KAREN E. GIDDINGS
21963 CREAMERY RD, CHASSELL, MI 49916, 906-395-0513, KEGIDDIN@MTU.EDU
EXPERIENCE
09/2007 TO PRESENT
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
DIRECTOR, STUDENT AFFAIRS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Serve as the primary interface between Student and Financial Aid System users and IT regarding
requirements and functionality for both new development and existing production systems
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Provide system and process expertise to ensure compliance with University policies, federal laws and
regulations and state laws and regulations
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Provide leadership and oversight in the selection, installation, conversion, upgrade and improvement of the
systems
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Provide guidance and leadership on new project developments
08/2014 TO PRESENT
Gogebic Community College
ADJUNCT FACULTY OF BUSINESS
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Responsible for teaching introduction to business law and introduction to management
Houghton, MI
03/2002 TO 09/2007
Michigan Technological University
BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST
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Create ad hoc reports and canned reports for Student and Financial Aid System users
Houghton, MI
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Provide functional support for the Banner Student and Financial Aid Systems
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Create and deliver training on MS Office products, Banner and Discoverer/Oracle Reports
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Develop project specifications for new projects and modifications to existing systems
10/1998 TO 03/2002
Michigan Technological University
OFFICE ASSISTANT
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Design and edit quarterly newsletter to parents of first-year students
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Maintain and develop departmental web site
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Create database files for special projects
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Prepare spreadsheets and graphs
05/1997 TO 10/1998
Timothy S. Brennan Law Office
LEGAL SECRETARY
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Greet clients and answer incoming calls
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Prepare various legal documents, including wills, deeds and articles of incorporation
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Transcribe dictation
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Prepare files
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Research
Houghton, MI
L’Anse, MI
EDUCATION
08/2007 TO 05/2012
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Michigan Technological University
08/1992 TO 05/1997
Northern Michigan University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, OFFICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
RELATED SKILLS
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Developed and delivered various training sessions and programs
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Proficient in a variety of software applications
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Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
Houghton, MI
Marquette, MI