Andrews McMeel Universal
Industry: Media company
DescriptionAndrews McMeel Universal is an American media corporation based in Kansas City, Missouri. It was founded in 1970 by Jim Andrews and John McMeel as Universal Press Syndicate and was renamed in 1997 to AMU to reflect the diversification that had taken place since its founding. Headquarters: Kansas City, MO Founded: 1970 Subsidiaries: Andrews McMeel Publishing, People also search for: Focus on the FamilyFeedbackDisclaimer Claim this knowledge panel Knowledge ResultSee photos See outsideMoved, closed, or was never hereReportAndrews McMeel UniversalWebsiteDirections Saved (0) Saved Save 11 Google reviews Book publisher in Kansas City, Missouri Address: 1130 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: (816) 581-7500Place name: Hours: : : Category: : : : Website: : Website: http://www.amuniversal.com/ Category: Book Publisher Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.Add missing informationAdd business hours Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (1) Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Andrews McMeel Universal Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews"A funny place to work" "Great products, great company!" View all Google reviews
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Andrews McMeel Universal Employees
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2015 - Present
Apple September 2012 - Present
Entercom September 2012 - May 2015
KCUR-FM February 2012 - September 2012
Marriott October 2009 - 2012
UMKC Call Center October 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Creative Writing, Social Networking, Social Media, Editing, Advertising, Blogging, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Voice Over, Radio Producing, Employee Training, Hiring Personnel, Staff Supervision, Interviews, Training, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Radio Production, Photography, Photoshop
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
Theater League, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Theater League, Inc. May 2013 - Present
23rd Street Brewery January 2010 - December 2013
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts January 2013 - May 2013
Andrews McMeel Universal January 2012 - May 2013
University Daily Kansan January 2012 - May 2012
University Daily Kansan August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Ap Style, Cision, InCopy, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Wordpress, Editing, AP Style, WordPress
Education
University of Kansas 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
Andrews McMeel Universal October 2011 - Present
Open Road Integrated Media March 2010 - October 2011
New York University January 2010 - October 2011
Abrams July 2003 - March 2010
Penguin Group USA May 2002 - July 2003
Various publications March 2000 - May 2002
KQED May 2000 - March 2001
MacWEEK, eMediaweekly magazines February 1998 - August 1999
Macworld January 1997 - February 1998
Skills
Books, Publishing, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Non-fiction, Publications, Academic Publishing, Content Management, Editing, Content Development, Content Strategy, Magazines, Web Content, Fiction, Publicity, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Blogging
Education
Yale University 2013 — 2013
Yale Publishing Course--Leadership Strategies in Book Publishing
University of New Hampshire 1989 — 1994
B.A., Anthropology
INSPRO Insurance August 2014 - Present
Gretna Basketball Association September 2013 - Present
Infogroup April 2012 - July 2014
Netchemia February 2011 - May 2012
Andrews McMeel Universal December 2003 - February 2011
Labconco Corporation July 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Commercial Insurance, Personal Insurance, Marketing, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Webmaster Services, Publishing, Website Management, Marketing Materials, Facebook, Merchandising, Catalog Management, Online Communications, Entrepreneurial..., Marketing Automation, Property & Casualty..., Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2006 — 2011
Masters of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1994 — 1998
Journalism, Advertising
National Catholic Reporter January 2015 - Present
The Utne Reader September 2014 - December 2014
Mother Earth News magazine May 2013 - August 2013
KSHB-TV December 2012 - January 2013
Political Fiber August 2012 - December 2012
SPLURGE! magazine May 2012 - August 2012
Andrews McMeel Universal August 2011 - December 2011
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity November 2010 - November 2011
The Wichita Eagle May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fact-checking, Copy Editing, AP Style, Editorial, Magazines, Journalism, Feature Articles, Publishing, Blogging, Proofreading, Editing, News Writing, Publications, Copywriting, Web Content, Newsletters, Press Releases, InDesign, Magazine Articles
