Kansas City Power & Light
Kansas City Power and Light Company is an electric utility company serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated of which it is the biggest component. Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri, United States Parent organization: Great Plains Energy CEO: Terry D Bassham (Jun 2012–) Founded: 1882 Subsidiaries: KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Co, Founders: William Holmes, Edwin Ruthven Weeks, L.R. Moore, Joseph S. Chick
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Kansas City Power & Light Employees
Kansas City Power & Light September 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2011 - September 2012
Kansas City Power & Light November 1996 - September 2012
Kansas City Power & Light February 2010 - March 2011
Kansas City Power & Light December 2007 - February 2010
Kansas City Power & Light April 2006 - November 2007
Kansas City Power & Light November 2002 - March 2006
Kansas City Power & Light November 1997 - November 2002
Kansas City Power & Light November 1990 - November 1997
Kansas City Power & Light November 1982 - November 1990
Skills
Program Management, Emergency Management, Energy, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Risk Management, Supervisory Skills, Supplier Relationship..., Supplier Evaluation, Supply Chain Management, Contractor Management, Contractor Selection, Project Management, Claims Management, Storms Management, Team Building, Budgets, Management, Training, Policy, Contract Management, Project Planning, Disaster Response, Operations Management
Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2010 — 2012
MBA, LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2003 — 2006
Bachelor, Human Resources
American Family Insurance May 2014 - Present
American Family Insurance November 2013 - May 2014
American Family Insurance April 2011 - November 2013
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica October 2010 - April 2011
Kelly Services August 2007 - April 2011
LifeLine Foods, LLC April 2010 - October 2010
Kansas City Power & Light 2008 - 2010
Gray Manufacturing Co. June 2004 - May 2007
City of St. Joseph, MO 1999 - 2004
Skills
Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Research, Team Building, Leadership Development, Contract Management, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Budgets, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Analysis, PeopleSoft, Administrative..., Training, Leadership, Process Scheduler
Education
Baker University 2007 — 2008
MBA, Business Management
Northwest Missouri State University 1974 — 1978
BS Ed, Education
MidAmerican Energy Company July 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2013 - July 2014
Kansas City Power & Light May 2008 - June 2013
Best Buy, Inc June 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Programming, Problem Solving, Analysis, Technical Documentation, Technical Architecture, Database Administration, Microsoft Office, .NET, Cellular Communications, Wireless Security, Networking, Internet, Information Security..., Project Management, Data Analysis, User Interface Design, Mobile Devices, Tablets, Mobile Applications, Citrix Metaframe, VPN, Crystal Reports, CGI, Application..., WebSphere MQ, Field Communications, Mobile Computing, Training, Technical Translation, Technical Trainers, Technical Product..., Product Development, Web Development, Software Development, Organizational..., Information Security, Systems Analysis, Architecture, Powershell, Linux, SOA, Windows, Vulnerability Assessment, Computer Hardware
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0 GPA - In progress
DeVry University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Obtained Degree
Cerner Corporation February 2014 - Present
Pixxip January 2014 - Present
Cerner Corporation October 2012 - February 2014
Cerner Corporation February 2012 - December 2012
Kansas City Power & Light April 2011 - February 2012
Kansas City Power & Light May 2006 - July 2011
Custom Color Corporation 2000 - 2006
Skills
Usability Testing, Requirements Gathering, Market Development, Project Execution, Product Specification, eHealth, Gamification, Customer Engagement, Software Prototyping, Mobile Interaction..., Project Management, Strategic Communications, Process Improvement, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Strategy
Education
Baker University 2002 — 2004
Masters, MBA
Kansas State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelors, Social Science
Capella University July 2015 - Present
Sloane Savage Events and Corporate Consulting January 2013 - June 2015
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica June 2008 - December 2011
Kansas City Southern Railway January 2006 - June 2008
Kansas City Power & Light September 2001 - January 2006
VisionQuest Marketing June 1993 - January 2001
Skills
Talent Management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Leadership, HRIS, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Management, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Culture Change, Call Centers, Compensation, Training, Sales, Customer Service, CRM, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Consulting, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Program Management, Performance Management, Strategy, Recruiting, Team Building, Coaching, Succession Planning, Business Strategy, Policy, PeopleSoft, Training, Team Leadership, Budgets, Business Process..., Onboarding, Analysis
Education
Capella University 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Rockhurst University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business, 3.9
University of Central Oklahoma 1993 — 1998
Bachelors of Liberal Arts, Journalism and Public Relations, 3.5
Kansas City Power & Light March 2006 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light August 2001 - March 2006
PanAmSat October 1995 - August 2001
Hughes Communications August 1994 - October 1995
Hughes Communications March 1991 - August 1994
Skills
Software Development, Software Documentation, Project Management, Integration, Web Services, Smart Grid, ColdFusion, Java, PL/SQL, SDLC, Change Management, Software Quality..., Web Development, eBilling, C++, SMS Gateway
Education
Azusa Pacific University 1993 — 1996
Master's degree, Computer Science, 4.0
DeVry University-California 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, 3.9
Sprint June 2015 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light May 2013 - June 2015
Union Pacific Railroad August 2012 - May 2013
Creighton University College of Business May 2012 - October 2012
Creighton University Athletics August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Social Media, Editing, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
The University of Kansas 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication Studies
Creighton University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism: Public Relations and News tracks, and Graphic Design
Houston Chronicle/Hearst February 2004 - Present
Joy Communications 2002 - 2004
Houston Parks and Recreation Department 2000 - 2002
Houston Chronicle 1996 - 1999
The Kansas City Star February 1994 - February 1996
Kansas City Power & Light February 1990 - February 1994
Central Missouri State University 1994 - 1994
Skills
Editing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Journalism, Press Releases, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Ap Style, Blogging, Public Relations, Editorial, Social Media, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Web Content, Online Journalism, Digital Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Brochures
Education
University of Houston
B.A., Journalism
Webster University
Master's degree, Business Management
Colorado College
Kansas City Power & Light Supervise a group of operators at Iatan Unit 2, a 930 MW unit. Also supervise shift chemists and maintenance personnel at various times.Shift SupervisorTennessee Valley AuthorityMarch 1981 - August 2009
Skills
Operators, Supervisory Skills, Troubleshooting, Event Planning, Process Improvement, Computers, Energy, Human Resources, NERC, Power Generation, Power Plants, Steam, Steam Turbines, Training, Turbines, Nuclear, Supervisory Experience, Electric Power, Boilers, Plant Operations, Outage Management, Gas Turbines, Supervision, Process Scheduler
Education
Southern Connecticut State College New Haven, CT 1977 — 1977
Central Texas College 1974 — 1975
Kansas City Power & Light June 2006 - Present
Education
DeVry University-Missouri
Associate's degree, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DST Systems, Inc. December 1995 - August 2015
Kansas City Power & LIght June 1995 - December 1995
Watson & Marshall Law Firm May 1987 - May 1995
Skills
Corporate Governance, Securities, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Non-Qualified Deferred..., Incentive and Equity..., SOX Compliancy, Business Ethics, Board Governance, Claims Resolution, Executive Compensation, Litigation Management
Education
Avila University 2014 — 2015
Leadership Coaching Certificate, Masters of Organizational Development, 4.0/4.0
Notre Dame Law School, University of Notre Dame 1984 — 1987
Juris Doctorate, Corporate Law, Litigation, Graduated cum laude in top 10% of law class
The University of Kansas 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 3.9/4.0, departmental honors
Drake University 1980 — 1982
Political Science
Two West Advisors April 2015 - Present
Mulberry South September 2014 - Present
Baker University January 2013 - September 2014
University of Alabama 2012 - 2012
Texas Tech University 2009 - 2012
UMKC 2001 - 2008
Kansas City Power & Light 1995 - 2001
Swope Parkway Health Center 1994 - 1995
Office of the Mayor, Kansas City, MO 1991 - 1994
Skills
Leadership, Strategic Communications, Higher Education, Community Development, International Relations, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Development, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Strategic Leadership, Policy Analysis, Higher Education..., Public Speaking, Event Planning
Education
Baker University
Master of Science (M.S.)
