Chris Simms
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Marna Edenson
Chris Simms has always impressed me as a competent, capable individual. She is an excellent problem solver, diplomatic and can manage complex situations. When I asked for her assistance she was always able to take care of what I needed in a timely manner. Chris is well organized and gets the job done. I also was a client of her current organization and she handled my requests very efficiently. I would highly recommend Chris.
Meyer Denn
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Simms for several years during the time that I served as Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. I knew Chris to be a hard and conscientious worker within the organization. She was an essential player among the senior staff as she was the gate keeper to the CEO, and she made certain that any and all issues that required approval and were critical to the running of my organization made it to the CEO's desk and back to me in top speed. In addition, Chris was skilled in lay-leader management, displaying a wonderful personality with a cheerful disposition, while maintaining a business-like manner. I recommend Chis Simms without hesitation. She will be an asset to any organization.
Marna Edenson
Chris Simms has always impressed me as a competent, capable individual. She is an excellent problem solver, diplomatic and can manage complex situations. When I asked for her assistance she was always able to take care of what I needed in a timely manner. Chris is well organized and gets the job done. I also was a client of her current organization and she handled my requests very efficiently. I would highly recommend Chris.
Meyer Denn
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Simms for several years during the time that I served as Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. I knew Chris to be a hard and conscientious worker within the organization. She was an essential player among the senior staff as she was the gate keeper to the CEO, and she made certain that any and all issues that required approval and were critical to the running of my organization made it to the CEO's desk and back to me in top speed. In addition, Chris was skilled in lay-leader management, displaying a wonderful personality with a cheerful disposition, while maintaining a business-like manner. I recommend Chis Simms without hesitation. She will be an asset to any organization.
Marna Edenson
Chris Simms has always impressed me as a competent, capable individual. She is an excellent problem solver, diplomatic and can manage complex situations. When I asked for her assistance she was always able to take care of what I needed in a timely manner. Chris is well organized and gets the job done. I also was a client of her current organization and she handled my requests very efficiently. I would highly recommend Chris.
Meyer Denn
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Simms for several years during the time that I served as Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. I knew Chris to be a hard and conscientious worker within the organization. She was an essential player among the senior staff as she was the gate keeper to the CEO, and she made certain that any and all issues that required approval and were critical to the running of my organization made it to the CEO's desk and back to me in top speed. In addition, Chris was skilled in lay-leader management, displaying a wonderful personality with a cheerful disposition, while maintaining a business-like manner. I recommend Chis Simms without hesitation. She will be an asset to any organization.
Marna Edenson
Chris Simms has always impressed me as a competent, capable individual. She is an excellent problem solver, diplomatic and can manage complex situations. When I asked for her assistance she was always able to take care of what I needed in a timely manner. Chris is well organized and gets the job done. I also was a client of her current organization and she handled my requests very efficiently. I would highly recommend Chris.
Meyer Denn
I had the pleasure of working with Chris Simms for several years during the time that I served as Executive Director of the Center for Jewish Education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. I knew Chris to be a hard and conscientious worker within the organization. She was an essential player among the senior staff as she was the gate keeper to the CEO, and she made certain that any and all issues that required approval and were critical to the running of my organization made it to the CEO's desk and back to me in top speed. In addition, Chris was skilled in lay-leader management, displaying a wonderful personality with a cheerful disposition, while maintaining a business-like manner. I recommend Chis Simms without hesitation. She will be an asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Notary Public
State of TexasMay, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Assistant
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2022
Assists Executive Regional Director and supports staff in two offices. Heavy customer service by phone and in person. Detailed database management, reporting, and billing. Processing purchase payments and maintaining detailed logs. Assists clients with research, purchases, and personal account management. Manages accounts payable, check writing and accruals for both offices, Director's expense reporting, supply ordering, works with vendors, and preps all expense and financial transactions and reporting to Accounting Department at national headquarters. Manage staffing timeclock, reporting and staff training. Assists with Zoom meeting scheduling and management, Constant Contact campaigns, and event registration and reporting. In-office IT support and works closely with IT department on equipment installations, new program rollouts, and technical issues. Manages document retention policies. Oversees new-hire process and document transmission to HR. Show less
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Congregation Shearith Israel
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Assistant to busy clerical office and Rabbi, maintained office/event calendar, assisted with day school management as needed, prepared event materials, managed Rabbi's calendar and appointments, database management and research, maintained and supported volunteer scheduling, assisted with High Holiday preparations, managed weekly eblasts, and daily eblasts if needed, to congregants. Also assisted with front desk coverage as needed. Assistant to busy clerical office and Rabbi, maintained office/event calendar, assisted with day school management as needed, prepared event materials, managed Rabbi's calendar and appointments, database management and research, maintained and supported volunteer scheduling, assisted with High Holiday preparations, managed weekly eblasts, and daily eblasts if needed, to congregants. Also assisted with front desk coverage as needed.
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Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 1994 - Oct 2011
Performed all duties for CEO, including appointment scheduling, emails, and phone calls. Assisted other departments as needed, including HR, Marketing & IT. Maintained community online calendar. Staffed and supported board meetings using Roberts Rules of Order, took minutes, distributed board materials, maintained comprehensive board contact list, maintained and updated by-laws, Supervised front desk staff. Maintained database and generated reports and community mail lists. Managed events for office and oversaw missions management, working with travel and staffing professionals in various countries, as well as assisting participants with registration, travel documents, visas, etc. Managed expense reporting for CEO, supply ordering for office, and events/meetings. Assisted community members as needed. Created and managed Constant Contact eblasts and lists. Created and maintained community organization directory. Show less
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Education
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Butler County Community College
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