Kimberly Watkins
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Davenport, FL 33896
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EDUCATION
University of Florida- Warrington College of Business Gainesville, FL
Master of Science- Management December 2007
GPA 3.70/4.0
Florida A&M University Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor of Science- Political Science April 2006
Minor: Education
GPA 3.91/4.0
EXPERIENCE
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2008- February 2009
Loss Prevention Manager Lake Wales, FL
• Conduct daily research to investigate internal fraud and theft
• Drive results for external theft by managing loss prevention associates
• Manage the return to work program and general liability claims
• Ensure that all policies and procedures for the company are in compliance
• Ensure that all safety standards are being carried our on a daily basis
Amateur Athletic Union February 2008-May 2008
Intern, Event Operations Lake Buena Vista, FL
• Assist in the daily planning and logistics of event(s)
• Trouble shoot for logistics, working with various sport committees to ensure a well conducted event
• Conduct research for AAU projects (i.e. community relations, online advertisements)
• Assist with check-in, credentialing during registration days and handle requests for entry materials
• Compose correspondence for external inquiries
Jefferson County School Board June 2006-December 2006 Intern, School Improvement and Student Services Monticello, FL
• Coordinated the Supplemental Educational Services Program registration that provided free tutoring to students
• Helped the district establish its HIPPY affiliate to help parents use in-home instruction for children ages 3 to 5
• Disseminated information from the school board to the community regarding events, deadlines, and programs
• Organized and researched information that provided parents with essential information
Florida A&M Student Government September 2003-April 2006
Chief of Staff Tallahassee, FL
• Managed the daily operations of the fourteen departments and 30 staff members of the Executive Branch
• Composed proposals to be submitted to Governor’s Office for increasing minority enrollment
• Lobbied to create programs that would provide additional financial-aid funding for students in Florida
• Supervised all activities of the Executive Branch (meetings, events, appointments, etc.)
• Managed activity and payroll budgets totaling $100,000+
• Recruited, staffed and trained executive branch officials
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Administrative Skills, Customer Service Skills
AWARDS
Student of the Year for the College of Arts and Sciences (2004-2005)
Excellent Scholastic Achievement Award Recipient, Department of History and Political Science (2005-2006)
ACTIVITIES
Team Member, Access and Diversity Proposal Committee
Volunteer, United Way Project Management Team Member
Tutor, Club Z! In Home Tutoring Services