Utilicorp United Work Values

Daily Duties at Utilicorp United:

Researched, planned and facilitated the implementation of major information technology projects throughout the eight state territories. Activities included communications such as state pre-implementation meetings, company-wide employee educational presentations and post-implementation follow-up meetings with management and front-line employees, as well as the organization, scheduling and training of multiple states/employees to ensure a high level of understanding and acceptance upon completion of the project. Direct involvement in the implementation of the projects listed below have allowed for direct hands-on of the applications and therefore a thorough understanding of the systems and the customers wants and needs: Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Field Work Management System, Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and Consolidated Call Center Environment. Peoples Natural Gas (UCU) Local Manager 1991 - 1995 Acted as Manager of all customer service activities for Peoples Natural Gas. Responsibilities included the direct supervision of the all departments: customer service, appliance service, meter reading and utility operations. Responsible for the planning, preparation, allocation and adherence to annual Operations and Maintenance budget equaling $500K and Capital budget equaling $1.5mil. Key points to be addressed included the identifying and implementing of work force/equipment efficiencies and generation of revenue enhancing practices and procedures. Facilitated the up front development and continuation of a productive relationship between Peoples Natural Gas and the various city governments, home owners associations and developer entities. This lead to pro-active communications that allowed for major projects to be coordinated jointly to allow for efficiencies with work forces and equipment. Responsible for the supervision/budget management of the administrative services contracts

What they like about Utilicorp United:

Working in an organization that is technologically advanced, creative, and innovative is critical in your assessment of hiring companies. Less important to you are stability of the organization, the length of time an organization has been in business, and the business' plans for the future. You prefer a fast-moving company that will take risks to achieve its goals and objectives. The length of time the company has been in business is irrelevant. Maintaining status quo is unnecessary. You thrive on change, uncertainty and the upside of potential business risks, especially those associated with innovation. Stability for the long haul is not nearly as important as is working in an atmosphere that is charged with a sense of urgency and constant change.

Tags

Project Management, Financial Management, Business Analyst, Budget Analyst

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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