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William·Lawrence & Associates has relationships with many of the most qualified candidates in the region, encompassing a variety of responsibilities.  Many of these individuals are not actively searching for a new position, but would like to be made aware of possible opportunities in competitive organizations.  The Candidate Briefs below provide a short overview of these individuals' experience and credentials.  All have completed the WL&A qualification process, including the Personametrics Assessment, and surpassed our expectations. 

For more information on any of the individuals below, please call us at 316.269.4010 or email wla@wlaweb.com

ADMINISTRATIVE 

EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADMIN0120
Ten years in Real Estate Development Admin and just as many in Legal Admin - providing direct support to senior management.  Known for solving problems quickly and accurately with a strong attention to detail - great organization skills.  Polished and professional candidate accustomed to working without supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, 10-Key and still useable shorthand.  Personametrics Assessment is extremely impressive!

EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADMIN0118
Ten years in fast paced investment resources firm, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all transactions submitted to funding sources.  Heavy detail, constant senior executive contact and responsible for a great deal of “capital equipment leasing” activity.  Extremely polished professional, confident and comfortable working on her own.  $50K objective.

ADMIN TRAINEE – ADMIN0119
Exceptional young lady with outstanding aptitude and clerical proficiency.  Recent BS/Chemistry Minor + great attitude and very professional/mature grooming.  Any “trainee” position will want to see this young lady, especially if you’re looking for creativity or enterprise.  $15/hr objective.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - ADMIN0114
Highly confident & capable individual with impeccable grooming and over 10 yrs experience supporting Sr. Managers (CFO, Accounting Mgr, Exec VP) in the Oil Industry.  Strong Bookkeeping skills, very proficient problem solver, available immediately.  $50K objective.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - ADMIN0115
Ultra polished Administrative Assistant with experience supporting management (Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Operations Managers).  Skilled in Microsoft Office, SAP, purchasing, accounts payable and reconciliations.  Only two employers over last 10 yrs and available to start immediately.  $15/hr objective.

OFFICE MANAGER - ADMIN0116
Extremely professional and customer service focused office manager with experience in contract negotiations, accounting, data entry and account management.  Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point and 10-key.  Degree in Business Management and Human Resources.  $45K objective.

OFFICE MANAGER - ADMIN0117
Strong management skills with experience in creating/maintaining company policies and procedures, employee scheduling and new-hire training.  Pristine grooming with the ability to work well under pressure and provide outstanding customer service.  High level of business acumen with expertise in Microsoft Office and data entry.  $50K objective.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - ADMIN0101
Seeking part-time Accounting Assistant / General Office position while pursing Accounting Degree.  Currently in Banking industry as Operations Processor / Teller.  Personable personality.  $9/hour.  

BOOKKEEPER / GENERAL OFFICE - ADMIN0103
Experience in Rural Health Education and Services providing support to Director and managing five financial accounts, handling purchasing, assisting with preparation of salary budget and basic HR functions.  $35K 

ADMINISTRATIVE – ADMIN0104
Legal support processing child support documents, answering sensitive questions from both parties in litigation, prepares legal document for court.  Past experience also includes general bookkeeping, daily accounting and processing bills of lading.  $25K 

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY – ADMIN0105
Superior Candidate with BBA and sixteen years Administrative experience providing support to Vice President and CFO preparing SEC filings, handling Investor relations, database maintenance and interviewing of new hires.  Also has past accounts payable experience.  Very impressive proficiency scores! $45K  

ADMINISTRATIVE – ADMIN0109
Professional Candidate seeking Administrative or Purchasing position.  Experience includes Legal Secretarial specializing in Workers Comp Claims, Personal Injury, Tax and Estate Planning for up to 5 Senior Attorneys.  Has also worked as Purchasing / Material Control Manager for Commercial Signage Manufacturer.   Exceptionally high aptitude and proficiency scores! Typing / 95wmp. 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT– ADMIN0110
Ten years experience in the Insurance Industry as Administrative Assistant in Commercial and Property Casualty Sales Department providing customer service, processing applications, balanced commission statements and presentations.  Last seven years in Education as Attendance Clerk, answering multi-line phones in fast-paced environment.  $30K

