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Steven R Dobbs steven@stevendobbs.com
906.231.1423

SUMMARY
I am fortunate to have almost a decade of experience in marketing and communication
coupled with a recent communications degree. The combination of hands-on work with current
theories and practice gives me a particularly useful skill set.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing and Communications Manager​, Michigan Tech Alumni & Advancement, ​2013–2020

Essential duties were digital content management with some involvement in printed
communications. I created all outgoing mass emails and maintained multiple departmental
websites. Additional duties included serving as departmental liaison with IT and marketing
departments and campus-wide liaison for 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
• Led design optimization based on data analysis

Department Coordinator​, Michigan Tech Alumni Engagement, 2012–2013

I served as department coordinator/office manager, providing administrative support for

alumni engagement and the alumni board of directors. My responsibilities included all
financial operations of the department, all human resources functions, facilities liaison, IT
liaison, and general interface for all on- and off-campus needs. I used a wide range of
university-related software, including Banner 8 and 9, inventory management software,
Notable Accomplishments:
• Instituted appropriate general accounting procedures for all alumni accounts
• Organized and reconciled existing financial accounts
• Transitioned static SOP manual to dynamic online searchable wiki
• Streamlined the credit card reconciliation process for merchant sales and events
• Instituted multiple process improvement initiatives

Department Coordinator​, Michigan Tech Visual and Performing Arts, 2009–2012

I was the sole support staff for the department. My job was interfacing the artistic faculty and
students with reality. I handled all interactions with financial aid, the registrar, administration,
human resources, and other university departments. I wrote faculty contracts and maintained
employee files. I prepared contracts for guest artists, external venues, transportation,
lodging, and intellectual property licensing. I assisted with the creation and management of
the department budget. I managed the department website.
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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 (2016)

Honors: ​magna cum laude​ (GPA: 3.75/3.91)
Bachelor of Science in Scientific and Technical Communication (2019)
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
• I speak Spanish

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
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, U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Paralegal, Robert D. Clark, Attorney at Law Las Cruces, New Mexico

INTERESTS
Aikido, trail running, camping, hiking, home improvement, desktop publishing, web
development, gender and sexual minority advocacy

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REFERENCES
William Roberts
Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
906-487-2921
wrrobert@mtu.edu

Paula J. Nutini
Assistant Vice President of Donor Relations & Alumni Engagement
906-487-3609
pjnutini@mtu.edu

Wes Frahm
Director of Advancement and Alumni Communications
906-487-1414
wfrahm@mtu.edu

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