Christine M. Smallman

1-11480 County Road 5

Delta, Ohio43515

Home Tel: (419) 826-5376

Work Tel: (419) 530-8212

Objective

A challenging professional position in industrial/public relations.

Education:

  • Master’s of Liberal Studies in the Disabilities Studies Program. Anticipated completion is August 2004.
  • The University of Toledo – Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (4.0 Grade Point Average) – Valedictorian of UniversityCollege. Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi.
  • EvergreenHigh School -- Graduated June 1976 with an academic average of B+.
  • Four CountyJointVocational School -- Graduated May 1976 with an academic average of A with specialization in High Skilled Stenography (presently redesignated as Executive Secretary Program).

Professional Experience:

2003 - PresentServing asDirector of College Relations and Facilities Management
Office of College Relations through the Office of the Dean, College of Engineering
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as principal point of contact for college communications including brochures, publications, and media relations
  • Serving as principal point of contact for college facilities management and day to day operational issues.
  • Principal coordinator/point of contact for college events including graduation, career fair, recruitment activities, alumni, development, and other external outreach activities. Also had key responsibility for the McMaster Memorial Tribute highlighting the technical genius of Mr. Harold McMaster.
  • Staff advisor for several engineering student professional organizations including Society of Women Engineers, Phi Sigma Rho, Engineering Graduate Student Association, Engineering Graduate Student Council and the University of Toledo Engineering Council.
  • Co- author on the successful proposal to the National Science Foundation on the Projects to Aid the Disabled.
  • Extensive fundraising/relationship building experience. These initiatives have led to several key donations to the College of Engineering.

2000 - 03Manager of College Relations and the MIME Senior Design Clinic
Office of the Dean, College of Engineering
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as principal point of contact for college communications including brochures, publications, and media relations
  • Principal coordinator/point of contact for college events including graduation, career fair, recruitment activities, alumni, development, and other external outreach activities. Also had key responsibility for the Nitschke Dedication ceremony with guest speaker Sally Ride.
  • Staff advisor for several engineering student professional organizations including Society of Women Engineers, Phi Sigma Rho and the University of Toledo Engineering Council.
  • Co- author on the successful proposal to the National Science Foundation on the Projects to Aid the Disabled.
  • Extensive fundraising/relationship building experience. These initiatives have led to several key donations to the College of Engineering which include: The Clarence and Margarete Simon Manufacturing Processes Laboratory - $100,000; Formula SAE Race Car - $75,000; IIE Student Regional Conference - $12,000.
  • Played a key role in the successful completion of the ABET accreditation process for the MIME Department in regards to coordination, preparation of the report, and planning of the accreditation visit.

1998 - 2000Assistant Director, Department Relations & Senior Design Clinic
Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Department
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsibilities include:

  • Administrative responsibility for all aspects of Senior Design Clinic including engineering and other industry/organizational contacts, coordination of student participation, marketing and public relations including media communication, and budget management.

1996 - 98Administrative Assistant to Department Chair and Budget Administration
Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering Department
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsibilities include:

  • Serving as the primary liaison for the Department Chair.
  • Office Manager for the department office.
  • Alumni and industry relations for the department.
  • Tracking all aspects of department budget (app. $4 Million in 1997-98) including funds for research activities, department development activities, and purchasing with signature authority on all purchasing functions.

1993 - 97Board Member, EvergreenLocalSchool District Board of Education
Elected to serve as the Member of School Board; served as Vice President and Legislative Delegate to the State School Board Convention during 1996.

1992 - 96Department Secretary
Mechanical Engineering Department
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsibilities included:

  • Serving as the primary liaison for the Department Chair.
  • Tracking department purchasing functions.
  • Maintaining and coordinating undergraduate and graduate academic programs and student records.

1990 - 92Secretary to Department Chair
Mechanical Engineering Department
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsibilities included:

  • Serving as the primary liaison for the Department Chair including all correspondence.
  • Maintaining and coordinating graduate academic programs and student records.

