Experience

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  Sunflower Marketing

  • Topeka, KS

  • Sales Manager

    • Jan 2000 - Present
    • Topeka, KS

    Responsible for growing corporate and government sales territory by managing all aspects of business development and customer support. Partner with national and local accounts providing solutions to promotional challenges, including e-store development, safety programs, customer events, fulfillment, and employee recognition.

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  Sunflower Music Festival

  • Board Member

    • 2008 - 2013

    As part of the working board, I work with the website, promotional products and materials, fundraising, and communications with attending musicians.

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  M-C Industries, Inc.

  • Purchasing Manager

    • Jan 1991 - Dec 1999

    Responsible for managing materials and logistics for manufacturing, including raw and finished goods. Coordinate incoming purchases of materials with three facilities, including imported products. Maintain and control inventory levels for optimal manufacturing performance. Certified in Purchasing Management through ISM in1993.

  • Purchasing Agent

    • Oct 1987 - Dec 1990

    Responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials for four manufacturing divisions, inventory control and logistics management.

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  Kwik Shop Inc.

  • Area Supervisor

    • Apr 1980 - Sep 1987

    Responsible for the operations of 7-14 company-owned, retail convenience stores in the northeast Kansas area, including Topeka, Lawrence, Emporia, Manhattan, Junction City, Salina, and McPherson.

  • Store Manager

    • Aug 1977 - Mar 1980

    Responsible for day-to-day operations of a retail convenience store, including inventory management, hiring and training of store personnel, and sales/profit performance.

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  Myron Green Cafeteria

  • Topeka, KS

  • Assistant Manager

    • 1973 - 1977
    • Topeka, KS

    Responsible to manager for areas of personnel, scheduling, inventory control, food quality, sales and profit.