Westar Energy
Industry: Electric services company
DescriptionEvergy is an investor owned electric utility headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Evergy is the largest electric company in Kansas, serving 690,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in the eastern third of the state. Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri, United States CEO: Mark A Ruelle (1 Aug 2011–) Number of employees: 5,000 Founded: 1909 Subsidiaries: Kansas City Power and Light Company,
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Westar Energy Employees
Westar Energy September 2014 - Present
Westar Energy March 2014 - September 2014
Westar Energy June 2012 - March 2014
Hawker Beechcraft February 2011 - June 2012
Cessna Aircraft Company November 2010 - February 2011
Cessna Aircraft March 2010 - November 2010
Cessna Aircraft Company September 2008 - March 2010
Cessna Aircraft Company March 2006 - September 2008
Cessna Aircraft Company March 2005 - March 2006
Cessna Aircraft Company October 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Aerospace, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Aviation, Aircraft, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Human Resources, Leadership, Labor Relations, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Temporary Placement, Testing, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning
Education
Baker University
Bachelors, Business
Westar Energy September 2013 - Present
Westar Energy April 2009 - September 2013
Westar Energy April 2000 - April 2009
Skills
SQL, Project Management, Supervisory Skills, Supervising, COBOL, Leadership, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Analysis, Research, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Project Delivery, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Integration, Analysis, Management, MS Project, SDLC, Business Process, Disaster Recovery, Business Requirements, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, User Acceptance Testing, IT Management, Software Project..., Team Leadership, System Deployment, Visio, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Program Management, Change Management, Project Planning, Microsoft Project
Education
PSL Class 2014 — 2014
Problem solving leadership
Colorado Technical University-Online 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Information Technology - Business Management
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
Business Management - IT
Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy 2007 - December 2012
Pearson Government Solutions 2005 - 2007
Sykes Enterprises 2002 - 2004
Sykes Enterprises 2001 - 2003
Sykes Enterprises 1998 - 2001
Skills
Employee Training, Performance Consulting, Call Center, Leadership Development, Coaching, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Software Documentation, Team Building, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Program Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational..., Business Analysis, Change Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Visio, Training Facilitation, Meeting Planning, Public Speaking, Skillsoft LMS Admin and..., Behavioral Interviewing, Competency Based..., Management, Call Centers, Human Resources, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Succession Planning, Business Process..., Customer Satisfaction, Troubleshooting, Supervisory Skills, Employee Relations, Account Management
Education
Grace College & Seminary 1976 — 1979
MDiv, Pastoral Studies
Bryan College 1972 — 1976
BA, Christian Education
Private February 2015 - Present
Westar Energy March 2010 - November 2014
Exterran 2005 - 2009
Pactiv 2002 - 2005
Dynegy 2000 - 2002
Landmark Corporation 1996 - 2000
Lockheed Martin 1984 - 1996
Skills
Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Managers, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Contract Management, Purchase Contracts, Purchasing Negotiation, Inventory Management, Distribution Logistics, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, MRP
Education
Arkansas State University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Mineral Area College 1975 — 1977
Associate's degree, Management
Oracle October 2011 - Present
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory February 2011 - October 2011
NRG Energy October 2009 - June 2010
United Space Alliance (jointly owned by Boeing and Lockheed Martin) June 2005 - October 2009
Westar Energy September 2000 - June 2005
Crowne Plaza Phoenix Downtown June 1999 - August 2000
Cendant Corporation May 1998 - June 1999
New West Eyeworks October 1992 - May 1998
Skills
Affirmative Action Plans, Diversity & Inclusion, Equal Employment..., Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Temporary Placement, Training, Performance Management, Staff Development, Project Management, HRIS, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Equal Employment..., Affirmative Action, Employee Engagement, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Budgets, Coaching, College Recruiting, Employee Training, HR Policies, Hiring, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Leadership, Leadership Development, Payroll, Onboarding, PeopleSoft, Policy, Program Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning
Education
Strayer University-Maryland 2002 — 2005
MBA, Business, Human Resources
Arizona State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Magna Cum Laude, Business, Human Resources
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services September 2010 - Present
Hewlett-Packard 2010 - Present
KC Mid America Chapter of PMI January 2011 - December 2011
Westar Energy June 2009 - September 2010
Protocol Integrated Direct Marketing May 2008 - March 2009
Ft. Dodge Animal Health - Wyeth March 2007 - May 2008
Ingenix January 2005 - January 2007
Aventis Pharmaceuticals August 1997 - October 2004
Yellow Freight 1983 - 1993
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Team Leadership, PMP, Application Development, Requirements Analysis, Team Building, Project Portfolio..., Disaster Recovery, PMO, Business Intelligence, Integration, Analysis, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Software Project..., Business Analysis, MS Project, IT Management, SDLC, Project Planning, Documentation, Change Management, Business Process..., Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Project Management, Information Technology, Visio, IT Strategy, SharePoint, Certified Project..., ERP, Systems Analysis, PMBOK, Service Delivery, PMI, Risk Management, Business Process, Outsourcing, Data Warehousing, Requirements Gathering, Testing, Business Process Mapping, Metrics
Education
Avila University
MBA, Management Information Systems
PMP
Westar Energy January 2008 - Present
Skills
Energy, Smart Grid, Customer Service, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Project Planning, Energy Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Program Management, Contract Management, Energy Efficiency, Business Process..., Demand Response, Sustainability, Management, Software Documentation, Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Wind, Team Building, Power Distribution, Project Management, Budgets, Change Management, Engineering, Power Plants, Leadership, Contract Negotiation
Education
Butler County Community College
Associate's degree
