KIMBERLEY S. EPPES, CP

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Client Relations Dependability

Problem Solver Exceptional Communicator

Accountability Outstanding Organizer

Solution-focused professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Track record of building and maintaining repeated relationships with customers and clients. Would like to integrate my diverse professional experience/education to secure a role within your organization.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – Knoxville, TN - BA in English Literature, 2002

CERTIFIED PARALEGAL (NALA) AND NOTARY PUBLIC – Active

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE – Greenville, SC - AAS Paralegal Program, ABA approved, graduated Summer 2017, President’s List – 4.0 GPA; Phi Kappa; Summa Cum Laude

SCUPA – Inactive Member

GTCPA – Inactive Member

PRAXIS 5039, English Language Arts: Content and Analysis– Greenville, SC – Test required for education certification; proficient score 168/172; 2016

INSURANCE SCHOOL – Greenville, SC - Property and Casualty and Life, Licensed 2013, Inactive

NBC-CAM (National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers), CMCA (see below), Inactive

REAL ESTATE SCHOOL – Memphis, TN - Licensed 2004, Inactive

LEGAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BBG, Inc. – Atlanta, GA (2019-2020) – For lending, acquisition and development transactions, offered personalized services in accessing the compliance of real estate. Made legal recommendations for adequate insurance coverage. Interacted with government officials daily and prepared FOIA letters. Daily client interactions to meet strict deadlines. Ability to be highly organized and an effective communicator.

Promoted within a one-year period from Zoning Coordinator to Zoning Analyst.

Trained three new employees

Quality Control Supervision and editing of legal reports

Responsible for large portfolios

Armada Analytics, Inc. – Greenville, SC (2017-2019) – Engaged with over 25 investment firms covering a wide array of zoning compliance issues and analyses. For lending, acquisition and development transactions, offered personalized reports and narratives to assist clients in accessing the compliance of existing structures and the possibilities of new structures in the districts. Additionally, executed recommendations for Law and Ordinance coverage.

Promoted twice from Zoning Data Coordinator to Hybrid to Zoning Analyst within a 2-year period.

Prepared training manual and trained 4 employees.

Volunteered for all Charitable Company events. Participated in several committees.

Responsible for large portfolio analyses.

Greenville Water – Greenville, SC (2010-2012) - As the Supervisor of Customer Accounting and Records, I worked in conjunction with the collections department for legal remedies for non-pay. Familiar with Lexus Nexus and client research.

Key player in changing over major billing process.

Training and Development of a team of 12 billing clerks – HR Training

Keith Collins Company – Germantown, TN (2006-2010) - CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) - Germantown, TN (2006-2010) - As a Community Manager, I collaborated with legal counsel for collections, liens and other legal matters concerning CC&Rs, Bylaws, Architectural Review, and other related documents pertaining to community/property management. Familiar with contract law and RFPs (Request for proposal for improvements/repairs).

Certified within a year. Promoted to Senior Manager; managed over 30 condominium associations in downtown Memphis and Midtown.

Continued training and development of other managers.

Trained 5 other Association Managers.

Enterprise Rent a Car – Knoxville and Greeneville, TN (2002-2004) - As an Assistant Branch Manager, I became educated regarding legally binding contracts and insurance related aspects to fleet management and leasing.

Promoted from Manager Trainee to Assistant Branch Manager within one year.

Top Sales – MVP dinners.

Learned invaluable time management and resource management skills.

Trained 3 Manager Trainees.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS AND INVOLVEMENT

Make A Wish SC – Greenville, SC - TrailBlaze Challege; raised $8,330 through social media campaigns/community events; hiked 28.3 miles along the Foothills Trial to raise awareness of children in SC bravely fighting childhood illnesses.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores – Greenville, SC - helped sort, price, and shelf stock used books; helped with register and general clean-up of store and unloading of trucks.

Pendleton Place – Greenville, SC - Volunteered to play with the kids in arts/ crafts and games.

St. Jude Research Hospital – Memphis, TN - Played board games w/children before their treatments; worked in the gift shop. Volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House/Grizzly House/ Target House; helped serve meals to families who are staying from out of town waiting to receive treatment for their children. Worked with ALSAC doing administrative duties (donation requests)

Probate Court Guardianship Visitor Program – visits and checks at a local nursing home with a Navy war veteran

Habitat for Humanity, GTCPA – In progress, part of Greenville Tech Paralegal Association project for Spring 2017.

Cinderella Project – Collecting gently used dresses to send underprivileged girls to prom.

SCUPA- Misc. community endeavors and involvement.

GNHA- worked with Foothills Trails Conference, NC Forest Service and REI to help maintain sections of Foothills Trail which are recovering from the 2016 wildfires.

Greenville Literacy Association – tutor for ABE and ESL; intern in the fundraising department (Summer 2017); Book Sale Co-Coordinator

Greenville Humane Society – administrative, laundry room, newspaper duty, puppy play time, dishes, dog collars

Greenville Area Parkinson’s Society – Strike Out Parkinson’s Event Volunteer, Flour field

OTHER RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quontros – Greenville, SC (2015-2016) – Familiar with HIPPA. Worked with hospitals to help reduce the risk malpractice claims using healthcare analytics software. Accustomed to healthcare industry laws and regulations.

South Carolina Insurance Brokers, Inc. and Nationwide – Greenville, SC (2013-2015) - As a prior Insurance Producer, I have a working knowledge of contracts and laws surrounding insurance-related queries.

Kemmons Wilson Companies – Memphis, TN (2005-2006) - As the Marketing/Lifestyle Coordinator, I obtained my real estate license. In doing so, I familiarized myself with real estate jargon, specifically relating to real estate law, fiduciary duty and contracts. Keynote Speaker at a Corporate Sales Seminar in Ohio – Lifestyle.

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