Education
University of Kansas 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), English Literature, Spanish, Journalism (News and Information)
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School 2005 — 2009
AMMO Books, LLC January 2012 - Present
Freelance 2012 - Present
AMMO Books September 2009 - December 2011
Two West June 2009 - September 2009
Barnes & Noble 2005 - 2009
Andrews McMeel Universal June 2008 - December 2008
The Kansas City Star May 2008 - September 2008
Truman State University Press 2008 - 2008
Anthem Media Group 2007 - 2007
Skills
Ap Style, Press Releases, AP Style, Editing, Journalism, Proofreading, Copywriting
Education
Truman State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Journalism
Lorenzo de' Medici School 2007 — 2007
Andrews McMeel Universal January 2015 - May 2015
The University Daily Kansan August 2014 - December 2014
The Buffalo News June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, AP Style, Social Media, Microsoft Office, News Writing, Copy Editing, Facebook, Newspapers, Final Cut Pro, Blogging, Publicity, Creative Writing
Education
University of Kansas 2011 — 2015
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2014 - Present
Sea Fare Foods January 2009 - Present
The University of Montana January 2012 - May 2013
University of Missouri May 2007 - August 2008
Best Buy October 2004 - August 2008
Skills
Ruby, RubyMine, Ruby on Rails, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, C#, Troubleshooting, JavaScript, OS X, HTML, Windows, MySQL, CSS, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Instructional Design, Windows 7, Research, Microsoft Exchange, Networking, Python, Linux System..., Virtualization, Windows Server, Windows Remote Desktop, Java, jQuery, Linux
Education
The University of Montana 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2008
Computer Science
Get Your Fit Together May 2015 - Present
Franklyn Healthcom July 2014 - Present
Instant Mom February 2015 - Present
ID LIFE-IDhealthyme July 2015 - Present
The Montecito Picture Company August 2014 - December 2014
Phoenix Pictures August 2014 - December 2014
Duke University Talent Identification Program June 2014 - July 2014
University of Kansas August 2012 - May 2014
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2013 - January 2014
PlattForm Advertising January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Creative Writing, Organization, Leadership, Student Housing, Blogging, Amateur Photographer, Management, Film Studies, Press Releases, Review Articles, Text Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Publications, Publishing, Social Media, Publicity, Editorial, Books, Facebook, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Public Relations, InDesign, WordPress, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Web Content Management, Copywriting, Content Development, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Research
Education
The University of Kansas 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing, 3.91
University of Kansas 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing
Salina High School South 2006 — 2010
Diploma
Lucky Strike Lanes July 2011 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal March 2010 - July 2010
Andrews McMeel Universal June 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Illustration, Posters, Film, Typography, Painting, Marketing, Storyboarding, Graphics, Photoshop, InDesign, Entertainment, Social Media, Advertising, Mac, Art Direction, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Email Marketing, Photography, Copywriting, Video Production, Digital Media, Publicity
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2005 — 2009
BA, Studio Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design
The Charles Reinhart Company RealtorThe Charles Reinhart CompanyFebruary 2013 - Present
Borders Group, Inc. January 2011 - July 2011
Borders May 2008 - January 2011
Borders Group, Inc. March 1999 - May 2008
Andrews McMeel Universal May 1998 - January 1999
Andrews McMeel Universal November 1996 - May 1998
Waldenbooks June 1986 - November 1996
Skills
Merchandising, CPFR, Assortment, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Selling, Real Estate, Analysis, Marketing, Inventory Management, Books, Management
Education
University of New Hampshire 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts
Andrews McMeel Universal July 2014 - Present
KPMG July 2011 - June 2014
KPMG October 2008 - July 2011
Skills
Corporate Tax, Accounting, CPA, Income Tax, Tax Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Tax Research, Tax Preparation, Internal Controls
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2005 — 2008
BSA, Accounting
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2004 — 2008
