Kimberly N. Bess
*** ******* ****** ~ Jersey City, NJ, 07305
Cell: 201-***-****
****.****@*****.*** or *******@***.***
OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging position in a company that fosters growth and opportunity. This position will also foster my personal and professional growth while allowing me to share ideas that will positively impact my employer and its work culture. I bring to any endeavor the willingness to work hard, a relentless drive and determination to improve my performance, and an insatiable eagerness to learn and excel.
SKILL SET DEVELOPED:
High level of organization and the ability to establish long-term, positive relationships with clients, co-workers, and outside contacts
Good writing and communication skills, and highly capable of working independently and as an enthusiastic team member
The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule and multitask for the needs of several individuals
EMPLOYMENT:
Superior Court of New Jersey, Jersey City, NJ – November 2008 to Present
Judiciary Clerk III
Check processing for Landlord Tenancy Complaints
Check processing for Special Civil & Civil Complaints
Processing various Refund Requests (Bail, Family, Special Civil & Civil)
Collecting Child Support Payments, Bail, Probation, Escrow, Civil & SCP Filings
Processing Family Pleadings
Child Support Case Modifications in NJ Kids system
Other administrative responsibilities, including fielding phone inquiries
Bess Corporate Communications, Jersey City, NJ – November 2006 to July 2008
Research Associate
Researching stocks for investor relations competitive analysis reports
Compiling competitor and contact lists, and performing investor targeting
Compiling stock reports and graphs for investor relations groups
Billing (thru Quickbooks) and basis accounting responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by Research Analyst/Supervisor
Corley Security LLC, Jersey City, NJ – September 2007 to March 2008
Security Guard
Securing public housing development site using trained security protocol
Securing all sub-contractor vehicles left on the premises
Maintaining security log and recording regular shift details and incident reports
St. John’s Church, Jersey City, NJ – January 2005 to January 2008
Parish Secretary
Developing Bulletins for Sunday Worship as well as special services i.e., weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc.
Track and recording all church records, i.e., weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other events
Compilation of monthly newsletter sent out to parishioners.
Other administrative duties
Forest Research Institute, Jersey City, NJ – August 2006 to December 2007
Administrative Assistant
Coordinated meeting calendars and travel schedules for the Director of the Toxicology Department, and scientist staff.
Preparation and submission of expense reports, travel authorizations, and various toxicology reports
The Ingerman Group, Cherry Hill, NJ – November 2005 to December 2007
Administrative Assistant
Develop monthly spreadsheet of all staff on-site thru Time Clock Plus 4.0 system
Assist some Sub Contractors with Certified Payroll, and employee time and attendance
Successfully gained a crucial working knowledge of the Human Resources functions.
Other administrative duties
Conducted open houses and interviews, and performed preliminary background checks.
Temporary Administrative Assignments Held
Bank of New York/Mellon, Jersey City, NJ 8/08-10/08
Temporary Alternatives, New York, NY 12/05-04/06
Linens N’ Things, Clifton, NJ 02/03-04/03
Journal of Commerce, Newark, NJ 09/02-01/03
Nat’l Retail Transportation, North Bergen, NJ 12/00-10/01
EDUCATION:
Aug 1998 – May 2000 St. Peter’s College Jersey City, NJ
Feb 1995 – June 1998 Henry Snyder High School Jersey City, NJ