Kareemah Harvill
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated professional well-versed in managing people, administrative and financial processes, clients and donor relations in both non-profit and for profit sector. Proficient organization skills and experience in handling confidential information and materials. Committed to detail-oriented organization and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Coordinator
JDRF
Birmingham , AL
2019.06 - 2020.08
- Responsible for assisting with raising over $900,000 in revenue each year for the Gulf States Chapter.
- Maintained relationships with community, civic and corporate leaders statewide to encourage involvement in JDRF activities.
- Prepared grant and sponsorship proposals.
- Coordinated, evaluated and expanded fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the chapter Executive Director, and in collaboration with the resource team and volunteer leadership.
- Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials.
- Generated accounting and financial reports, charts and forecasts.
- Planned and organized walk, run and gala event's with more than 30 vendors and 1000 attendees.
- Strategized with client development team members to manage budget and synchronize volunteer efforts to boost funding initiatives.
Office Manager
JDRF
Birmingham , AL
2010.05 - 2019.06
- Responsible for tracking donations for a $1.5 million chapter.
- Assisted with grant, sponsorship and contract preparation and submission.
- Ensured financial reporting and record keeping was in compliance with accounting and audit Policies.
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities.
- Tracked and recorded expenses and reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current and compliant financial records.
- Managed CRM database, including troubleshooting, maintenance, updates and report generation.
- Coordinated fundraising events, overseeing management of volunteers, vendor relations and publicity to increase community outreach and awareness.
Office Manager
HMSHost
Birmingham , AL
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
- Helped employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates for vacant and new positions.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Maintained all pertinent applicant /employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Prepared monthly financial statements and auditing reports.
- Ensured timely responses to a variety of routine written inquiries.
- Reviewed and input daily vendor invoices.
- Prepared purchase card and expense reports.
- Established and maintained databases and records.
- Provided backup to food and beverage locations, stepping in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
Asst. Dining Room Manager/Office Manager/Server Trainer
O’Charley’s
Birmingham , AL
2001.01 - 2009.01
- Performed routine table visits to ensure floor operations and guest satisfaction of dining room.
- Conducted prescreening interviews.
- Prepared new employee orientation packages and conducted onboarding training.
- Designed and implemented employee incentive programs to increase productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items for dissatisfied customers.
- Trained new team members on restaurant procedures, menu items and performance strategies..
- Maintained and reconciled daily vendor delivery invoices and processed payments.
- Took special reservations and planned restaurant accommodations with kitchen and front of house staff.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
University Of Phoenix
2007.08 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Science - Management of Human Resources
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL 2005.08 - 2007.05
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Skills
CRMundefined
Timeline
Development Coordinator
JDRF
2019.06 - 2020.08
Office Manager
JDRF
2010.05 - 2019.06
Masters of Business Administration -
University Of Phoenix
2007.08 - 2009.05
Office Manager
HMSHost
2007.01 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Science - Management of Human Resources
Faulkner University
2005.08 - 2007.05
Asst. Dining Room Manager/Office Manager/Server Trainer
O’Charley’s
2001.01 - 2009.01