Multitalented Executive Assistant and Business Owner with over 10 years in top-tier organizational support. Skilled at close work with senior executive team. Robust history offering office management, support staff management, training, supervision and event planning. Excellent research, project support and organizational abilities.
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Desiree Keiper
West Lafayette,Indiana
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
WESLEY FOUNDATION AT PURDUE UNIVERSITYWest Lafayette, IN
Executive Assistant, Financial & Building Manager
02.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere as the First Point of Contact of the organization for the public, donors, and the Executive Board Members.
- Communications liaison to the Director and Board of Directors via email and in-person.
- Maintain confidential records and files related to executive operations.
- Facilitate communications with donors in relation to donation processing and allocation.
- Project Lead/Team member as needed on numerous fundraising events including Gala event planning and hosting.
- Manage Mission Trip budgets, travel documents, and communications for all domestic and international trips.
- Implement and complete all financial processes for the organization while following proper accounting and bookkeeping procedures to support audits.
- Manage all Financial Processes as the Full Charge Bookkeeper including; Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax Reporting, Payroll Tax Preparation, Preparing Financial Reports for presentation by the Board Treasurer, Mission Trip Funds Management, Bank Reconciliation, ACH Bank System Manager, Paypal Donor System Manager, Quickbooks System Manager, Bank Deposit Processing, Bank Accounts Manager.
- Provide administrative support in preparing documentation required for daily business activities.
- Supervise all building maintenance staff to ensure efficient functioning of day-to-day operations.
- Manage day-to-day activities involving tenants, subcontractors and property management for both the main church property and an additional 10-unit historical rental property.
- Negotiate all leases, rental agreements, and other contractual documents related to property management activities.
LAFAYETTE BALLROOM DANCE SCHOOLWest Lafayette, IN
Owner and Operator
10.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully own and operate all aspects of the business.
- Create and implement all marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Develop and implement all financial and budget activities to fund operations and maximize sustainability.
- Use strong issue resolution and effective interpersonal and people skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships and to secure repeat business.
- Manage marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and visibility.
- Monitor competitors' activities in order to stay ahead of the curve.
- Establish pricing structures for services.
- Create and teach tailored curriculum to each client.
- Plan and host events for current and potential clients.
- Performed and competed in professional competitions.
- Maintain a philanthropic approach to benefit the community by providing free services to non-profit organizations for fundraising events and social activities.
Education
Ivy Tech
Associate of Science from Accounting and Business Management
05.2010
University Overview
Indiana State University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration And Management
University Overview
Purdue University
Some College (No Degree)
University Overview
Skills
- Database Management
- Business Writing
- Staff Management
- Meeting Planning
- Business Administration
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Payroll
- Schedule Management
- Accounting
- Proper Phone Etiquette
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Proofreading
- Business Correspondence
- Project Management
- Self-Starter
- Professional and Mature
- QuickBooks Expert
- Travel Coordination
- Bookkeeping
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
Certification
Quickbooks Online Certification course (2021)
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Ranked #2 in the state of Indiana for Professional Smooth Ballroom Dance in the Dancesport competition circuit (2015)
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Girl Scout Leader (4years)
- St James School Choreographer for Grade School Theater and school program productions
- Alter Guild
- Travel
Timeline
Executive Assistant, Financial & Building Manager
WESLEY FOUNDATION AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY
02.2012 - Current
Owner and Operator
LAFAYETTE BALLROOM DANCE SCHOOL
10.2007 - Current
Ivy Tech
Associate of Science from Accounting and Business Management
Indiana State University
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration And Management
Purdue University
Some College (No Degree)
Quickbooks Online Certification course (2021)
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