MARKETING ASSISTANT - ADMIN0111
 (Wichita) Recent K-State grad in Mass Communication but over 2 years full & part time work experience in Real Estate and Distribution responsible for variety of general office, data entry and customer service duties in fast paced conditions.  Assessments indicate very high standards, self-accountability, excellent verbal proficiency (spelling, vocabulary, grammar) and team affiliation motive.  Very personable and eager to learn.  $25K    

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADMIN0112
 (Wichita) 10 years experience in Real Estate, Medical Office and Food Franchise - Reception, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Bank Reconciliations.  Great attitude and very professional - excellent for office needing Admin, Customer Services and Bookkeeping.  Very strong Administrative proficiency scores.  $30K

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CONTROLLER – ACCT 0526
Controller candidate with Manufacturing background and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, planning/scheduling, ERP management and financial reporting/analysis.  Experience supervising the preparation, maintenance and presentation of all financial data for a $40M multi-site manufacturing company.  Manages a team of 4 direct reports including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management and general accounting staff.  Cost accounting background with exposure to product planning and IT project management.  Candidate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

CONTROLLER – ACCT 0527
Over 10 years experience as a controller with expertise in franchise financial operations; general accounting, payroll and IT.  Strong background in financial reporting, P&L, corporate income tax preparations for multiple companies and audit procedures.  Candidate has been responsible for as many as 20 direct reports and $300M in revenues.  Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Accounting and scored “impressive” on our Senior Management High Performance Model.

CONTROLLER - ACCT0525
Over 15 yrs of full-charge accounting management experience (hospitality & commercial insurance) supervising all accounting functions for multiple entity businesses.  Excellent knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, insurance considerations, human resources and accounting systems.   CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting + 90% of Superior Performance Factors on Personametrics Accounting Management Profile.

ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL - ACCT0521
Very intelligent candidate with 15+ years of accounting & office management experience.  Degree in Business Administration with skills in Excel, Word, Publisher, MAS 90, Sage Saleslogix and QuickBooks.  Well versed in receivables, payables, payroll, collections, bank reconciliations, financial statements and yearly audits.  $42K Objective

FINANCIAL ANALYST - ACCT0522
Ultra intelligent candidate with strong employer history that excels at developing relationships, business strategy and operations management.  Professional experience includes building yearly plans for expenses, sales, capital purchases, depreciation, preparing quarterly financials, monthly P&L statements and inventory reporting.  Extremely capable problem solver with $60K objective.

ACCOUNTANT - ACCT0523
Candidate possesses outstanding problem solving skills, research capabilities and a CPA License in Kansas.  Significant experience in Tax with only two employers over the past 10 yrs.  Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Lotus Notes.   $60K objective.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER - ACCT0524
Over 12 yrs of accounting experience (7 yrs in management roles) supervising 3 - 13 direct reports.  Significant knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, cost reductions, forecasting, reconciliations, efficiency improvements and technology integration.  Degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting.  $85K objective.                                                                                

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER - ACCT0501
(Wichita) 15 years general accounting in "Commercial Real Estate" - responsible for payables, payroll, benefits and financials for medium / large organizations.  BBA w/ Accounting and Economy minor plus work with MRI, JD Edwards, Skyline & AMSI Software.  $45K 

ACCOUNTANT / MIS - ACCT0502
(Wichita) Experience includes IT & Accounting in Non-Profit, Construction Remodel and Software Distribution - working with MAS90, Oracle, Microsoft Suite, QuickBooks, TAASC Tax & Hyperion Database.  BBA - IS & Accounting.  $45K

ACCOUNTANT / ASSISTANT CONTROLLER - ACCT0503
(Wichita) Accounting Degree and 7 years in "Aerospace" - general accounting, cash management and sales tax.  $55K

ACCOUNTANT / BOOKKEEPER - ACCT0504
(Wichita, Hutchinson, Newton)  Degree in Accounting and experience in Public Accounting Outsource Bookkeeping & Petroleum Distribution for past 5 years.  Strong in payables, receivables, payroll, inventory control and sales tax payments.  $30K.