Accounting
Andrews McMeel Universal March 2008 - Present
Laughing Redhead Studio October 1986 - Present
University of the District of Columbia August 2012 - July 2015
Hallmark Cards August 1984 - October 2005
Paramount Cards, Inc. September 1994 - March 2000
Legacy Press January 1998 - January 1999
Current, Inc. September 1989 - September 1991
Penczner Productions September 1980 - September 1983
Skills
Illustration, Writing, Art, Drawing, Cartoons, Television, Magazines, Photography, Editing, Creative Direction, Editorial, Publishing, Advertising, Creative Writing, Graphic Design
Education
The University of Memphis 1978 — 1983
BFA, Graphic Design
FleishmanHillard January 2015 - Present
Fair Saint Louis May 2013 - July 2013
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Strategic Communication, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Research, Editing, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, AP Style, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communication - Public Relations
Community Christian Church February 2010 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal April 1996 - May 1998
Cramer LLC January 1994 - November 1995
Rockhurst University March 1992 - May 1993
Kansas City Art Institute March 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Writing, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Graphic Design, Editing, Newsletters, Publications, Proofreading, Event Planning, Press Releases, Photoshop, Photography, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, Advertising, Mac, Teaching, Spanish, Music, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Blogging, Fundraising, Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1994 — 1996
BA, English Literature
Tulsa Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Marketing
rharn.com October 2006 - Present
University of Kansas August 2013 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal August 2007 - April 2012
HNTB October 2006 - August 2007
K & Company August 2005 - August 2006
University of Kansas August 2003 - May 2005
Chinese School of Greater Kansas City August 2001 - May 2005
IT Creative Advertising Agency May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, User Interface Design, Design Patterns, Chinese culture, Mandarin, English to Chinese, Chinese to English, Translation, Typography, Interaction Design, Corporate Identity, Corporate Communications, 平面設計, 視覺設計, 互動設計, 中英雙語翻譯, 品牌識別設計, 包裝形象設計, 標誌設計, Posters, Packaging, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Illustrator, Research
Education
University of Kansas 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Interdisciplinary Studies (Online Social Network Interactions)
University of Kansas 2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Interaction Design
CIID 2011 — 2011
Summer Program, Interaction Design
University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature/Letters
University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
BSE, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri April 2015 - Present
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri April 2013 - April 2015
3 Interactive November 2012 - January 2013
Image Technologies - a division of Datamax September 2012 - November 2012
University of Missouri August 2009 - June 2012
Mo. Dept. of Health & Senior Services, Office on Women's Health June 2011 - August 2011
Andrews McMeel Universal June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Networking, Social Media, Event Planning, Customer Service, Editing, Marketing, Office Administration, Research, Spanish, Public Speaking, Communication, Friendly Personality, Community Outreach, Journalism, Campus, Student Affairs, Student Engagement, Mac, Outlook, Student Services, Women's Health, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Disabilities, Leadership Development
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Political Science
Olathe Northwest High School 2004 — 2007
Mosaic January 2014 - Present
Special Olympics Missouri July 2013 - December 2013
Mosaic in Northeast Kansas December 2009 - July 2013
Hooper Holmes July 2009 - December 2009
Andrews McMeel Universal 2008 - 2009
PlattForm Advertising 2008 - 2008
Skills
Public Relations, Fundraising, Event Management, Press Releases, Community Development, Nonprofits, Training, Leadership
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2009
BA, Communications
Vista Outdoor Inc. August 2015 - Present
Michelle Pool Creative Services January 2000 - Present
VF Jeanswear/Lee Jeans October 2013 - August 2015
Hallmark Cards January 2013 - October 2013
Andrews McMeel Universal August 1996 - January 2000
Graphics Four May 1992 - August 1996
