Career Research and Resources for Companies in IA



Midwest Power (MidAmerican Energy)

Engineering & Architecture - Urban Planning Engineer - Des Moines, IA

I was responsible for creating/updating maps showing locations of overhead and underground electric lines and whether the lines were open or not. I also scanned in new plats/developments into the system. I also created a procedure manual before I left the agency.

Avg. Salary: $52,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Super Value Stores, Inc.

Engineering & Architecture - Urban Planning Engineer - Des Moines, IA

I was initally responsible for drafting store layouts, store additions, and site plans for new stores and/or remodels of stores. I was also responsible for ordering deli equipment and other small applicances used in the stores. Later I was moved to the grocery department fielding between 80 to 90 phone calls from retailers. I was also responsible for the Bib Tag program and the advertizing program.

Avg. Salary: $52,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

First National Bank of Council Bluffs

Accounting & Finance - Financial Specialist - Council Bluffs, IA

Managed the bank's trust department and six employees. My responsabilities included department budget and management, account administration, compliance, portfolio administration and business development. Served on various trust and bank committes.

Avg. Salary: $84,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Amana Appliances

Marketing & Advertising - Account Manager - Amana, IA

Advised dealers on all product and pricing updates, assisted with merchandising of sales floor. Conducted group sales training and dealer presentations. Performed various reports including unit forecasting and annual sales budgets. Worked directly with sales staff, dealers and consumers on warranty claims.

Avg. Salary: $50,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

PRIVATE IN HOME CARETAKER

Healthcare & Medical - Respiratory Therapist - URBANDALE, IA

CHANGE DRESSINGS, BREATHING TX'S, SX, HYGIENE, PERSONAL CARE, PREPARING MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, OVER ALL OBSERVATION AND PT. ASSISTANCE.

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

University of Iowa Foundation

Media & Communication - Editor - Iowa City, IA

Worked specifically to publicize and raise money for the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and the UI Carver College of Medicine.

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Media & Communication - Editor - Cedar Rapids, IA

Wrote museum newsletter; pitched stories to local and national press; handled all PR.

Avg. Salary: $55,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Kuhn Enterprises and Premier Transportation

Marketing & Advertising - Account Manager - Fort Atkinson, IA

Originated and updated newspaper advertising for a 100 vehicle automotive dealership. Initiated advertising of used car inventory with online auto websites. Attended auto auctions around the country to purchase vehicles per customer’s specifications, as well as increase and replenish the dealership’s inventory.

Avg. Salary: $47,500   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

San Francisco Giants

Sales & Sales Management - Software Sales Representative - Cedar Rapids, IA

Catcher - Minor Leagues

Avg. Salary: $175,000   ·    Company Rank: Not Available

Kwik-Way Products

Information Technology - Technical Trainer - Marion, IA

- Provided telephone support to service centers, technicians, and sales distributors * Discussed wheel aligner, tire changer, wheel balancer, and brake lathe capability and use with service centers, technicians, and sales distributors * Coached repair techniques to service technicians over the phone

Avg. Salary: $0   ·    Company Rank: Not Available