Kay Grant
Director of Business and Operations at Merito- Claim this Profile
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Thomas Moore
I worked closely with Kay at IBM. She is a great programmer, very smart and diligent at anything she does. Recommend her work highly.
Thomas Moore
I worked closely with Kay at IBM. She is a great programmer, very smart and diligent at anything she does. Recommend her work highly.
Thomas Moore
I worked closely with Kay at IBM. She is a great programmer, very smart and diligent at anything she does. Recommend her work highly.
Thomas Moore
I worked closely with Kay at IBM. She is a great programmer, very smart and diligent at anything she does. Recommend her work highly.
Credentials
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Vertica Sales Certified
VerticaMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Mediator
Colorado Continuing Legal EducationAug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy
University of Denver, Graduate School of Social WorkMay, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Colorado Notary
State of ColoradoApr, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
HP Sales Certified - Application Lifecycle Management [2012]
Hewlett-Packard -
HP Sales Certified - Fortify Security Solutions [2014]
Hewlett-Packard
Experience
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Merito
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business and Operations
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Dec 2011 - Present
Manage marketing, business planning and strategy, quoting, and renewal contract administration for software firm specializing in testing and security. Oversee contracted consulting engagements; provide legal review of documents; manage business compliance functions, web page administration, accounting and payroll, group health plan and employee benefits administration. Have managed operations as company doubled number of employees and grew 5-fold in revenue. Manage marketing, business planning and strategy, quoting, and renewal contract administration for software firm specializing in testing and security. Oversee contracted consulting engagements; provide legal review of documents; manage business compliance functions, web page administration, accounting and payroll, group health plan and employee benefits administration. Have managed operations as company doubled number of employees and grew 5-fold in revenue.
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Colorado Teardrop Trailers
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Boulder, CO
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COO and Business Consultant
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2017
Worked with founder from initial start-up of the new business. Created the extensive documentation required for vehicle manufacturing and to become licensed dealer within the auto industry, including paperwork World Manufacturer ID and VIN creation for National Highway, Transportation, and Safety Administration, Colorado DMV, and city licensing. Set up payroll, employee time tracking system, Quickbooks, Manufacturer Certificate of Origin documents, sales tax reporting, new hire processes. Worked with founder from initial start-up of the new business. Created the extensive documentation required for vehicle manufacturing and to become licensed dealer within the auto industry, including paperwork World Manufacturer ID and VIN creation for National Highway, Transportation, and Safety Administration, Colorado DMV, and city licensing. Set up payroll, employee time tracking system, Quickbooks, Manufacturer Certificate of Origin documents, sales tax reporting, new hire processes.
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Duke University Medical Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Researcher and Clinical Assistant, Department of Psychiatry, Attention Deficit Clinic
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May 1994 - Nov 1996
Administered a variety of clinical assessments to clients, mainly children. Tracked and reported data to the psychiatrists and head of clinic, Dr. Keith Connors. Created a database entry form for consistent reporting. Assisted with clinical trials and research. Administered a variety of clinical assessments to clients, mainly children. Tracked and reported data to the psychiatrists and head of clinic, Dr. Keith Connors. Created a database entry form for consistent reporting. Assisted with clinical trials and research.
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Summit Consulting, Inc.
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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Vice President and Meeting Planning Consultant
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Apr 1994 - Dec 1995
Co-founder of meeting planning business. Created business plan and documentation, planned advertising for business, and attended professional conferences for meeting planners. Business organized and managed corporate meetings for 10-300 people. Co-founder of meeting planning business. Created business plan and documentation, planned advertising for business, and attended professional conferences for meeting planners. Business organized and managed corporate meetings for 10-300 people.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Programmer, Instructor, Customer Satisfaction Management Consultant
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May 1984 - May 1994
Initially, programmer and team leader for networking software projects. Subsequently created courses and taught professionals in Point of Sale technology, project management, and negotiation, both in the US and internationally. In final position, set and tracked customer satisfaction measurements for software products and presented executive briefings. Initially, programmer and team leader for networking software projects. Subsequently created courses and taught professionals in Point of Sale technology, project management, and negotiation, both in the US and internationally. In final position, set and tracked customer satisfaction measurements for software products and presented executive briefings.
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Education
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1980 - 1984
Duke University
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science, Economics double major -
2009 - 2011
University of Denver
MSW, Families and Children -
1992 - 1995
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Post-baccalaureate study, Counseling Psychology
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