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Pre-press, Typography, Logo Design, Packaging, Adobe InDesign CS5.5, Adobe Photoshop CS5.5, Adobe Illustrator CS5.5, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Desktop Publishing, Product Design, Product Marketing, Web Design, Sales and Marketing..., Catalog design,..., Point of Sale design..., High-End Digital..., InDesign
Education
Truman State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Communications, Minor in Marketing, Most Outstanding Student – Visual Communications, May 1992
Universal Uclick January 2012 - Present
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live January 2011 - May 2015
Universal Uclick 2009 - January 2012
uclick December 2005 - November 2009
uclick May 2004 - December 2005
uclick May 2003 - May 2004
Andrews McMeel Universal February 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Editorial, Process Improvement, Product Development, Writing, Editing, Content Acquisition, Conventions, Digital Production, Web Content, Licensing, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Social Media, Press Releases, Blogging, Research, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Production, Creative Writing, Content Management, Publishing, Email Marketing, Books, Digital Media, Art, Publications, SEO, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Comics, Entertainment, Storytelling, WordPress
Education
University of Kansas 1998 — 2003
BFA, English, Creative Writing
Andrews McMeel Universal January 2015 - Present
Theater League, Inc. August 2014 - January 2015
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Computer Graphics, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Skills, Web-based Communication, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Radio Broadcasting, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, MailChimp, Typing, Phone Etiquette, Customer Service, Advertising
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
University of Missouri-Columbia 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
North Kansas City High School 2008 — 2012
High School
Mean Streets Marketing/Consulting March 2012 - Present
Le Creuset May 2009 - January 2012
Harold's October 2006 - January 2009
Andrews McMeel Universal December 1998 - July 2006
Nabisco September 1990 - April 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Management, Sales, Account Management, Training, Sales Presentations, Merchandising, Retail, Advertising, Customer Service, Budgets, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations
Education
University of Oklahoma
BA, Communications
Northwestern Mutual August 2009 - Present
Nick and Jake's June 2006 - December 2011
Andrews McMeel Universal January 2007 - July 2007
Education
The University of Kansas 2002 — 2006
BA, English, Communications
Grabicon.com October 2014 - Present
Ruby Cuts July 2008 - Present
Leap2 April 2011 - November 2014
VML October 2012 - November 2012
Databasically, Inc 2011 - 2011
ZipZoomAuto 2010 - 2010
New York University 2008 - 2010
StashMate 2009 - 2009
Andrews McMeel Universal 2007 - 2008
UCLICK LLC 2007 - 2008
Skills
Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Facebook API, jQuery, CSS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Sinatra, Linux, Heroku, Windows Azure, RSpec, Test Driven Development, Cloud Computing, JSON, APIs, Agile Methodologies, Git, HTML, Perl, Object Oriented Design, SEO, Web Applications, Software Engineering, E-commerce, Web Development, Twitter API, REST, Subversion, AJAX, Shoulda, JSONP, Amazon Web Services..., Yahoo Search, Bing Search API, Google Search API, Apache, MongoDB, HTML 5, Bash, Open Source, XHTML, Software Development, JavaScript
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
lululemon athletica March 2014 - May 2014
Andrews McMeel Universal June 2013 - October 2013
ScriptPro May 2011 - May 2013
Skills
French, English to French, French to English, Holistic Health, Holistic Life Coaching, Customer Support, Business Travel, Travel Arrangements, Foreign Languages, Stressful Situations, Fast-paced, Work in A Fast Paced..., Organization, Siebel, Blackberry, Intercultural Skills, Hands-on Training, International Travel, Language Development
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, French Language and Literature
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, International/Global Studies
VersaFlex, Incorporated June 2012 - Present
Fuller Brush Company, Inc. (The) November 2011 - June 2012
Rockhill Insurance Company January 2006 - October 2009
Avail Medical Products January 2005 - January 2006
FBD Consulting 1998 - 2005
Emery Worldwide June 1995 - July 1998
Hettich America LP September 1994 - June 1995
Andrews McMeel Universal 1988 - 1994
Skills
Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, HR Policies, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training, FMLA, HRIS, Management, Personnel Management, Talent Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Schenck Process LLC April 2013 - Present
