- Owner and Operator of Nationally Franchised Accounting Service, Tucson,
Arizona, and Des Moines, Iowa. (1976-1994)
Provided instruction and consultation to more than a thousand small business owners in Iowa and Arizona in matters related to financial record keeping, tax preparation and general business management.
- Educational Management Consultant, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa.
(1976)
On behalf of major bond holder, Equitable of Iowa Insurance Company, did full review of budgeting and planning of the University, in the Office of the President.
Presented final report to the President and to Equitable. - Executive Director, Community Survey, Inc. and Des Moines-Polk County
Arts and Recreation Council, Des Moines, Iowa. (1974-1976)
Directed planning staff in implementation of action plan to eliminate duplication and expand human and recreational services.
Directed formation of metropolitan Arts and Recreation Council including recruiting community leaders for board and fund-raising.
Wrote and published newsletter to the community on implementation of the programs. - Deputy Commissioner, Iowa Department of Social Services, Des Moines, Iowa.
(1972-1974)
Second position in 7,000 employee state-wide department for human resources, social welfare, and correctional services programs.
Represented Department and State on boards and commissions.
Travelled to all ninety-nine counties in implementation of new state-wide reorganization enabling legislation. - Administrative Assistant to Governor Robert D. Ray, State of Iowa, Des
Moines, Iowa. (1970-1972)
Coordinated state department programs with local and national levels; advised Governor on related matters.
Researched and prepared veto messages for the Governor.
Served as Acting Director of State Library for six months during search, in additional to other duties. - Special Assistant to the Vice-President, Cowles Communications, Inc.,
LOOK Magazines (1969-1970) Subscription Division, Des Moines, Iowa.
Revised internal accounting system to provide departmental responsibility cost reporting, assisted in budgeting and forecasting, and reviewed operational procedures.
- Management Consultant, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., Des Moines, Iowa.
(1968-1969)
Consulting engagements for state-wide clients including design of accounting system for agri-business, operational review for large-scale wholesaler, and personnel study including salary survey and one hundred job description write-ups for major hospital.
- Auditor, Corporate Audit Staff, General Electric Company, Schenectady,
New York, and Louisville, Kentucky. (with GE 1964-1969)
Operational and financial audits of nation-wide company units. Headed audits in Chicago and Portland.
- Ground Electronics and Operations Officer, United States Air Force, St.
George, Utah, Winslow, Arizona, and Biloxi, Mississippi. (1961-1964)
Second officer administrative responsibilities for 35 person ground unit of the Strategic Air Command.
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