Hastings College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Blue Valley School District August 2007 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light May 2008 - August 2008
Emporia Public Schools 2001 - 2007
Skills
Change Management, Life Sciences, Quantitative Analysis, Program Creation, Program Development, Program Design, Science Education, Curriculum Design, Classroom Instruction, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Coaching, Instructional Design, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Teacher Training, Educational Leadership, Team Building, Science, Educational Technology, K-12, Classroom, Classroom Management, Instructional Technology
Education
Emporia State University
MBA, Business Administration
Emporia State University
Bachelor, Education
Graceway July 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light April 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Multi Tasking, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Cabling, Wireless Networking, Windows 7, System Administration, Windows Server, Active Directory, Customer Service, Windows, Leadership, PowerPoint, Access, Call Centers, Strategic Planning, Training, Microsoft Excel
Education
DeVry University-Missouri 2010 — 2012
Newtwork Systems Admin, Information Technology, 3.5
DeVry University
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2014 - Present
J.P. Morgan October 2013 - June 2014
Kansas City Power & Light February 2013 - October 2013
University of Phoenix November 2011 - February 2013
Beckman Coulter October 2010 - November 2011
Skills
SQL, Requirements Analysis, Quality Center, Business Objects, Performance Assurance, Microsoft SQL Server, LoadRunner, Oracle, Performance Tuning, Agile Methodologies, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Java, Project Management, SDLC, Performance Testing, Test Cases, Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, XML, Databases
Education
International Technological University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (MS)
Cleveland State University 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kansas City Power & Light October 2006 - Present
MC Realty and Colliers Turley Martin Tucker - H&R Block account January 2004 - October 2006
Varsity Facility Services June 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Facilities Planning, Facility Operations, Move Management, Integrated Management..., Energy Efficiency, Budget Management, Asset Management
Education
Brigham Young University 1994 — 2000
BS, Facilities Management
Kansas City Power & Light August 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light May 2010 - Present
UMKC August 2010 - May 2011
Structural Engineering Associates May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Excel, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Social...
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Blackburn College 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics
Kansas City Power & Light April 2015 - Present
Westar Energy October 2014 - Present
Westar Energy October 2013 - Present
CBIZ MHM, LLC January 2009 - October 2013
Hard Hat Steakhouse and Grill May 2006 - May 2007
Nill Bros Sporting Goods April 2001 - January 2006
Skills
CPA, GAAP, US GAAP, Auditing, Financial Statements, External Audit, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Accruals, Managerial Finance, Assurance, Management Consulting, Finance, Sales, Revenue Recognition, Sarbanes-Oxley, Construction Accounting, Nonprofits, QuickBooks, Financial Modeling, SEC filings, Cash Flow, Forensic Accounting, Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Tax Preparation, Payroll
Education
Washburn University 2008 — 2010
BBA, Accounting
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2006 — 2008
Accounting
Johnson County Community College 2001 — 2006
General Transfer
Sysco Kansas City December 2002 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 1991 - 2002
Education
Baker University
Bachelors, Business Management
Kansas City Power & Light September 2010 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2007 - September 2010
Kansas City Power & Light April 2006 - March 2007
Kansas City Power & Light September 2004 - April 2006
Kansas City Power & Light March 2004 - September 2004
Kansas City Power & Light October 1992 - March 2004
United States Marine Corps October 1993 - October 1996
Skills
Energy, Project Planning, SMSC, Demand Response, Process Improvement, NERC, Engineering, Smart Grid, Strategic Planning, Power Plants, Power Distribution
Education
Baker University
Buisness
Johnson County Community College
buisness
National University
Energy Efficiency Consulting, INC August 2008 - Present
Morgan Marketing Partners 2008 - Present
Association of Energy Services Professionals 2008 - Present
Association of Energy Services Professionals 2002 - 2010
Kansas City Power & Light 2002 - 2008
Skills
Energy, Renewable Energy, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Energy Conservation, Energy Management, Business Strategy, Energy Efficiency, Product Development, Smart Grid, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Demand Response, Solar Energy, Electric Power
Education
Purdue University
BS, MBA, Electricl Engineering, Business Mangement
Ball State University - College of Business 1968 — 1972
MBA, Management
Marion High School
Kansas City Power and Light November 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2013 - November 2014
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - December 2012
Aquila, Inc (formerly Utilicorp United) August 2005 - July 2008
Aquila, Inc. (formerly Utilicorp United) February 2001 - August 2005
Associated Wholesale Grocers October 1988 - February 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Change Management, Governance, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Integration, Strategy, PMP, Six Sigma, Management, SOA, Leadership, ITIL, NERC, Consulting, System Administration, Organizational..., Talent Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Troubleshooting, Acquisitions, ITIL Certified, Citrix, VMware, Operations Management, IT Service Management, Project Planning, Training, Innovation, Technology Integration, E-commerce, Marketing, Mergers, Divestitures, Application Architecture, Service Oriented..., Building Organizational..., Competency Framework..., ITIL Service Strategy, Service Delivery..., Support Services..., M&A support, IT Financial Management, IT Cost Optimization, IT Management, Cross-functional Team..., Information Technology
Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business
Shawnee Mission South
Kansas City Power & Light November 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light October 2006 - December 2012
SBC Communications (formerly Southwestern Bell Telephone Co) July 1997 - August 2005
Skills
Project Management, Contract Management, Energy, Process Improvement, Analysis, Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship..., Contract Administration, Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Budgets, Power Generation, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Risk Management, Project Planning, Program Management
Education
DeVry University-Missouri 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Central Senior High School, KC Mo 1990 — 1994
General Education diploma, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Brightergy January 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2006 - January 2014
Public Strategies, Inc. September 2004 - June 2006
Missouri Gas Energy January 2000 - September 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Spokesperson, Governmental Affairs, Political Campaigns, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Message Development, Policy, Politics, Government, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Strategic Planning, Coalitions, State Government
Education
Baker University 2002 — 2004
MBA
Washburn University 1993 — 1997
BA, Communications
Kansas City Power & Light June 2012 - Present
Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church June 2012 - July 2015
Bethany Chapel Baptist Church August 2011 - May 2013
Ottawa University January 2012 - December 2012
Ottawa University Baseball Team August 2009 - December 2011
City of Kansas City, MO June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Preaching, Information Technology, Biblical Teaching, Problem Solving, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Customer Service, Teaching, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Leadership, Leadership Development, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Organizational..., Coaching, Religion, Workshop Facilitation, Conflict Resolution, Discipleship, Training
Education
Ottawa University 2009 — 2014
Religion Major & MIS Major
Raytown Sr. High School 2006 — 2009
Central Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Create Program
H&R Block June 2015 - Present
Tata Consultancy Services February 2014 - May 2015
Accenture August 2011 - January 2014
Avila University August 2009 - November 2011
Kansas City Power & Light June 2009 - August 2011
Embarq May 2006 - December 2008
Sprint March 2003 - May 2006
Accenture May 1996 - August 2002
Skills
Project Planning, Data Analysis, Succession Planning, Consulting, Leadership Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Talent Management, Program Management, Management, Performance Management, Organizational Design, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Executive Management, Organizational...