Ultrasource USA November 2008 - April 2013
Eclektica Salon September 2006 - October 2008
American Crane & Tractor Parts 2002 - 2006
UMKC June 2001 - August 2002
Coleman Industrial Construction December 1997 - December 1999
Andrews McMeel Universal 1993 - 1998
University News - UMKC 1988 - 1990
Skills
Management, International Sales, Business Development, Small Business, Spanish, Data Analysis, Editorial, Marketing, Sales Management, Leadership, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Selling, Advertising, Negotiation, Project Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Start-ups, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Systems
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1988 — 1991
BA, English/Journalism
University of North Texas 1987 — 1988
Shawnee Mission East HS 1983 — 1986
Pembroke Hill 1980 — 1982
Middle School
lululemon athletica August 2014 - Present
Koch Industries January 2006 - October 2010
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2000 - June 2006
Skills
Global Mobility, GPHR, Expatriate Management, PeopleSoft, Vendor Management, Policy, Payroll, HR Policies, Onboarding, Corporate Relocation
Education
University of Central Missouri 1994 — 1999
BSBA, Marketing/Business Administration
North Kansas City Schools August 2013 - Present
Kevin Worley Creative Arts 2009 - Present
University of Central Missouri January 2009 - May 2013
North Kansas City Schools 2013 - 2013
CTM Media Group January 2012 - December 2012
United Way of Greater Kansas City September 2011 - January 2012
KCPT August 2008 - October 2009
Wide Awake FIlms February 2002 - May 2008
Fleishman-Hillard Inc. 2000 - 2001
Andrews McMeel Universal 1995 - 2000
Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Fundraising, News Writing, Teaching, Visual Arts, Art Education, Journalism
Education
University of Central Missouri 2010 — 2013
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Visual Art Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1984 — 1988
B.J., Magazine Journalism
North Kansas City High School 1980 — 1984
Kauffman Foundation Fast Trac I
Certificate, Entrepreneurial Education Program
Archer Technologies August 2007 - September 2009
Andrews McMeel Universal April 2005 - August 2007
Sprint February 2001 - April 2005
Accenture (Andersen Consulting) 1994 - January 2000
Accenture 1994 - 2000
Andersen Consulting 1994 - 2000
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1990 — 1994
BS
Providence Catholic
Charleston Transitional Facility November 2004 - May 2008
Andrews McMeel Universal July 1999 - July 2004
George K. Baum & Company September 1997 - July 1999
Skills
Executive Level..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Large-scale Event..., Travel Arrangements, Confidentiality, Multi Tasking, Organization
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Music Therapy/Therapist
Andrews McMeel Universal March 2006 - Present
Barkley Evergreen & Partners 2000 - 2003
Skills
Publicity, Blogging, Social Media, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Editing
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of Tennessee August 2014 - Present
Los Tules April 2013 - August 2014
Mills Record Company August 2013 - July 2014
New Letters January 2014 - June 2014
Winstead's June 2007 - May 2013
Andrews McMeel Universal August 2012 - December 2012
UMKC August 2010 - May 2011
University of Missouri - Kansas October 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Fiction, Poetry, Books, Press Releases, Publications, Blogging, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Customer Service, Publicity, Social Media, Creative Non-fiction, Word Crafting, Serving, Screenwriting, Journalism, Rhetoric, Teaching Writing, Teaching Reading, English Teaching
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2014 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English (Creative Writing) & Spanish
Park Hill South 2005 — 2009
MD Anderson Cancer Center February 2014 - Present
MD Anderson Cancer Center January 2008 - January 2014
San Jacinto College September 2005 - January 2008
Intouch Solutions February 2003 - February 2005
Andrews McMeel Universal June 1997 - February 2003
St. Paul Pioneer Press October 1995 - June 1997
The Kansas City Star August 1987 - October 1995
Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Press Releases, Web Content, Journalism, Publications, Fundraising, Online Journalism, Projec, User Acceptance Testing, Project Management, Blogging, AP Style, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Web Content Management, Editing, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
BA, English
SPES & Associates LLC 2009 - Present
Andrews McMeel Publishing 2004 - 2008
Andrews McMeel Universal 2000 - 2008
Tnemec Company, Inc. 1996 - 2000
KPMG 1984 - 1996
KPMG Audit 1984 - 1987
Skills
Process Improvement, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Budgets, Investments
