Career Research and Resources for Companies in IA



Iowa State University

Engineering & Architecture - Chemical Engineer - Ames, IA

-Performed microbial fermentation, (media preparation, solution preparation, sterilization, batch, fed-batch and continuous fermentation, separate hydrolysis and fermentation (SHF), simultaneous saccharification and fermentation/co-fermentation (SSF/SSCF) for ethanol production, sampling, fermentation product analysis); -Assisted with cell culture, harvest& assay, strain preservation & adaptation, and aseptic techniques; ...

Avg. Salary: $17,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Makem Advertising

Management & Business - Marketing manager - Okoboji, IA

Entrepreneur - developed a comprehensive business plan including estimation of start-up costs and revenue projections, as well as performed sales presentations to evaluate viability of business

Avg. Salary: $70,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Walker Group Insurance Adjusters

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant - Resort Manager - Fairfield, IA

After a storm, I would meet with the homeowners, discuss their insurance policy, assess the damages from the storm, take photographs and measurements, prepare the estimate for repairs, negotiate with the insurance company and procure a satisfactory settlement for the homeowner.

Avg. Salary: $75,000   ·    Company Rank: 5.0 out of 5

Self-Employed

Engineering & Architecture - Process Engineer - Ankeny, IA

Consultant to agri-business for project services, including the design, permitting and construction of Biodiesel plants, oil-seed crush plants, feed mills, and grain handling facilities.

Avg. Salary: $90,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Renewable Energy Group (REG)

Engineering & Architecture - Process Engineer - Ames, IA

Instrumental in laying the groundwork for the business model that would catapult start-up REG to becoming the premier provider of biodiesel plants, setting them up for a run of some $500 million in Biodiesel plant construction from 2004 through 2007. From 2004 to 2006 personally touched some $200 million in biodiesel plant design and construction.

Avg. Salary: $90,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Bratney Companies

Engineering & Architecture - Process Engineer - Des Moines, IA

Developed new markets for Bratney Companies which included grain storage and handling facilities; unit train handling systems; feed mills; facilities for handling, cleaning and storage of human-consumption grain commodities; and corn storage, handling and milling, and DDG storage and handling for ethanol plants. Conceived of and spearheaded the consolidation of Bratney’s two Pacific Northwest branch offices into one office ...

Avg. Salary: $90,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Iowa National Guard

Information Technology - System Administrator - Johnston, IA

My role as System Administrator primarily focused on machine and network management. Responsibilities included but were not limited to the following: A)System Administration of Unisys 5000/80 Mini-Computer systems, HP9000 K200 Mini-Computer system, and several UNIX based PCs’. B)Network design and layouts within our organization and the Camp Dodge network. This responsibility covers all phases of the operation from an...

Avg. Salary: $80,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Tyson Fresh Meats

Management & Business - Manager - Storm Lake, IA

Manage 18 Trainers on the production line Time and Attendance cards Manage the knife room and the Management Support team members. Manage the Orientation team members who teach the new hires of the policies, rules and regulations for the facility. I keep control of the supply budget for my areas. I train 1800 team members on their annual /mandatory policies Part time Safety Manager when other Manager is on LOA for the...

Avg. Salary: $67,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

ALCOA INC

Manufacturing & Production - Vice President - BETTENDORF, IA

Avg. Salary: $150,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Royal Globe Ins

Insurance - Insurance Underwriter - Des Moines, IA

Ran inside office and handled outside field audits

Avg. Salary: $58,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available