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizatinal Leadership
Amedisys Home Health & Hospice December 2013 - December 2014
Butler Community College August 2011 - March 2013
Zoological Society Sedgwick County, Kansas June 2011 - August 2011
Wichita State University Alumni Association August 2008 - March 2011
Butler Community College September 2007 - June 2008
Westar Energy January 2007 - June 2007
Even-Temp, Inc. June 2004 - January 2007
Protection One November 1998 - December 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Research, Public Relations
Education
Butler Community College 2005 — 2007
Associate, Liberal Arts
Wichita State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor, Gerontology
Westar Energy May 2008 - June 2013
Kroger October 2007 - May 2008
Ocean Reef Club February 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Call Centers, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting
Education
Southwestern College 2012 — 2014
Human Resources
Cowley College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
AAA Allied Group October 2013 - Present
TEKsystems July 2012 - October 2013
Westar Energy November 2012 - June 2013
ONEOK July 2012 - October 2012
US Army April 2002 - August 2012
Irwin Army Community Hospital March 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Laptops, Help Desk Support, Windows 7, XP, System Deployment, CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA A+ Essentials, Active Directory..., Windows 7 Migration, Tablets, Desktop Computers, Customer Support, Remote Desktop, Windows XP Pro, BMC Remedy, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Exchange, Hardware Support, Dell Computers, Desktop Deployment, Dameware, Computer Hardware, Desktop Application..., Military Experience, Team Leadership, Service Desk, Printers, Workstations, Hardware Installation, Symantec Endpoint..., Group Policy, SCCM, Peripherals, Remote Access, Remedy Ticketing System, Remote User Support, Desktop Administration, Technical Support, iPhone, Bluetooth, Bomgar, VMware Workstation, Active Directory, Microsoft Operating..., Network, Windows XP, Information Technology, Microsoft Office, Networking
Education
Wichita Technical Institute 2013 — 2014
Computer Technology and Network Administration, Computer Technology and Network Administration
Central Texas College 2006 — 2010
Information Technology, GPA 3.7
Westar Energy October 2014 - Present
Payless ShoeSource August 2013 - October 2014
BlueGenie Solutions May 2012 - July 2013
Cognizant Technology Solutions May 2008 - November 2009
Verizon June 2006 - November 2007
Ness Technologies February 2005 - June 2006
Wisor Telecom May 2004 - February 2005
Changepond Technologies February 2004 - April 2004
Wega Business Systems June 2001 - January 2004
Skills
Regression Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Project Management, Integration Testing, Test Effort Estimation, Test Management Tool, Test Strategy & Planning, Dashboard Metrics, confi, Software Quality..., MS Project, Test Cases, QTP, Test Planning, User Acceptance Testing, Testing, Agile Methodologies, HP QTP, Requirements Analysis, Test Management
Education
BITS Pilani 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Quality Management, First Class with Disctinction
Madras University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, First Class with Distinction
Westar Energy August 2010 - Present
Sunflower Cement Finishing, Inc. August 1998 - August 2007
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Account Reconciliation, PeopleSoft, US GAAP, SEC filings, Invoicing
Education
Baker University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Westar Energy February 2014 - Present
Westar Energy June 2010 - February 2014
Westar Energy August 2006 - May 2010
TBS Electronics, Inc. May 2005 - August 2006
Kansas Sampler April 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Internal Audit, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Business Process..., Sarbanes-Oxley, Budgets, Budget Monitoring, Team Leadership, Project Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, System Implementations, PowerPlant, Investor Relations
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2010
MBA
Washburn University 2001 — 2006
BBA, Accounting
Westar Energy February 2011 - Present
KDOT (Kansas Department of Transportation) May 2009 - February 2011
KDOT (Kansas Department of Transportation) March 2008 - April 2009
Kansas Department of Administration December 2005 - March 2008
University of Kansas 2002 - 2005
University of Kansas September 1996 - November 2002
Apple January 1999 - January 2002
Library Ltd 1996 - 1996
Wave Technologies 1994 - 1996
Education
Baker University 2007 — 2009
MBA
The University of Kansas 1996 — 2002
MA
Friedrich-Wilhelm University 1998 — 1998
Drury University 1990 — 1994
BA
Goethe Institute
Burlington Northern Santa Fe October 2011 - Present
Westar Energy April 1999 - October 2011
Kmart Corporation January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Outlook, Customer Service, SharePoint, Time Management, Administration, Security, Research, Testing, Telephone Skills, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, PowerPoint
Education
Walden University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Leadership
Baker University 2009 — 2011
Masters of Arts, Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Friends University
Bachelors of Business Administration, Business Management
Friends University
Associates of Arts, General Education
Remington College
Certificate, Paralegal
Sierra Auto Finance LLC October 2013 - Present
Auto One Acceptance, LLC January 2013 - September 2013
American Bank, N.A. June 2012 - January 2013
Westar Energy June 2003 - May 2012
Protection One May 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Energy Markets, Financial Analysis, Commodity Markets, Budgets, Leadership, SAP, NERC, Strategic Planning, Electricity Markets, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Accounting, Customer Service, Loans, Credit, Portfolio Management, Team Building, Credit Risk, Banking, Customer Retention, Credit Analysis, Relationship Management
Education
Newman University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership
Friends University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Cowley College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Koch Industries June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy April 2009 - June 2014
MGP Ingredients April 2007 - April 2009
ADM March 2002 - April 2007
American Crystal Sugar Company April 2001 - April 2002
Potlatch Corporation April 2000 - April 2001
American Crystal Sugar Company October 1996 - April 2000
US Navy January 1986 - December 1995
Skills
Maintenance Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Reliability, Predictive Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Plant, Operations Management, Planning, Engineering, Team Building, SAP, Reliability Engineering, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Budgeting, RCM, Supervisory Skills, Contract Management, Coaching, Preventive Maintenance, Team Leadership, Facilities Management, Scheduling, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Factory, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Power Generation, Process Engineering, Budgets, Project Engineering, Power Plants, Maintenance & Repair, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Pumps, CMMS, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, Reliability Centered..., Planned Preventative..., Maintenance Engineering, Steam, TPM, Turbines