Education
University of Iowa 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
andrews mcmeel unviersal February 1990 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal 1990 - Present
Stationary Now October 1988 - February 1990
Lightfoot Photography October 1987 - October 1988
Skills
InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, Fact-checking, Graphic Design, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Creative Writing, Layout, Editing, Books, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Brochures, Advertising, Publications, Direct Mail, Social Media, Press Releases, Magazines, Blogging
Education
Truman State University 1981 — 1983
BS, Graphic Arts and Photography
Replay Lounge October 2007 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal October 1999 - Present
Education
Midwest Institute of Natural Healing 2001 — 2003
Massage Therapy Degree, Deep Tissue Massage, Reiki, Essential Oil Therapies
University of Missouri-Columbia 1995 — 1998
Andrews McMeel Universal June 2012 - Present
Friends of KC Animals 2014 - June 2015
InterUrban ArtHouse/Jewish Community Center June 2014 - December 2014
Kansas City Jewish Museum of Contemporary Art January 2013 - April 2014
The Art Institutes International- Kansas City May 2011 - June 2012
Kansas City Free Health Clinic April 2009 - April 2010
The Kansas City Public Library May 2009 - December 2009
Surface Design Association December 2008 - June 2009
PKD Foundation August 2008 - February 2009
The Kansas City Art Institute August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Art Criticism, Admissions Counseling, Database Management, Organizational..., Communication, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Recruiting, Problem Solving, Art History, Leadership, Editing, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Database Admin, Blogging, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Time Management, Grant Writing, Curating, Public Relations, Higher Education, Newsletters, Nonprofits
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2012
M.A., Art History
Webster University 2003 — 2005
B.A., Art History and Criticism
Stowers Institute for Medical Research Macintosh Systems AdministratorGear for SportsJune 2003 - September 2007
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2002 - June 2003
Advanstar Communications October 1998 - May 2002
MacSource LLC April 1996 - October 1998
Skills
Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Active Directory, Windows Server, OS X, System Administration, CSS, Computer Hardware, Integration, Mac, Windows 7, VMware, Network Administration, iOS, DNS, Operating Systems, Ubuntu
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1996 — 1998
BA, Computer Science
Penn Valley Community College 1993 — 1996
AA, Liberal Arts
DEMDACO October 2010 - Present
DEMDACO October 2008 - October 2010
DEMDACO 2004 - 2008
DEMDACO September 2001 - 2004
Andrews McMeel Universal February 2001 - September 2001
The Ensemble Company March 2000 - December 2000
House of Lloyd 1995 - 2000
Skills
Product Marketing, Brand Developement, Proudct Development, Forecasting, Product Planning, Licensing, Packaging, Consumer Product Testing, Vendor Relationships, Merchandising, Product Assortment..., Trade Shows, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Marketing, Pricing, Product Development
Education
Truman State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Business Administration, Marketing
Bass Pro Shops March 2013 - Present
Bass Pro Shops October 2011 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal June 2009 - September 2011
CBIZ MHM November 2008 - June 2009
KPMG LLP 2002 - 2008
Skills
Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, Financial Statements, CPA
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1999 — 2002
BA, Accounting
Daily Mail Syndication July 2015 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal January 1995 - April 2015
Seattle Post-Intelligencer 1990 - 1993
Dallas Times Herald 1980 - 1986
Skills
Editorial Consulting, Custom Content Creation, Editorial Management, Creative Writing, Syndication marketing..., Editorial, Storytelling, Newspapers, Publishing, Magazines, Management, Editing, New Media, Social Media
Education
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Bachelor of Journalism
Andrews McMeel Universal September 2010 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal February 2009 - September 2010
J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services February 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Advertising
Education
University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
B.G.S. in Psychology
Andrews McMeel Universal September 2005 - Present
University Games August 2004 - July 2005
Ten Speed Press January 1994 - July 2005
