Type Of Business:
Government agency dedicated to the protection of the United States
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Analytical skills; Multitasking
Major Product/SVS:
Defense services
Hobbies/Sports:
Running; Cooking; Spending time with her family and friends
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, McKendree University, Magna Cum Laude (2009); Associate Degree in Financial Management, Community College of the U.S. Air Force
Affiliations Awards:
Illinois Chapter, McKendree College, Sigma Beta Delta; National Guard Association of Illinois; The National Guard Association of the United States; Post 805, VFW; National Scholars Honor Society
Industry:
Military Service
State/Country of Origin:
IL/USA
Children's Names:
Tyler Roark, Ty, Ryan
Date of Distinction:
11/9/2010
Work History:
Customer Service Representative, National City Bank (5 Years); Accounts Payable, Sutech Industries (2 Years); Part Time, Air National Guard (5 Years)
Career Achievements:
Her career achievement was earning the Air National Guard Outstanding Financial Management and Comptroller Organization of the Year in 2005.
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She is separated from her peers because of her strong work ethic.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
She would like to be remember by her peers as influential.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
She would solve the health care system in the world. She feels everyone deserves good health care and hopes for an agreeable solution.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
The Dali Lama because she loves his laugh.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was meeting her husband, who is currently an in-flight refueler on KC-135 airplanes.
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support of her family, friends and colleagues.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after the U.S. Air Force offered her a college education and she found the agency interesting.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervising financial management, including customer service, analysis and voucher processing; Managing the funds control; Reporting
Awards/Honors:
Three-Time Recipient, Commendation Medal, U.S. Air Force; Three-Time Recipient, Achievement Medal, U.S. Air Force; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Reed plans to continue her career and retire from the U.S. Air Force. After that, she plans to pursue a civilian career in the business market.