Administrator

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Kismet Matthews, Ed.D.

********.******@*****.*** • 252-***-****

LinkedIn • Williamston, NC 27892

Growth-focused executive with extensive experience in leadership. Notable success cultivating technology-driven, learning-centered environments.

Demonstrated exceptional communication and presentation skills; committed to cultivating and strengthening robust relations.

Strong leadership skills, with the capacity to steer and empower multiple cross-functional teams for increasing overall workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Solid history of streamlining operations in line with strategic needs to ensure seamless and efficient workflow.

Prudent at ensuring delivery of services and programs that support student success, well-being, and engagement. Professional Experience

NERSBA and Bear Grass Charter School March 2025 - Present Substitute Teacher

Simply Kismet, Williamston, N.C. 5/2011 – Present

Owner/Operator

Locally owned small business, Simply Kismet provides independent auditing and evaluation services for franchises and small businesses to ensure operational compliance and uphold industry standards. Continuous monitoring of job and business markets. Specializing in confidential audits, Simply Kismet helps businesses maintain consistency and improve performance. Simply Kismet also operates DBA as a wedding officiant. Experienced in applying for and working with business and commercial loans.

Pit Master, Williamston, N.C. 2024 – 2025

Human Resources Officer and Finance Officer

Led strategic planning, team leadership, and operational improvements for a family-owned restaurant to drive growth and profitability. Managed financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Fostered a strong culture of customer service and employee engagement. Built vendor relationships, optimized supply chain processes, and implemented marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and revenue. Responsibilities included: Salary recommendations, FSLA, Payroll, workman’s compensation, employee incentives, grievances and leave benefits. Johnston Community College, Smithfield, N.C. 2023 – 2024 Vice President of Operations

Directed human resource operations for a divisional multidisciplinary team of 60+ professionals across various departments, including plant operations, engineering, capital projects, campus safety and security, environmental safety, housekeeping, fleet management, facilities, buildings and grounds, and maintenance ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. Oversaw a budget of approximately $8M. Worked in tandem for strategic leadership initiatives as a member of the College President’s Council

Responsible for departmental administration of the HR Information Systems (HRIS), leveraging the Colleague/Ellucian computer platform and the NeoGov application tracking system. Managed the departmental hiring process, recruitment, and staffing strategies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws. Utilized analytics and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and resource allocation, including the integration of HR-driven engagement strategies into employee orientation and training programs. Ensured benefits and payroll functions, performance management, and evaluation processes, aligning with personnel policies and procedures for direct reports. Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and managed employee relations, college leave programs, and employee recognition programs to foster a positive and inclusive divisional work environment. Served as Clery Co-Coordinator, maintaining and updating the employee policies and procedures manual while leading an initiative- Page 2 4

taking transformation of the security department into a fully operational campus police force, ensuring adherence to HR policies, quality standards, and effective operational workflows. Enhanced operational efficiency through the implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies. Created and optimized value drivers for recurring revenue business models, with institutional goals to drive sustained revenue stability. Responsibilities also included divisional oversight of hiring committees and workman's compensation oversight.

Johnston Community College, Smithfield, N.C. 2022 – 2023 Associate Executive Vice President

Led team of five direct reports. Aligned diverse areas of responsibility including environmental safety, human resources, policies, grievances, grant management, environmental safety, communications, marketing, public records, and foundation with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance through effective oversight. Oversaw human resource operations; ensured HR operations aligned with institutional objectives Ensured adherence to labor laws and regulations through effective oversight and compliance, including the management of HR Information Systems (HRIS) with platforms such as Ellucian and NeoGov application tracking system. Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations, including oversight of HR administration, leveraging Colleague/Ellucian computer platform and NeoGov application tracking system. Streamlined the hiring process and recruitment and staffing by centralizing HR policies and procedures, resulting in enhanced efficiency, and improved organizational effectiveness.

Played a pivotal role in restructuring the college foundation, leveraging strategic HR initiatives to maximize fundraising efforts, enhance institutional stability, and foster strong partnerships. Fostered synergy between the foundation and athletics department, maximizing fundraising efforts and supporting institutional goals through innovative strategies and long-lasting partnerships.

Utilized data conception skills to boost operational efficiency by integrating disparate policies and procedures into a cohesive framework, leading to significant cost savings and optimized resource utilization. Enhanced employee training programs and organizational development by optimizing educational solutions for human resources and aligning them with institutional goals.

As a member of the President’s Council, contributed to optimizing grant development processes, securing additional funding, and improving marketing efforts for student matriculation and retention. Responsibilities included an overhaul of policy and procedures, effective hiring committees, legal liaison, and EEOC facilitator.

Johnston Community College, Smithfield, N.C. 2002

Special Assistant to Board of Trustees and interim President Provided high-level administrative support to Board of Trustees and interim president while leading internal efforts in conjunction with an external search firm to fill the college president position. Managed financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and reconciliations. Functioned as the Ethics Liaison, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Member of the senior leadership team. Martin Community College, Williamston, N.C. 2021 – 2022 Director of Institutional Advancement

Enhanced donor recognition and stewardship through innovative fundraising strategies; steered development and evaluation of fundraising plan while cultivating key donor relationships. Implemented cost-effective food services for the campus. Managed financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and reconciliations. Spearheaded creation and management of electric linesman apprentice program, meeting industry demands and offering students valuable skills and career opportunities. Donor cultivation and stewardship, correspondence, record keeping, grants, scholarship management, Board coordination, Institutional branding, community outreach, event planning, alumni relations and engagement, financial management, transparent reporting, strategic planning, data analysis, audits and compliance, ethics, advocation, Ambassador training and supervision. Donor database management reconciled with Colleague. Member of the senior leadership team.

