KIMBERLY T. BLACK
***** ************ **., *********, ** 28277
Email: *********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Administrative Manager and Senior Executive Administrative Professional specializing in the areas of corporate event management, project management, networking and development. Highly independent and self- motivated; a decision-maker skilled in implementing new ideas; resourceful and detail-oriented; skilled problem-solver and multi-tasker; excellent communication skills; able to grow and maintain positive relationships with people at all organizational levels. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Katalyst, Inc., Charlotte, NC
Executive Administrator– August 2018 – June 2019
• Provided administrative support to the CEO, COO and Sales Team
• Responsible for maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and calls, assisting with presentations, preparing reports for weekly sales meetings, planning and executing quarterly meetings/company events, scheduling interviews for new sales hires, all daily operational functions UNC-Charlotte, College of Arts & Architecture (transitional position), Charlotte, NC Executive Assistant to the Dean– June 2017 – May 2018
• Provided administrative support to the Dean
• Responsible for all logistics and planning for the College’s 10th Year Anniversary Celebration
• Created, implemented and trained faculty on an electronic platform for the Tenure and Promotion process using the Google environment.
• Provide full administrative support for the Dean
• Assisted on the hiring committee for a new chair for the College of Art History to include job postings, applicant screenings and interview scheduling
The Citadel – School of Business Administration, Charleston, SC Executive Assistant to the Dean / Operations Assistant – September 2009 to June 2017
• Event manager responsible for generating revenue through events and assisting the Dean in development and cultivation activities for financial profit and School of Business initiatives
• Assist in maintaining national AACSB accreditation for the School of Business by working with senior staff and faculty for implementation of policies and procedures
• Serve as financial resource advisor for the department
• Provide full administrative support for the Dean Charleston Mill Service, Huger, SC (Edward C. Levy Corp., Detroit, MI)(Nucor Steel Site) Administrative Manager – February 2005 – April 2006
• Reorganized all office personnel (10 staff members) to positions that suited their talents and created set job descriptions
• Discovered billing error that resulted in collection of approximately 4 million dollars from Nucor Steel to Charleston Mill
• Frequently traveled to other mill sites on the east coast to assist in training of other assistants and office managers The State of South Carolina – Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program, Moncks Corner, SC Program Coordinator (Temporary Grant Position) – July 2004 – February 2005
• Worked with low income level clients to assist them in obtaining job training and job placement through federally funded grants
• Placed over 100 clients into permanent employment Polymer Group, Incorporated, Charleston, SC (now relocated in Charlotte, NC) Administrative Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO – March 2003 – May 2004
• First assistant to new CEO after company was purchased by stakeholders. Responsible for all aspects of setting up the new corporate office in Charleston, SC.
CareAlliance Health Services (Roper Hospital), Charleston, SC Executive Assistant to CFO – March 2001 – March 2003 EDUCATION
BA- English (Minor in Communications) - 2000 Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Computer Skills (Expert Level): Google Environment, MS Office Suites, Office Outlook, Banner, Joomla
(web page development), SPSS, Digital Measures, Canvas, Kronos, Sales Force, Cisco WebEx ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Event manager for the Annual Citadel Director's Institute for the Citadel School of Business since 2009. This event hosts national Advisory Board Leaders, CEO's and CFO's with expert panelists and speakers discussing corporate governance. I handled all aspects of the event logistics to include choosing the venue, creating the menus, arranging all travel and accommodations, working directly with the corporate sponsors, creating all publications, etc. to create a high level successful event. This event has been increasingly generating revenue for the School of Business.
• March 2016 and November 2014 – Logistical manager for fully sponsored event by the Chicago Merchant Exchange (CME) Group Foundation. Able to manage a 30K budget and make an 18K profit for the Citadel School of Business.
• Successfully manage all public events for the School of Business by developing a relationship with potential and established sponsors to generate revenue for the Citadel School of Business.
• Logistical coordinator for high profile visitors – Governor Mark Sanford, Governor Nicki Haley, Mr. Dan Cathy (CEO, Chick’Fil-A), Mr. Doug McMillon (CEO, Wal-Mart), General David Petreaus
(2009)
• Obtained and maintained excellent reputations with my supervisors and colleagues. Go “above and beyond” to ensure the department or corporation is successful in all aspects.
• Cultivate and maintain developmental relationships with numerous corporations both national and international.