408 West Douglass Ave

Houghton, MI 49931
Steven R Dobbs steven@mtu.edu
906.231.1423

SUMMARY
I have an agile mind, a broad skill set, a wealth of experience, an excellent work ethic, and
many years of experience in the Michigan Tech family.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing and Communications Specialist​, Michigan Tech Alumni Engagement/Annual Giving
2013–present

Essential duties are development and management of communications initiatives for both
departments, including web sites, mass email campaigns, and direct mail. Additional duties
include serving as departmental liaison with Information Technology and University
Marketing and Communications. I assist departments campus-wide with development,
design, and implementation of alumni communications initiatives.

Notable Accomplishments:
• Researched and implemented the use of a task-tracking system
• Implemented metrics tracking for outward-facing communications

Administrative Aide 7​, Michigan Tech Alumni Relations, 2012–2013

Served as department coordinator/office manager. Provided comprehensive professional and

administrative support for the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and the
Michigan Tech Alumni Board. Responsibilities included all financial operations of the
department, all payroll functions, facilities liaison, IT liaison, and general interface for all on-
and off-campus needs. I prepared and reviewed account reconciliations with the Alumni
Board Treasurer and the Student Affairs and Advancement budget supervisor. Interacted
extensively with BANNER, ImageNow, ASPIRE, and other University databases.
Notable Accomplishments:
• Implemented appropriate accounting procedures for all University/Tech Fund accounts
• Organized and reconciled existing financial accounts
• Transitioned paper SOP manual to online searchable system
• Streamlined the credit card receipt reconciliation process for merchant sales and
events
• Instituted multiple process improvement initiatives

Department Coordinator/Administrative Aide 7​, Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts,
2009–2012
Served as the Department Coordinator and sole support staff for the entire department.
Assisted the department chair with confidential and sensitive matters. Served as the primary
point of contact for communications to and from the department chair. Anticipated the
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operational needs of the department, the department chair, and incoming and existing
faculty, and worked to execute short- and long-term goals of the department. Analyzed
information and independently resolved administrative problems; resolved, escalated, or
routed incoming requests appropriately. Prepared official internal and external
correspondence and publications in collaboration with the chair and on behalf of the chair.
Managed all department hiring procedures, including faculty searches, drafted faculty
contracts, and maintained personnel records for each employee. Supervised temporary
employees and student workers. Coordinated all travel arrangements for the department
chair, processed travel vouchers and external reimbursements for all faculty and student
travel. Authorized and created check requests, interaccount bills, purchase orders, and
reconciled and reallocated purchasing card expenses. Prepared contracts for external
contractors for approval by University counsel and the purchasing department. Assisted with
creation and management of department budget. Managed department website.
Notable Accomplishments:
• Implemented anticipatory budgeting policy for future needs and equipment
• Implemented purchasing card reconciliation procedures for all faculty and staff
• Established technological solutions for usage/inventory of materials and spaces
• Revised accounting procedures to comply with University guidelines

EDUCATION
Michigan Technological University

Associate of Arts in Humanities

Honors: ​magna cum laude​ (GPA: 3.75/3.91)
Bachelor of Science in Scientific and Technical Communication
Honors: ​magna cum laude​ (GPA: 3.75/3.91)

SKILLS
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong conflict management/resolution skills
• Dedication to continuous process improvement, particularly through technology
• Ready adaptability to changing circumstances and needs
• High level of competency with a wide range of hardware and software, including all
components of Microsoft Office, Banner, Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems
• Familiarity with Michigan Tech organization, policies, and procedures

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Law Enforcement Officer
Village of Capitan, New Mexico 2006–2007
City of Ruidoso Downs, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico 2006
Lincoln County Sheriff Department 2002–2004
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Village of Ruidoso, Ruidoso, New Mexico 2000–2002

City of Ruidoso Downs, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico 1998–2000

Owner/General Contractor, Steven R. Dobbs Construction

Alto, New Mexico 2004–2006
Paralegal, Pamela Beckman, Attorney at Law, Ruidoso, New Mexico
Paralegal, Oralia B. Franco, Bankruptcy Trustee, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Paralegal, Robert D. Clark, Attorney at Law Las Cruces, New Mexico

INTERESTS
Aikido (yonkyu), programming, languages, trail running, home improvement, desktop
publishing, recreational mathematics.

REFERENCES
William Roberts
Interim Vice President for Advancement
906-487-2921
wwrobert@mtu.edu

Paula J. Nutini
Director of Stewardship and Annual Giving
906-487-3609
pjnutini@mtu.edu

Heather Sander
Operations Manager of Advancement
906-487-2246
hsander@mtu.edu

Roger Held, PhD

Professor, Visual and Performing Arts
906-487-3283
rheld@mtu.edu

Mary Carol Friedrich

Professor, Visual and Performing Arts
906-487-3284
mcfriedr@mtu.edu

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