New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I am the clerical coordinator for the New Front/Centennial Court and Quad area desks.

Worked at KSU since:

July 2013

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Prior to working at Kent State University, I worked in the insurance industry for Allstate Insurance Company, and most recently, FirstEnergy Corp in its Contact Center.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

What I like most about Kent State is the fact that it truly cares about the community.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

What attracted me to Kent State as an employer was the fact that they are one of the best workplaces for top talent in Northeast Ohio.

Resides in:

Akron, Ohio

Hometown:

Alliance, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies with a focus on organizational communication from the College of Communication and Information, Kent State University

Hobbies:

I enjoy reading, listening to music, dancing and shopping.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

The center serves employers’ needs in talent and organization development, providing customized talent development programs delivered at the client site, noncredit programs and certifications offered on an open-enrollment basis, organization performance improvement consulting and practical, applied research. Lane is responsible for the leadership and growth of the center and for creating partnerships and engaging with Northeast Ohio employers.

Worked at KSU since:

March 1994

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

International Training Corporation, ARINC Research – Annapolis, Maryland, and Boston, Massachusetts

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The passion of the people in serving students

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The position was a perfect fit for my experience and background. Being part of an organization with the primary mission focused on learning.

Resides in:

North Canton, Ohio

Hometown:

North Canton, Ohio

Education:

B.B.A., Management Science and M.A. Ed. Admin. in Organization Development – both from Kent State University

Hobbies:

Flower gardening, tennis, walking, DIY home improvement projects