Kim L. Cheatham

***** *. ******** **** **., Southfield, Michigan 48034

abhtfw@r.postjobfree.com - Home 248-***-****

Mobile: 248-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly Skilled Professional Administrative Assistant and Office Manager.

> Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Prolog, People Soft, AS400,Sage Master Builder and AIA Contract and billing.

> Strong oral and written communication skills

> Dynamic leadership skills concerning organizational teams and diverse

employee base.

> Streamlining daily business process and increasing operational

efficiency levels

> Exceptional ability of effectively and efficiently managing multiple

assignments

> Proven success in effectively identifying and evaluating problems and

offering alternative solutions on projects for internal and external

clients.

> Comprehensive background in general conditions, auditing and labor

billing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security By Design, Inc. - Detroit, MI May 2009 - March

2010

Contract Administrator

Interpret all incoming contracts for special conditions and submittals.

Maintained Contract logs consisting of contact numbers, contact value,

change orders and submittals. Obtained and issued insurance and bonds for

contracts. Searched various web-sites for bidding opportunities (federal,

State and local) creating a log and forwarding to Vice President of Sales.

Responsible for procurement in the absent of procurement manager. Assisted

controller with union and salary weekly payroll. Submitted monthly AIA

billings to customers for accounts payable (i.e. Public School Districts).

Various duties performed as required by Controller and Owner of company.

Assisted Safety Manager on all projects to assure that OSHA and MISHOA

requirements were being meet.

Key Achievements:

. Completed bid proposals and Pre-Qualifications for federal, State and

Local Contracts.

. Created several award wining bid proposals

. Created employee handbook and process and procedures manual.

. Created employee training power point presentations.

Barton Malow Company - Southfield, MI Oct 1996 - May

2008

Sr. Project Leader/Office Manager (1996 - 2008)

Organized and coordination office operations and procedures for the

Department. Maintained internal and external budgets for the department.

Provided Executive Assistance to Vice President. Handled all aspects of

compliance initiatives established for local business inclusion and trade

payroll on construction projects. Supervised Project Analysts and support

staff.

Key Achievements:

. Created numerous forms and spreadsheets to simplify data analyst and

reporting.

. Contributed to writing award wining proposals regarding minority

business achievements on various projects.

. Produced various Power Point Presentations for training on contract

requirements and marketing for internal and external clients.

. Coordinated and facilitated several community and contractor outreach

meetings

. Interacted with owners and contractors to solve audit findings of

contract compliance issues.

. Participated in Business Diversity AD-HOC Committees.

Project /Finance Close Out Manager (2006 - 2008)

Reconciled contracts and projects for final close out, identifying and

seeking solutions on all financial, construction implementation and

insurance compliance. Reviewed all departments close out documents for

accuracy and completion. Handled all aspects of accounts receivable and

accounts payable, general conditions and monthly labor billings for multi-

billion dollar project, including account analysis and reconciliation.

Key Achievements:

. Offered this assignment based on my ability to support and work well

with supervisors and co-workers. As well as analytical and problem

solving skills, ability to multitask and increase productivity levels.

. Played an integral role in ensuring that internal controls were in

place for identifying areas of risk exposure on contracts.

Executive Assistant to Environmental Manager (2005-2007)

Procured, prepared and issued contracts, work authorizations and change

orders for Environmental Services on building renovations and demolition

projects. Prepared environmental and demolition status reports for internal

and external clients.

Key Achievements:

. Created spreadsheets and reports to monitor and track Environmental

Services.

. Played an integral role in assuring department ran smoothly in the

absence of Environmental Manager, offering resolution of internal and

external questions, continuing to meet deadlines for completion of

assignments while keeping Manager informed.

Kelly Services/Ford Motor Company National Employee Service Center -

Dearborn, MI

July 1994 - Oct 1996

Benefit Representative Support Staff

Provided Customer Service to Ford Employees, providing answers to basic

questions and concerns pertaining to their company benefits. Preformed

various clerical duties per direction of supervisor.

Key Achievements:

. Appointed to Team for writing ISO processes and procedures.

Fews Memorial CME Church - River Rouge, MI

August 1990 - September 1994

Administrative Assistant

Assisted Pastor of Church with all administrative and clerical functions

for effectively and efficiently

operating the church. Created and prepared church bulletins, programs and

flyers

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Administration/Management (2006-2007)

University of Phoenix - Southfield, MI

Certified Office Specialist (1990)

Pontiac Business Institute - Detroit, MI

Court Reporting/Liberal Arts

Oakland Community College - Farmington Hills, MI

TRAINING

Leadership Training (Basic Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Dealing with

Change); Diversity Awareness Training (Leadership through Diversity);

Employee Development Plans; Change Order Management; Effective Business

Writing; Prolog /Prolog Business rules and AS400.

Business and Personal references furnished upon request

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