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Education

  • Wichita State University                                                                                                                                       May 2015

    • Wichita, KS

    • Bachelors in Business Administration: Major in Marketing, Minor in Entrepreneurship

 

Work Experience

  • Kansas Event Planning – Owner/Operator                                                                                 January 2018 – Current

    • Wichita, KS

    • I started this business the beginning of 2018 because of my passion for event planning. My most purchased service is “Day-of Coordinator” where I have assisted in the follow through of several weddings throughout the past year.

 

  • NetWork Kansas – Senior Product Manager, Rural Entrepreneurship                                 September 2012 - Current

    • Andover, KS

    • Duties - Manage, coach, and direct 18 Entrepreneurship-Community members to obtain their economic development goals in rural areas across the state. Engage with the E-Community leadership team and point person to identify community needs related to entrepreneurship. Manage revolving loan fund created by becoming a part of the E-Community partnership and promote an entrepreneurial ecosystem with education and expertise.

 

  • David’s Bridal - Customer Service Representative                                                                  April 2013 – October 2015

    • Wichita, KS

    • Duties - Greet customers as they enter the store. Answer phone calls and schedule appointments with brides to Sales Representatives.

 

  • Butler Community College Financial Aid Office - Student Worker                                         June 2010 - August 2012

    • El Dorado, KS

    • Duties - Answer phone and help maintain front desk. Guide and answer student's questions about the financial aid process.

 

  • Papa Murphy’s - Shift Leader                                                                                                       May 2008 - August 2011

    • El Dorado, KS

    • Duties - Act as management position in case of manager’s absence. Resolve customer conflicts and workflow issues. Lead and instruct crew workers throughout the shift.

 

Achievements

  • Marketing Department Advisory Board Member - Butler Community College

  • You Lead Now Leadership Training - Kansas Leadership Center

  • Foreign Exchange Student in Austria - Wichita State University Study Abroad Program

  • Outstanding Student Leadership Award - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

  • Horizon Leader Award - Butler Community College

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