Kathleen Kemp Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Tn, Us

Cleveland, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Soddy Daisy, Tn

December 2018: Worked to help owners close the business; Layoff of 17 employees. Liquidated all assets; Contacted vendors, insurances, and customers; Year-end activities; Worked with lawyers to file closures with state and local authorities.Information management support.Prepared and electronically signed documentation such as contractual agreements, creditapplications, and various other documents for the owner in his absence (POA). Notarized official documents.Maintained owner's calendar.Represented the owner by attending meetings in the executive's absence; speakingfor the owner.Maintained all HR functions to include: Job posting; interviews; hiring/firing; Preparing new hire paperwork; on-boarding new hires; Performance coaching; administering disciplinary actions as needed; Process Workers Comp claims as necessary; Payroll conversion to ADP; All payroll activities; Created and published Employee Handbook; Establish benefits for employees to include Medical Insurance options; Established Company as a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace.Supervised AP/AR Clerk and oversaw all invoicing and collections activities.Prepared all AP payments and maintains banking activities to include checkdeposits.Maintained confidentiality.Prepared reports , maintained filing, recorded meeting discussions.Maintained office supplies inventory and ensured operation of office equipment.Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies, such as SHRM and the Chamber of Commerce.Filed and retrieved corporate documents, records and reports with various governmental agencies, to include filing of Articles of Organization, tax issues, vehicle registration, various business insurances, etc.Extensive travel arrangements for owners and employees.General Office Management duties.

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Hixson, Tn

Provided benefits administration, to include reported changes.Supported Safety Committee in preparation of all mandatory DOT compliance documentationrequired by FMCSA; pre-employment drug testing; DOT-regulated drug testing and physicals; and random drug testing efforts.Photographed employees and new hires as part of the company identification program.Completed payroll input for employees, ensuring timing deadlines are prioritized.Prepared expense reports and reconcile expenses for all regional expenses.Performed data entry and database maintenance to ensure all documentation us identified andtracked correctly, taking precaution to verify the integrity and validity of the collected data.Prioritized accurate and timely entry of daily information into all information systems.Assisted with on-boarding process to include recruiting, job placement, employee packets, preemployment processes, new hire process, and hiring compliance (I-9 and e-Verify).Prepared documentation for all separations.Prepared necessary documents for bids/proposals to client and prepared bid packages.Prepared invoicing.

Houston, Texas

Provided direct administrative support for Vice President of Development & Production and hismanagement staff. Provided logistical support to visiting executives as well.Facilitated departmental level on-boarding activities of new employees.Maintained production reports for active well projects.Collaborated with administrative team, Human Resources, and Finance on special projects andevents.Participated in company safety initiatives as a Fire Warden. Also trained in First Aid and CPR toparticipate on the Code Blue Response Team. Also part of the Nexen Incident Management Team in preparation for oil spill incidents.Maintained and coordinated executive and senior management vacation, meeting schedules, and travel arrangements.Prepared PowerPoint presentations, meeting materials, and meeting agendas for executives and Project Managers.Maintained project Risk Registers and Lessons Learned, presenting them as part of Peer Reviews.Facilitated project team meetings as team lead.Routinely handled confidential information and non-routine information, understanding the sensitive nature of the information and handling it appropriately.Extensive travel arrangements, both domestic and international.Utilized Concur for expense reconciliations.Maintained and edited files as needed as a LiveLink Expert User.Specialize in event planning, to include team-building activities.Extensive catering arrangements.

Houston, Texas

Marketing: Provided planning and budgeting for 2011 B2B marketing efforts. Assisted with social media marketing efforts. Created and delivered targeted email marketing campaigns. Assisted with brand development, strategy, and awareness. Coordinated advertising efforts with other global company offices, to include print/web ads in Alaska Business Journal.Specialized in event planning for internal and external events.Provided support to Sales Team as needed.Accounting: Reconciling bank accounts monthly. Maintain general ledger. A/P and A/R activities to include aging and collections. Coordinate various tax payments with government agencies and CPA.Invoicing.Human Resources: Coordinated successful payroll conversion from Paychex to ADP. Plan Administrator for medical/dental insurance plans, 401(k), FSA, and COBRA. Recruitment efforts to include job posting, filtering resumes for review. Coordinated efforts with recruitment agencies when necessary. New hire paperwork. General training efforts. Payroll.Purchasing, to include vendor coordination.Travel arrangements, domestic and international.General office management duties.

Pearland, Texas

Maintained all communications with vendors and clients, ensuring highest product quality and customer service.Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets for client database, order tracking, and various other reporting needs.Created, submitted, and maintained company financial documentation.Worked quarterly and yearly with CPA to process business tax information.Made all bank deposits. Maintained all A/P & A/R invoicing, transactions, and records.Delivered all portrait images to processing lab and distributed finished products to clientele via mail and Federal Express.Maintained and ordered all office supplies and photographic equipment.Created and assisted in the presentations of PowerPoint presentations.Mail merges for various client mailings.Performed light bookkeeping.Scheduled appointments for both clients and vendors.Performed systems backup.Designed and published forms, both for print and electronic completion.Made travel arrangements and traveled as needed.Attended various training seminars for Business Management, Business Flow, Marketing, and Photoshop.Interviewed potential clients for assignment details.Photographed families, children, high school seniors, weddings, corporate executives, and various promotional and industrial clients’ needs.Created graphic design for magazine publications and wedding album creation.Maintained all marketing efforts, to include advertising and attendance at various trade shows.Maintained all sales efforts, to include cold calls and leads management.