Kelli Kelleher
Phone 803-***-**** West Columbia, SC 29169
*****.********@*****.***
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Summary A dynamic results oriented individual with superior
interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Recognized for
positive attitude, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
Education Master of Business Administration, 2011
Southern Wesleyan University, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications
Major: Public Relations Minor: Criminal
Justice
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, December 2006.
Core Strengths
. Relationship Building ( Negotiations ( Needs Analysis
. Presentations ( Consultative ( Problem Solving
. Customer Satisfaction ( Market Analysis ( Team Player
Experience
Banking Assistant, First Community Bank (Sept 2007 - Dec 2010)
. Opened deposit accounts including checking, savings, certificate of
deposits, safe deposit box leases, HSA's, IRA's, etc.
. Cross-trained in multiple bank roles to assist all banking centers as
needed.
. Assisted with risk management practices to include teller differences,
operational losses, teller errors, and conducted banking office audits.
. Supported team sales process by identifying and acting upon customer
needs.
. Lead banking office staff team meetings to ensure sales goals are
achieved.
. Handled customer service issues by conducting research, assuming
ownership of customer problems, and provided follow-up status to
customers.
Intern, South Carolina Medical Association, Columbia, SC (Aug 2006-Dec
2006)
. Designed and implemented a "Rapid Response" topical log of physician
assistance calls for the Vice President for Public Policy and Legal
Affairs.
. Organized the Association's Law Library for the General Counsel.
. Assisted with the preparation, layout and proofing of weekly SCMA Alert
articles distributed to over 5,200 physicians statewide.
. Prepared media material, including relevant clippings from major dailies,
for board members on a monthly basis.
. Assisted in various other department and subsidiaries when needed,
including the Member Services department, Marketing and Production, and
SCMA Billing Solutions.
Event Coordinator, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children,
Columbia, SC (Jan - Dec 2006)
. Managed and supervised a 5-member implementation team to successfully
pull off the first ever walk-a-thon for the National Center for Missing
and Exploited Children within a three month deadline.
. Initiated contact, obtained appointments, and presented program to senior
corporate management officials generating over $9,000 in donations.
. Directed and maintained program budget for "Walk the Children Home 2006"
and created a "how-to" manual for USC students to continue the event each
year.
Part Time, South Carolina Ob-Gyn Assoc., Columbia, SC (June 00 - Dec 05)
. Developed and produced patient Mammography and Dual Energy X-ray
Absorption (DEXA) brochures.
. Produced Power Point presentations for staff development and training on
HIPAA, OSHA, and Needle Stick regulations.
Assisted in the consolidation and merger of two offices into one resulting
in an annual savings of over $200,000.
Augmented staff on telephones, records retrievals, claims filings,
obtaining patient insurance benefits, etc.
Additional Skills
. Committed to team building and improving the bottom line.
. Resourceful with strong oral and written communications abilities.
. Ability to handle stress and meet deadlines in demanding work
environments
. Strong computer skills in the following programs:
. Adobe Photoshop CS2, In-Design, Illustrator, QuarkXPress and
Publisher
. Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
. Basic Web page creation using: HTML, XHTML, and JavaScript
Memberships
. Co-Chair "Fun Committee" for internal and external events with First
Community
. Co-Captain on First Community Bank's "Relay-for-Life" Committee
. Public Relations Student Society of America Member
. University of South Carolina Alumni Association
. Lexington Young Professionals
Honors and Awards
. #1 Fundraiser for First Community Bank's Relay-for-Life Project two years
in a row.
. Placed second for top online donations received for the Lexington Relay
for Life event, achieving 215% of personal goal.
. Named Project Manager to coordinate and successfully execute the first
ever walk-a-thon to raise awareness for the NCMEC (January-March 2006).
Chosen as top 8 finalist for Sony contract to design multi-platinum selling
band's new CD cover.
References available upon request