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Kara Ivey

Chillicothe,IL

Summary

Well-organized professional who can manage several projects at once while meeting tight deadlines. Possesses a strong background in finance and experience in the legal field. Skilled in making sudden adjustments to established processes, to meet new guidelines while maintaining an accurate and detail-focused approach.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist/Assistant Bookkeeper

IVC District #321
12.2011 - Current
  • Conduct monthly reconciliation of District bank accounts with cash flows surpassing $10,000,000.
  • Facilitate onboarding of over 60 new employees and substitutes annually to the District.
  • Coordinate completion of new employee paperwork, to meet compliance requirements for an annual audit.
  • Implemented in-office fingerprinting for all new employees and volunteers, resulting in over $9,500 in savings to the District over the last 4 years.
  • Execute the yearly school supply bid process across all schools to ensure supplies arrive on time.
  • Manage the Free & Reduced lunch program for the District.
  • Ensure accurate data collection and reporting standards are met for reimbursement claims, state reports, and the lunch program.


Artist

Kara Ivey Art
12.2018 - Current
  • Expanded Instagram platform @kara.ivey.art to surpass 100,000 followers.
  • Developed captivating video content for various platforms.
  • Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients and collaborators regularly.
  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.

Collections Account Specialist

Dorian B. LaSaine & Associates
10.2009 - 12.2011
  • Directed account collection efforts across various local portfolios.
  • Filed citations to discover assets and third-party citations after obtaining judgments.
  • Processed client billing for legal costs and court expenses.

Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
09.2004 - 10.2009
  • Executed daily cash drawer reconciliations.
  • Organized daily financial deposits.
  • Oversaw operations during evening and weekend shifts.
  • Generated weekly inventory restock orders to maintain stock levels.

Education

Master Of Arts In Counseling - Clinical Counseling

Lincoln Christian College
Lincoln, IL

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Finance

Baker College
Flint, MI
12.2016

Associate Of Arts And Sciences -

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL
05.2007

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership

Timeline

Artist

Kara Ivey Art
12.2018 - Current

Receptionist/Assistant Bookkeeper

IVC District #321
12.2011 - Current

Collections Account Specialist

Dorian B. LaSaine & Associates
10.2009 - 12.2011

Shift Supervisor

CVS Pharmacy
09.2004 - 10.2009

Master Of Arts In Counseling - Clinical Counseling

Lincoln Christian College

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Finance

Baker College

Associate Of Arts And Sciences -

Illinois Central College

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