Education
Kansas State University
PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Emporia State University
MS, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
University of Kansas
BA, Psychology
First Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, MO September 1999 - Present
Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph November 2005 - October 2011
Kansas City Power & Light June 2000 - September 2005
KCPL 2000 - 2005
Watkins, Boulware, Lucas Miner & Murphy (Now part of Shughart Thompson) July 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Employment Law, Research, Music, Personal Injury, Choral, Nonprofits, Theatre, Newsletters, Community Outreach
Education
Doane College 1980 — 1984
BA, Music Performance
Dell February 2011 - Present
Dell Services, Federal Government February 2009 - Present
Perot Systems Government Services January 2006 - February 2008
P&G (National Energy Group 2000 - 2003
World Bank 1995 - 2003
Contel Service Corporation 1988 - 1991
Contel 1988 - 1991
Kansas City Power & Light January 1984 - May 1988
Skills
Management, Vendor Management, Program Management, PMP, PMO, SDLC, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, ITIL, Software Project..., Integration, IT Strategy, Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Consulting, IT Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Disaster Recovery, IT Service Management
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1982 — 1987
MBA, Quantitative Analysis
American University 1977 — 1981
BA, Economics
Herman Miller April 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2014 - April 2014
Heartland Furniture Group Inc. March 2012 - December 2013
Lotus Consulting Inc. July 2011 - April 2012
The HON Company June 2007 - June 2011
Allsteel January 2004 - June 2007
Hydro One April 2000 - August 2002
Fortegra April 2000 - August 2002
Laidlaw January 2000 - April 2000
Accenture October 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Product Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Federal Government, Healthcare, A&D, Furniture Specification, Furniture, LEED, Salesforce.com, Product Development, Product Launch, Market Planning, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Product Life Cycle..., Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Workstations, Business Process, Business Process..., Process Mapping, Project Planning, Project Portfolio..., Sales Operations, New Business Development, Business Development, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing
Drake University 1991 — 1995
BA, International Relations, Minors in Business, Mathematics
Rockridge High School
First United Methodist Church August 2014 - Present
Commerce Bank August 2013 - Present
Wyatt Park Christian Church 2003 - May 2014
First Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, MO 1998 - May 2014
Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph November 2005 - August 2013
Kansas City Power & Light July 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Accompanying, Pianist, Piano, Musical Theatre, Music, Accompaniment, Music Performance, Nonprofits, Church Music, Theatre
Education
Doane College 1980 — 1984
BA, Music Performance
DST Systems August 2012 - Present
Certified Energy and Environmental Labs July 2011 - August 2012
Kansas City Power & Light August 2006 - May 2011
Sprint April 2005 - July 2006
Interconnect Devices, Inc. April 2003 - December 2004
Interconnect Devices, Inc. May 2001 - April 2003
Interconnect Devices, Inc. February 2001 - May 2001
Interconnect Devices, Inc. January 2000 - February 2001
Interconnect Devices, Inc. August 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Launch, Program Management, Program Design, Program Implementation, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategic Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Event Management, Contract Management, Account Management, Strategic Consulting, Energy Efficiency, Telecommunications, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation, Energy Management, Online Marketing, Company Branding, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Technology, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Website Development, Tactical Marketing, Online Advertising, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, E-commerce, Lead Generation, Marketing, Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, B2B
Education
Benedictine College 2002 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Marketing, Communications
University of Kansas 1994 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
Blue Valley North High School 1991 — 1994
Diploma, Psychology
Design by Margaret December 1998 - Present
Hallmark Cards December 2009 - April 2010
Brickhouse Studio LLC January 2010 - February 2010
Insight Print and Display June 2009 - November 2009
Hallmark Cards February 2009 - May 2009
Kansas City Power & Light October 2008 - December 2008
Firefly Marketing Communications June 2008 - October 2008
Hallmark Inc. August 2004 - June 2008
Blue Chip Printing April 2003 - August 2004
Continental Siding Supply December 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Mac OS X, Graphic Design, Illustration, Layout, Brochures, Pre-press, Banners, QuarkXPress, Retouching, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Art Direction, Web Design, Graphics, Color Correction, Photography, Print Production, Catalogs, Mac, Posters, Logos, Advertising, Photo Editing, Digital Photography, Newsletters, Art, XHTML, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Business Cards, Typography, Visual Communication, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Digital Illustration, Packaging, Image Manipulation, Brand Development, Vector Illustration, Screen Printing, Concept Design, Direct Mail
Education
Columbia College 1994 — 1998
BS, Graphic Design, 3.2 GPA
Louis Dreyfus Commodities September 2015 - Present
SelectQuote Benefit Solutions April 2012 - April 2014
UnitedHealth Group August 2011 - January 2012
DST October 2008 - June 2011
Kansas City Power & Light March 2008 - August 2008
AMC Theatres October 2007 - February 2008
ReeceNichols Real Estate February 2001 - August 2007
Skills
Program Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Training, SDLC, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Project Delivery, Consulting, Agile Project Management, Technical Writing, IT Strategy, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Vendor Management, PMP, Visio, Customer Service
Education
Emporia State University
Bachelor’s Degree, English, Social Science
Olathe East
Kansas City Power & Light 2015 - Present
MMC Contractors October 2013 - January 2014
Russell Stover Candies August 2014 - 2014
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 2014 - 2014
Vengroff Williams, Inc. 1999 - 2013
Research Medical Center 1996 - 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Outlook, Process Improvement, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales, Account Management, Insurance, Management, Microsoft Word, Risk Management, Healthcare, Data Entry, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Training, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Analysis, Call Centers
Education
Concorde Career Colleges 1990 — 1990
Certificate, Medical/Clinical Assistant
Tennessee State University, Nashville TN 1980 — 1984
Nursing/Psychology
Dwight D. Eisenhower High 1976 — 1980
Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Oncor Electric Delivery April 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light April 2012 - March 2014
Hope of Glory Ministries March 2007 - March 2014
Kansas City Power & Light October 2004 - April 2012
Kansas City Power & Light January 2008 - January 2009
Kansas City Power & Light June 2001 - October 2004
Kansas City Power & Light October 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Scheduling, Accounting, Credit, Call Center, Billing, Invoicing, Windows 7, Customer Service, Management, Program Management, Call Centers, Human Resources, Payroll, Analysis, Software Documentation, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Project Management, Training, Project Planning, Leadership, Budgets, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Troubleshooting
Education
Ashford University 2011 — 2012
MBA, Human Resource Management
Anthem College 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Cisco Systems May 2010 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - May 2010
Aquila, Inc. January 2007 - July 2008
Aquila, Inc. August 1998 - January 2007
Inacom Information Systems March 1994 - August 1998
