ANDRAE THOMPSON

11 Hillcrest Court Southwest * Pine Island, Minnesota 55963

Telephone: (605) 310-0845 * Email: ata715fe@westpost.net
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER * TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT * EDUCATION
Human Resource and training & development expert with extensive, broadly applica
ble experience in a variety of industries, including education, manufacturing an
d general business environments. Leverages teaching skills, entrepreneurial mind
set and ability to improve operations to make key contributions on a range of pr
ojects. Creates and manages operational infrastructure, analyzing processes and
developing policies and procedures to increase productivity. Develops and implem
ents training and educational curricula. Sets and enforces high standards, ensur
ing adherence to applicable regulations. Key skills include:

Leadership * Human Resources * Business Operations * Strategic Planning * Traini

ng & Development
Customer Service * Presentations * Research & Analysis * Program Development * W
riting & Editing
Inventory Control * Project Management * Employee Relations * Technology Impleme
ntations
Classroom Instruction * Staffing * Materials Management * Negotiations * Manufac
turing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FLORENCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Florence, Arizona * 2007-2010
Public education system with high school serving up to 1,300 students.
Career & Technical Education Teacher: Provided top-quality instruction in busine
ss and technology, designing and delivering curriculum covering accounting, busi
ness technology (Microsoft products), operations, team building, change manageme
nt, technical writing, documentation and project management skills. Served as ad
visor to Future Business Leaders of America organization, developing and managin
g community service events, including Zoo Walk for Autism and other events. Guid
ed students involved in student counsel, school store and other community and sc
hool events, including dances, senior prom and graduation ceremonies.
Key Accomplishments:
* Collaborated with colleagues to develop and implement business management and
administrative services program, designing courses with 4 assessment levels and
achieving Excellence rating.
* Spearheaded development of accounting curriculum with 3 assessment levels.
* Forged partnership with Central Arizona Community College to offer college cre
dit with select courses.
* Revitalized Future Business Leaders of America program, building membership fr
om 6 to 30 during tenure and sponsoring students who placed at state and nationa
l levels.
* Skillfully guided student store operations, beginning with $5K and building pr
ogram to $8K in profits and operating cash.
KILIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Sioux Falls, South Dakota * 1999-2007
Community college offering a variety of 2-year degree programs.
Adjunct Professor: Designed and delivered business and technology curriculum, in
cluding introductory and personal finance courses, human resources, business cap
stone, computer introduction and Microsoft Word and Excel training. Liaised with
students, providing guidance on work and projects. Delivered sections of class
work online via Moodle.
Key Accomplishments:
* Played key role in designing and implementing top quality business and technol
ogy classes, delivering vital skills to students planning on entering the workfo
rce.
* Coached and mentored students, providing individual assistance as needed and d
elivering exceptional classroom instruction, receiving student nomination for ou
tstanding teacher award.

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ADDITIONAL POSITIONS
LODGENET, INC. * 2002-2003 * Inventory Coordinator: Managed inventory for leadin
g media and connectivity solutions provider, directing cycle counting and analyz
ing errors. Conducted research to determine root causes and made corrections to
inventory processes and data. Created weekly reports.
STAMPS AND STUFF * 2001-2002 * Manager: Managed operations at specialty craft st
ore, overseeing a team of 6 employees. Directed scheduling and ordering. Ensured
delivery of top quality customer service. Built new business by networking and
attending tradeshows. Managed payroll. Oversaw all aspects of HR, including hiri
ng and performance evaluations, training & development. Taught classes. Expanded
product variety to attract new customers.
CENTURY 13 THEATRE (NOW CINEMARK USA, INC.) * 1999-2000 * House Manager: Manage
d all facets of operations, including daily opening, nightly deposit audits, sch
eduling and equipment maintenance. Directed team of assistant managers and emplo
yees, managing hiring, training & development, performance appraisals and resour
ce allocation. Ensured compliance with applicable employment laws. Orchestrated
highly successful opening gala events for theatre, including VIP event, communit
y launch and charity food bank drive. Liaised with local charities and businesse
s.
HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. * 1989-1998 * Document Control Coordinator: Managed
numerous special projects and training and development initiatives, including c
reation and management of document control system that met ISO9000 compliance st
andards. Developed policies and procedures as well as job descriptions and instr
uctions. Created process flow documentation. Improved inventory accuracy from 60
% to up to 98% by implementing process improvements. Played key role in securing
ISO certification. Wrote user-friendly work instructions for operating system.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Colorado Technical University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Master of Education
University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Problem Solving * Train the Trainer * Document Development * ISO9000 * Employee
Interaction
APICS * Improving Inventory Accuracy through Cycle Counting * APICS JIT & MRP /
MRP II
South Dakota Advocacy: People with Disabilities Advocate Training * Extensive HR
Training

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) * Arizona Business Education Associati
on (ABEA)

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite * Microsoft Access * AS400 * Microsoft FrontPage
Echalk * Turn It In * iVisions