Education
Baker University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4.0
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Navy Nuclear Power 1986 — 1987
Nuclear power training pipeline, Nuclear power plant operation
West Fargo High School 1983 — 1985
United Methodist Youth Home June 2015 - July 2015
MSD Mt. Vernon February 2015 - May 2015
Westar Energy November 2014 - February 2015
Royal Drilling and Producing May 2013 - October 2014
Ball State University July 2012 - May 2013
Ball State University July 2010 - May 2013
Skills
ArcGIS, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Remote Sensing, Geology, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Cartography, Field Work, Research, ESRI, Technical Writing, Data Management, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Environmental Science, Geological Mapping, Structural Geology
Education
Ball State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Geology/Earth Science, General
University of Southern Indiana 2009 — 2010
Westar Energy 2006 - Present
KUPK-KLBY (KAKE) TV 2004 - 2006
Skills
Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Communication Training, Press Releases, Newsletters, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Storytelling, Television, Video Editing, Editing, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Speech Writing, AP Style, Event Planning, Journalism
Education
Baker University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Emporia State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, Journalism
Kansas State University
Journalism
Westar Energy January 2009 - Present
Westar Energy May 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Energy, NERC, Energy Markets, Program Management, Smart Grid, Customer Service, Change Management, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Media Relations, Commodity Markets, Business Process..., Demand Response, Power Generation, Power Distribution
Education
Allen County Community College 1998 — 2000
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Washburn University
Westar Energy August 2014 - Present
NCH September 2013 - August 2014
Convergys December 2012 - August 2013
Convergys October 2011 - December 2012
Reece & Nichols Realtors August 2007 - December 2011
Affinitas August 2009 - September 2011
Affinitas September 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Management, Goal Setting, Performance Motivation, Sales Motivation, Exceed Sales Goals, Customer Service..., Customer Service, Sales, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Coaching, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking
Education
Baker University 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Baker University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Target July 2011 - July 2014
Portrait Innovations February 2013 - October 2013
EXPRESS October 2010 - July 2011
Skills
HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Photography, Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Creative Concept..., Drawing Skills, Drawing, Web Design, Photography, InDesign, Writing, Graphic Design, Art, Customer Service, Photoshop, Sales, Mac, Training
Education
Butler Community College 2010 — 2016
Associate of Science Technology (A.S.), Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Senior
Butler Community College 2010 — 2016
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, senior
Wichita Northwest High 2006 — 2010
High School
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
Westar Energy January 2012 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. August 2011 - January 2012
United States Air Force October 1986 - September 2010
Skills
Predictive Maintenance, Power Plants, Energy, Power Generation, Maintenance Management, Maintenance & Repair, Hydraulics, Inspection, Boilers, Metal Fabrication, Gas, Planned Preventative..., Ultrasonic Testing, Vibration Testing, Thermal Imaging, Root Cause Analysis, Plant Maintenance
Education
Community College of the Air Force 2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Westar Energy April 2013 - Present
Law Kingdon Architecture May 2008 - April 2013
ICM 2007 - 2008
Hawker Beechcraft 2006 - 2007
Timber Creek Lawn and Landscape 2005 - 2006
Koch-Glitsch 2000 - 2005
Skills
MS Project, AutoCAD, Resource Management, Contract Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Building Relationships, Highly Analytical, Business Metrics, Engineering Support, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Software Documentation, Management
Education
University of Arkansas 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Operations Management
Friends University 2009 — 2010
BA, Business Management
Cowley College 1998 — 2000
AAS, AS, Associates of Applied Science in Drafting, Associate of Science in Computer Science
Burns & McDonnell June 2015 - Present
Kansas State University January 2014 - Present
US Stone Industries August 2013 - Present
Westar Energy May 2014 - August 2014
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Visual Basic, VBA, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, SolidWorks, Data Analysis
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
Czech Technical University in Prague 2012 — 2012
Engineering
Bowen Engineering Corporation June 2015 - Present
Gaea Global Technologies September 2014 - June 2015
Westar Energy November 2013 - September 2014
Research & Training Assoc. January 2010 - November 2013
CBRE June 2010 - February 2013
Black & Veatch October 2006 - October 2009
Skills
Primavera P6, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Analysis, Forecasting, Integration, Process Scheduler, Project Control, Leadership, Databases, Troubleshooting, Management, Engineering, Microsoft Project, Project Planning, Construction, Scheduling, Construction Management, Power Plants, Energy, Business Analysis
Education
Baker University 2002 — 2005
Master's Degree, Business Administration, 3.7
Kansas State University 1998 — 2001
N/A, Accounting, 3.4
Peruvian Connection January 2012 - Present
DST Systems June 2011 - December 2011
Westar Energy March 2005 - March 2011
Westar Energy June 2001 - March 2005
USD 497 April 2000 - June 2001
Sallie Mae April 1991 - May 1999
Skills
Accounting, Information Technology, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, General Ledger, Invoicing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Training, Finance, Management, Leadership
Education
Baker University 2005 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting
Baker University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Kansas
Lawrence High School 1976 — 1980
Westar Energy June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy February 2008 - June 2014
USD 375 August 2003 - February 2008
Texas Rangers Baseball Club May 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Energy Management, Energy, Construction, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Project Management, Contract Management, Project Planning
Education
Fort Hays State University 1999 — 2001
Bachelors, Education
Cowley College 1997 — 1999
Associates of Arts, Elementary Education and Teaching
El dorado high school.
El dorado high school.
