Heather Robinette, MBA

Heather Robinette, MBA

Manhattan, Kansas, United States
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Up until 2021, my career was centered on Marketing. I went to school for marketing, the…

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    Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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    Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Dallas, Texas, United States

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    Las Vegas, Nevada Area

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    Round Rock, TX

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    Temple, Texas

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    Austin, Texas Area

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    Overland Park, KS

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    Manhattan, Kansas

Education

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    Kansas State University

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    Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Executive Mentor Program, Marketing Club, Beta Gamma Sigma, Golden Key Honorary Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda Leadership and Honorary Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

    During my time at K-State, I was very active in Alpha Kappa Psi (professional business fraternity) and study abroad. I held multiple leadership position in Alpha Kappa Psi and made lasting connections. I have continued to be involved as an alumni member. I studied abroad in London during the summer of 2011 and went on a faculty-led trip during winter intersession 2012 to Argentina and Chile. After studying abroad, I volunteered at the study abroad office and was a member of study abroad…

    During my time at K-State, I was very active in Alpha Kappa Psi (professional business fraternity) and study abroad. I held multiple leadership position in Alpha Kappa Psi and made lasting connections. I have continued to be involved as an alumni member. I studied abroad in London during the summer of 2011 and went on a faculty-led trip during winter intersession 2012 to Argentina and Chile. After studying abroad, I volunteered at the study abroad office and was a member of study abroad organizations. I am still involved with study abroad through my monthly posts about my experiences while studying abroad in London.

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    Activities and Societies: MBA Association

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    Completed Business Communication and Marketing in Everyday Life Courses during the summer of 2011.

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    Activities and Societies: People to People Student Ambassador, DECA, Future Business Leaders of America, Freshman Mentoring Program, Track and Field, Soccer, Basketball Team Manager, Volleyball Team Manager

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    Executive Mentor

    Kansas State University

    - Present 5 years 5 months

    Education

    • Assist mentees in reviewing and revising their resumes and LinkedIn profiles
    • Connect mentees with helpful resources to explore opportunities and learn more about potential internships
    • Support mentees personally and professionally
    • First mentee graduated and accepted a full-time role with Hormel in Orlando, FL
    • Currently advising two mentees

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    Chapter Advisor - Kansas State University

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    Education

  • Alpha Kappa Psi Graphic

    Fraternity Executive Vice President

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    • Planned and built a fraternity-wide volunteer recruitment email campaign to assist Regional Directors in filling 60 open Chapter Advisor roles
    • Surveyed alumni chapters and developed events such as alumni speed networking to help better connect alumni and seniors across the fraternity
    • Piloted local networking groups to help promote networking within cities and better connect members

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    Fraternity Manager – Communication and Engagement

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 1 year 11 months

    Education

    • Developed a repeatable process for finding Chapter Advisors that includes chapters meeting alumni to help find the best fit for the chapter
    • Recruited 26 new and returning volunteers to fill open Chapter Advisor roles across Western Great Plains, Eastern Great Plains, Central Atlantic, Eastern Great Lakes, Desert Southwest, Northern Rio Grande, and Southern Delta
    • Led a task force initiative to promote idea sharing to help chapters continue to engage virtually during COVID-19
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    • Developed a repeatable process for finding Chapter Advisors that includes chapters meeting alumni to help find the best fit for the chapter
    • Recruited 26 new and returning volunteers to fill open Chapter Advisor roles across Western Great Plains, Eastern Great Plains, Central Atlantic, Eastern Great Lakes, Desert Southwest, Northern Rio Grande, and Southern Delta
    • Led a task force initiative to promote idea sharing to help chapters continue to engage virtually during COVID-19
    • Collaborated with the Fraternity President and Management Team to develop a strategic communication plan and align with the Fraternity's main social media accounts

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    Chapter Advisor - University of Texas, Dallas

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 2 years 5 months

    Education

    • Advised officers on Bridge to Brotherhood best practices to ensure 100% compliance with the pledge program
    • Facilitated discussions with the Chapter President to help better engage and bring more value long-term to the brotherhood
    • Assisted officers with in-person and virtual Rituals to provide the best experience for all members

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    Chapter Advisor - Baylor University

