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
06.2019 - 08.2020
- 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
05.2010 - 06.2019
- 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
01.2007 - 01.2009
- 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
01.2001 - 01.2009
- 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
08.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management of Human Resources
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL 08.2005 - 05.2007
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Skills
CRMCustomer satisfactionFinancial reportingFundraising
Office Administration
Relationship building and management
Strategic Planning
Forecasting trends
Budgeting
Merchandising
Grant writing
Sales expertise
Guest relations management
Timeline
Development Coordinator
JDRF
06.2019 - 08.2020
Office Manager
JDRF
05.2010 - 06.2019
Masters of Business Administration -
University Of Phoenix
08.2007 - 05.2009
Office Manager
HMSHost
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management of Human Resources
Faulkner University
08.2005 - 05.2007
Asst. Dining Room Manager/Office Manager/Server Trainer
O’Charley’s
01.2001 - 01.2009