Type Of Business:
Sole Proprietorship
Expertise:
Ms. Parker's expertise is in consultative services.
Major Product/SVS:
Consulting Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Needlework, Making Crafts
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Accounting and Mathematics, Longview Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Former President, Former Secretary, Computer Programming Unlimited, Inc.; Former Treasurer, Data Processing Managers Association; Former Member, American Business Women's Association
Place of Birth:
Indianapolis, IN
Industry:
Business Consulting
Date of Distinction:
9/9/2009
Career Achievements:
Managing to do every position in data processing, helping others find jobs or finding people to fill positions
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Parker does not feel that she is better than the people she works for.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Parker believes that her greatest career achievements are her honesty with her clients and the opportunity to teach students what she has learned.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being able to walk into the Speaker of the House's office and called by her first name.
Charity:
Head Association, March of Dimes; American Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Ms. Parker attributes her success to her hard work and loyalty.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
Ms. Parker became involved in her profession because she signed up for a test and passed all but one question.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Parker believes that one should always remember that 'someone someplace has it worse than you do so be grateful for what you have.' She started her with a career she liked by asking if she could work in the operations room over the holiday vacation. When she moved to Kansas City, she was able to take a job as a computer operator. She has held positions of programmer, manager, analyst, consultant and instructor. She also has a hand-written invitation to the victory ball by George W. Bush.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Counseling Individuals to Help them Realize their Own Potential, Analyzing Programs, Consulting, Maintaining the Ledger, Overseeing Accounts Receivable, Processing Payroll