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James N

Just say no to the status quo

Occupation:

Manager

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

Education Level:

Master

Will Relocate:

YES

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Looking for an administrative/leadership position in higher education or in a progressive company that strongly values educaton and employee development.

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

(Confidential) Manager 7/2004 - Present
St. Luke's Medical Center Lab Manager 3/2001 - 7/2004
Medical College of Wisconsin Lab Manager 6/1999 - 3/2001
The Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin - Blood Research Institute Research Associate 3/1998 - 7/1999
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

Colorado State University Business Administration 2009 Master Degree
Northern Arizona University Education - Higher Eduation Leadership 2007 Master Degree
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Applied Molecular Biology 1998 Master Degree
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Biology 1995 Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

MBA; GPA=3.8; Graduated May 2009 MEd with Higher Education Leadership Emphasis; GPA=4.0; Graduated September 2007 MS in Applied Molecular Biology; GPA=3.6; Graduated May 1998 System-wide advocate for collaborative policy development, employee engagement/development, and employee representation. Built collaborative relationships with other employee group leadership and District-wide administration. Co-authored various gene therapy publications from 2002-2006.

Companies I like:

Northwestern Mutual Life, University of Wisconsin, Arizona State University, General Electric, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Marquette University, University of Phoenix

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Presently hold key leadership role as management employee group representative (represent interests of 750 managers); responsibilities include managing budget of nearly $1M (professional growth, compensation, general operating, and event funds), negotiating policy/wage/benefits revisions with administration, aiding employees with conflict resolution, serving on various organizational planning and executive/faculty/staff search committees. Act as college Fiscal Agent; responsible for reqisition approval, purchase order creation, petty cash reconciliation, purchasing card administration, travel authorization and reimbursement as well as maintaining, updating, and enforcing all institutional policies related to said duties. Responsible for management of all department support resources including personnel, procurement, and technology. Teach/develop online Biology courses as adjunct instructor.
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