Skills
Network Design, Network Administration, Personal Development, Windows, Networking, Mergers, Cross-functional Team..., Active Directory, Security, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Project Portfolio..., Microsoft Exchange, Software Documentation, Telecommunications, Help Desk Support, Data Center, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, Unix, System Administration, Cisco Technologies, VMware, Switches, Servers, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Linux, VoIP, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Hardware, Cloud Computing, Information Technology, ITIL, Management, Network Security, System Deployment, Virtualization, SharePoint, Visio, Training, Network Architecture, Integration, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, VPN, IT Operations
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
BS, Business Management
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
AA, Business
Case Western Reserve University 1992 — 1993
Computer Science
O'Hara High School 1988 — 1992
Health Integrated, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2014 - May 2015
Sogeti September 2012 - March 2014
Duke Energy Corporation August 2011 - September 2012
Kronos November 2009 - August 2011
Kronos November 2007 - November 2009
Thinking Beyond, LLC August 2007 - November 2007
CPA Global April 2006 - August 2007
Washington Works December 2006 - December 2006
USPTO July 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Visio, Testing, Quality Center, Routers, SQL, JIRA, Crystal Reports, Salesforce.com, Websphere, Citrix, Cisco Switches, MS Office Suite, Putty, WinSCP, Kaseya, Selenium, Cisco IOS, Regression, WebEx, Troubleshooting, Test Planning, SharePoint, MS Project, Documentation, Windows, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Access, SQL Server, XP, Unix, Lotus Notes, HTML, Business Analysis, Java, Agile, Integration, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, Microsoft SQL Server, Regression Testing, Test Management, Defect Tracking, Software Quality..., Oracle, Manual Testing, Microsoft Office, Test Cases, SDLC, User Acceptance Testing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2009 — 2012
Master, Information Systems Management; Network & Communications Management
DeVry University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Network & Communications Management
International Academy of Management and Economics 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree
Kansas City Power & Light May 2015 - Present
H&R Block January 2007 - May 2015
Sprint Nextel April 2004 - January 2007
Sprint 2004 - 2006
Accenture August 1996 - October 2002
Skills
Organizational..., Talent Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Performance Management, Training, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Training Delivery, Succession Planning, Leadership, Employee Training, Program Management, Coaching, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Onboarding, Change Management, Team Building, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Vendor Management, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational Design, HRIS, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation
Education
Emporia State University 1994 — 1996
Master's degree, Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Kansas City Power & Light August 2014 - Present
H&R Block May 2012 - August 2014
H&R Block November 2011 - May 2012
Winntech 1999 - 2011
Winntech October 1995 - 1999
UPS January 1995 - October 1995
UPS November 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Supply Management, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Vendor Management, Supplier Development, Contract Management, Negotiation, Business Development, Leadership, Product Management, Sales, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Strategy, Forecasting, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Management, Operations Management, Sales Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Pricing, Sourcing, Program Management, Budgets, Project Planning
Education
Emporia State University
B.S., Management
Emporia State University
B.S., Business Administration
Kansas City Power & Light June 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2011 - June 2014
Kansas City Power & Light November 2006 - May 2011
Kansas City Power & Light May 2001 - November 2006
Kansas City Power & Light March 2000 - May 2001
Kansas City Power & Light March 1995 - March 2000
Kansas City Power & Light February 1992 - March 1995
Kansas City Power & Light November 1991 - February 1992
Skills
DCS, Strategic Planning, Natural Gas, Coal, Operations Management, PeopleSoft, Planning, PowerPlant, Maintenance Management, Project Planning, Power Plants, Boilers, Turbines, Factory, Plant Operations, Inspection, Steam, Engineering, NERC
Education
Avila University 1999 — 2006
Bachelor, Business
Longview Community College 1990 — 1994
Associate, Electronics Technology
Kansas City Power & Light November 2004 - Present
MDU July 2002 - July 2004
Westar Energy July 1998 - January 2002
Westar Energy March 1995 - July 1998
Westar Energy October 1992 - March 1995
Skills
AutoCAD, Electrical, Inspection, GIS, Permitting, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Planning, Word, Project Planning, Coaching, Analysis, Documentation, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Energy, Customer Service, CAD, Electricians, Power Distribution, Project Management, Contract Management, Electricity, Electric Power, Software Documentation, Wind, Substation, Power Plants, Process Scheduler, Construction
Education
Washburn University 1994 — 1997
Undeclared, General Studies
Fort Hays State University 1976 — 1982
Undeclared, Music - Performing Arts
IBM April 2014 - Present
IBM September 2011 - April 2014
Kansas City Power & Light June 2008 - September 2011
United States Army Reserve February 2010 - May 2011
United States Army Reserve June 2009 - September 2009
United States Army Reserve November 2007 - June 2009
United States Army Reserve April 2008 - November 2008
U.S. Army Reserves May 2004 - November 2008
Aquila, Inc July 2006 - July 2008
Liberty Mutual July 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Security, Software Documentation, Program Management, Active Directory, Analysis, System Administration, Security Clearance, Team Building, Windows 7, Project Management, Help Desk Support, Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Windows Server, Windows, Windows 2000, Databases, Military, Leadership, Training, Business Analysis, Vendor Management
Education
Columbia College 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration, International Business, Management, 3.75
Kansas City Power & Light 2008 - Present
Aquila 2004 - 2008
Aquila 2002 - 2004
Aquila 1999 - 2002
Austin Nichols Technical Consultants 1998 - 1999
AT&T 1987 - 1998
US Army 1989 - 1992
Skills
Forensic Accounting, PeopleSoft, Readsoft OCR, Financial Management, Accounting, Compliance, Vendor Relations, Accounts Payable, Problem Solving, Billing, Audit, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Auditing, Business Process..., Management, Leadership, Budgets, Vendor Management, Managerial Finance, Invoicing, Analysis, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications
Education
Baker University 1996 — 1998
MBA, Business
William Jewell College 1993 — 1995
BSc, Business
St. Lukes College of Health Sciences May 2015 - Present
Park University 2009 - Present
Park University June 2010 - February 2015
Don Bosco December 2008 - June 2010
American Royal Saddlebred Horse Show 2005 - 2009
William Jewell College August 1978 - December 2008
Aquila December 2005 - July 2008
Great Plains Energy December 1980 - December 2005
Kansas City Power & Light 1989 - 1993
Kansas City Power & Light 1983 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Analysis, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Budgets, Leadership Development, Auditing, Internal Audit, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Accounting, Finance, Policy, Human Resources
Education
Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2000
Graduate Certificate, Business Ethics
UMKC Bloch School 1998 — 2000
MBA, Marketing, 4.0
Truman State University 1974 — 1976
BS, Accounting, 3.95 gpa on a 4.0 scale
Kansas City Power & Light January 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - December 2008
Aquila January 1999 - July 2008
Rogers & Wells 1993 - 1998
