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ELLEN MARIS, Ed.D.
4000 Smith Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-243-4444 emaris@email.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 10 years of experience in educational research, program design and teaching
• Strong management and administrative skills, particularly in alternative school programs
• Excellent communication skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educational Program Development
• Developed a new English curriculum for an at-risk adolescent population
• Consulted in several school districts regarding new initiatives for at-risk students
• Designed and led workshops at the University of Minnesota for inner-city teachers, community college faculty and college of education students

Management and Administration
Executive Director for New Start, a non-profit for homeless mothers
• Recruited and trained volunteer staff
• Developed and initiated the educational program, often resulting in completion of GEDs
• Interfaced with other agencies to find jobs and housing for clients
• Program increased client job placements by 400%
Program Supervisor for Work-Study Program in St. Paul Schools
• Increased opportunities for non-traditional students to find half-day work
• Trained teachers to supervise students and to interface with employers

Writing and Presentations
• Successful grant writer
• Created and produced staff manual
• Authored several articles for professional journals related to at-risk students
• Presenter at local and national conferences

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Maris Consulting, Inc. Educational Consultant 2002 – present
New Start Executive Director 1999 – 2002
St. Paul Public Schools Program Supervisor 1996 – 1999
St. Paul Public Schools Teacher 1994 – 1996

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota
Ed.D. Education
M.A. English

Iowa State University
B.A. Philosophy and English
Ivana Parks
1234 S. Forest Way, Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-222-2222 parks001@email.com


Objective
To use my analytical and project management skills as a Health Care Program Coordinator


Professional Highlights
• Extensive project management experience, including software and benefits implementation
• 6 years of supervisory experience
• 20 years accounting experience, Certified Public Accountant for 14 years

Summary of Skills
Project Management Skills

• Implemented new accounting software system, two months ahead of schedule, 1998-2000
• Streamlined Employee Benefits operations, for a savings of $10,000 annually, 1997
• Revised voucher forms, resulting in a 2-day reduction in processing payments, 1996

Program Coordination Skills

• Coordinated departmental collection for the University of Minnesota Foundation Fund Drive, resulting in a 100% contribution rate for the department, 1999-2000
• Chaired two departmental searches, 2001-2002

Supervisory Skills

• Managed a team of 8 junior accountants, including daily work assignments and annual
• performance reviews, 1998-present
• Conducted all hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, and terminations as needed, 1998-present
• Facilitated team development and conflict resolution, when needed 1998-present

Accounting Skills

• Oversight for all student revenue documentation on four campuses, 1999-present
• Personally responsible for completing all tax documents, 1994-1999
• Prepared weekly profit and loss statements, 1992-1994
• Submitted state tax documents on a monthly basis, 1992-1994

Work History
University of Minnesota Finance Department, Minneapolis, MN, 1994-present
Senior Accountant, 1998-present
Junior Accountant, 1994-1998
Target Corporation, Roseville store, Roseville, MN, 1984-1994
Accountant
Accountemps for IBM, Rochester, MN, 1984
Temporary Accountant

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Education
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Master’s in Public Health Policy and Administration, 2002
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1984

Community Activities
Toastmasters: Administrative Vice President, 1995-1996; member 1992-present
Habitat for Humanity: Family Selection Committee Member, 1989-1992




































Maria Perez
3333 Industry Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612)555-5555
mperez@email.com


SUMMARY

A dynamic administrator with a strong record of achievement combining skills in diverse areas of organizational development, group/staff leadership, program development and project management, building partnerships and community relations. Experienced in the operation of a successful consulting practice, the turn around of a second small business, and the administration of several non-profit organizations.


