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Kimberly E. - Writer, Office Administrator, Bookkeeper, Research Assistant - Freelance System / Database Administrator, United States

Working in several industries over the past 15 years, I am an expert bookkeeper, writer, and office administrator.  I have freelanced for the past 5 years, and am looking for new opportunities to excercise the skills I have learned.  I am an expert with QuickBooks Pro 2007, the entire Microsoft Suite of products, and have owned and operated my own businesses since 1999, giving me a unique perspective of a businesses needs.  I am looking forward to providing bookkeeping, writing, and...
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Help Desk Certification 3.50 98% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 14 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification 4.10 97% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 18 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.90 97% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 10 min
Office Skills Test 3.75 96% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 13 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification 3.80 95% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 7 min
Job Category Interests

Writing

Administrative Support

Graphic Arts & Design

Audio / Video & Multimedia
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
bookkeeping/accounting 15 yrs 5.0 2008 I keep current on my bookkeeping and accounting skills by freelancing for several local companies.  I use QuickBooks Pro 2007 (and have used it since 1997); however, I've also used Peachtree Accounting, MAS 90, and several proprietary accounting packages.
Event Planning 4 yrs 4.0 2005 Have independently handled various types of events; however, concentrations were in Weddings and Corporate Events.
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Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
07/2007 Present Diamond Fiberglass Office Manager / Manager Responsible for Human Resources (approximately 80 employees), Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Financial Statements.  

http://www.diamondfiberglass.com
01/2007 07/2007 D. L. Leach Oil & Gas Office Manager / Team Lead Supervised a team of 5 landmen.  Performed all bookkeeping required, including researching all information for 1099s.  Also performed as a landman as needed, including researching physical property owners, abstracting, reading titles and determining mineral ownership.   

Discussed with Owner possibility of putting a marketing plan in effect, including building a website, setting up office email, etc.  Owner declined.
08/1999 12/2006 Lone Star Electrical Contractors Business Administrator / Co-Owner / Executive Worked this business part-time from 1999-2004, going full-time in 2004.

Managed all aspects of this office:  Contract Administration, Marketing, Website Development, development of Business Plan, development and implementation of Marketing Plan, to include logo and business stationary creation.  Also responsible for supervision of employees, all Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and Financial Statements.

www.lonestarelectric.com
02/2004 09/2004 CBRE Marketing / Independent Contributor Temporary Position in Marketing.  Worked closely with one of the Executive Vice Presidents to provide presentations for new listings and potential listings, which included some very detailed PowerPoint presentations with heavy Excel useage.  Also frequently used CAD websites for property tax values.
11/2000 02/2004 Carleton Construction, Ltd. Operations Assistant / Independent Contributor Executive Support to three Executives of the Company:  Construction Partner/COO, Director of New Business, and Vice President of Construction.
Developed portfolio (to include photographing under construction and completed projects) for Marketing Purposes.
Marketing, Public Relations, and original website creation (website has since been completely renovated).
Insurance verification and maintainence on all subcontractors.
Contract management (both Subcontractor and Owner Contracts)
Project Status Reporting:  researching and documenting current issues, coordination of RFIs to Owners/Architects, assist in the distribution of answers.
Assist with network troubleshooting and repair, act as Help Desk for employees in the field for remote troubleshooting.  Install field computers and connect to WAN.
Trained successor in new job duties when chosen (after company downsized my position).
03/1997 10/2000 Kimberly Bell Business Services Owner / Executive Freelanced full-time for several local (Jacksonville, Florida) businesses.  Some of my larger clients were:

Watson Realty - Marketing/Advertising/Photography - responsible for writing and editing all marketing material for new and existing listings for two of the local top Realtors(TM) in the company, to include:  Listing flyers, TV advertising scripts, postcards and newspaper advertising.  Also responsible for photographing new listings and choosing photographs to use in marketing materials.  

Boyles Event Planning - Event Planning/Marketing/Advertising/Bookkeeping - Small business included Owner and one other person.  I was able to step in and fill in with whatever the Owner needed.  Took charge of several weddings and the majority of corporate meetings for the company.  Designed and Implemented a Marketing Plan, which resulted in an increase of new customers by 150% within one year of implementation.  Full Charge Bookkeeping.

McGowan's Heating & Air Conditioning - Dispatch/Receptionist - Filled in on an as needed basis.  Generally, when an employee called in sick, or during busy spring and summer months as dispatch.  Logging customer calls and coordinating with crews to get to new calls in a time-efficient manner.

ChemStation of North Florida - Office Manager - Office Manager.  Included A/P, A/R, outsourced payroll (ADP), creating and mailing marketing packages, liason with corporate office, maintaining correct MSDS sheets on all chemicals present in warehouse.  