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, HRIS, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, PeopleSoft, Organizational..., Coaching, Strategy, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Budgets, Onboarding, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Labor Relations, Management, Energy, Organizational..., Customer Service, Deferred Compensation, Vendor Management, Applicant Tracking..., Project Management, Program Management, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employment Law, Leadership, Training, Analysis, Risk Management
Education
Bucknell University 1980 — 1984
Porchlight Consulting October 2014 - Present
Wright Career College April 2014 - Present
Lineage Logistics January 2014 - October 2014
MOM Brands October 2011 - January 2014
DeVry University May 2010 - January 2014
Musicians Friend August 2010 - October 2011
Sprint/Nextel February 2006 - December 2009
Sprint North Supply January 2002 - February 2006
Sprint ESolutions September 2000 - January 2002
Kansas City Power & Light August 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Program Management, Leadership, Software Documentation, SDLC, Access, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Visio, Vendor Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Technical Support, Databases, SQL, Project Management, Troubleshooting
Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2000 — 2004
MBA, IT
Black Hills Corporation May 2015 - Present
Black Hills Corporation April 2013 - May 2015
Kansas City Power & Light July 2012 - March 2013
Black Hills Corporation March 2009 - June 2012
Kendle International July 2008 - March 2009
Toyota March 2008 - June 2008
Duke Energy Corporation October 2007 - February 2008
US Internetworking July 2007 - October 2007
LexisNexis January 2007 - June 2007
Toyota May 2005 - December 2006
Skills
PeopleSoft HCM/FSCM, Oracle SQL, DB2, Toad, SQL, SQR, PeopleCode, PeopleTools, Workflow, PeopleSoft Financial, PeopleSoft
Education
Gulbarga University 1989 — 1993
B.E, Instrumentation Technology
Atomic Energy Central School
U.S. Energy Services, a subsidiary of World Fuel Services February 2004 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2002 - 2004
Aquila, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Skills
Energy, Commodity Markets, Natural Gas, Risk Management, Contract Negotiation, Renewable Energy, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Mergers, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Demand Response, Energy Management, Trading, Energy Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Procurement, Energy Industry, Hedging, Analysis, Gas, Commodity, Contract Management, Energy Conservation, Due Diligence, Energy Efficiency
Education
Creighton University
M.B.A., Finance
Gustavus Adolphus College
B.A., Economics, Business, & Psychology
The University of Chicago
Executive Education
Great Plains Energy April 2006 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2006 - Present
AEGON March 2000 - March 2006
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Investor Relations, Organization, Financial Analysis, Event Planning
Education
Florida State University
Sysco Business Services September 2014 - Present
Sysco Business Services April 2013 - Present
SYSCO Food Services December 2002 - April 2013
Kansas City Power & Light 1990 - 2002
Skills
Human Resources, Sourcing, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Sales, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Recruiting, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Hiring, New Hire Orientations, Team Building, Training, Customer Service, Strategic Planning
Education
Baker University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science Business Management, Business Management
Baker University
Bachelors, Business Management
Kansas City Power & Light July 1996 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light April 1987 - June 1996
Skills
Analysis, Procurement, Energy, Renewable Energy, Risk Management
Education
Doane College 1978 — 1982
Black & Veatch April 2011 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2011 - April 2012
Kansas City Power & Light May 2008 - March 2011
Jbytes, LLC January 2008 - March 2008
IBM August 2005 - January 2008
IBM 1999 - 2005
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Unix, DB2, Websphere, SOA, SQL, Enterprise Architecture, Storage, XML, Architecture, Visio, Oracle, Program Management, Project Portfolio..., Project Management, Windows Server, Windows, Web Services, System Administration, C++, Java, C#, C/C++ STL, Databases, Testing, SDLC
Education
Arizona State University 1997 — 1999
MS, Biomedical Engineering
Marquette University 1993 — 1997
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Cerner Corporation July 2015 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light September 2011 - July 2015
Kansas City Power & Light June 2006 - September 2011
Assurant Employee Benefits June 2000 - May 2006
Tek Systems February 1999 - June 2000
H&R Block August 1997 - February 1999
Skills
Security, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, Windows, Active Directory, Firewalls, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, ITIL, VMware, Problem Solving, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Documentation, Architecture, Windows Server, Administration, Visio, Storage, Antivirus, Windows Server 2008, Servers, Critical Infrastructure..., Information Security, Unix, Virtualization, Information Technology, Blackberry Enterprise..., System Deployment, Integration, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, Network Security, Microsoft Exchange, NERC, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Windows XP, Technical Support, Security Audits, VMware Workstation, Data Center, SAN, TCP/IP, Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection, Storage Area Networks, Citrix, VMware ESX, Vulnerability Assessment, Software Documentation
Education
Fort Hays State University 2013 — 2016
Master of Professional Studies, Cybersecurity
Ottawa University 2007 — 2009
BA, Information Technology Systems
Extraction Oil & Gas December 2014 - Present
Condor Petroleum January 2014 - November 2014
Calyx Energy April 2013 - January 2014
QEP Resources February 2013 - April 2013
Layne Energy November 2011 - January 2013
Layne Christensen February 2007 - November 2011
Layne Christensen November 2004 - February 2007
Kansas City Power & Light March 2003 - January 2004
Farmland Industries 1987 - 2003
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Budget, Natural Gas, Project Management, Internal Controls, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Energy, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Jib, Revenue, BOLO, DocVue, E1, JDE One World, Transportation Brokerage
Education
Emporia State University 1984 — 1987
BS, Business, Accounting Major
H&R Block February 2009 - Present
H&R Block February 2009 - Present
Great Plains Energy August 2000 - July 2005
Kansas City Power & Light 2000 - 2004
Skills
Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Avila University
Kansas City Power & Light July 2015 - Present
OTSI - KCPL July 2014 - July 2015
Genesis10 - Bank of America December 2012 - July 2014
Sprint Nextel - ITG May 2012 - December 2012
Bank of America - Genesis 10 September 2010 - May 2012
Sprint 1995 - 2009
Skills
Call Center, Telecommunications, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Customer Experience, Quality Management, Banking, Management, CRM, Budgets, Leadership, PMP, Business Analysis, ITIL, IT Management, PMO, Program Management, SDLC, Software Documentation, Cross-functional Team..., Call Centers, Visio, Requirements Analysis, Networking, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Integration, Business Process, Oracle, Business Process..., MS Project, Information Technology, Requirements Gathering, Resource Management, Quality Assurance, Outsourcing, Microsoft Project
Education
Baker University 1995 — 2001
Masters, Management
Kansas City Power & Light May 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light April 2011 - July 2012
Kansas City Power and Light January 2009 - March 2011
Kansas City Power & Light July 2004 - January 2009
Skills
Power Generation, Power Plants, Energy, Steam Turbines, NERC, Turbines, Natural Gas, DCS, Contract Management, Commissioning, Engineering, Steam, Gas Turbines, Boilers, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Maintenance Management, Contract Negotiation, Renewable Energy, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Factory
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Finance
DeVry University-Missouri 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Technical Management