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 1 year 10 months

    Education

    • Collaborated and set goals with officers to help them improve recruitment and overcome member apathy
    • Worked with officers to interview and select the next chapter advisor, and provided training to help on-board the new volunteer

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    Vice President - Dallas Alumni Chapter

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 1 year 5 months

    Education

    • Part of a 4-person team that helped restart the alumni chapter from 0 paying members to 40 within a year
    • Managed the chapter’s finances and started a Chapter Designated Fund with $720 within 5 months
    • Refreshed the chapter’s website to provide updated information and be the main source of information for members, area alumni, and friends
    • Audited and updated all social media platforms, and focused on increasing followers and engagement on the Facebook Page and Instagram profiles…

    • Part of a 4-person team that helped restart the alumni chapter from 0 paying members to 40 within a year
    • Managed the chapter’s finances and started a Chapter Designated Fund with $720 within 5 months
    • Refreshed the chapter’s website to provide updated information and be the main source of information for members, area alumni, and friends
    • Audited and updated all social media platforms, and focused on increasing followers and engagement on the Facebook Page and Instagram profiles

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    Regional Manager of Ritual/Risk Management - Northern Rio Grande (Texas)

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 1 year 5 months

    Education

    • Held hands-on training session at Regional Assembly in Aug 2018 to review the Initiation Ritual with 80+ brothers
    • Audited chapter’s rituals and provided feedback on corrections and best practices moving forward
    • Oversaw ritual/risk management for 12 chapters in the Northern Rio Grande Region

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    Young Alumni Leader President

    Kansas State University

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    • Re-organized the Leadership Council in the first month to meet member needs and established quarterly member meetings to keep all members informed
    • Increased member participation and engagement by holding more consistent events that appealed to members such as Lunch & Learns on Data Analytics and being an Executive Mentor
    • Created and actively posted in a private Facebook group for members only to increase member engagement
    • Designed a recruitment flyer to be shared by current…

    • Re-organized the Leadership Council in the first month to meet member needs and established quarterly member meetings to keep all members informed
    • Increased member participation and engagement by holding more consistent events that appealed to members such as Lunch & Learns on Data Analytics and being an Executive Mentor
    • Created and actively posted in a private Facebook group for members only to increase member engagement
    • Designed a recruitment flyer to be shared by current members and at CBA events for seniors
    • Developed a 5-email drip campaign for recent graduates, which increased applicant diversity (graduation year and career field)
    • Proposed and implemented a new application requirement to include a letter of reference, which resulted in bringing on 23 quality members

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    Section Director - Central Texas

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 11 months

    Education

    • Oversaw the following chapters and their Chapter Advisors: Baylor University (Epsilon Eta), University of Texas - Austin (Iota), University of Texas - San Antonio (Xi Omicron), Texas Lutheran University (Lambda Mu), Trinity University (Nu Pi)
    • Re-established relationships between each chapter and the larger Fraternity to keep them informed and share critical updates with a new program roll-out
    • Recruited and trained chapter and faculty advisors to ensure all 5 chapters had at least…

    • Oversaw the following chapters and their Chapter Advisors: Baylor University (Epsilon Eta), University of Texas - Austin (Iota), University of Texas - San Antonio (Xi Omicron), Texas Lutheran University (Lambda Mu), Trinity University (Nu Pi)
    • Re-established relationships between each chapter and the larger Fraternity to keep them informed and share critical updates with a new program roll-out
    • Recruited and trained chapter and faculty advisors to ensure all 5 chapters had at least one advisor

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    Young Alumni Leader

    Kansas State University

    - 3 years 1 month

    Education

    • Included in small focus group for setting up College of Business Young Alumni Leaders Program and accepted into inaugural class of 70 to launch the program
    • Participated in virtual and in-person events with 10+ students to share experiences on transitioning to life after college
    • Completed 3-year term and received an early invitation to become an Executive Mentor

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    Section Director - Idaho and Utah

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 4 years 7 months

    Education

    • Oversaw the following chapters and their Chapter Advisors: University of Utah (Alpha Iota) and Idaho State University (Delta Upsilon)
    • Collaborated with the Regional Director to plan and lead two regional assemblies located at the University of Utah (26 attendees) and the University of Kansas (39 attendees) in November 2019
    • Facilitated on-site discussions with chapter officers to develop new strategies and review current goals
    • Audited chapter’s rituals and provide feedback on…

