Anna Marie Walls

732 Elm Street Hancock MI 49930

906-231-7945 (C)
amwalls80@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Business Administration / Marketing
Finlandia University
601 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930

April 2013
G.P.A. 3.9

Associate of Arts / Liberal Arts

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West "O" Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

April 2008
G.P.A. 3.7

EXPERIENCE:
ShoreWaves Internet
Consistacom Inc./KPBIZnet L.L.C.
47420 State Highway M-26 Ste 27
Houghton, MI 49931

Position: Business Manager

October 2014 to Present

Employee Interviewing, Hiring, Scheduling, Discipline and Termination

Preparing company marketing materials for Newspaper, Radio, Social Media and Direct Mail marketing campaigns
Preparing communications and distributing them both internally and externally
Upkeeping the company calendar and installation calendar
Preparing customer quotes using Quickbooks online and other software resources as necessary
Handling billing, billing disputes and customer inquiries
Determining service feasibility for point to point internet service
Customer service
Preparing reports and documentation for government entities
OHM Advisors
424 Hancock Street
Hancock, MI 49930

Position: Receptionist/Office Assistant

July 2013 to September 2014

Preparing company communications for distribution within the organization and to clients
Researching work opportunities through internet databases, as well as print media
Communicating with OHM office staff, clientele, local government officials and business owners and state
government officials in a quick and efficient manner
face to face, with written communications, through e-mail and social media and over the phone
Operating multi-line phone system
Preparing monthly staff utilization reports
Updating plan sets with addenda

Ordering all office supplies

Ordering specialized equipment as requested by project managers and engineers
Preparing and distributing meeting minutes and agendas for project managers working closely with project managers
and team members.
Creating and maintaining company files including current and archived files in both physical and electronic format
Coordinating travel plans for OHM management and staff
Preparing and submitting permit applications
Preparing and submitting state reports
Preparing and submitting grant applications
Assisting project managers as requested
Grace United Methodist Church
September 2014
201 Isle Royale Street
Houghton, MI 49931

Position: Church Secretary

June 2011 to

Coordinating and maintaining all forms of communications between the church, its members,potential members,
friends and the surrounding community at large.
Communicating with pastor, church members, community members, and local businesses in a quick and efficient
manner face to face, with written communications, through e-mail and social media, and over the phone
Maintaining the Social Media accounts associated with the church
Updating and maintaining the church website
Maintaining accurate membership records.
Reporting annually regarding membership gains and losses
Creating weekly church bulletins
Upkeep of social networking sites
Editing weekly sermons
Creating PowerPoint presentations for use in weekly services
Creating annual membership directory
Creating and processing bulk mailings
Managing building use schedule
Coordinating volunteer schedule for lay readers, coffee hour hosts, nursery workers, and Sunday school
Preparing and distributing meeting minutes and agendas for vision team, trustees, worship team, and staff parish
relations council, a minimum of once per month per team working closely with team leaders and council
chairpersons.
Recording and reporting attendance weekly
Marketing and advertising church events to community members within and outside of the
GUMC community when appropriate utilizing the local newspaper, posters/fliers, radio promotion, and other print
media
Assisting pastor and volunteers as needed

Jutila Center
200 Michigan Street
Hancock, MI 49930

Position: Business/Marketing Intern

August 2012 to January 2013

Provided business and marketing support to the businesses of the Jutila Center including creation of promotional
brochures, business directories, and researching potential sales leads
Assisted a Jutila Center business to identify their target market, create and implement a logo, and find new and
interesting ways to reach their target market.
Created a brochure to encompass 20 unique companies located in the Jutila Center
Assisted with planning and organizing a projected wellness fair for the Jutila Center
Communicated with businesses, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Club members and advisor in a quick and efficient manner
face to face, with written communications, through e-mail/social media and over the phone
Creation and up keep of social media presence for the Finlandia University Entrepreneurs Club
Creation and distribution of electronic and print advertising for entrepreneurs club
Planned and implemented fundraising efforts for entrepreneurs club
Frequent collaboration with business owners to confirm project direction and progress
Preparing reports and presentations as needed
BHK Child Development Board
700 Park Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931

Great Explorations
Site: Barkell Elementary
Position: Lead Tutor/Instructor

October 2009 to August 2011

Coordinating after school tutoring for students of varied academic levels and subjects in grades K- 5
Maintaining tutoring supplies and forty students and five tutors
Keeping accurate tutoring records for forty students
Maintaining communication between tutors, teachers and parents
Ensuring that parents and students are aware of the program policies and procedures
Providing tutoring for students in all academic subjects in grades K-5
Providing accurate weekly reports on tutoring progress for all students
Creating and providing new and innovative tutoring materials to meet student needs
Creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students
Superior AmeriCorps Member

Copper Country I.S.D.

August 2009 to June 2010

Enhancing special education services in preschool through 12th grade classrooms.

Planning and chaperoning students on field trips throughout the community
Creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students
Daily use of basic office equipment including multi-line phone system, computer, fax, copier, and postal meter
Developing a new record keeping system incorporating the Michigan Extended Grade Level Content Expectations for
grades k-12 to be implemented district wide
Serving the community through four key community service projects throughout the year in addition to several
additional service opportunities throughout the year
Assisting with planning and scheduling monthly all-member AmeriCorps trainings for 46 Superior AmeriCorps
Members.

Superior AmeriCorps Member

BHK/Even Start Family Literacy

August 2008 to June 2009

Acted as a liaison between local elementary school staff and administration Parents, and Even Start program staff
Assisted with daily activities in classrooms, levels pre-K through adult learners in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw
counties.
Researched and implemented new activities and projects to enhance classroom learning for all grade levels.
Tutored students in grades K-12
Created and utilized new forms specific to my position
Recorded and filed confidential information for all students on a daily basis
CERTIFICATIONS:
Child Development Associate 2010
Certified Food Safety Manager, 2014
CPR and First Aid, American Red Cross, 2015
Blood Borne Pathogens, American Red Cross, 2015
ACTIVITIES:
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. (volunteer)
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly (volunteer)
REFERENCES:
Bonnie Holland, Retired Executive Director, Jutila Center for Global Design and Business 906-370-1563
Julie Crowl, Executive Director, Amazing Grace Ministries of the Keweenaw 906-370-7145
Jane Markkanen, Membership Manager, Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes 906-487-7183
Louisa Wills, Retired Director, State of Michigan, Houghton County DHS, 313-605-9081
Kevin Manninen, Finlandia University, Dean of International School of Business & Associate Professor of
Management and Marketing, 906- 487-7371