ACI Worldwide March 2011 - Present
Epiq Systems May 2008 - March 2011
H&R Block October 2004 - May 2008
Westar Energy July 1999 - October 2004
Master Travel, LLC January 1997 - June 1999
Black & Veatch February 1991 - December 1996
Skills
Leadership, Spend Analysis, Budgets, Supply Chain, Management, Team Leadership, Global Sourcing, Program Management, E-procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Retail, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Contract Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Business Process, Business Development, Customer Service
Education
Baker University
MBA, Business
Ottawa University
BA, Business
Arizona Chemical January 2013 - Present
Westar Energy January 2010 - January 2013
Westar Energy 2002 - 2010
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 1988 - 1999
Skills
Power Plants, Turbines, Steam, Risk Management, Power Generation, Electric Power, Energy, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Electricity
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Louisiana State University 1982 — 1987
Bachlor of Science, Electrical Engineer
encompas January 2012 - Present
Krehbiel Architecture July 2007 - January 2012
Law Kingdon Architecture March 2007 - June 2007
BA Designs, LLC September 2005 - March 2007
Westar Energy June 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Space-planning, Interior Design, Furniture, LEED AP, Design Research, Architectural Design, Renovation, Rendering, Flooring, Green Building, Architectural Drawings, AutoCAD, Submittals, Comprehensive Planning, Sustainable Design, FF&E, Textiles, Space planning, Move Management, Furnishings, Retail Design, Interior Architecture, Residential Homes, Sketching, Contract Negotiation, LEED, Construction, Drawing, InDesign, CAD, Finish, Finish Selections, Residential Design, Concept Design, Space Planning
Education
Kansas State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design
Czech Technical University in Prague Faculty of Architecture 2004 — 2004
study abroad program
Kapaun Mt. Carmel 1997 — 2001
Westar Energy March 2008 - Present
Personalized Brokerage Services, LLC August 2000 - March 2008
AmeriComp April 2000 - August 2000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas January 2000 - April 2000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas January 1998 - January 2000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas June 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Business Process..., Visio, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, SDLC, Business Process, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, MS Project, Microsoft SQL Server, Requirements Analysis, Training, Systems Analysis, Project Planning, SPP, Microsoft Exchange, Data Mapping, Software Project..., Energy, Software Development, Energy Markets, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Management, Troubleshooting, SAP, Program Management, Access, Analysis, Quality Assurance, Integration, SharePoint, Vendor Management, IT Strategy
Education
Baker University 2004 — 2006
Masters of Science, Management
Friends University 1998 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Computer Information Systems
Santa Fe Trail High School
Santa Fe Trail High School
Westar Energy May 2015 - Present
Kansas Health Care Assn May 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Facebook, Marketing Research, Twitter, Sponsorship, Leadership, Data Analysis, Direct Mail, Marketing, Public Relations, Program Management
Education
Baker University 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business/Marketing, 3.9
Kansas State University 2007 — 2012
BS Kinesiology, Kinesiology/Gerontology/Long Term Care Administration
Kansas Health Information Network (KHIN) October 2014 - Present
Payless ShoeSource August 2006 - October 2014
Westar Energy January 1999 - August 2006
CopyMax January 1998 - January 1999
AmVestors Financial Corporation January 1990 - January 1998
Skills
T360 Training, PeopleSoft, Scheduling, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Administration, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Planning, Outlook
Education
Friends University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Baker University 2008 — 2010
Associate Degree, Business Administration
Real Estate School
CopyMax Management Training 1998 — 1998
Management Traning, Field
Washburn Tech 1979 — 1980
Printing, Printing
Children's Mercy Hospital September 2015 - Present
Ferrellgas June 2015 - September 2015
Westar Energy February 2012 - May 2015
Westar Energy June 2011 - February 2012
Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka September 2010 - June 2011
Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka June 2008 - September 2010
Central National Bank September 2006 - June 2008
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services September 2006 - January 2007
Kohl's Department Stores September 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Visio, Customer Service, Banking, Organizational..., Job Analysis, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Outlook, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Training, Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Employee Training, Training Delivery, American Society for..., Instructional Design, Diversity & Inclusion, Lean Six Sigma, Skillsoft, PeopleSoft, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Onboarding, HRIS, Employee Benefits
Education
Capella University 2009 — 2011
Master of Education, Training and Performance Improvement
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2009 — 2009
Human Resources Management Course
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Industrial/Organizationsl Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2007 — 2007
Forensic Psychology
University of Kansas 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of General Sciences, Psychology, Applied Behavioral Science Minor
Spirit AeroSystems September 2012 - Present
National Institute for Aviation Research June 2009 - June 2012
Westar Energy May 2008 - August 2008
National Cooperative Refinery Association May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Machining, Microsoft Office 2007, Engineering, Welding, MSC Patran, Aerospace, CAD, Stress Analysis
Education
Wichita State University 2008 — 2012
Master's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Bethel College-North Newton 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physics
Westinghouse Electric May 2008 - Present
Grant Forest Products May 2006 - May 2008
Industrial Vibration Consultants May 2004 - May 2006
Westar Energy May 2002 - April 2004
Westinghouse Savannah River September 1992 - May 2002
Skills
Commissioning, Finite Element Analysis, Piping, Mechanical Engineering, Power Generation, Power Plants, Project Planning, Pumps, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Vibration Analysis, Pipe Support Design, Operations Management, Condition Monitoring, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, FMEA, Instrumentation, Engineering, Reliability, Reliability Engineering, Gas Turbines, Plant Maintenance, Inspection, Maintenance & Repair, Nuclear, Change Management, Program Management, Electricians, Engineering Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Process Control, Turbines, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Ultrasonic Testing, Oil Analysis, Automation, Data Acquisition, Factory, Failure Analysis, RCM, Lubrication, Nuclear Power Plants, Electricity
Education
Augusta State University
Augusta Technical College
Wichita State University
OGE Energy Corp June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy December 2013 - June 2014
Westar Energy August 2013 - December 2013
Westar Energy May 2009 - August 2013
Westar Energy May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Power Plants, Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Engineering, TapRoot, Microsoft Office, Energy, Project Management, Power Generation, Contract Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership, Construction, Factory, CAD, Renewable Energy, Pumps, Power Systems, Electricians, MS Project, Boilers, Electric Power, Natural Gas, AutoCAD, Process Engineering, Energy Management, Mechanical Engineering, Gas Turbines, PowerPlant, WAM, Commissioning, Inspection, Power Distribution, Steam, Troubleshooting, Turbines, Plant Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Predictive Maintenance
Education
Baker University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Kansas 2005 — 2009
Mechanical Engineering
Mars April 2013 - Present
Payless ShoeSource August 2011 - April 2013
Payless ShoeSource February 2011 - August 2011
Payless ShoeSource March 2010 - February 2011
Westar Energy June 2007 - September 2009
STATE FARM INSURANCE June 2006 - June 2007
Courtyard by Marriott June 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Retail, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Management, Customer Service, Analysis, Training, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, MS Project, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word, PeopleSoft, Outlook, Team Building, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Six Sigma, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, Sales, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Forecasting, Performance Management, Access, Operations Management
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2010
MBA, MBA
Kansas State University 2003 — 2006
Hotel Restaurant Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management
Neosho County community College
Associates of Arts
Westar Energy June 2013 - Present
Westar Energy June 2012 - May 2013
Integra Technologies, LLC October 2010 - June 2012
Pro Unlimited on site at LSI May 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Smart Grid, Data Analysis, Computers, Dedication to..., Precise, Analog Circuit Design, Semiconductors, Power Distribution, Engineering Management, Operating Systems, Substation, Control Systems Design, PCB design, Integration, Testing, Power Generation, Electricians, Matlab, Electronics, Energy, Engineering
Education
Wichita State University 2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering, Graduated
Wichita State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering, Graduated
Barton County Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation February 2015 - Present
Westar Energy November 2010 - February 2015
Westar Energy January 2010 - November 2010
Westar Energy September 2007 - January 2010
Skills
MS Project, NERC, Visio, Project Planning, Software Documentation, Analysis, Engineering, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Building, Program Management, Troubleshooting, Budgets, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Energy, Requirements Analysis, Power Generation, Software Development, Business Process..., SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Access, Windows, Contract Management, Change Management, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Leadership, Risk Management, Integration, SDLC, Business Process, Business Intelligence, IT Management, Smart Grid, Data Analysis, Energy Markets, Disaster Recovery, Lotus Notes, SQL, Databases, Information Technology, Microsoft Project
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2008 — 2010
MPM, Project Management
Baker University 2005 — 2006
BBA, Business
Allen County Community College 2000 — 2006
AAS, IT
Nikkel and Associates August 2015 - Present
State Farm - David Dettwiler Agency July 2012 - Present
The Roy Group May 2011 - April 2012
Westar Energy October 2007 - May 2011
Skills
Software Documentation, Call Centers, Access, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Visio, Process Improvement, Leadership, Windows 7, Outlook, Team Building, Property & Casualty..., Life Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Process Scheduler
Education
Friends University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Management and Leadership
Butler County Community College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Johnson County Community College 2004 — 2004
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Westar Energy March 2012 - Present
Westar Energy December 2010 - February 2012
Westar Energy November 2009 - December 2010
University of Kansas February 2005 - October 2009
Fruehauf Trailers June 1994 - July 1995
GE Power Conversion 1991 - 1994
Martin Marietta Materials February 1988 - November 1989
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Strategy, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Master Scheduling, MRP, Kanban, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Negotiated Procurement, Procurement, Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Management, Forecasting, Desktop Publishing, Public Relations, Accounting, Print Production, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft 9.1, PeopleSoft 7.5, Mapics, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Project Management, Business Process...
