Karen Niemeyer
Charleston, SC 29492
Cell: 843-***-**** Email: **************@*****.***
Highly skilled, proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable Executive Professional with a very high level of confidentiality and integrity. Strategic planning, organizational leadership, multi-site operations, joint ventures, and alliances. Superior communication and people skills. As a key resource to senior management, offers the technical knowledge and leadership ability to achieve and implement critical support and establish smooth, efficient executive administration functions. Understands the critical need for accurate, timely data reporting, and strong multi-tasking to help top level executives exceed production goals.
Strategic Planning Multi-Project Management HR Responsibilities Establishing Policies & Procedures Performing Accounting Functions Presentations, Proposals & Demonstrations Vendor Management
Professional Experience
AM Conservation Group, Charleston, SC 2016-Present
Executive Assistant to CEO
Provide high-level executive support to the CEO and C-Level Executive Team.
Key Results:
Support CEO and all key executives in day to day activities.
Anticipate needs and maintain top executive appointments by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, webinars, and travel.
Monitor programs and special assignments, establish objectives, and make adjustment to plans by problem solving.
Responsible for consolidation of monthly and quarterly financial packages to private equity firm.
Create and develop visual presentations, proposals, and desktop publishing.
Prepare agendas, notices, minutes, and resolutions for business meetings.
Prepare presentations for Board Meetings and Executive Committee Meetings.
Maintain high level confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and research matters.
Expedite project completion through crafting templates and tailored documents.
Complete special projects and assignments by managing time and prioritizing.
Design and produce general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, data reports and business plans.
Meet with individuals, special interest groups and other on behalf of executive committees and Board of Directors.
Gildan USA Incorporated, Charleston, SC 2013 – 2016 Executive Assistant to President
Provided high-level executive support to 5 VP’s and Executive Team.
Key Results:
Supported 5 VP’s and back up support to President in day to day activities.
Anticipated needs and maintained top executive appointments schedules by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, webinars, and travel.
Designed and produced general correspondences, memos, charts, table graphs, data reports, and business plan.
Created and developed visual presentations and desktop publishing.
Maintained high level confidentiality of all corporate, personnel and research matters.
Prepared, completed, and approved expense reports for all high-level executives.
SunBrite Smile, LLC, Wilmington, NC 2010 - 2013
President/CEO
Owned and managed business.
Key Results:
Responsible for all aspects of business including personnel, operations, finance, contracts, marketing, sales, certification, and training.
Partnered with 3 major Gold’s Gyms: startups in Wilmington NC and Charleston SC.
Integrated operational and staffing structures meeting health care regulations.
McNeely Eye Associates, LLC, Greenville, SC 2006 - 2010
Senior Business Manager
Facilitated start up and ensured the successful operation of 3 medical offices. Provided total management.
Key Results:
Responsible for designing all Company procedures.
Adhered and complied to all medical regulations.
Proactively resolved issues between the patient, insurance carriers and staff. Worked closely with doctors, staff, and pharmaceutical representatives.
Created and monitored a system to track and evaluate revenues.
Benefit Source Insurance Company, Greenville, SC 2004 – 2006
Senior Sales Manager
Managed client-account functions for a high-visibility firm with over 5,000 clients and 2 offices.
Key Results:
Managed and maintained premium volume of over $800K consisting of over 350 clients.
Captured major account increasing company revenue by 8%.
Liaised with major insurance companies and insurance associates/partners to ensure company integrity.
Created and monitored systems to track and evaluate income-generating revenues.
The Furman Company, Greenville, SC 2001 - 2004
Senior Sales Manager
Managed client-account functions for the largest commercial real estate firm in Greenville SC.
Key Results:
Managed and maintained a portfolio of over $1.5M with over 25,800 clients.
Captured 3 major accounts with over $750,000 of combined revenue.
Facilitated startup of personal and commercial lines insurance department within the largest commercial real estate firm.
Prior to 2001 held multiple positions within sales organizations.
Education
Fairhaven Baptist College, Chesterton IN
Degree in Business Administration
Technical Skills
Excellent technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, QlikView, NetSuite, Canto, Microsoft GP, Mac OSX, Concur, Publisher, Adobe, Visio, Orgplus-Realtime, Paychex
Other Accomplishments
Member of the Business Professional Women Foundation Volunteer for the Pretty In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation Ambassador for the Simpsonville SC Chamber of Commerce Member of the Simpsonville SC Chamber of Commerce Member of the Greenville SC Chamber of Commerce Involvement in GAPA (Greenville Area Personnel Association) Member of the LaPorte County Board of Realtors
Solid Track Record as Senior Level Executive Professional, Senior Sales Manager with over 18 years of Corporate experience.