KIMBERLY BOTTOMS
Louisville, KY
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Executive Assistant
SKILLS
Microsoft Office: Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat X Pro, HTML, XML, AP Style, Photoshop CS6, Adobe Premier Elements 10, Adobe InDesign CS6, Final Cut Pro/X, SharePoint, Syncplicity, Web Design, Event Coordinator, Media, Meeting Planner, Research, Writer, Editor, Producer.
EDUCATION
Indiana University BA in Journalism, Concentration: Business
Southwestern Illinois College AAS in Computer Applications
Watterson College AAS in Retail Buyer/Merchandiser
EMPLOYMENT
Ricoh, USA, Louisville, KY 2015 - Present
Executive Assistant *company restructuring
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the VP of Sales includes; calendar, meeting arrangements, trip planning, preparation of meeting materials utilizing PowerPoint and other software, follow-through. Serve as the Director of Communications for the Diversity and Social Responsibility group.
●Facilitate communications between VP, Sales Managers, Sales Reps, coworkers and customers
●Coordinate and manage company trainings, meetings, production shows and/or special projects
●Compile monthly reports, PowerPoint presentations, memos, letters, meeting minutes and announcements
●Gatekeeper of highly confidential information
●Maintain budgets, expense reports, a welcoming organized office environment, equipment and supplies
YMCA of Greater Louisville, Louisville, KY 2014 - 2015 Membership Representative
Interfaced directly with members to promote a welcoming, communal environment. Discussed fitness and health goals to identify and recommend individual, family, and corporate membership packages based on client needs.
Successfully maintained consistent increases in membership-derived revenue during tenure.
Coordinated community outreach and marketing activities through email and social media.
Cultivated lasting relationships with members to promote long-term membership and drive referral business.
WLKY-TV, Louisville, KY 2013
Associate Producer/Assignment Desk
Managed assignment desk to strategically determine story coverage and breaking news crew deployment. Researched, edited and produced intriguing newscast scripts based on news and consumer trends.
Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver upon all news assignments within a fast-paced work environment.
The Horizon 2012 - 2014
Anchor/Reporter/Editor
Developed story ideas, conducted interviews in community, media analysis, and wrote news packages.
3 years progressive experience in communications, digital and social media management, edited news packages (print and video).
Anchored the news for weekly television/web broadcast.
Phoenix Process Equipment Co., Louisville, KY 1992 - 2011
Senior Administrative Assistant
Content manager for designing, costing and implementing company-wide documents and forms under company budget.
Responsible for all national/international travel i.e., airlines, car rentals, hotels, working visas, passports
Gate keeper for special projects, proposals, submittals and company operating manuals
Coordinator for company functions
Farm Credit Bank, St. Louis, MO 1990 - 1992
Training Coordinator
Client liaison and training event coordinator for bank employees including senior level. Negotiated venues, hotel accommodations, menu planning, cocktail hour and/or entertainment.
Designed and published training materials
Tracked office expenditures
Supported services for VP Human Resources