Education
Creighton University
MBA
Harlaxton College
University of Nebraska at Omaha
BSBA
Westar Energy October 2006 - Present
ONEOK October 1998 - November 2006
Illinova Power Marketing 1996 - 1998
Skills
Natural Gas, Energy, NERC, Energy Markets, Electricity Markets, Smart Grid, Commodity Markets, Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Environmental Compliance, Power Generation, Environmental Awareness, Risk Assessment, Environmental Policy, Risk Management, Software Documentation, Power Plants, Process Improvement, Contract Management
Education
Brigham Young University 1978 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Brigham Young University 1978 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Renzenberger, Inc July 2006 - Present
Midland Care Connection August 2004 - July 2006
Dynamic Computer Solutions February 2003 - August 2004
Topeka Public Schools February 2002 - February 2003
Westar Energy August 2001 - January 2002
J.P. Weigand & Sons, Inc. January 2000 - May 2001
Emprise Bank October 1997 - January 2001
Hertzler Clinic April 1997 - October 1997
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Server Architecture, VMware Infrastructure, Contract Management, Employee Management, Network Administration, Technology Integration, Technology Planning, Technology..., ROI development, Cisco Technologies, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Firewalls, VMware, Troubleshooting, Switches, IT Management, VPN, Return on Investment, Active Directory, Servers, Security, Routers, Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, Networking, WAN, Storage Area Networks, Integration, DNS, SAN, Technical Support, Information Technology, IT Operations, Hardware, Infrastructure, Business Continuity
Education
Wichita State University 1999 — 1999
Graduate Level Cisco Switching and Routing
Bryan Institute 1995 — 1995
Technical, Computer Programming Technical Degree
Butler Community College 1990 — 1991
Engineering
Westar Energy July 2013 - Present
Westar Energy, Inc. July 2012 - July 2013
Westar Energy November 2009 - July 2013
Westar Energy March 2008 - October 2009
Westar Energy September 2005 - March 2008
Wichita State University October 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Audit, Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Management, Risk Management, Account Reconciliation, GAAP, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Process..., SAP, Leadership, Data Analysis, US GAAP, Coaching, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, Training, Project Planning, Energy, General Ledger, Software Documentation, Change Management, Business Process, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Visio, Risk Assessment
Education
Baker University
Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Washburn University
Bachelor’s of Business Administration and Accounting, Accounting
Sirius Computer Solutions November 2013 - Present
ADT Security Services April 2011 - October 2013
Ascendant Technology March 2010 - April 2011
US Government Agency December 2005 - March 2010
Westar Energy October 1999 - December 2005
Paramount Pictures 1997 - 1999
Skills
IBM Websphere Commerce, WebSphere Portal, Web Services, Websphere, Java Enterprise Edition, WebSphere Application..., Agile Methodologies, Integration, JSP, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Portals, SOA, Testing, Business Intelligence, WebSphere, Security, Web Applications
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1993
B.S, Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Advocates for Behavioral Health January 2014 - Present
Family health & rehab March 2013 - July 2014
Westar Energy June 2002 - August 2012
Nancy's Amaizin sandwiches March 2005 - August 2007
Education
Hesston College 2015 — 2017
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Friends University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Cowley College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Accounting and Business/Management
Saint Lukes Health Systems January 2012 - March 2014
City of Kansas City MO September 2011 - December 2011
Westar Energy 2010 - 2010
Benedictine College September 2007 - May 2009
Yoh Services LLC June 2006 - March 2007
National Write Your Congressman December 2005 - March 2006
Lewis & Ellis Consultants and Actuaries December 1995 - July 2005
Security Benefit Life Insurance Company January 1988 - November 1995
Wang Laboratories March 1985 - December 1986
Skills
Software Documentation, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Access, Public Speaking, SQL, HTML, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Databases, Insurance, Program Management, Business Process..., Troubleshooting, Process Improvement
Education
Coe College 1972 — 1977
BA
Westar Energy April 2013 - Present
Westar Energy September 2010 - April 2013
Westar Energy August 2007 - September 2010
Best Buy July 2005 - August 2007
Best Buy February 2002 - July 2005
Education
Baker University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management
Westar Energy April 2014 - Present
Westar Energy May 2013 - April 2014
Westar Energy March 2011 - May 2013
Westar Energy May 2006 - March 2011
Westar Energy September 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Energy, Power Generation, NERC, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Assessment, PJM, Analysis, Renewable Energy, Access, Power Trading, Natural Gas, Electricity Markets, Hedging
Education
Baker University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Washburn University 1999 — 2004
BBA, Finance and Economics
Bank of Labor January 2013 - Present
Baker University January 2011 - Present
J.P. Morgan Chase January 2012 - January 2013
Capitol Federal Savings Bank April 2007 - January 2012
State of Kansas 2004 - 2007
Epiq Systems 2004 - 2004
Sprint PCS 2002 - 2004
Commerce Bank 2000 - 2001
Westar Energy 1999 - 2000
United States Navy October 1989 - December 1993
Skills
Cyber Security, Social Engineering, Lecturing, Staff Training, Vulnerability Assessment, Security, Information Security, Risk Management, Information Security..., Risk Assessment, Vendor Management, Third Party Vendor..., Unix, System Administration, Information Technology, Business Continuity, Incident Response, Computer Forensics, Security Awareness, Computer Security, CISM, Program Management, Disaster Recovery, Security Audits, Vulnerability Management, Business Continuity..., CISSP
Education
Baker University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration, 4.0
Park University 1997 — 2000
BS, Computer Based Information Systems, 3.76 (Magna Cum Laude)
Fort Osage High School 1984 — 1988
Westar Energy January 2014 - Present
Intrepid Radio Networks August 2007 - Present
Westar Energy December 2007 - December 2013
Sherman Broadcast Group July 2000 - August 2007
FORCE-1 Security Corporation January 1991 - June 2000
Skills
Economic Development, Public Relations, Community Relations, Customer Relations, Media Relations, Government Relations, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial..., Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Operations, Physical Security, Security Management, Business Strategy, Business Intelligence, New Business Development, Small Business, Government, Management, Community Development, Broadcast, Leadership Development, Program Management, Training, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Event Planning, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Analysis
Education
