Karen M. Evans
Chicago,IL
Summary
Motivated professional offering strong organizational and leadership skills.
14 years of Accounts Experience ,Data Entry, Customer Service, and operations experience in the corporate sector who can add value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Visitor Services Representative
The Field Museum
06.2009 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of Exhibits and Membership Services while creating a welcoming and positive experience.
- Extensive cash handling ranging from $400-$3000+ daily using Acme Ticketing Software System, Bank Out Cash Reconciliation Process, and Deposit Drops.
- Responsible for Daily Membership Data Entry and Daily Closing Banking Deposit Entries.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Executive Assistant
A Knock at Midnight NFP
08.2004 - 04.2009
- Provide administrative support for the Director and Managing Director.
- Handle incoming calls, convey messages accurately, assisting with client/investor questions/requests as appropriated.
- Performed data entry tasks into various software programs including MS Excel spreadsheets.
- Assisted in organizing conferences, seminars and other events as directed by the executives.
- Organized and managed complex calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for executive team.
- Prepared reports, Grant presentations, agendas, minutes, and other documents as needed by the executive staff.
Accounting Specialist
CB Richard Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Maintained a 18-property portfolio with activities to include posting daily cash receipts.
- Managed and orchestrated NSF check process.
- Responsible for year-end preparation projects annually (1099’s).
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Assist Accounting Manager with “life-cycle” accounting projects from financial statements, account reconciliations, month-end closings, etc.
Property Accounting Specialist
Holsten Management
Chicago, Illinois
09.1995 - 05.2000
- Managed 60 property portfolio for HUD (Housing and Urban Development).
- Responsible for Accounts Payables and Receivables.
- Check runs, Bank Deposits, Tenant Statements & Correspondences, etc.
- Carried out and adhered to all accounting and general financial operations for quality assurance to support corporate standards of procedures.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Assisted with building management and CAM (common area maintenance) issues.
Education
License - Beauty Industry
Regency Beauty Institute Cosmetology
15931 S Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL 6047706.2013
Institute/Accounting Specialist Program Certificate -
PTC Career
11 E Adams St Ste 400. Chicago, IL 606031993
Associate Degree -
Triton College
2000 5th Ave, River Grove, IL 601711992
Skills
- Microsoft Office Expertise, Microsoft 365, MacBook Pro, ACME Ticketing Software, MRI, Invesco Yardi /Voyager, Timberline, JD Edwards/One World, Calendar Suites
- Knowledgeable of most current social media outlets used for Marketing and Advertisement
- Administrative and Office Support
- Data Entry
- Problem Resolution
- Professional Telephone Demeanor
- Computer Skills
- Report Preparation
- Customer Relations
- Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Timeline
Visitor Services Representative
The Field Museum
06.2009 - Current
Executive Assistant
A Knock at Midnight NFP
08.2004 - 04.2009
Accounting Specialist
CB Richard Ellis
08.2000 - 06.2004
Property Accounting Specialist
Holsten Management
09.1995 - 05.2000
License - Beauty Industry
Regency Beauty Institute Cosmetology
Institute/Accounting Specialist Program Certificate -
PTC Career
Associate Degree -
Triton College
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