    • Oversaw the following chapters and their Chapter Advisors: University of Utah (Alpha Iota) and Idaho State University (Delta Upsilon)
    • Collaborated with the Regional Director to plan and lead two regional assemblies located at the University of Utah (26 attendees) and the University of Kansas (39 attendees) in November 2019
    • Facilitated on-site discussions with chapter officers to develop new strategies and review current goals
    • Audited chapter’s rituals and provide feedback on corrections and best practices moving forward
    • Received Distinguished Service Award - First Degree Silver from the Western Great Plains Regional Director
    • Received Section Director of the Year 2019, nominated by the Western Great Plains Regional Director

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    Regional Manager of Professional Programming - Central Pacific (Northern California)

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 3 years 7 months

    Education

    • Presented a Building Your Brand workshop (2017) and led a goal setting exercise to prepare the chapter for next year
    • Created and distributed a handout of professional development activity ideas ranging from small to large scale events
    • Oversaw professional development for 12 chapters in the Central Pacific Region

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    London Study Abroad Editor

    Wandering Educators

    - 4 years 2 months

    Education

    • Produced monthly written material involving personal study abroad experience in London
    • Utilized pictures and videos from personal study abroad experience to share engaging content
    • Used study abroad experiences to inform future London visitors of uncommon information about visiting the city/country

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    Fraternity Ritual Team

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    - 5 years 2 months

    Education

    • Successfully led 7 college chapter installations in California (5), Utah, and Canada, which involved the coordination of logistics with 20-30 local volunteer alumni and 35-45 college students to plan and execute the one-day event
    • Appointed as Fraternity Ritual Team Co-Lead by the President of the Fraternity in 2017, which includes coordinating all installations for the western United States
    • Presented training sessions for 20-30 officers at the annual conference (2017, 2018, 2019)…

    • Successfully led 7 college chapter installations in California (5), Utah, and Canada, which involved the coordination of logistics with 20-30 local volunteer alumni and 35-45 college students to plan and execute the one-day event
    • Appointed as Fraternity Ritual Team Co-Lead by the President of the Fraternity in 2017, which includes coordinating all installations for the western United States
    • Presented training sessions for 20-30 officers at the annual conference (2017, 2018, 2019) to ensure consistency and standardization of practices

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    Alumni Specialist

    Academic Programs International (API)

    - 10 months

    Education

    • Created targeted marketing campaigns designed to share my personal API study abroad story
    • Articulated the value of my unique API study abroad experience to the community
    • Produced strong written material detailing my personal API study abroad story
    • Provided feedback on published API materials and documents

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    Study Abroad Office Volunteer

    Kansas State University

    - 10 months

    Education

    • Spoke with students interested in studying abroad and gave recommendations on how to select whether to study abroad on their own, through a program provider, or through an exchange program
    • Assisted with the setup of the study abroad fair and helped work the API Study Abroad table by passing out information and speaking with students about API and my experience abroad
    • Planned and assembled a study abroad exhibit in the student union that displayed pictures and information about…

    • Spoke with students interested in studying abroad and gave recommendations on how to select whether to study abroad on their own, through a program provider, or through an exchange program
    • Assisted with the setup of the study abroad fair and helped work the API Study Abroad table by passing out information and speaking with students about API and my experience abroad
    • Planned and assembled a study abroad exhibit in the student union that displayed pictures and information about studying abroad
    • Created various tri-fold posters about universities in England that incorporated the classes offered, sites to see, and images of the campus and city to encourage students to study abroad at the university

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    Volunteer Worker

    Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma

    - Present 12 years 4 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    As part of the ONEOK internship kick-off event in Tulsa, we spent 2 hours sorting and filling boxes of food to be distributed throughout the community.

