Kemba Royal
**** ***** *** *****, *********, Georgia 30296
Phone: 678-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Accomplished professional with multi-level experience in Complex Project
and Administrative Management, Problem Solving, Key Account Management,
Arbitration Case Management, Administration, Database Support, Customer
Interaction and Service. Possesses a strong ability to work with mission
critical project deadlines with multiple complex project loads that require
a high level of attention to detail and complete accuracy in all aspects of
client interaction and record keeping. Recognized for being a clear,
concise communicator with the ability to create high levels of engagement
with internal and external clients. Strong supervisory, project
management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LCC Case Manager
American Arbitration Association, Atlanta, Georgia (9/2005 - 5/2009)
Administered specialty, multi-million dollar, large, complex cases.
Oversaw high profile projects that required a multi-tasking with multiple
clients.
Provided detailed information to clients according to the Association's
procedures and application of rules.
Reviewed contract clauses and various legal documents to assess the proper
course of action.
Scheduled conference calls with parties in dispute to educate them on the
enhanced procedures.
Created lists of potential candidates by reviewing resume database of
professionals from across the U.S.
Provided clients a list of potential candidates to serve as mediator or
arbitrator, based on: expertise, location and rate.
Worked collaboratively with parties to encourage consensus during various
stages of the arbitration process.
Prepared detailed financial data and establish budgets based on neutral's
agreed billable rate
Received, reviewed and disbursed payments for invoices from neutrals' to
ensure the accuracy of charges.
Provided instruction for online case management system and assist clients
and neutrals in navigating our website.
Facilitated conference calls to assess and identify client needs and to
provide alternative solutions.
Maintained precise confidential files of communications and client
database.
Provided accurate communications including the Final Award/outcome
according to S.O.P.
Established cultivate and preserve client relationships with individuals,
businesses and attorneys.
Maintained desk and Outlook calendar for conferences, meetings and
established timeframes.
Served as Co-Chair of Visions and Values Committee to manage company events
and meetings on a monthly basis.
Administrative Assistant
Fishman & Company, P.C., Sandy Springs, Georgia (2/2005 - 9/2005)
. Reviewed and assemble Tax Returns, quarterly Financial Statements
and payroll taxes for clients.
. Recorded and maintain billable hours using specialized software.
. Processed and track invoices using computerized database.
. Prepared letters and contracts correspondence for clients and
vendors as needed.
. Oversaw the Reviewing of documents prior to submission to Internal
Revenue Service.
Fund Raiser
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta, Georgia (11/2004 - 2/2005)
Solicited patrons for Holiday and renewal subscriptions and
contributions to special projects
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Case Manager
Professional Probation Services, Atlanta, Georgia (5/2001 - 3/2003)
Maintained financial records and establish a schedule for payment of fines
and restitution.
Monitored, conduct alcohol and illegal substance screenings.
Arranged for mental health or substance abuse treatment services according
to court order and need.
Provided oral testimony in court for absconders, status and revocation
hearings.
Developed relationships and network with Judges, attorneys, and court
staff.
Prepared, maintain and record all communications in confidential files.
Temporary Administrative Positions
Temporary Agencies, Atlanta, Georgia (2/2001 - 5/2001)
Case Manager
American Arbitration Association, Atlanta, Georgia (8/1999 - 2/2001)
Maintained precise confidential files of communications and client
database.
Provided accurate communications including the Final Award/outcome
according to S.O.P.
Established, cultivated and preserved client relationships with
individuals, businesses and attorneys
Temporary Administrative Positions
Fulton County, Atlanta Georgia (5/1999 - 8/1999)
The Hartford Insurance Company, Charlotte, North Carolina (10/1998 -
4/1999)
Exceptions Database Specialist
Bank of America, Charlotte, North Carolina (12/1996 - 6/1998)
Processed, evaluated, and verified confidential financial data for
multimillion dollar transfers.
Member of specialized unit that performed specific tasks for transactions
with: GA and VA Federal Reserve Bank and GA Lottery.
Provided technical support and problem solving to clients within the
organization.
Analyzed customer documentation for government regulation compliance.
Assistant Night/Weekend Supervisor
North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
(9/2005 - 11/1996)
Managed box office sales and coordinated events for Resident and Broadway
productions.
Served as one of two supervisors to manage sales and reconciliation during
the 8 week run of Phantom of the Opera, the Art Center's first major
Broadway show.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1999 Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC -
Bachelor of Arts in. English
AAA Top Mediation Converter-2006; Mediation Skill Set Training, 2007;
Program Development and Evaluation, Professional Grant Writing and
Research, April 18-20, 2007
Conflict Dynamics Profile Certification-Eckerd College Leadership
Development Institute
2010 University Of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
Instructional Technology-Graduate course
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite 2007(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook)
NVU, WINSCP
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Association for Conflict Resolution - Georgia Chapter, State of Georgia
Certified Mediator