ACCOUNTANT / ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR - ACCT0506
(Wichita) BBA & last 8 years with same Healthcare organization with 300 locations in 30 states.  Progressed from Insurance billing, general accounting to internal auditing / controls specialist.  Plans to complete Accounting Degree and interested in Public or Private opportunity.  Very strong administrative proficiency scores.  $45K

CONTROLLER - ACCT0508
(Wichita) Accounting Degree and 25 years experience that includes Manufacturing Cost, Franchise Management Controller & Hospitality CFO.  Text scores indicate exceptional intelligence, superior administrative proficiency and excellent career commitment.  $75K

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (CPA) - ACCT0509
(Wichita)  3 years of Public Accounting experience working in Audits in Manufacturing, Construction & Wholesale Distribution.  Prefers Private Sector opportunity where creative problem-solving can be utilized.  $55K

CONTROLLER / BUSINESS MANAGER - ACCT0511
(Wichita) Over 20 years in Manufacturing & Industrial Distribution responsible for Accounting, IT, HR & Materials.  Strong AS400, budgeting, benefits admin, consolidations and cash flow analysis.  A great small business pro with exceptional experience to offer.  $70K

TAX / TRUST ATTORNEY - ACCT0512
(Wichita) Degree in Accounting + JD and looking for career in Public Tax or Banking Trust.  Experience includes over 3 years working with tax software - installing, client relations and research.  Salary Negotiable.

CFO - ACCT0513
(Wichita) CPA with over 20 years in Banking, Public and Manufacturing.  Experience includes cost, tax, managing accounting functions and IT.  $100K+

CFO - ACCT0515
(Wichita) CPA with over 25 years in National Public Accounting practice working with Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas clients - audit & financial management consulting.  $110K

CONTROLLER - ACCT0516
(Wichita) Degree in Accounting and 30 years experience in small business (3 - Construction, Trucking & Food Wholesale Distribution).  Has supervised up to 5 support staff and handled HR - Benefits & Payroll of 75+.  $55K

CFO/CONTROLLER - ACCT0517
(Wichita) More than 25 years experience primarily in a national CPA practice and manufacturing company.  BBA and CPA.  Confident with strong communication, extremely high aptitude and take charge approach.  $150K

CFO/CONTROLLER - ACCT0520
(Wichita) 25 years experience in national CPA practice and manufacturing.  Highly personable, extremely professional image and confidence.  $175K

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REGIONAL MANAGER - MGMT0704
Very polished and professional candidate with 20 yrs of experience in the automotive industry as a Store Manager and Regional Sales Manager.  Proficient in operations management including marketing, advertising, sales, market analysis and developing business plans.  Degree in Business Administration.  $55K objective.

OPERATIONS MANAGER - MGMT0705
Highly capable candidate with expertise in Marketing, Sales, Project Management, Risk Management and Contracts with two employers over 15 year period.  Skilled at improving business performance and providing training to employees of all levels.   Great personality and has experience in establishing and managing an operating budget in excess of $1 million annually.  $75K objective.

OPERATIONS MANAGER - MGMT0706
Extremely intelligent candidate with 10+ yrs of Operations experience and strengths in project management, business development, strategic planning and production.  Responsible for 5 managers and 30 full-time production employees while overseeing 4 departments (Production, Customer Service, Shipping, IT).  $80K objective.

PROJECT MANAGER - MGMT0707
Management Candidate with 20+ yrs of experience in Purchasing and Operations.  Supervised 4 – 8 direct reports for more than 10 years and is highly proficient at solving problems and processing information quickly and accurately.  Great personality with the ability to forecast, budget and execute capital expenditures in excess of $1 million annually.  $60K objective.

PURCHASING MANAGER - MGMT0708
Ultra sharp candidate with 10+ yrs experience in Purchasing and Operations Management.  Impeccable grooming with proficiencies in Microsoft Office, SAP, AS/400 and QAD operating systems.  Highly capable problem solver with very strong Sr. Management characteristics.  Degree in Economics and Business Administration.  $80K objective.

