Experience

Shelter KC: A Kansas City Rescue Mission
• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Donor Relations Specialist

  • Nov 2022 - Present


Overland Park Church of the Nazarene

• Financial Assistant

  • Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  Assist the Treasurer in financial management practices, review and write policy, perform basic office duties, review bills, issue payments, make journal entries, file financials, process W9s, assist with audit. Assist the Treasurer in financial management practices, review and write policy, perform basic office duties, review bills, issue payments, make journal entries, file financials, process W9s, assist with audit.

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020


Kansas City Rescue Mission

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Administrative Assistant/Human Resources Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2017

  Perform administrative tasks for the main office, serve as administrative assistant to the Executive Director and oversee Human Resources. Assistant to the Executive Director duties include managing calendars, screening calls, setting meetings, generating reports, research projects, policy development, dictation and note taking, memo writing, networking, provide tours and administrative support to organization, board meeting assistance and communication, staff communication, establishing good working partnerships with employees, board members and guests. Main office duties include answering phones and greeting visitors, scheduling meetings, managing databases and data entry, disseminating information throughout organization, generating reports, ordering supplies, coordinating courier, provide tours, receive donations, manage office equipment and supplies, working with clients and visitors. Human Resources duties include recruiting, hiring, employee orientations, policy development, payroll, benefit enrollment and management (health, dental, 403b, cafeteria plan, life insurance, disability), disciplinary procedures, employee appreciation, organizing staff celebrations, federal and state law compliance, processing of unemployment claims, workman's comp/accident claims, performance management reviews, staff training's, generating audit reports. Show less



Independent Grant Writer

• Nonprofit Consultation and Grant Writing

  • 2004 - 2017

  Provide nonprofit consultation and grant writing. Provide nonprofit consultation and grant writing.



Harry J. Lloyd Charitable Trust

• United States

• Grants Manager

  • 2004 - Aug 2009

  Reviewed grant submissions and prepared project descriptions and recommendations based on funding guidelines. Tracked progress reports with funding and project objectives and maintained communication and follow up needs. Proposed in house grant possibilities and maintained reporting and client communication. Researched and followed international ministry and grant funding trends. Assisted with administration needs, answered phones, assisted with international shipping and travel accommodations and other duties as assigned. Proficient in MicroEdge Gifts program. Show less



Prairie Star Farms

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Greenhouse Assistant

  • 2003 - 2007

  Seasonal greenhouse assistant: planting, customer service, plant maintenance. Seasonal greenhouse assistant: planting, customer service, plant maintenance.



Debbie Howard's Gym

• Administrative Assistant

  • 2002 - 2003

  Performed front desk responsibilities, answered phones, collected tuition fees, handled scheduling needs and made follow-up calls. Performed front desk responsibilities, answered phones, collected tuition fees, handled scheduling needs and made follow-up calls.



KState Research and Extension Center

• Field and Research Assistant, Secretary

  • 2002 - 2003

  Performed ground maintenance for flower and vegetable research trials during growing season. Worked in office documenting research trials, categorizing field study results, answered phones and assisted with office management. Performed ground maintenance for flower and vegetable research trials during growing season. Worked in office documenting research trials, categorizing field study results, answered phones and assisted with office management.



The University of Kansas Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Assistant

  • 1999 - 2000

  Performed administrative tasks for five physicians in the Pediatrics Psychology Unit. Transcribed patient/doctor sessions and maintained client files. Assisted in medical records unit categorizing client records and filing as needed. Completed research assignments for physicians in the university library. Worked as backup staff in nursing station answering phones, preparing patient files and assisted scheduling department as needed making appointments and follow-up calls. Performed administrative tasks for five physicians in the Pediatrics Psychology Unit. Transcribed patient/doctor sessions and maintained client files. Assisted in medical records unit categorizing client records and filing as needed. Completed research assignments for physicians in the university library. Worked as backup staff in nursing station answering phones, preparing patient files and assisted scheduling department as needed making appointments and follow-up calls.