Also served three clients on an as needed basis (approximately 5-10 hrs per week) for bookkeeping.  Assisted a professional photographer on photo shoots, as needed.
03/1997 05/1999 Walter Dickinson, Inc. F/C Bookkeeper / Independent Contributor
Grew through several positions with the company to include:  receptionist for 12-line phone system, secretarial pool, and full-charge bookkeeper.  Trained successors at each stage.  

Full-charge bookkeeping, to include in-house payroll and benefits administration for staff, commission for real estate agents, escrow deposits, disbursements and account reconciliations. Responsible for General Ledger reconciliation, and preparation of Financial Statements.

Bookkeeping for Senior Vice President and President of Company’s personal accounts.

Worked closely with Vice President on event planning, coordination and frequently worked at events.
05/1994 02/1997 Dal-Mac Construction Accounts Receivable / Independent Contributor Grew through several positions with this company, to include:  Project Secretary, Administrative Assistant Accounting Department, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.

Accounts Receivable for multi-million dollar company. Included generating A/R reports, month-end closes, working directly with clients to obtain funding, and reporting to CFO twice monthly on accounts receivables. Responsible for General Ledger reconciliation.

Accounts Payable included several projects located outside of the Dallas area.  Responsible for reconciling purchase orders with packing lists and invoices, gaining approval on all purchases, and processing payments.  Also included progress payments on approximately 100 subcontractors monthly.

Administrative Assistant for the Accounting Department.  Sort and distribute incoming mail for the department.  Reconciled bank account monthly.  Assist A/R position as needed with reporting to CFO.  Assist Vice President of marketing in the compilation of financial reporting monthly.  Other projects as needed, including taking on one project for the Accounts Payable division when all A/P clerks were unable to process.  Handled sweep accounts and investments when Investment Clerk was unavailable.

As Project Secretary in Houston, performed necessary correspondence on jobsite, interacting with Project Manager, Project Engineers, Superintendents, as well as Architect and Owner. Acted as liaison between the field and corporate offices. Time reporting and job cost reporting at the field level. Promoted to Accounting Department upon job completion, which required relocation.
06/1990 10/1994 First City of Texas, N.A./FDIC/Texas Commerce Bank Personal Banker / Independent Contributor Grew through two positions with this company, and attended training for the branch, then trained branch members upon completion of training when bank went through FDIC closure, then buyout from Texas Commerce Bank.

Personal Banker:  Responsible for opening and closing new demand deposit accounts (checking and savings), Certificates of Deposits, IRAs.  Maintained and balanced cash drawer.  Customer service for customers who could not be helped by the Express Services Representative.  Research and reconcile bank accounts per customer requests.  Identify NSFs and recommend pay or return, charge or no charge to bank president.

Express Services Representative:  Receptionist duties.  Answered incoming calls and direct to appropriate person, managed Safe Deposit Box area, assisted armored car personnel in ATM refills, managed any equipment problems.  Pin and re-pin ATM cards as needed.  Handle customer service, account inquiries that took less than five minutes.
10/1988 06/1990 Miller's Outpost Cashier/Department Worker / Independent Contributor During high school, worked as scheduled in a stand-alone specialty clothing store.  During 1989-1990, worked 35+ hours per week as a co-op position (DECA).

Cashier - Responsible for keying in SKU codes to ring up purchases, removal of security tags (alligators), handle layaway purchases and payments according to policies.  Cash drawer balanced every shift.  Assisted Store Manager or Assistant Manager with closing procedures.  Assist with loss prevention.  Assist with Merchandising Displays.  Offered a Cashier Department Manager position just before I tendered resignation due to a position in banking.

Departmental worker - help customers choose items needed, let into dressing room, perform constant loss prevention, fingerspace clothing to keep area neat and clean.  Ocassionally assist with stocking in warehouse.  Frequently awarded with "stars", from a customer writing in about exceptional customer service.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
05/1998 07/1998 Florida School of Real Estate Diploma Real Estate Salesperson Studied for and gained Florida Real Estate Salesperson's license in August 1998.
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oDesk Tests Taken
Name of Test Score Percentile Date Taken Duration
Help Desk Certification 3.50 98% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 14 min
Technical Writing Skills Certification 4.10 97% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 18 min
English Test (Sentence Structure) 4.90 97% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 10 min
Office Skills Test 3.75 96% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 13 min
Telephone Etiquette Certification 3.80 95% TOP 10% 11/24/2007 7 min
Call Center Skills Test 3.75 92% TOP 10% 11/25/2007 17 min
MS Word 2003 Test 3.90 87% TOP 20% 11/24/2007 28 min
Email Etiquette Certification 3.65 84% TOP 20% 11/24/2007 6 min
Editing Skills Certification 3.90 74% 11/24/2007 15 min