GENERAL MANAGER - MGMT0709
Extremely intelligent Operations Management Professional with 25+ yrs of experience in Outdoor Products with 2 employers.  Supervised 20 direct reports at one time and maintained complete P&L responsibility for $100 million in sales.  Adept at new product development strategies in global markets and has an MBA in Production Management.  $95K objective.                                                                                                          
OPS / BRANCH MANAGEMENT - MGMT0701
 (Wichita) Over the past 17 years has enjoyed success in Fire Protection Insurance Audits in a five state area then the last 8 years in Branch Management responsible for Managing over 60 employees in fast pace consumer services - hiring, training, budgets and marketing.  Degree in Liberal Arts and over Organizational Assessment shows strengths in Ops Management and Sales.                                                                       

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT / INSIDE SALES - MGMT0702
(Wichita) BA / MBA and the last eight years with national firm supervising as many as 25 CSRs responsible for $1.6 million in Sales orders weekly.  Planned manpower, facilities, IT and training support for 130 member division.  Has a great manner and Assessments indicate4 very strong aptitude, superior administration proficiency, strong work ethic, innovative thinking and self-accountability.  Looking for $55K to start but also indicates being flexible based on opportunity. 

CUSTOMER CARE / MARKETING REP – MGMT0703
(Wichita) Smart, extremely impressive professional image and great attitude - with over 15 years in Sales, Training (Special Software), Client Relations, Trade Show Rep world wide.  $50K+

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – MFG 0808
Twenty-five year career in consumer recreation products with expertise in new product development, global markets and building performance driven teams & cultures.  Held positions in marketing, sales, engineering and operations while supervising up to 100 employees and managing $100M in sales.  MBA in Production Management and scored “superior” on Personametrics High Performance Operations Management Model.

MANUFACTURING MANAGER – MFG 0809
Manufacturing Executive with expertise in lean concepts implementation, growth strategies, quality & safety controls plus overall profit improvement.   Multi-site management experience with 5 – 12 direct reports (up to 160 indirect) and operations with upwards of $150M in revenues.  Track record of introducing international sales initiatives, increasing manufacturing capacity and conducting MRP/ERP implementations successfully –  in Fiber, Machined Metals, Sheet Metals, Packaging and Distribution. Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering and Masters Degree in Management Engineering.  Candidate scored at “superior” on Personametrics High Performance Operations Management Model.

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT - MFG0801

(Wichita) 84% of superior performance characteristics in our PERSONAMETRICS Organizational Assessment - which is very strong.  Over 20 years Manufacturing Management in plastics, wood and metals - job shop and production lines.  A very personable nature with the ability to take charge quickly.  $90K

MANUFACTURING MANAGER - MFG0802

(Wichita) BSME & MBA with 16 years in Manufacturing - responsible for 150 employee conventional fabrication / assembly providing products for customers nationwide.  $100K

MANUFACTURING / GENERAL MANAGEMENT - MFG0803

(Wichita or So. Central Kansas)  Masters in Management and over 20 years Manufacturing Management experience - Plastics (blow & injection mold) and conventional metals fabrication over 200 to 700 employees.  $125K

PROCESS PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - MFG0804
(Wichita) 17 years in Chemical Process Manufacturing - advancing from Shipping to Plant Manager for $50M division providing product to Distributors and Retailers all over the U.S.  Exceptionally smart with high drive and excellent work ethic.  $80K

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT - MFG0805
(Wichita) 30 years in Metals Manufacturing that includes CNC & Conventional Shops.  Has had responsibility for 50-75 Machinist Fab Operator and Assemblers as well as a small team in Plastic Molding.  Impressive "High Performance" Management Profile.  $75K

MANUFACTURING / GENERAL MANAGEMENT - MFG0806
(Wichita) BS Mechanical Engineering Tech & MBA plus 20 years of experience in Aerospace and Electronics Manufacturing.  For the last 7 years, has run a $60 million, 200+ employee service center.  Looking for an opportunity that could lead to General Management or larger Manufacturing Management.  Very strong in Six Sigma & Management of CNC & Conventional Fab.  $125K

MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT - MFG0807
 (Wichita) BS Engineering Technology and with same Manufacturer since 1995 - advancing from Trainee to Manufacturing Manager responsible for 75 employees.  Strong knowledge of "continuous improvement engineering, QS9000, automated PLC and Safety.  Very bright with highly analytical and creative problem-solving, strong drive, high performance standards and the ability to be quite persuasive.  $65K

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MFG ENGINEERING MGR – ENG 0901
Ten + year career in Mobile Hydraulic Equipment and Agriculture Equipment.  Candidate possesses expertise in operational turnarounds exceeding $100M, lean manufacturing principles, large capital improvements, value stream mapping and final assembly.  Candidate has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and scored at “superior” level on the Personametrics Engineering High Performance Model. 