Kansas City Power & Light January 2007 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light January 2006 - January 2007
Kansas City Power & Light October 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Natural Gas, Demand Response, Energy, NERC, Program Management, Power Generation, Smart Grid, Commodity Markets
Education
Baker University 2002 — 2004
MBA
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City Power & Light January 2005 - Present
Commerce Bank January 2001 - December 2004
CBIZ January 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Auditing, Financial Reporting, IT Audit, Risk Assessment, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk, Accounting, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk..., COSO, Process Improvement
Education
Wichita State University 1980 — 1983
BBA, Accounting
Fort Hays State University
MS, Education
Kansas City Power & Light July 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light June 2008 - July 2013
Aquila February 2007 - June 2008
Aquila, Inc August 2005 - February 2007
Aquila 2003 - 2005
Aquila 2001 - 2003
Skills
Energy, Natural Gas, Risk Management, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, PeopleSoft, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Power Generation, Account Reconciliation, Software Documentation, Accounting, Internal Audit, Financial Risk, Demand Response, Regulatory Analysis, Business Process..., Power Plants, Utility Regulation, Commodity Markets
Education
Baker University 2004 — 2008
BBA, Business Administration / Accounting
Kansas City Power & Light November 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light Company August 2010 - Present
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP March 2004 - June 2010
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia September 2006 - March 2007
Skadden Arps January 1999 - February 2004
Skadden Arps July 1997 - December 1998
Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1995 - 1997
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Corporate Governance, Energy Law, Courts, Corporate Law, Appeals, Mediation, Trials, Document Review, Litigation Support, FERC, Class Actions, Family Law, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Energy Policy, Intellectual Property, Energy, Energy Markets, Policy, Arbitration, Environmental Law, Legislative Relations, Electric Power, NERC, Securities Regulation, Regulatory Analysis
Education
American University Washington College of Law 2000 — 2003
Juris Doctor, Legal
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Business Law & Law Enforcement
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City Power & Light March 2014 - Present
KCP&L November 2012 - Present
KCP&L March 2013 - March 2014
KCPL November 2006 - October 2012
Sprint March 1998 - October 2006
Lee Company - subsidiary of VF Corporation November 1992 - December 1997
Rymer Chicken July 1990 - July 1992
Cargill (Excel Meat Processing Division January 1988 - July 1990
Skills
PeopleSoft, Business Analysis, Program Management, Project Management, ERP, Troubleshooting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Process Improvement, System Deployment, SQL, Databases, Analysis, PMO, Software Development, Visio, Integration
Education
Rockhurst University 1998 — 2001
MBA, General Management
Fort Hays State University 1983 — 1987
BBA, Major: Accounting Minor: Computer Science
Kansas City Power & Light July 2010 - Present
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP September 2005 - June 2010
Sprint September 1998 - September 2005
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1985 — 1989
JD, law
Benedictine College 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics
Polsinelli PC January 1991 - Present
Polsinelli Shughart PC 1991 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light 2004 - 2015
Kansas City Power & Light 2004 - 2015
Kansas Corporation Commission April 1987 - January 1991
Kansas Corporation Commission March 1987 - January 1991
Skills
Energy, Litigation, Renewable Energy, Administrative Law, Corporate Law, Telecommunications, Mergers & Acquisitions, Energy Law, Legal Advice, Natural Gas, Commercial Litigation, Project Management, Bankruptcy, Product Liability, Civil Litigation, Environmental Law, Trade Secrets, Class Actions, Mediation, Trials, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Business Transactions, Construction Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Licensing, Torts, Non-compete Agreements, Alternative Dispute..., Appeals, Breach Of Contract, Securities Regulation, Employment Law
Education
Washburn University School of Law 1980 — 1983
JD
Assumption College 1976 — 1980
BA, Politics, English
KCPL January 1997 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light May 1981 - December 1996
Skills
NERC, Process Improvement, SQL, Project Management, Business Analysis, Energy, Program Management, Oracle, PL/SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis, Change Management, Data Analysis, Management
Education
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Kansas City Power & Light September 1985 - Present
KCP&L June 2008 - September 2013
Aquila October 2006 - June 2008
Aquila, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Aquila January 2001 - 2004
Aquila 1997 - 2001
Missouri Public Service (UtiliCorp and Aquila) September 1985 - 1997
Skills
Program Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Integration, Change Management, Business Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Six Sigma, Team Building, Energy, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Public Speaking
Education
Avila University 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Six Sigma Acadamy
Master Black Belt
Grant Thornton LLP October 2014 - Present
DaVinci Roofscapes December 2013 - October 2014
United Rotary Brush June 2011 - August 2013
Akright & Company, Inc. April 1997 - June 2011
Bankcard Central May 2006 - January 2008
ABC Technologies 1997 - 2000
Kansas City Power & Light April 1995 - April 1997
Weld Racing, Inc. August 1992 - December 1995
Goldblatt Tool Company August 1986 - August 1992
Skills
Cost Management, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Management, Access, Finance, Forecasting, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Payroll, Budgets, Business Process..., Contract Negotiation, Accounting, Auditing, Change Management, Accounts Payable, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Internal Audit, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Training, Activity Based Costing, Activity Based..., Business Process Mapping, Inventory Analysis, Fraud Detection, Special Access Programs, Management Consulting, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Baker University 1990 — 1992
MBA, Business Administration
Pittsburg State University 1983 — 1985
BBA, Business Administration
Johnson County Community College 1980 — 1982
AA, General Business
Kansas City Power & Light October 2014 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 2010 - Present
330 Investment Management, LLC November 2007 - March 2009
DTE Energy July 2006 - October 2007
DTE Energy October 2004 - June 2006
Oriental Kyowa Plasitc Industries Co. Ltd June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
PROMOD, PowerWorld, Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, VBA, Matlab, C++, R, Statistics
Education
Claremont Graduate University 2008 — 2010
MS, Mathematics
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2010
MS, Financial Engineering
Université de Lausanne 2009 — 2009
Finance (Study Abroad)
University of Michigan 2000 — 2004
BS, Industrial and Operations Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light Mgr Mkt ResFPLAugust 2001 - September 2008
Hills Pet Nutrition 1989 - 2001
Skills
Energy, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Leadership, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation
Education
Fort Hays State University 1984 — 1989
Marketing
Burns & McDonnell March 2015 - Present
Red Mountain Energy August 2014 - March 2015
Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. June 2014 - July 2014
Stephen James Associates November 2013 - February 2014
CVR Energy September 2008 - April 2011
Genesis Gas & Oil LLC February 2007 - September 2008
Kansas City Power & Light October 2004 - April 2006
Layne Christensen May 2002 - October 2004
Black & Veatch April 1998 - May 2002
State Street Bank 1996 - 1998
Skills
Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Finance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Invoicing, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Modeling, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Payroll, Six Sigma, Business Intelligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Project Management, Team Management, Oil & Gas Industry, Energy Industry, EPC, Project Accounting, Capital Projects, Budgeting, Consulting, Accounting Management, Oil & Gas Accounting, Treasury Management, Treasury, Cash Management, Business Process..., Materials Management, GAAP
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2002
MBA, E-Business, 3.7/4.0
Emporia State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, 3.6/4.0
Olathe North 1987 — 1989
Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
ADT Security Services August 2015 - Present
Tyco Integrated Security 2012 - December 2014
ADT Security Services 2009 - 2012
ADT Security Services 2002 - 2009
ADT Security Services 1999 - 2002
ADT Security Services 1998 - 1999
Kansas City Power & Light 1997 - 1998
Guardian Alarm 1992 - 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Security Management, P&L Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Leadership Management, Building High..., P&L Results, General Management, Performance Metrics, Customer-focused Service, Security Operations, Alarm Systems, Access Control, CCTV, IP Cameras, Fire Alarm, Security, Intrusion Detection, Surveillance, Physical Security, Video over IP, Biometrics, IP CCTV, Video Analytics, Corporate Security, Life Safety, Background Checks, Fire Protection, Fire Safety, Low Voltage, Security Audits, Security+, IPS, Personal Security, Security Training, Loss Prevention, Integration, Risk Assessment, Cabling, Private Investigations, Executive Protection, Protection, Asset Protection, Workplace Violence, Alarms
Education
Texas Christian University
Abilene Christian University
Associate of Arts (AA)
Kansas City Power & Light July 1982 - Present
Skills
Energy, Process Improvement, TCP/IP, NERC
Education
Central Michigan University
Kansas City Power & Light October 2008 - Present
Quest Diagnostics September 2006 - April 2009
Tyson Foods July 2003 - September 2006
Education
Pittsburg State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Biology Minors in Chemistry and Physical Science
Emporia State University
Aspent Technical Staffing - Client: Bayer CropScience June 2015 - Present
Office Team - Clients: EDI & TransAmerica November 2014 - December 2014
Chief of Staff KC - Client: Burns & McDonnell June 2014 - August 2014
Manpower - Client: JP Morgan Chase Co July 2013 - March 2014
Community Blood Center March 2013 - July 2013
PEAK Technical Staffing - Client: Dearborn Midwest August 2012 - March 2013
TOP Resources - Client: Medicare / Medicaid Service Centers June 2012 - August 2012
Collaborative Solutions, LLC - Client: Sprint March 2012 - April 2012
EFL Associates, a CBIZ Company September 2011 - February 2012
Kansas City Power & Light November 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Excel (pivot tables,..., PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, Concur, Learning Management..., Falcon, PeopleSoft, Visio, Typing, Truview (converting..., AutoCad (converting..., Databases, Salseforce, Word (styles, TOCs,..., Spreadsheets, Software Documentation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, Invoicing, Customer Service, Budgets, Administration, Management, Training, Microsoft Office
Education
American InterContinental University 2005 — 2006
BBA, Business Administration
American InterContinental University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business
Kansas City Power & Light November 2005 - Present
ECI Environmental Consultants Inc October 2004 - November 2005
GE Money August 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Power Generation, Environmental Compliance, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Access, Water, Water Treatment, Industrial process..., Flue Gas...
Education
Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology 2012 — 2015
Associate’s Degree, Instrumentation & Controls, 4.0
Baker University 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, 3.8
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Biology
Northwest Missouri State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, Biology
Security Benefit May 2013 - Present
KCP&L September 2010 - September 2011
Kansas City Power & Light May 2006 - August 2010
Kansas City Power & Light May 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis
Education
Emporia State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Primerica March 2009 - Present
Primerica February 2009 - Present
Metropolitan Community College July 2007 - October 2008
Kansas City Power & Light August 1988 - April 2006
Kansas City Power & Light August 1988 - April 2006
Education
Baker University 1998 — 2002
BACHELOR, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; Business Management
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 1988 — 1989
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE, Electric Power Technology
Kansas City Power & Light April 2015 - Present
Rockwell Automation July 2013 - April 2015
Missouri National Guard March 2011 - July 2013
Army National Guard May 2006 - March 2011
O & S Trucking April 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, System Administration, Analysis, Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, Leadership, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Materials Management, DoD, Logistics Management, Transportation, Strategic Sourcing, Policy, Process Scheduler, SAP, Supervisory Skills, Six Sigma, Military Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Warehouse Management, Supply Management, Business Process..., Contract Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain..., Military Logistics, MRP, ERP, Operational Planning, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Operations
Education
Columbia College 2009 — 2012
BS, Management Information Systems, Business Administration
Missouri State University 2004 — 2006
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Kansas City Power & Light August 2006 - Present
Boehringer Ingelheim March 1991 - May 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Energy, Power Plants, Power Generation, Nuclear, Environmental Compliance, Factory, Boilers, Chemistry, Hazardous Waste..., Renewable Energy, Commissioning, Six Sigma, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Turbines, Safety Management..., Water, Steam Turbines, Waste, Analysis
Education
Emporia State University 1988 — 1991
Master of Science, Chemistry
Fort Hays State 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Kansas City Power & Light variousWCNOCNovember 1985 - January 1996
Skills
Safety Management, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Emergency Management, Compliance, Inspection, Analysis, Problem Solving, Energy, Electrical, Process Improvement, Accident Investigation, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Electricians, Power Plants, Contract Management, Nuclear, Project Planning, Safety Management..., Power Generation, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management
Education
Emporia State University 1983 — 1985
BS, Business
Bishop Miege High School 1975 — 1979
Darden December 2013 - Present
Miami Children's Hospital April 2010 - December 2013
Universal Orlando April 2008 - April 2010
Computerized Medical Systems, Inc August 2006 - April 2008
Florida Department of Children and Families February 2006 - August 2006
MasterCard International Inc. July 2001 - December 2005
Jones Pharma, Inc July 2000 - July 2001
Kansas City Power & Light February 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Database Administration, Database Design, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, SQL, Oracle
Education
Florida State University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science
Zanaki Girls High School
GE Digital Energy December 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light October 2008 - December 2009
Kansas City Power & Light July 2006 - October 2008
Kansas City Power & Light October 2003 - July 2006
SchlumbergerSema / Convergent Group October 2000 - October 2003
Effective Data Inc. April 1998 - July 2000
Commonwealth Edison July 1985 - April 1998
Skills
Energy Management, Energy, Power Distribution, Smart Grid, AMI, Project Planning, Program Management, Business Process..., Smart Metering, Demand Response, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, Electric Power, Power Generation, SCADA
Education
Benedictine University 1990 — 1992
MBA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
EE
DuPage Symphony Orchestra June 2013 - May 2015