Baker University
BBA, Business Administration
Butler County Community College
AA, Administration of Justice
Bryan Institute
Diploma, Computer Programming
10th Judicial District Johnson County Kansas March 2012 - Present
TDB Communications November 2011 - August 2012
TEKsystems December 2007 - April 2008
Westar Energy November 2007 - December 2007
Sprint April 2006 - October 2006
Dynegy June 2001 - February 2003
Skills
Analysis, Microsoft Office, Research, Project Management, Business Analysis, Software Documentation, Litigation, Editing, Access, Microsoft Excel
Education
Baylor University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate, Law
Rice University 1998 — 2000
Computational Math
Oklahoma State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Mathematics
OSSM
Federal Home Loan Bank February 2005 - Present
Westar Energy 2002 - 2005
Protection One February 2001 - August 2002
American Family Insurance January 1996 - February 2001
Skills
Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Banking, Credit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Analysis, Business Process..., Financial Analysis
Education
Baker University 1998 — 2000
MS, Business Management
Washburn University
BA, History, Political Science
se² February 2014 - Present
se² August 2012 - February 2014
Westar Energy August 2007 - June 2012
Westar Energy March 2006 - August 2007
Westar Energy March 1999 - March 2006
Westar Energy June 1989 - March 1999
Skills
Project Management, Team Leadership, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Team Building, Energy, Program Management, MS Project, SQL, Troubleshooting, SDLC, Process Improvement, Change Management, Business Analysis, Visio, Business Process..., Risk Management, Project Planning, PMO, Software Development, Business Process, Customer Service, Windows, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Call Centers, Integration, Management, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Access, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Baker University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.9
Bryan Institue 1988 — 1989
Programming Certificate, Computer Programming, 4.0
Westar Energy June 2014 - Present
Westar Energy August 2013 - June 2014
CBIZ November 2011 - May 2013
Mize, Houser & Company, P.A. June 2010 - November 2011
BDO Seidman September 2007 - June 2010
Skills
GAAP, US GAAP, Internal Controls, SEC filings, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Accounting, External Audit, Financial Accounting, Assurance, General Ledger, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Consolidation, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, QuickBooks, SOX 404, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sarbanes-Oxley, Journal Entries, Consolidated Financial..., Accruals, Financial Audits, Internal Audit, Public Companies, PeopleSoft, COSO, Audits of Employee..., 10Q, Fixed Assets, Cash Flow, Bank Reconciliation, 10K, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Statement..., Financial Statement..., Process Improvement, Construction Accounting, CPA, Microsoft Excel, SEC Filings, Income Tax, Tax
Education
Baker University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Accounting
Kansas Gas Service May 2009 - Present
Farmers Insurance & Financial Services January 2008 - April 2009
Embarq May 2006 - December 2007
Sprint September 1998 - May 2006
Missouri Gas Energy February 1994 - September 1998
Westar Energy May 1992 - February 1994
Kansas Gas and Electric July 1988 - May 1992
Education
Emporia State University 1985 — 1988
Baker University
Masters, Business Administration
Farmers Insurance & Financial Services January 2008 - Present
Embarq May 2006 - December 2007
Sprint September 1998 - May 2006
Missouri Gas Energy February 1994 - September 1998
Westar Energy May 1992 - February 1994
Kansas Gas and Electric July 1988 - May 1992
Education
Baker University 2002 — 2003
Masters, Business
Emporia State University 1985 — 1988
Neosho County Community College 1983 — 1985
Associates, Business
Westar Energy Sr. Employment Representative, Trainer, Coordinator, Office ManagerWestar Energy1987 - 2008
Education
Baker University 1997 — 2000
JCPenney June 2014 - Present
JCPenney February 2004 - Present
JCPenney March 2006 - February 2008
JCPenney July 2005 - March 2006
Payless ShoeSource July 2004 - July 2005
Payless ShoeSource March 2001 - June 2004
Westar Energy February 2000 - March 2001
Westar Energy April 1999 - February 2000
Ball State University May 1997 - April 1999
Muncie Children's Museum May 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Certified Internal..., Fraud, ACL, Auditing, Procurement, Audit, Investigation, Compliance, Internal Audit, Forensic Accounting, Internal Controls, Accounting, Fraud Investigations, Investigations, SOX, Risk Assessment, Contract Management, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Private Investigations, Due Diligence, Six Sigma, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Analysis, GAAP, General Ledger
Education
Washburn University 1998 — 2000
Masters, MBA
Ball State University - College of Business 1991 — 1995
BS, Accounting
Westar Energy March 2012 - Present
University of Kansas Athletics July 1991 - December 2011
Washburn University October 1990 - July 1991
Columbian Title Insurance July 1987 - October 1990
Skills
Customer Service, Recruiting, Event Planning, Data Entry, Executive Support, Expense Reports
Education
University of Kansas 1992 — 2000
Bachelor, General Studies, Speech Pathology, 3.42
Cloud County Community College 1985 — 1987
Associate Degree of Science - Information Processing, legal secretary, business, word processing, stenography and secretarial, 3.97
NEMAHA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL 1981 — 1985
Westar Energy April 2015 - Present
Burns & McDonnell November 2007 - April 2015
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Protection, Substation, Power Systems, Electric Power, Electricity, High Voltage, Electricians, Relays, Engineering, Power Distribution, Power Generation
Education
Baker University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Westar Energy February 2014 - Present
Waddell & Reed September 2012 - February 2014
HP Enterprise Services September 2009 - October 2012
EDS Corporation May 2006 - September 2009
EDS Corporation September 2003 - May 2006
EDS Corporation January 2000 - September 2003
EDS Corporation January 1997 - January 2000
EDS Corporation August 1990 - January 1997
Skills
IT Outsourcing, CMMI, SLA, IT Management
Education
Sterling College 1986 — 1990
BS, Computer Science and Mathematics
Babson College
CONSORTIUM FOR EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT
St. Matthew Catholic Church November 2014 - Present
Westar Energy July 1996 - October 2014
Westar Energy July 1996 - October 2014
Stormont-Vail HealthCare April 1979 - June 1996
Brazil September 1976 - January 1979
Skills
Media Relations, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Writing and editing, Strategic Planning, Reliability, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Writing, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Troubleshooting, Copywriting, Process Improvement, Editing, Spokesperson, Software Documentation, Communication Training, Project Planning, Team Building, Community Development, Energy
Education
Cornell University 1972 — 1974
Master of Arts, Spanish and Comparative Literature
University of Kansas 1970 — 1974
BA, Spanish and International Relations
