Kimberly Sawyer
Grand Island, NE *****
*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional with 13+ years of experience specializing in accounts payable, data entry, and office coordination. Proven ability to manage financial records, vendor communications, and daily reporting with exceptional accuracy. Demonstrated leadership in team management and financial oversight, consistently achieving budgetary goals. Proficient in administrative tasks, including data entry and bookkeeping, with a strong foundation in project management and organizational skills.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Associate Support Clerk
Irrigation Components International (Essential Personel)-Grand Island, NE May 2024 to December 2024
Processed purchase orders and sales orders; Generated invoices and customer account statements; Verified accuracy and gave approval for payment of all AP invoices; Assisted with new customer account applications and customer inquiries; Created the marketing booklet, customer letter, and pricing guide for the 2024/2025 Early Order Program
Property Manager
The Lund Company-Grand Island, NE
July 2023 to February 2024
Managed the day-to-day operations of the property; Managed leasing; Negotiated vendor contracts; Maintained property occupancy; Negotiated and enforced leases; Accomplished financial objectives by collecting rents, paying bills, forecasting potential overhead, preparing annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions when needed; Maintained property by resolving tenant issues, enforcing rules, inspecting vacant units and scheduling repairs, planning renovations, and contracting with landscaping and snow removal services; Interviewed applicants for open positions; Lead, taught, encouraged, and challenged staff to build a team Property Manager
Pedcor Management Corporation-Lincoln, NE
April 2022 to November 2022
Managed the day-to-day operations of the property; Inspected common areas and buildings; Reviewed resident applications and screening information; Maintained positive relationships with residents, staff and local authorities; Enforced lease terms and community guidelines; Handled emergency situations; Managed vendor contracts; Verified, coded, and submitted AP Invoices for payment; Managed employee relations; Created and maintained a positive financial budget. Property Manager
DM Management LLC-Hebron, NE
June 2020 to March 2022
Answered all correspondence from tenants, prospects, vendors, and area agencies; Determined rental prices; Established marketing for all properties; Leased apartments, single family home, commercial space, and storage units; Tracked potential tenants (waitlists); Preformed credit and criminal background checks; Resolved tenant issues; Collected rents and fees; Performed all duties necessary for evictions; Submitted needed documents to collections; Created and tracked all maintenance orders; Submitted recommendations for employee raises and bonuses; Managed all Human Relation aspects for employees; Computed payroll hours; Managed vendor contracts; Designed and coordinated apartment remodels and landscaping projects; Managed the purchasing of supplies and tracking of running inventory; Created and managed budget
Leasing Coordinator
DM Management LLC-Deshler, NE
January 2020 to June 2020
Created marketing for properties on digital platforms; Managed the leasing of apartments and storage units; Tracked potential tenants (waitlists); Preformed credit and criminal background checks on rental applicants; Showed apartments; Preformed pre-vacate inspections; Scheduled maintenance to ready units for leasing; Received security deposits, prorated first month’s rents, monthly rents, and fees; Created new lease template, rental application, pet forms, utility agreement, and tenant notices for use by DM Management
Cleaning/Maintenance
Struve Enterprises, Inc.-Deshler, NE
September 2019 to January 2020
Received, followed, and completed work orders from office; Cleaned vacant apartments, including carpets; Completed general maintenance tasks including but not limited to replacing doorknobs, patching drywall, toilet repairs, changing light fixtures, painting apartments, realigning cabinet doors, and replacing thermostats
Sprinkler Assembly
Reinke Manufacturing Co.-Deshler, NE
October 2015 to September 2019
Details upon request
Dog House Attendant/Re-Work Crew
DuPont Pioneer-York, NE
September 2013 to May 2014
Details upon request
Assistant General Manager
The Iron Skillet-York, NE
June 2012 to March 2013
Details upon request
Headwait (Floor Supervisor)
Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill (downtown)-Lincoln, NE
August 2008 to May 2010
Details upon request
Substance Abuse Counselor – Residential
Cornhusker Place-Lincoln, NE
December 2006 to June 2007
Details upon request
Substance Abuse Counselor – Outpatient
First Step Recovery and Wellness-Lincoln, NE
October 2005 to December 2006
Details upon request
Education
Postsecondary classes in Nursing (BSN) Program
BryanLGH College of Health Sciences-Lincoln, NE
January 2009 to May 2009
Postsecondary classes in Human Relations
Doane College-Lincoln, NE
October 2006 to March 2008
Postsecondary classes in Human Services
Southeast Community College-Lincoln, NE
January 2003 to June 2005
Provisionally Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in the State of Nebraska Postsecondary classes in Psychology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE
January 2002 to December 2002
Skills
• Office experience
• Microsoft Word (10+ years)
• Customer service
• Project management
• Recruiting
• Bookkeeping
• Organizational skills
• Marketing
• Communication skills
• English
• Data Reporting (6 years)
• Human resources
• Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)
• Data entry
• Purchasing
• Phone etiquette
• Vendor Management (6 years)
• Sales
• Employee relations
• Time management
• Budgeting
• Payroll
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Administrative experience
Certifications and Licenses
Insurance Producer License
March 2025 to June 2026
Accident and Health or Sickness, Life
Driver's License
June 2021 to June 2026