Emily Barnwell Pratt
Memphis,TN
Summary
Detail oriented HR and office administrator with over 10 years of experience in management. Career highlights include handling all HR onboarding and payroll functions for an 80-employee medical practice.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper
Aamco Transmissions
10.2023 - Current
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Executive Assistant to the President
Lifedoc Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
HR Manager, Comptroller
Raleigh Group PC
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded the shift to automating payroll processes with HRMS management system application for 80 employees
- Played a central role in shifting the organization from Sage CMS to QuickBooks Online and worked with accountant to clean up mismanaged bookkeeping systems
- Managed accounts payable for up to 6-figures in total weekly transactions
- Oversee key budget functions including monthly budget reporting, payroll, check requisitions, journal entries, cash deposits and many other tasks
- Utilized software including Sage 300, MS Excel, and QuickBooks
- Managed critical HR functions for medical practice with 2 locations
- Owned all payroll operations for 85 employees' semi-monthly payroll
- Managed the administration of benefits including 401K and medical and life insurance.
Cathedral Administrator
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the Cathedral
- Provided administrative support to the Dean
- Coordinated a cross functional team including, communications, building and grounds and lay volunteers
- Managed financial responsibilities including pledges, budget management, accounts receivable and expense reconciliations
- Oversee key budget functions for departmental funds including monthly budget monitoring, reconciliations, accounts receivable, check requisitions, petty cash management, cash deposits and many other tasks
- Utilized software including Shelby Systems church management software, MS Excel
- Organized weekly staff meeting, monthly Vestry meeting and Finance Committee meeting
- Served as first point of contact for weddings and special events at the Cathedral
- Supervised the facilities and grounds staff.
Executive Assistant
Carnival Memphis
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Provided administrative support to the Executive Director
- Managed donor/membership database
- Managed donor and membership acknowledgment, memorials, and tribute donations
- Provided planning and event oversight for Carnival events
- Tracked ticket sales and coordinated check-in procedures for all Carnival events
- Coordinated and served as point of contact for the Royal Court and their families
- Coordinated transportation and logistics for the Royal Court during Carnival week
- Wrote articles for the Carnival Memphis magazine, Commercial Appeal press profiles and business and industry salute magazine.
Director of Children's Formation
St. John's Episcopal Church
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Recruited, managed and trained teachers and other volunteers
- Planned, managed and implemented special family events
- Programmed and evaluated curriculum for preschool through 5th grade Sunday school
- Administered departmental budget and purchased materials
- Wrote professional articles for the St
- John's monthly newsletter
- Maintained and updated the Christian Formation web page
- Produced promotional materials for church events.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Education
BS Ed -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNMasters in Nonprofit Management -
Walden University Online
Skills
- Microsoft 365
- Employee relations
- Interpersonal Skills
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Workspace
- Benefits Administration
- Customer Service
- QuickBooks
- Compliance
- Organization
- Data base management
- MS Office Suite
- QuickBooks Online
Timeline
Bookkeeper
Aamco Transmissions
10.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the President
Lifedoc Health
08.2023 - 06.2024
HR Manager, Comptroller
Raleigh Group PC
03.2022 - 06.2023
Cathedral Administrator
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
01.2016 - 01.2021
Executive Assistant
Carnival Memphis
01.2016 - 01.2016
Director of Children's Formation
St. John's Episcopal Church
01.2008 - 01.2009
BS Ed -
University of Memphis
Masters in Nonprofit Management -
Walden University Online
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