1988 - 90Technical Typist
Mechanical Engineering Department
The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio43606.
Responsible for the preparation of all correspondence and technical materials including examinations, faculty and department publications.

1986 - 88Clerical Specialist (1/2 time)
Department of Theater & Film, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio43606.
Worked under the direction of department secretary preparing department records and promotion materials.

1983 - 85Part-time/temporary clerical positions within several organizations including Savage & Associates, Toledo Engineering, and Lytton-Zion Church.

Honors & Awards

  • University of Toledo Outstanding Staff Award – 2004
  • University of Toledo – College of Engineering Outstanding Staff Award – 2004
  • Manchester’s Who’s Who, 2003
  • Valedictorian of University College 2002 – 2003 AY
  • United Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals, 2002
  • National Association of Female Executives, 2002
  • Recipient of The University of Toledo Outstanding Staff Award, 1997.
  • Recipient of The Four County Joint Vocational School Wall of Fame Award for outstanding alumnus, 1997.
  • Recipient of The University of Toledo Women’s Commission Distinguished Service Award, 1997.
  • Recipient of The University of Toledo Women’s Commission Outstanding Woman Award (Clerical/Secretarial Rank), 1993.
  • Recipient of the Volunteer of the Month Award, YWCA Volunteers in Action program, sponsored by Chrysler/GM, December 1990.
  • Recipient of President of The United States Girl Scouts Diamond Jubilee Service Award, 1987.
  • President, Junior & Senior Class, Four County Joint Vocational School, 1974-76.

Community Service

  • MLK Oratorical Committee – City of Toledo
  • Mayor Jack Ford’s Commission on Prostate Awareness Board
  • SEPA Board of Directors – Toledo, Ohio
  • International Student Committee – The University of Toledo
  • Community Charitable Campaign Leader – University of Toledo
  • Member of the Research Board of Advisors for the American Biographical Institute, Inc.
  • Chairwoman of The University of Toledo – University Women’s Commission.
  • College Representative for American HeartWalk.
  • College Representative for RocketFest.
  • Staff Advisor for University of Toledo Engineers Council.
  • Staff Advisor for University of Toledo Society of Women Engineers.
  • Staff Advisor for University of Toledo Phi Sigma Rho Sorority.
  • President, American Cancer Society Board of Directors, FultonCounty during 1988-1994; served on the Board since 1982.
  • Co-Chair of the American Red Cross Blood Mobile.
  • Served for 6 terms on the Maumee Valley Girl Scout Service Board.
  • 4-H Advisor during 1982-87 for the Fulton County Extension agency.

Selected Refereed Publications:

  • M.S Hefzy, Gregory Nemunaitis, N. Naganathan, and C. Smallman, “Senior Design Projects to Aid the Disabled at The University of Toledo: Community Outreach and Impact”, 1999 Advances in Bioengineering, BED-Vol. 43, Proceedings of the 1999 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee, November 1999, pp. 267-268.

Research Grants Awarded:

  • Sponsor: National Science Foundation. Engineering Senior Design Projects to Aid the Disabled. Sep 2000 to Aug 2005. Total Award: $269,426. Sponsor: 35%. University of Toledo: 65%. Role: Co-Principal Investigator; Project Colleagues: Hefzy (PI), Nemunaitis, Horn, Smallman.

Job Related Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in initiating and establishing rapport with a wide variety of clientele including industry, business, government, and the general public.
  • Knowledge of office practices and procedures including personnel supervision.
  • Excellent work experience with personal computers -- IBM-compatible and MacIntosh family of machines including the Microsoft Office Software (MS Word, Excel, MS Works, MacWrite, Write Now, Word Perfect, etc.)
  • Excellent attendance record.

References:

Dr. Robert A. Bennett, Professor, MIME Dept.,

The University of Toledo

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(4 (419)530-8202

Dr. Gary J. Corrigan, VP, Corporate Communications,

Dana Corporation

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(4 (419)535-4813

Dr. Timothy Stansfied, President and CEO,

IET Incorporated

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(4 (419)385-1233