With experience in the local government and nonprofit sectors, Kaela brings unique organizational abilities to the table. Her primary duties with C-1, Inc. Construction include: Provides guidance over the company’s daily office activities and operations. Manages human resource affairs. Utilizes QuickBooks software to attend to bookkeeping, accounts payable and accounts receivable matters. Executes various programs and strategies to meet the company’s changing goals. Implements initiatives to… Show more With experience in the local government and nonprofit sectors, Kaela brings unique organizational abilities to the table. Her primary duties with C-1, Inc. Construction include: Provides guidance over the company’s daily office activities and operations. Manages human resource affairs. Utilizes QuickBooks software to attend to bookkeeping, accounts payable and accounts receivable matters. Executes various programs and strategies to meet the company’s changing goals. Implements initiatives to strengthen customer loyalty and expand the client base. Oversees company's marketing efforts and develops materials and presentations. Prepares and distributes appropriate business correspondence. Communicates with customers and business associates. Participates in various business networking opportunities. Show less

Monitored and managed grantmaking processes, including Community Building Grants, Field-of Interest Funds, and other staff discretionary grants. Prepared press releases for upcoming grant rounds. Conducted pre-application workshop for potential applicants of Community Building Grants. Worked with volunteer subcommittee members to conduct site visits and formulate funding recommendations. Prepared funding recommendations for Board of Governors meetings. Implemented evaluation system for… Show more Monitored and managed grantmaking processes, including Community Building Grants, Field-of Interest Funds, and other staff discretionary grants. Prepared press releases for upcoming grant rounds. Conducted pre-application workshop for potential applicants of Community Building Grants. Worked with volunteer subcommittee members to conduct site visits and formulate funding recommendations. Prepared funding recommendations for Board of Governors meetings. Implemented evaluation system for grantmaking processes. Provided staff support to Grants & Initiatives Committee, its subcommittees, and other advisory boards affiliated with the Community Foundation. Responded to inquiries about grantmaking opportunities. Prepared grant descriptions, reports, and other necessary materials as needed. Show less

Memphis Business Development Center (MBDC):Assisted clients wishing to open, expand, or relocate their business in the Memphis area. Analyzed and aided in the development of business plans of prospective business owners. Conducted financial and credit analyses. Assisted clients with loan packaging. Assisted in identifying procurement opportunities. Developed and conducted small business seminars, workshops, and training programs. Assisted clients with computer software, industry… Show more Memphis Business Development Center (MBDC):Assisted clients wishing to open, expand, or relocate their business in the Memphis area. Analyzed and aided in the development of business plans of prospective business owners. Conducted financial and credit analyses. Assisted clients with loan packaging. Assisted in identifying procurement opportunities. Developed and conducted small business seminars, workshops, and training programs. Assisted clients with computer software, industry research, market research, and reference materials. Arranged and oversaw special small business events. Developed center promotional information using various PC software programs. Prepared monthly activity reports. Show less