MAJOR CAREER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations and administration
• Building coalitions and strategic partnerships
• Strategic planning
• Budget development and financial management
• Board and organization development
• Program development and evaluation • Creation and management of funding projects
• Professional writing (newsletters, grant proposals, manuals, and journal articles)
• Staff hiring, training, supervision, evaluation and motivation
• Human services case management
• Design of state-wide conference, workshops and training programs



CAREER HISTORY AND SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY AND HEALING 1999 – present
Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Associate Administrator

Developed infrastructure for new interdisciplinary center in complex university setting. Executed multiple core functions, budget development and financial oversight, all human resource functions including hiring, training, supervising, performance and compensation evaluation, staff and leadership team development, database oversight, production and distribution of internal and external newsletters, office and facilities management, and assisting in the development of the center’s core educational program. Achieved high quality amidst strong growth.


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CAREER HISTORY AND SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FAAS AND SHAFER COUNSELING AND CONSULTING 1986 – 1999
President and Consultant

Established and built a private consulting practice with an emphasis on interdepartmental and interagency program development, prospect management, organizational problem resolution, development of internal/external communications and professional writing.

For Children’s Hospital of St. Paul: Served as a member of a team that developed and established the Midwest children’s Research Center (a specialty medical center). Authored the grant proposals, developed the operational business plan, implemented psychological assessment services and the coordination of outreach services connecting the Center with communities throughout the Upper Midwest.

For Family Services, Inc. of St. Paul: Developed and wrote five grant proposals that resulted in over $1,000,000 in funding, by the United Way, for core programs.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Aurora Programs, Inc., Cottage Grove, MN 1986 – 1998
Owner and President
Directed a turnaround for a financially struggling chemical dependency treatment program. Developed a reorganization plan, initiated new financial controls, developed and implemented the marketing strategy, and acted as a liaison with banking, legal and regulatory representatives. Brought program to profitability and sold it in 1998.

Over ten years of experience including:
Administrative Vice President, Responses to End Abuse of Children, Inc.
Consultant, Hennepin County Community Services
Director, Child Abuse Demonstration Project for Wilder Child Guidance Center
Coordinator, Ramsey County Child Abuse Team


EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Social Work

Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Honors Graduate



Kim Tran

Current Address: Permanent Address:
234 E. University Ave. 111 Oak Street
Minneapolis, MN 55424 Des Moines, IA 50310
612-444-4444 515-222-3333
kimtran@email.com

Objective A summer internship in the editorial department of a publishing firm

Education University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2004
Bachelor of Arts
Major: English Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
Minor: Economics GPA in Major: 3.9/4.0

Publication The Daily, campus newspaper, University of Minnesota
Experience News Editor April 2003 – present
• Conceptualize, assign, write, and edit news stories for daily paper
• Meet increasing design and content needs
• Increased number of new stories covered each issue from less than 3 to 4.4
• Employ and supervise staff of 15 news writers
• Lay out all news pages using QuarkXPress

Assistant News Editor February – April 2003

Copy Editor, Staff Writer September 2001 – February 2003
• Expanded and polished writing and professional skills by covering a variety of news stories, including community and in-depth articles
• Edited all copy for clarity, grammar and style

The Undergraduate Review, University of Minnesota
Managing Editor 2003 – 2004
• Led development of campus academic magazine in position usually held by two-person team
• Recruited and supervised six-member editorial board and two-member layout and design staff
• Gathered 21-23 manuscripts and worked with editorial board in selection process
• Worked with writers in editing and polishing selections for publication
• Petitioned for project’s funding
• Arranged for production with professional printing firm and handled distribution

Office JC Penney Styling Salon Des Moines, IA
Experience Receptionist Summers and holidays, 2001 – 2003
Answered calls and handled daily schedules for 12 stylists
Greeted customers and performed as a liaison between staff and customers

Manpower Temporary Services Des Moines, IA
Office Temporary Summers and holidays, 2000 – 2001

Honors Dean’s List each semester Alumni Scholarship
and Awards Gamma Upsilon, media honorary
Omicron Delta Epsilon, economics honorary

Computer IBM and Macintosh literate, Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, PhotoShop,
Skills Dreamweaver