Kirk Baumann

Current

Director of Career Connections at SIFE

Past

Development Director, SIFE USA at SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)
Campus Relations at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Sales Associate at Radio Shack

General Manager at KSSU 91.9FM

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Education

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Carl Albert State College

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Kirk Baumann’s Summary

I pride myself the ability to lay a foundation, build & maintain relationships, and deliver in a targeted and specific manner. I encourage engagement in a meaningful and relevant way while creating rapport with my personal and professional network that benefits both parties.

Kirk Baumann’s Specialties:

Relationship management, human resources, non-profits, brand awareness, media communication, social media. Follow me on Twitter - @kbaumann

Kirk Baumann’s Experience

Director of Career Connections

SIFE

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

I currently serve as the SIFE Director of Career Connections, managing the SIFE Career Connections Network and Career Connections Advisory Council and serving as a Recruitment Specialist for key partners. Through the creation of strategic and targeted action plans, I help our partners acheive their recruitment goals through SIFE and serve as a catalyst for business and academic development.
Development Director, SIFE USA

SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

August 2006 — June 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Served as the SIFE Development Director for the Northeast U.S., working with 49 of SIFE's valued partner companies to help create purposeful engagement between the business community and higher education in addition to the recruitment & retention of SIFE students.
Campus Relations

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WMT; Retail industry)

March 2005 — July 2006 (1 year 5 months)

Assisted Recruitment Manager with applicant tracking reports, new hire database, and Wal-Mart/SAM'S CLUB Home Office & field recruitment. Served as SIFE liaison, securing over 250 judges and recruiters to participate in SIFE events nationwide. Instrumental in confirming over 30 Wal-Mart & SAM'S CLUB officers (VP and above) for the SIFE USA National Exposition.
Sales Associate

Radio Shack

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)

February 2000 — August 2004 (4 years 7 months)

Identified the request of customers, enabling them to make a informed decision when purchasing cellular telephones/service plans and home electronics. My knowledge of each piece of merchandise from high-definition televisions to the parts, batteries, and accessories that make up the finshed product allowed me to intelligently recommend the right merchandise and/or diagnose/repair the item on-site.
General Manager

KSSU 91.9FM

(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

January 2002 — December 2003 (2 years )

Responsible for on-air programming for campus non-commercial radio station, including airtime sponsorships, supervision of staff and on-air content, and general maintainence/observation of the transmitter in accordance with the FCC and university protocol. Also hosted a 2-hour LIVE morning show weekdays while classes were in session (including summer and winter break).

Kirk Baumann’s Education

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

BA , Broadcast Communication , 2001 — 2003

Activities and Societies:

KSSU 91.9FM, Alpha Epsilon Rho (AERho), Forensics Team
Carl Albert State College

Associate , Journalism , 1999 — 2001