Westar Energy May 2007 - Present
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, NERC CIP, Sarbanes-Oxley, IT Audit, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Business Process..., SDLC, Process Improvement, Auditing, NERC, CISA
Education
Baker University
MBA
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications Management
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka April 2008 - Present
Westar Energy January 2007 - March 2008
Westar Energy April 2005 - January 2007
Westar Energy March 2004 - April 2005
Westar Energy December 2001 - March 2004
Westar Energy September 2000 - December 2001
Security Benefit 1991 - 1998
North Plaza State Bank 1983 - 1989
North Plaza State Bank 1983 - 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Temporary Placement, Leadership, SPHR, Employee Management, Project Management, Workforce Planning, Payroll, Salary, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, HR Policies, Job Evaluation, Strategic HR
Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Science, Management
Westar Energy October 2009 - May 2014
Security Benefit December 2005 - October 2009
Skills
Windows Server, SAN, Servers, Symantec Endpoint..., Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Windows 7, Computer Hardware, VMware, Citrix, DNS, XP, Technical Support, Citrix Metaframe
Education
Baker University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Allen Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Westar Energy January 2010 - Present
Westar Energy March 2008 - September 2009
Westar Energy October 2005 - March 2008
Farmers Crop Insurance Alliance April 2005 - September 2005
Farmers Crop Insurance Alliance October 2001 - April 2005
Capital City Bank August 1998 - October 2001
Capital City Bank November 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Analysis, Business Process..., Accounting, Training, Budgets, Management, MS Project, Energy, Outlook, Process Improvement, Risk Management
Education
Baker University 2010 — 2012
MBA
Washburn University 1997 — 2002
BBA, Finance, Economics
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka February 2005 - Present
Westar Energy August 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Internal Controls, Risk Management, Banking, Financial Reporting, Operational Risk, Accounting, Analysis, Loans, Business Continuity, Internal Audit, Financial Risk, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk..., Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Auditing, Mortgage Lending, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Credit, Budgets
Education
Baker University 1998 — 2000
Master's degree, Business
Washburn University
BA, History and Political Science
Westar Energy December 2003 - Present
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation January 1985 - November 1999
Skills
Procurement, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Energy, Change Management, Six Sigma, Power Plants, Power Generation, Business Process..., Software Documentation, Engineering
Education
Baker University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Skills
Project Planning, Software Documentation, Team Building, Leadership, Budgets, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Energy, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Business Process..., Change Management, Project Management, Business Analysis
Education
Southwestern College 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Southwestern College 2003 — 2005
B. S., Business Management
Butler Community College 1996 — 2003
B. S., Business Management
Westar Energy October 2013 - Present
Kansas Air National Guard May 2012 - March 2014
Westar Energy October 2011 - October 2013
Westar Energy 2007 - 2011
Skills
Energy Trading, Energy, Power Generation, Scheduling, NERC, Commodity Markets, Energy Markets, Access, Trading, Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Power Trading, PJM, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, MISO, Air Force, FAA Licensed Pilot, Time Management
Education
Baker University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Business
Westar Energy August 2013 - Present
Westar Energy March 2008 - August 2013
Capitol Federal Savings July 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Accounting, Analysis, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Leadership, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration
Washburn University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Marketing
Institute of Internal Auditors
CIA, Certified Internal Auditor
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Westar Energy November 2013 - Present
Westar Energy September 2007 - November 2013
Skills
Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls, Accounting, SEC filings, Microsoft Excel, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Business Process..., Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Project Planning, US GAAP
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business
Washburn University 2001 — 2005
BBA, Accounting
Washburn University
Westar Energy March 2014 - Present
Newton Medical Center, Newton, KS February 2011 - March 2014
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) June 2010 - January 2011
Independant Consultant September 2009 - June 2010
AT&T Mobility June 1996 - September 2009
Skills
Firewalls, Data Center, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, VPN, VoIP, Switches, Servers, VLAN, Cisco Certified, WiFi, Cisco Wireless, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange, Sonicwall, Cisco Firewall Security, Wireless Networking, VMware, Software Installation, Disaster Recovery, Security, MPLS, Virtualization, Routing, IPSec, Active Directory, WAN, Network Security, Network Design, Software Documentation, Enterasys, ShoreTel, VMware Infrastructure, Bluecoat Proxies, Visio, ASA, Cisco Routers, Enterprise Architecture, Cisco IOS, Load Balancing, High Availability, Cisco ASA, Fluke, SharePoint, Linux, VMware Certified..., Red Hat Linux, SonicWALL
Education
Butler County Community College 2011 — 2012
A.S. Mgmt Information Systems, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Autry Tech
A.A.S Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology
Centric Consulting March 2012 - Present
Westar Energy December 1998 - March 2012
Skills
Smart Metering
Education
Southwestern College 2009 — 2011
BS/BQM, Business Quality Management
Baker University 2007 — 2009
AAB, Business Management
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. June 2004 - March 2011
Westar Energy 2003 - 2004
NCS Pearson 2003 - 2003
General Electric 1998 - 2002
Westar Energy 1992 - 1998
Kansas Gas and Electric Company 1980 - 1992
Education
Bethel College 1973 — 1978
BS, Biology
Bergische Universität Wuppertal
German Language Studies
Wichita State University
Business classes
University United Methodist church Wichita April 2013 - Present
Bankers Life and Casualty May 2012 - December 2012
NIS Financial Services, Inc. January 2010 - June 2011
Westar Energy March 2003 - June 2009
Westar Energy, Inc. August 1999 - March 2003
Skills
US GAAP, Cash Management, Cash Flow Statements, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budget Monitoring, Capital Budgeting, Budget Reconciliation, Sales & Use Tax..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Taxes, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Executive Pay, 1099 Preparation, Form 5500 preparation, SEC filings, Government Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Treasury Management
