Ketina Williams **** Dean Road, # ****, Shreveport, LA 71118( (318) 686-
2247
E-mail: abjeit@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Skills:
Employee Relations, Leadership, Training & Development, Supervision/Office
Management, Excellent Verbal/Written Communication, Team Player &
Motivator, and Detailed Oriented.
Professional Experience/History
Kingdom Business Consulting, LLC, 6658 Youree Drive, Suite 180-188, LA
71109
June 2008-Present
Consultant
Assist for-profit and non-profit organizations with business development,
strategic planning, grants management, collaboration and tax exempt
designation. Provide guidance by parsing out the needs, determining next
steps for the direction of each project, bringing forth the contract,
developing the parts of the project and helping to determine the key
players in the project.
Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation, 4725 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
April 2004-November 2008
Executive Director
As Executive Director, was responsible for implementation of policies set
by the Board of Directors as well as annual goals and objectives, programs,
and administrative management of the corporation. Duties included creation,
implementation, and oversight of social service programs for underserved
communities. Guidance and direction was provided by the Executive Board of
Directors.
. Managed over 50 hired and volunteered staff.
. Administered overall operation of the corporation, including: reviewed
and evaluated the results of program activities, ensured continuing
contractual obligations were fulfilled; allocated resources for
greater program effectiveness and efficiency; developed organizational
and administrative policies and program objectives for Board
consideration.
. Supervised all assigned staff. Interviewed potential staff, proposed
recommendations for employment, trained employees; planned and
delegating work assignments; addressed complaints and resolved
concerns.
. Wrote and awarded over $2,350,000.00 in grants; maintained files and
records for compliance with local, state, and federal agencies upon
grant funding awards.
. Read, analyzed, and interpreted general business periodicals,
professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, technical
procedures, or governmental regulations; wrote reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals; negotiated and administered
contracts; efficiently responded to questions from volunteers, staff
and members of the community; communicated effectively in both written
and oral form; and, effectively presented information to membership,
top management, public group, and/or board of directors; exhibit
independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation
of plans, procedures and policies.
Kingdom Properties and Management, 4725 Greenwood Road Shreveport, LA 71109
September 2006-February 2008
Property Manager
Responsibilities included maintaining and increasing the value of various
real estate investments, tracking the performance of residential properties
and ensuring real estate investments accomplished their anticipated
revenues, handling each property's financial operation, making sure rent
is collected on time and ensuring mortgages, property taxes and maintenance
bills are paid in a timely manner. Information was routinely analyzed on
property values, taxes, zoning, population growth and traffic volume to
decide if certain properties should be acquired.
. Negotiated real estate contracts and acquired City and Parish
adjudicated property.
. Researched court and tax assessor records and documents on various
properties; provided information to appraisers and title companies in
preparation for property acquisition.
. Managed (11) eleven low-moderate income rental housing units which
included some Section 8 subsidies.
. Scheduled property maintenance, managed building maintenance projects,
compiled data for financial reports, evaluated performance of
employees, resolved resident and public complaints, maintained
records, reports and files, and ensured rental properties were
occupied.
The Shreveport Times, 222 Lake Street Shreveport, LA 71101
March 2002-April 2004
Accounting Clerk II
Responsibilities included ensuring accurate accounting records for receipts
and/or disbursements within the organization, performing a variety of
complex clerical and entry-level bookkeeping and accounting tasks, applying
accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of accounting and
other records, and preparing financial, statistical, and/or technical
reports.
. Verified and posted daily newspaper street sales for revenue and loss
reports.
. Performed daily account maintenance on customer accounts.
. Compiled and sorted documents, such as invoices and checks,
substantiating business transactions.
. Verified and posted details of business transactions, such as funds
received and disbursed; computed and recorded charges, refunds of
newspapers.
Louisiana State University Health Science Center, 1501 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71130
June 2000-March 2002
Accounting Technician
Responsibilities included review and approval of financial transactions
relative to collections, refunds, funds disbursement, cost accounting,
expenditure control, budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
to ensure accuracy and completeness of calculations, legitimacy of
transactions, and proper authorization; responsible for posting and
journalizing for accounts, verified calculations to balance receipts and to
determine taxes, discounts, deductions, and additional charges.
. Scheduled and processed bi-weekly payrolls for 20,000+ employees at 11
locations.
. Reconciled payments of general ledger and federal tax levies.
. Performed various payroll deductions for employees such as Chapter
XIII Bankruptcy, uniform accounts and all child support allocations.
Harrah's Riverboat and Gaming Casino, 315 Clyde Fant Parkway Shreveport, LA
71107
July 1996-March 2002
Internal Auditor
Responsibilities included assisting in conducting independent audits for
the review of accounting, financial and gaming operations by measuring and
evaluating the effectiveness of accounting and administrative controls as
well as applicable gaming laws and regulations.
. Examined and evaluated the adequacy and effectiveness of internal
controls, and reviewed reliability and integrity of financial
information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and
report such documentation.
. Reviewed end of the day balances to ensure compliance with policies,
plans, procedures, laws and regulations which had impact on operations
and reports; determine compliance within table games, slots, cage
cashiers, and main bank departments.
. Provided a means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verified
the existence of such assets in accordance with approved audit
processes.
. Recommended and documented corrective actions and suggestions for
improvements to operations and reductions in cost within departments.
Technical Skills
Technical writing, proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word,
WordPerfect, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe 8.0, AS 400, EM
320, PeopleSoft, Citrix, QuickBooks, Internet, and 10-key.
Education/Training
Wiley College, Marshall, TX Bachelors of
Art in Business Administration May 2006
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