Courses

  • Accounting for Business Operations

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  • Accounting for Investing & Finance

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  • Advanced Sales Management

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  • Business Communications

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  • Business Strategy

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  • Business, Government and Society

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  • Communication and Leadership

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  • Consumer Behavior

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  • Emerging Markets of South America: Chile and Argentina (Study Abroad)

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  • IT Project Management

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  • Information Technology for Business

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  • International Marketing

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  • Introduction to Management Concepts

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  • Leadership in Practice

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  • Marketing Channels

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  • Marketing Management

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  • Marketing Research

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  • Marketing in Every Day Life

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  • Operations Management

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  • Principles of Finance

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  • Professional Selling & Sales Management

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Projects

  • Marketing Issues & Challenges

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    Selected by the client, Local food & friends (Manhattan, KS), from 5 teams for presenting the best recommendations and implementation strategy to overcome identified challenges within budget restrictions.

    Team Project Leader
    • Completed a full market analysis to determine recommendations for increased brand awareness and business direction
    • Successfully lead a diverse group of 4 peers by utilizing communication, time management, and problem solving skills
    • Ensured team…

    Selected by the client, Local food & friends (Manhattan, KS), from 5 teams for presenting the best recommendations and implementation strategy to overcome identified challenges within budget restrictions.

    Team Project Leader
    • Completed a full market analysis to determine recommendations for increased brand awareness and business direction
    • Successfully lead a diverse group of 4 peers by utilizing communication, time management, and problem solving skills
    • Ensured team success by scheduling meetings, creating task lists, and motivating team members to stay focused

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Honors & Awards

  • Section Director of the Year

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    The Outstanding Volunteer Leaders – Section Director of the Year award is presented to the individual who best demonstrates operational success while providing guidance and support within a region. This person serves as an inspiration to others and is a vital asset to the regional management team.

  • Distinguished Service Award - First Degree Silver

    Alpha Kappa Psi

    The Alpha Kappa Psi Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is the most prestigious award conferred upon our members. To be recognized with a DSA, a member in good standing must have performed praiseworthy service to a chapter, region, fraternity or foundation.

  • Strathmore's Who's Who 2013

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    Honoring successful individuals in the fields of Business, the Arts and Sciences, Law, Engineering and Government through nomination and acceptance into Who's Who. Inclusion is limited to individuals who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their occupation, industry or profession.

Organizations

  • Alpha Kappa Psi

    Alumni (Life)

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    Life Loyal Member

  • Alpha Kappa Psi

    Vice President of Alumni Relations, Fundraising Co-Chair, PowerPoint

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    PowerPoint Chair (Fall 2012) • Took notes at executive meetings and created a PowerPoint for each Chapter meeting • Utilized PowerPoint skills to develop unique and creative slides • Kept members updated with events during the chair reports Fundraising Co-Chair (Spring 2011-Fall 2011) • Organized successful fundraising events such as a sand volleyball tournament with 9 teams and Telefund with 40 people (chapter record) • Created and implemented new fundraising events such as selling…

    PowerPoint Chair (Fall 2012) • Took notes at executive meetings and created a PowerPoint for each Chapter meeting • Utilized PowerPoint skills to develop unique and creative slides • Kept members updated with events during the chair reports Fundraising Co-Chair (Spring 2011-Fall 2011) • Organized successful fundraising events such as a sand volleyball tournament with 9 teams and Telefund with 40 people (chapter record) • Created and implemented new fundraising events such as selling personalized CBA water bottles to students and faculty and pizza deal cards sponsored by four local pizza stores Vice President of Alumni Relations (Spring 2010- Fall 2010) • Coordinated successful events with alumni such as a Royals baseball tailgate and K-State football tailgate • Established a digitalized copy of all previous files and data onto a flash drive for future officers Member (Fall 2009-Fall 2012) • Completed 4 hours of fundraising and 4 hours of service each semester • Participated in field trips to Kansas City, KS; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO • Networked with speakers who visit our chapter meetings • Increased my social capital with current and past members

  • DECA

    President, Junior Class Representative, Sophomore Class Representative

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    State Competition • Runner-Up in Community Service Project (2009) • 3rd Place in Professional Selling (2008)

  • People to People Ambassadors

    Student Ambassador

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    • International Diplomacy Summit (Washington D.C./New York, Summer 2007) • Presidential Inauguration (Washington D.C., January 2005) • Leadership Summit (Florida, Summer 2004)

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