Simon and Schuster Australia September 1986 - December 1993
Skills
Publishing, Books, Editorial, Web Site Production, Ebooks, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Change Management, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy
Education
The University of Western Australia 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Honors
BCA Research September 2015 - Present
University of Notre Dame August 2014 - May 2015
Stratfor April 2013 - May 2014
The University of Texas at Austin August 2011 - December 2012
Stratfor 2007 - 2011
The University of Texas at Austin August 2006 - May 2008
Americana Music Academy 2003 - 2005
Andrews McMeel Universal 2004 - 2004
Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center 2002 - 2003
Skills
Political Risk Analysis, Politics, Policy Analysis, Stata, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Microsoft Excel, Geopolitics, International Security, International Economics, Economics, Statistics, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Public Policy, Research, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Country Risk Analysis, National Security
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2006 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Cambridge 2005 — 2006
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
The University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree
DaVinci Capital Partners January 2001 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal 1998 - 2001
SRAM, LLC September 1991 - 1998
Education
University of Notre Dame 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics
Harvard Common Press 2009 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal 2009 - 2012
Kansas Department on Aging May 1997 - June 2003
Skills
Publishing, Magazine Management, Manuscript, Editing, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Journalism, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Books, Marketing, Editorial, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Social Networking
Education
Westmar College, LeMars IA 1960 — 1964
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy & Sociology
University of Iowa 1960 — 1962
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sociology
TVH Americas 2009 - Present
United Rotary Brush 2003 - 2009
House of Lloyd 2001 - 2003
Recovery Management Corporation 1999 - 2001
Andrews McMeel Universal 1997 - 1999
FLEXcon 1988 - 1997
Skills
Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Materials Management, Kaizen, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Supply Chain..., Warehousing, Operational Excellence, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Procurement, Leadership, Demand Planning, Warehouse Management, JIT, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Supply Chain Operations, Kanban, Production Planning, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, APICS, Supplier Development, 3PL, Supplier Negotiation, International Logistics, ISO, Manufacturing Operations, Transportation...
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
BBA, Operations Management
Andrews McMeel Universal November 2005 - Present
The Kansas City Star-Grand Communications August 1997 - November 2005
KC Publishing June 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Books, Publications, Interiors, Typography, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Layout, Brochures, Marketing Materials, InDesign, Magazines, Photography, Advertising, Publishing, QuarkXPress
Education
University of Central Missouri 1990 — 1995
BFA, Commercial Art
RyMed Technologies, LLC January 2015 - Present
Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. January 2014 - January 2015
Direct Energy June 2011 - January 2014
Direct Energy April 2009 - June 2011
AAI-- Symtx business unit February 2008 - March 2009
Phillips 66 (ConocoPhillips at time of employment) May 2001 - October 2007
Andrews McMeel Universal February 2000 - October 2000
Andrews McMeel Universal February 1998 - February 2000
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Coopers & Lybrand at time of employment) December 1995 - February 1998
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, Finance, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Kansas 1994 — 1995
MAIS
University of Kansas 1990 — 1994
B.S.
Andrews McMeel Universal 2014 - Present
Skills
Publications, Magazines, Books, Publishing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editorial, Ebooks
Education
University of Oklahoma
Andrews McMeel Universal August 1995 - Present
Chroma Graphics August 1991 - August 1995
Carl Sebastian Color January 1991 - August 1991
Skills
Publishing, Books, FileMaker, Account Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Pre-press, Research
Education
Central Missouri State University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Arts Technology Management