KAREN FLEMING Orange Beach, AL | (251) 747-9822

kcfleming65@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Highly organized and detailed sales and administrative professional with exceptional communication skills. Proven capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Strong time management and interpersonal skills with the ability to review complex customer situations, identify problems, recommend solutions and execute them flawlessly. Modern thinker with creative thinking skills that bring a progressive edge to any workplace. Able to seek out prospective business opportunities with new and existing customers while establishing and maintaining customer relationships in order to grow profitable sales. Motivated and focused listener who uses a consultative approach to define and document client needs. Progressive self-starter with documented knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Areas of Expertise:

▪ Office Administration ▪ Time Management ▪ Quickbooks Software ▪ Business Development

▪ Office Inventory ▪ Database Management ▪ Finance Administration ▪ Sales Planning and Marketing

▪ Problem Resolution ▪ Accounting & Payroll ▪ Project Management ▪ Client Relationship Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ORANGE BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Orange Beach, AL October 2008 – October 2016 Administrative Assistant/Finance Secretary

▪ Maintained all administrative functions and processes such as filing, database management, printing, supply management and preparing and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails.

▪ Ensured organization and of all monthly newsletters and church announcements

▪ Organized and maintained church calendar/meetings including that of the Senior Minister.

▪ Provided supervision and guidance to other office staff members by assigning duties and providing prompt resolution to complex and time sensitive issues.

▪ Ensured the accuracy of all standard church forms and ministry literature.

▪ Completed accurate church conference reports and collaborated on special projects with other staff members.

▪ Responsible for the processing, depositing, recording and disbursement of all church monies in accordance with established accounting principles and policies of the church.

▪ Oversaw all bank accounts and banking transactions and processed end of year tax forms and payroll

▪ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions and provided detailed monthly budget and spending reports.

▪ Spearheaded multiple successful church staff fundraisers, events, concerts, meetings and some outreach ministries.

Key Accomplishments: ▪ Increased office organization and efficiency through the development of procedures, database software, website

and office equipment.

▪ Successfully created and organized Oil Spill Caregivers in 2010

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Re/MAX, GULF SHORES, Gulf Shores, AL July 2003 – May 2008 Administrative Assistant

▪ Ensured administrative support for Dennis Shirley, the Top Single Agent of the Year, by handling incoming/outgoing phone calls, taking messages, distributing and triaging mail and answering routine inquiries from clients.

▪ Prepared spreadsheets, contracts, invoices and properly routed real estate agreements and paperwork.

▪ Provided clients with support through the copying of sales documents, securing public information, coordinated property viewings and real estate closings.

▪ Responsible for maintaining financial data and accounting records with respect to investment property expenses, data work with MLS and the advertisement of properties.

▪ Coordinated the purchasing of required office equipment, marketing materials and any other business related supplies and materials.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Account Representative and Morning Show DJ, Sunny 105 | Gulf Shores, AL

Licensed Real Estate Agent 1990-1996

Licensed Insurance Agent (Life and Health) 1999-2002

Retail Store Manager/Owner, Victoria’s | Jackson, AL

Retail and Outside Sales/Management, Various Retail Companies

Bank Teller, 1984-1986

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Real Estate License | Alabama Real Estate Institute | Mobile, AL

Insurance Sales License