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SALES/MARKETING - MKT1003
Candidate has 10 yrs experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Business Development, Sales and Strategic Planning.  Product and service expertise in pharmacy management software and high end culinary products with a Masters Degree in Business Administration.  $60K objective.

MARKETING ASSISTANT - MKT1001
Production Assistant in fast-paced Media outlet performing clerical and production duties.  Assisted in making graphics, filming, ran audio, answered phones, set up interviews.  Proficient in PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro / Express and Premier.  $12/hr

MARKETING ASSISTANT / TRAINEE - MKT1002
Bright college grad with over 3 years work experience while attending K-State.  Heavy database management, clerical support for Auditors and Sales Reps.  Above average administrative proficiency and excellent verbal (spelling, vocabulary).  $25K

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SALES MANAGEMENT / SALES - SALE1101
(Wichita) Very impressive Sales professional originally in Accounting.  After five years - moved into Manufacturing Ops Management then Sales and Sales Management two years later - for $77M Paper division.  Managing division of new home construction products since 2004 that includes 13 Sales Reps calling on customers in the Midwest.  Very strong Sales and Management Profiles.  $100K+

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - SALE1102
(Wichita) Our Sales / Account Management Assessment indicates cores in 92% of "High Performance" factors.  Just a great attitude and 3 years experience managing call center and 3 years Hospitality business development in Wichita - really loves this role.  $50K+ 

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - SALE1106
(Wichita) 13 years in Sales - 3 Retail & 10 in Territorial selling internal Construction Products to Commercial Contractors in Kansas.  MBA, extremely professional.  $55K base + commission.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - SALE1107
(Wichita) 3 years Inside Sales experience in Food / Equipment Distribution maintaining existing customer accounts and acquiring new business.  Also experience selling stainless steel fittings and values for OEM  Sharp, degreed individual.  $60K

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HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR - HR1501
(Wichita) Degree in HR Management and over twenty years in Medical Services - responsible over 4,000 employee HR function to include strategy and operations in two facilities, joint ventures and physician practice.  Also accountable for development and efficient administration of compensation, recruiting training and benefits.  Extremely professional, excellent communication and confidence.  $115K

HR MANAGEMENT - HR 1502
(Wichita) Degree and SPHR Certification plus over 10 years in 180 employee, multi-location Insurance organization.  Responsibilities include recruiting, benefits, training, compliance, planning, handbook development and performance feedback system.  High energy, self-reliant and excellent communication ability.  $90K 

HR DIRECTOR - HR1503
(Wichita or Dallas) Outstanding professional experience in Banking, Hospitality and Medical that includes exceptional knowledge of laws, record keeping, training and benefits administration.  Also a very strong manager with e4xperience in $100-500 million size corporation.  $85K

HR / RECRUITING, MANAGEMENT - HR 1504
(Wichita) BS HR & BS Quality Management plus over five years in Human Resources with heavy emphasis on recruiting Engineers, Managers and Support Staff for high growth manufacturing.  $50K

HR / MANUFACTURING - HR1505
(Wichita) Over 20 years in Human Resources in large to medium-sized manufacturing.  Emphasis has been in benefits / compensation administration, payroll, safety and ISO Certification coordination.  Degree in HR.  $50K

HR / WORKERS COMP. - HR1506
(Wichita) BS in Workforce Education and over 5 years handling Workers Compensation program for major Hospitality corporation - 1,700 employees, $600K budget.  Would be interested in similar opportunity but also enjoyed additional work in Recruiting, Training and Supervision.  $45K

HR DIRECTOR - HR1507
(Wichita - Kansas or Texas) BS & DJ with more than 18 years in HR Management - 500 to 1,100 employee Manufacturing organization.  Has developed HR functions in start-up conditions, reorganize benefit plans, employee relations, compliance, planning, organizational development and recruiting.  Highly organized, very strong work ethic and self-accountable.  $110K

HR DIRECTOR - HR1508
(Wichita / South Central Kansas) Degree and over 15 years in Manufacturing HR - responsible for multi-plan support for recruiting, training and employee relations.  Has worked in tough, rapidly changing conditions and loves a challenge - not afraid of anything.  $105K 

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