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Martin Community College, Williamston, N.C. 2013 - 2021 Executive Assistant to President & Board Liaison/Foundation Liaison Coordinated efforts across departments. Ensured successful project completion. Provided high-level administrative support. Served as the primary point of contact for trustee and foundation members. Identified, cultivated, and stewarded relationships with prospective donors, alumni, corporations, foundations, and other stakeholders. Planned and oversaw fundraising events, donor recognition events, and stewardship activities to engage donors and cultivate philanthropic support for the college, aligning with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Donor database management reconciled with Colleague. Developed and managed the foundation's annual budget and monitored fundraising expenses. Functioned as the Ethics Liaison, ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. Managed and supported the development and execution of the Faculty Excellence and Staff Excellence Awards Programs and served as the liaison for NISOD. Member of the senior leadership team. Responsibilities included grievances, legal liaison, EEOC and workman's compensation coordinator and payroll backup. Led comprehensive salary study. Utilized talent acquisition software and resources. Led internal HR responsibilities for two presidential searches. Martin Community College, Williamston, N.C. 2016 – 2017 Interim Dean of Administration

Boosted efficiency and efficacy in future capital projects by implementing continuous improvement strategies and carrying out post-project evaluations to identify areas for enhancement. Delivered timely completion of capital projects by leading from inception to completion, strictly adhering to budget constraints. Directed comprehensive execution with a focus on punctuality.

Martin Community College, Williamston, N.C 2013 – 2014, 2016 Interim Personnel Officer

Achieved alignment with federal, state, and local goals by fostering communication channels among cross-functional teams. Revamped Human Resources procedures from traditional paper to digital format. Instituted process for thorough examination of faculty qualifications. Initiated off-site and online archiving for permanent documentation. Martin County Schools – Williamston, N.C.

A+ Paraprofessional Instructor – Williamston Middle School 2005 – 2009 Long-Term Substitute Teacher 2002 – 2005

Pitt County School – Wahl-Coates Elementary, Greenville, N.C. Teaching Assistant Intern 2001 – 2002

Library Intern 2000 – 2002

Additional Experience

Marketing Coordinator, All About the Gold, Williamston, N.C. 2011 – 2015 Tanning Bed Operator/Stylist, Hair Pizzaz and Tanning, Williamston, N.C. 2011-2013 (DBA independent contractor - small business owner)

Stylist, Hair Flair, Kitty Hawk, N.C., 2008-2013 (DBA independent contractor - small business owner) Tanning Bed Operator/Stylist, Hair Gallery and Tanning, Williamston, N.C. 2002-2006 (DBA independent contractor - small business owner)

Accounts Receivable Receptionist/Marketing, Williamston Veterinary Hospital, Williamston, N.C., 2004-2006 Manager and Lead Cosmetologist, Smart Style, Greenville & Tarboro, N.C., 2002-2003 Assistant Manager, Peking Palace Chinese Restaurant, Greenville, N.C., 1992-1999 Education

Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) in Educational Leadership; Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Dissertation: Boards of Trustees and Senior-level Administrators Experience with Presidential Turnover in the Higher Education System

Ed.S. (Education Specialist) in Educational Leadership; Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Directed Research Project: Autism in Education – The Need for Early Intervention Master of Arts in Educational Management; Strayer University, Washington, DC Page 4 4

Dissertation: That Child in the Mirror – A Look at No Child Left Behind Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems; Jones College, Jacksonville, FL Associate of Science in Computer Information Systems & General Occupational Technology; Pitt Community College, Winterville, NC

Boards & Leadership Trainings

Board of Directors General Federation of NC District 8 Treasurer, 2023 – Present Board of Directors General Federation of NC District 8 Vice President, 2020 – 2023 Board of Directors General Federation of NC Williamston Woman’s Club Vice President, 2020 – 2023 Board of Directors Friends of the Old Martin County Courthouse & Immediate Past Treasurer, 2016 – Present Board of Directors General Federation of NC Williamston Woman’s Club Recording Secretary, 2018 – 2020 Board of Directors Williamston Community Garden, 2021 – 2023 Board of Directors Martin County Chamber of Commerce, 2020 – 2023 Board of Directors Church of the Advent Episcopal Church Women Recording Secretary, 2017 – 2023 North Carolina Eastern Diocese Episcopal Adult Formation Program Committee, 2021 Member of North Carolina Council of Resource Development, 2013 – Present Graduate of North Carolina Rural Center Rural Economic Development Institute, 2021 Graduate of North Carolina Community College Online Leadership Engagement Program, 2020 Graduate of North Carolina Rural Center Home Grown Leaders Program, 2020 Graduate of North Carolina Community College Leadership Program, 2018 Certifications

Tabe 11 & 12 Certification part 1&2, July 2024

eTests Proctor Certification, July 2024

Proctor Remote Testing Certification, July 2024

AI Ethics in Communications Certification, 2024

Foundational Certification in Agile Scrum, April 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace, 2020 CompTIA A+®, 2020

Certified Nonprofit Professional, 2015

Information Systems Networking, 2009

Quantum learning, 2005

MOUS Certified, Microsoft 2005

Tanning Bed Operator Certification, 2003

Effective Teacher Training, 2003

CISCO Fundamentals of Web Design, 2002

Computer Information Systems, 2000

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