Dupage Symphony Orchestra June 2012 - May 2015
Dupage Symphony Orchestra February 2013 - June 2013
Kansas City Power & Light June 2008 - April 2011
Dupage Symphony Orchestra 2007 - 2009
Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Division October 2002 - June 2005
Exelon July 2000 - June 2002
Commonwealth Edison/Exelon Nuclear October 1998 - July 2000
Commonwealth Edison January 1997 - October 1998
Commonwealth Edison June 1994 - January 1997
Skills
Program Management, Management, Leadership, Engineering, Strategy, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Outsourcing, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Analysis, Energy, Business Planning, Start-ups, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Risk Management, Product Development, Vendor Management, Finance, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Training, Budgets, Team Building, Project Management, Power Generation
Education
Campbell University 1970 — 1973
B.S., Chemistry and Biology
NAES Corporation December 2008 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 2002 - December 2008
City Utilities of Springfield November 1997 - December 2002
US Navy June 1989 - November 1997
Skills
DCS, Industrial Controls, Alarm Management, Industrial Networks, Programmable Logic, Wireless Networking, Network Security, Industrial Control, Power Generation, Industrial Ethernet, Steam, Steam Turbines, Power Plants, Automation, Process Control, Control Systems Design, Turbines, Engineering, Energy, Commissioning, Nuclear, Gas Turbines, Boilers, Natural Gas, PLC, Plant Operations, Generators, Factory, Preventive Maintenance, NERC, Instrumentation, Project Engineering, Troubleshooting, Maintenance Management
Education
Excelsior College 2000 — 2005
BST, Electroinics and Instrumentation
Kansas City Power & Light December 2006 - Present
Hershey Foods 1993 - 1999
CoorsTek 1982 - 1992
Skills
Power Generation, Process Improvement, Power Plants, Energy, Maintenance Management, Electricity, Electricians, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Factory, Troubleshooting, Energy Management, Change Management
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
William Jewell College 1994 — 1995
BS, Data processing
Mesa State College 1984 — 1987
AS, Electronic Technology
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) August 2013 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light December 2004 - August 2013
Black & Veatch, Enterprise Consulting (EC) Division February 2001 - December 2004
Enserco Energy Inc. June 1996 - October 1998
K N Energy, Inc. July 1995 - June 1996
Public Service Company of Colorado June 1981 - July 1995
Skills
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Demand Response, Electric Power, Natural Gas Trading, Electricity Markets, Commodity Markets
Education
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Kansas City Power & Light January 2013 - March 2013
PostRock Energy Corporation September 2008 - July 2012
Midwest Cabinet Company July 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Oilfield, Natural Gas, Oil/Gas, Energy, Power Generation, Electrical Industry, Energy Industry, Oil & Gas Industry, Turbines, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Cloud County Community College 2012 — 2013
Wind Energy Technology Certificate, Wind Energy
Flint Hills Technical College 2009 — 2011
Technical Certificate, Power Plant Technology
Neosho County Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science
AT&T Mobility March 1998 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light September 2004 - October 2005
Garmin International August 1994 - August 1996
Hercules Incorporated 1984 - 1992
Skills
Circuit Switched Data..., Trunking, SS7 Signaling, Tellabs 532L..., Tellabs 5500..., Alcatel 1631..., MTSO/CO Powerplant..., Centest (NetAnalyst)..., IP, T1, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, VoIP, Wireless, Switches
Education
Community College of the US Air Force 1999 — 1999
Satellite and Wideband Communications Systems Apprentice Course
Johnson County Community College 1992 — 1994
Associate of Science (A.S.) Electronics, Biomedical Equipment, 4.0
Kansas City Power & Light January 2009 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light July 2007 - January 2009
Aquila December 2003 - July 2007
Skills
PeopleSoft, Energy, Process Improvement, Access, Visio, Software Documentation, Analysis, Project Management, Contract Management, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Outlook, SharePoint, OBIEE, Expenses, Data Analysis, Integration, Microsoft Word, Troubleshooting, Management, System Administration, Financial Reporting, Process Scheduler, Records Management, Requirements Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Risk Management, PowerPoint, Call Center, Policy, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Training, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Business Process..., Program Management, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Leadership, MS Project, Accounting, Business Process, Systems Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Business Requirements
Education
Baker University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Baker University 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Time Warner Cable November 2014 - Present
Time Warner Cable February 2012 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light March 2009 - December 2011
Kansas City Power & Light August 2003 - March 2009
Kansas City Power & Light July 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Project Management, Budgets, Database Management, Management, Team Building, Fleet Management, Financial Analysis, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Call Center, Process Improvement, Payroll, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, Call Centers, Sales Operations
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business Administration
Avila University 1998 — 2000
BSBA, Business Administration
Central Missouri State University 1996 — 1998
AS, Secretarial Science
Kansas City Power & Light July 2007 - Present
Kansas City Power & Light September 1989 - July 2007
US Air Force Reserve August 1978 - August 2004
Telecommunications Contractors Inc. September 1987 - September 1989
ComPath Business Telephones Inc. July 1979 - April 1987
Mission Trail Oil Co. Inc. December 1978 - July 1979
United States Air Force August 1973 - August 1978
Skills
Telecommunications, Energy, Electricity, Troubleshooting, Power Generation, Analysis, Power Distribution
Education
Diablo Valley College 1971 — 1973
AA, Commercial computer programming
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - April 2011
Kansas City Power & Light June 2006 - July 2008
Sprint Nextel January 2004 - June 2006
Sprint Nextel January 2000 - January 2004
Sprint Nextel January 1998 - January 2000
Sprint Nextel January 1994 - January 1998
Education
East Tennessee State University 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Math, & Accounting
Kansas City Power & Light January 2008 - Present
Ford Motor Company December 2000 - January 2008
Penske Logistics August 1998 - December 2000
Education
Mineral Area College 1991 — 1993
AA, General Studies
Baker University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Kansas City Power & Light July 2008 - Present
Aquila August 2005 - July 2008
Aquila July 1983 - April 2005
Skills
Analytics, Strategy, Business Strategy, Statistics, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Project Management, Six Sigma, Journeyman Lineman
Education
Baker University 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Baker University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business
Blue Ocean Consulting September 2015 - Present
Epiq Systems May 2010 - Present
Blue Ocean Consulting May 2008 - May 2010
H&R Block March 2001 - May 2008
Sprint August 2000 - February 2001
Kansas City Power & Light November 1998 - August 2000
Alliance Technologies July 1998 - November 1998
Principal Financial Group May 1993 - July 1998
Skills
Organizational..., Staff Development, Team Leadership, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Software Project..., Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Personnel Management, Change Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Offshore Management, Third Party Vendor..., Risk Assessment, Organizational Structure, Process Efficiency, Software Development, Scrum
Education
Drake University 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Iowa 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems, General