Shannon Newman, MBA Finance
Associate Director of Purchasing & Auxiliary Services at John A. Logan College- Claim this Profile
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Laura Thomas
Shannon is passionate about her job and is always going the extra mile. She is wonderful with customers and is always staying on top of new changes in the industry. She works very hard and also volunteers a lot especially on a professional level. She is on a great deal of committees dedicated to the technical industry especially on the college book store level.
Laura Thomas
Shannon is passionate about her job and is always going the extra mile. She is wonderful with customers and is always staying on top of new changes in the industry. She works very hard and also volunteers a lot especially on a professional level. She is on a great deal of committees dedicated to the technical industry especially on the college book store level.
Laura Thomas
Shannon is passionate about her job and is always going the extra mile. She is wonderful with customers and is always staying on top of new changes in the industry. She works very hard and also volunteers a lot especially on a professional level. She is on a great deal of committees dedicated to the technical industry especially on the college book store level.
Laura Thomas
Shannon is passionate about her job and is always going the extra mile. She is wonderful with customers and is always staying on top of new changes in the industry. She works very hard and also volunteers a lot especially on a professional level. She is on a great deal of committees dedicated to the technical industry especially on the college book store level.
Experience
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John A. Logan College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Associate Director of Purchasing & Auxiliary Services
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May 2022 - Present
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Managing Extra Help Extraordinaire
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Jun 2022 - Present
Filling in the gaps until my old position can be refilled. Filling in the gaps until my old position can be refilled.
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IT Manager
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2022
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IT Assistant Manager
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2019
At SIU, I serve as dedicated IT customer support and centralized buyer for SIU Carbondale, SIU School of Medicine and sometimes even SIU Edwardsville related to pre-sales and post-sales for technology purchases. Balancing technology and financial needs across campus while meeting designated campus technology standards is probably my greatest responsibility and challenge. On a campus heavily partnered with Dell Computers, my previous experience and knowledge of Dell operations ensure that I have… Show more At SIU, I serve as dedicated IT customer support and centralized buyer for SIU Carbondale, SIU School of Medicine and sometimes even SIU Edwardsville related to pre-sales and post-sales for technology purchases. Balancing technology and financial needs across campus while meeting designated campus technology standards is probably my greatest responsibility and challenge. On a campus heavily partnered with Dell Computers, my previous experience and knowledge of Dell operations ensure that I have what it takes to obtain and maintain this balance.
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Manager, Technology Buyer, Book Buyer, Certified Dell Technician
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Aug 1999 - Jan 2014
710 Book Store is a college bookstore servicing Southern Illinois University and the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the surrounding communities. I manage the computer contract between SIU and Dell Computers assuring that SIU is getting the best pricing on the technology they purchase. In addition to the university computer contract, I am the buyer for technology products as well as general trade books for sale at the bookstore. The ever changing needs for college students… Show more 710 Book Store is a college bookstore servicing Southern Illinois University and the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the surrounding communities. I manage the computer contract between SIU and Dell Computers assuring that SIU is getting the best pricing on the technology they purchase. In addition to the university computer contract, I am the buyer for technology products as well as general trade books for sale at the bookstore. The ever changing needs for college students concerning technology keeps this job fresh and assures that I stay on top of what's new. My involvement with the National Association of College Stores helps with that as well. Show less 710 Book Store is a college bookstore servicing Southern Illinois University and the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the surrounding communities. I manage the computer contract between SIU and Dell Computers assuring that SIU is getting the best pricing on the technology they purchase. In addition to the university computer contract, I am the buyer for technology products as well as general trade books for sale at the bookstore. The ever changing needs for college students… Show more 710 Book Store is a college bookstore servicing Southern Illinois University and the students, faculty, staff, alumni and the surrounding communities. I manage the computer contract between SIU and Dell Computers assuring that SIU is getting the best pricing on the technology they purchase. In addition to the university computer contract, I am the buyer for technology products as well as general trade books for sale at the bookstore. The ever changing needs for college students concerning technology keeps this job fresh and assures that I stay on top of what's new. My involvement with the National Association of College Stores helps with that as well. Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance -
1999 - 2001
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry -
1992 - 1999
College of DuPage
Associate of Science, Associate of Art
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