Catherine Ross

Experience

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  University of Minnesota

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1983

  Managing Editor, Management Information Systems Quarterly

  Managed day-to-day operation of a professional journal. Responsibilities included policy formulation for publication of the journal, marketing, budgeting and fiscal planning, supervision of production staff, editing and manuscript preparation.

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  IDS Financial Services, Inc.

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1986

  Systems Representative

  Provided analyses of company-wide and departmental information technology needs, developed hardware and software applications, requisitioned computer hardware and software to meet user needs, developed and provided user IT training and support.

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  General Dynamics Corporation

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987

  Information Center Manager

  Managed end-user IT hardware and software support for users of PC and Macintosh desktop systems, as well as mainframe applications.

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  Lomas Mortgage Corp.

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Senior Systems Analyst

  Provided systems analysis and design and hardware support for a variety of computer applications for Finance, Tax, Real Estate Owned, Foreclosure, and other corporate departments. Developed course curriculum and provided training in relevant software applications.

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  Sunbelt Savings

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1993

  Manager Information Services

  Managed multiple IT departments responsible for the development and maintenance of Loans, REO, and Financial software applications. Led multiple IT systems conversion projects resulting from corporate acquisitions.

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  Bank of America

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Vice President, Business Systems Support

  Managed IT support for Lending and Finance departments, as well as the IT User Helpdesk, and Data Security for the bank. Also led multiple IT systems conversions and directed activities of third party data processing providers.

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  The Associates First Capital Corp.

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Director, Corporate Business Systems

  Managed the support and development of IT systems products for corporate administrativefunctions. These included Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Sales Order Entry, Human Resources, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Electronic Forms. Had responsibility for developing the strategic direction for these systems and managing the IT personnel assigned to the functional departments.

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  Green Tree Financial Corp.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Corporate Information Director

  Managed multiple IT departments responsible for providing development and maintenance of all corporate loan servicing operations. Major accomplishments included the evaluation, negotiation and implementation of $100 million loan servicing application.

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  MetLife / St. Paul Companies

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Director, Systems & Programming

  Managed a 100+ employee IT department with a budget of approximately $45 million that wasresponsible for development and maintenance of mainframe applications, including databases, documents, product lines, underwriting, claims, and production support. Also led corporate infrastructure standardization projects and IT systems conversions and integrations.

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  Kids on 2 Wheels, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2012

  President & Director

  Started and successfully operated a non-profit company with the mission to teach children with special needs to ride two-wheeled bicycles. Had primary responsibility for all aspects of operating the business, including marketing, fundraising, finances, planning and logistics, and employee and volunteer recruitment.

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  North Oaks Planning Commission

  Jan 2008 - now

  Chair

  Appointed to the Commission responsible for reviewing the city's comprehensive plan and any conditional use permits and zoning variances.

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  North Oaks Community Foundation

  Jan 2010 - now

  President & Director

  Responsible for all aspects of the operation of a community foundation established to facilitate fundraising for projects benefitting the North Oaks community. Primary responsibilities include strategic planning, fundraising and program management. Recent accomplishments include fundraising assistance for a $750,000 community recreation center.

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  Hummingbird Floral and Gifts

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Buyer & Assistant Manager

  Assist in all aspects of managing and operating a $500,000 (annual revenue) flower and gift shop, including product purchase and design, marketing, and personnel matters.

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  North Oaks City Council

  Sept 2013 - now

  Council Member

  Serve as one of five members of the council responsible for North Oaks city government. Specific responsibilities include acting as liaison to the Ramsey County Sheriffs Department and Chair of the City’s Recycling Committee