Education
Baker University 1997 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Wichita State University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Capitol Federal Savings Bank January 2005 - Present
Capitol Federal Savings Bank July 2001 - January 2005
Westar Energy June 1998 - July 2001
Westar Energy September 1995 - June 1998
Westar Energy June 1989 - September 1995
Westar Energy May 1988 - June 1989
Westar Energy October 1987 - May 1988
Westar Energy October 1985 - October 1987
Skills
Internal Audit, Banking, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Documentation, Excel, Microsoft Office, Mentoring, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Internal Controls, SOX, Audit, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Audits
Education
Washburn University 1990 — 1993
MBA, Business
Northern Illinois University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Finance
College of DuPage 1976 — 1978
Associate of Arts, Business
Kansas City Public Schools March 2015 - Present
KCK Public Schools July 2013 - November 2014
Westar Energy January 2006 - October 2012
Kansas Dept of Health & Environment May 2003 - December 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Passion for Helping..., Implementer, Interpreting, Managing Workflow, Timely Decision Making, Making Deadlines, Surveying, Analysis, Teaching, Training, Client Liaison, Complaint Management, Relating to Clients, Motivation, Information Gathering, Coordinating Events, Research, Compliance, Proposal Writing, Negotiation, Invoicing, Inventory, Fundraising, Call Centers, Cashiering, Bookkeeping, Collections, Customer Service, Telephone Skills
Education
Wichita State University 2002 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sociology
Coffeyville Community College 1979 — 1981
Associate's degree, Accounting and Related Services
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Cox communications June 1997 - July 2014
Cox 1997 - 2014
Education
Baker University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Busniess
Friends University 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business
Westar Energy March 2013 - July 2015
Vornado Air November 2010 - February 2013
The Coleman Company, Inc. July 2010 - October 2010
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business November 2009 - March 2010
Harrington Health March 2008 - December 2008
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business July 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Data Entry, Fax, Account Management, File Management, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Bold Chat Systems, Pro Systems FX, AS400 system, SAP, Plex, Syteline ERP, FTP software, Right Now, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 98, Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista, Lotus Notes, Stellent, Business Analytics, Inventory Analysis, Business Process..., Call Centers, Program Management, Accounting, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Coaching, Training
Education
Tabor College 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
Garden City Community College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Westar Energy June 2014 - Present
Day & Zimmermann September 2007 - March 2012
American Family Insurance February 2007 - September 2007
CBRE Technical Services August 2004 - February 2007
Skills
SAP, Excel, PeopleSoft, Access, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Invoice Processing, Electronic Invoicing, Payroll Administration, Data Analysis, Background Checks, Cost Analysis, Cost Control
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2004 — 2004
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
The University of Kansas 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Sedgwick County Emergency Communications October 2004 - January 2012
Sedgwick County 2004 - 2012
Westar Energy April 2002 - July 2004
Westar Energy 2002 - 2004
Bank of America October 2000 - September 2001
Capitol Federal Savings Bank April 1996 - September 2000
Capitol Federal Savings Bank 1989 - 2000
Capitol Federal Savings August 1988 - September 1992
Education
Butler Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Butler County Community College
AA, Business Administration
Friends University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Friends University
BA, Human Resource Management
Lowe's February 2012 - Present
Westar Energy April 2004 - October 2011
Kansas Turnpike Authority February 2002 - April 2004
Education
Friends University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Anderson University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Athletic Training/Trainer, 3.5
Westar Energy June 2013 - Present
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SeJorus November 2012 - December 2013
Westar Energy January 2001 - October 2012
Jeffrey Energy Center (Westar Energy ) 2000 - December 2001
Education
Friends University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Wichita State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Bethany College 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Westar Energy July 2014 - Present
Sedgwick County District Attorney Office January 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Software Documentation, Visio, Power Generation, Process Improvement, Power Plants, Quality Assurance, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Business Process..., Testing, MS Project, Troubleshooting, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis
Education
Baker University
Derby High School
Westar Energy November 2010 - Present
Black & Veatch April 2008 - February 2009
Black & Veatch August 2005 - April 2008
Day & Zimmermann February 2002 - July 2005
Day & Zimmermann August 2001 - February 2002
Education
Christian Brothers University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Westar Energy
Education
Baker University 2005 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Washburn University
Premier Employment Solutions August 2013 - Present
Westar Energy May 2013 - July 2013
Department of Veterans Affairs October 2009 - May 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Training, Marketing
Education
Washburn University 2011 — 2013
Allen County Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Business
Westar Energy November 2014 - Present
Cox Communications 1998 - 2014
Skills
Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, Change Management, Business Analysis, Supervisory Skills, Energy
Education
Allen County Community College
Computer Science
HDR March 2015 - Present
Westar Energy January 2014 - March 2015
Westar Energy November 2011 - January 2014
PepsiCo January 2010 - November 2011
PepsiCo September 2007 - January 2010
Target July 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Materials Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Contract Documentation, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Analysis, Front Line Management, Training, Team Building, Team Management, Accounts Payable, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship..., Presentation Skills, Client Relations, Public Speaking, Project Control, Competitive Analysis, Legal Compliance, Standards Compliance, Fleet Management, Fleet Operations
Education
Washburn University 2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Kansas 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Bradley University 2002 — 2003
Industrial Engineering