Karen Parrish
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with 20 years of experience supporting operations in nonprofit and corporate sectors. Adept at streamlining processes, managing confidential documentation, and enhancing team collaboration. Known for fostering positive relationships and maintaining efficient resource allocation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
NFL Player Benefits Office
03.2023 - 04.2026
- Managed data for player benefits and pension records.
- Process Credited Season Applications
- Process direct deposit request for player benefits
- Facilitate pension verification documents
- Coordinated player communications with benefits specialists to ensure timely assistance.
- Organized and managed documentation for player health and retirement benefits claims to streamline processing.
- Maintained and updated filing systems for confidential player benefit records to enhance data accessibility.
- Supported team members with administrative tasks and project coordination.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
Alumni & Foundations Director
Baltimore Area Council (BAC), Boy Scouts of America
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Data management utilizing Blackbaud systems
- Identified core organizations and foundations aligned with BAC missions, establishing strategic relationships.
- Secured funding for BAC through targeted outreach and engagement.
- Drafted compelling grant proposals for funding opportunities, enhancing BAC's financial support.
- Organize and manage event committees
- Produce events
Executive Assistant to CEO, Office Manager, Data Management Specialist
Greater Baltimore Committee
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated itineraries and scheduled meetings (in person and via Zoom) for President & CEO, ensuring efficient use of time and resources
- Facilitated Board of Directors, Presidents Advisory Council, and GBC committee meetings by planning agendas and developing presentations/reports to support informed decision-making
- Tracked, invoiced, and deposited membership dues and event payments, maintaining accurate financial records
- Updated and organized membership and events database to ensure accurate records.
- Compose various reports involving current and new membership
- Assist accounting department with monitoring and approving business purchases
- Manage /distribute Ravens and Orioles game tickets to members/ potential members
- Manage /order office supplies. Act as the main contact for vendors
- Track staff PTO and manage employee personnel files
- Facilitate the onboarding of new staff
Program Assistant
Loyola University MD - Clinical Centers
06.2008 - 01.2019
- Oversaw federal aid programs and supervised clinical work-study students, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness in program delivery.
- Managed client scheduling and billing for psychology, speech/language, audiology, and pastoral counseling services across both Baltimore, MD and Columbia, MD.
- Maintained client database and responded to requests for client records and billing inquiries, enhancing client satisfaction and support.
- Oversaw graduate students from Loyola University, ensuring proficiency in record keeping, billing, and administrative tasks.
- Managed office supply inventory and budget, ensuring resources were available for uninterrupted operations.
- Working knowledge of office equipment such as printers, fax machines, scanners and copier
Education
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Baltimore, MDMedical Billing & Coding Certification -
U.S. Career Institute
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
CCBC
EssexComputerized Accounting and Database Management -
CCBC
CatonsvilleSkills
- Data management
- Event coordination
- Billing management
- Confidential documentation
- Office supply management
- Schedule management
- Team support
- Supervising staff
- Training and coaching
- Professional communication
- Account balancing reconciliation
- Document management
- Microsoft outlook
- Office management
- Budget tracking
- Travel administration
- Meeting planning
- Business administration
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
NFL Player Benefits Office
03.2023 - 04.2026
Alumni & Foundations Director
Baltimore Area Council (BAC), Boy Scouts of America
06.2022 - 11.2022
Executive Assistant to CEO, Office Manager, Data Management Specialist
Greater Baltimore Committee
02.2019 - 06.2022
Program Assistant
Loyola University MD - Clinical Centers
06.2008 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Medical Billing & Coding Certification -
U.S. Career Institute
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
CCBC
Computerized Accounting and Database Management -
CCBC