.• Maintained articles posted on the company Intranet.• Provided administrative support for 4 Professional Development Team Trainers.• Prepared ad hoc reports within the Enterprise Data Warehouse system.• Tracked branch management’s progress of A.G. Edwards’ online university through LIBRIX.

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  Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.

  • Head Start Administrative Assistant

    • May 2002 - Oct 2003

    • Responsible for the daily clerical and receptionist duties.• Facilitated purchase orders, Local Travel Mileage, and invoices in the New World Finance System.• Maintained employee contact information for staff at numerous child care centers in western KY.