Kathy Schlichting
St. Charles,IL
Summary
Dynamic Office and Events Manager at Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, skilled in event planning and vendor management. Proven track record in enhancing community engagement and executing successful events. Adept at team building and effective communication, driving operational excellence and fostering collaboration across departments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office and Events Manager
GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and TOURISM
Geneva, Illinois
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee operational excellence and event planning as Office and Events Manager at Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
- Help Coordinate community festivals to boost engagement and promote tourism initiatives.
- Manage office administration tasks to ensure efficient organizational operations.
- Collaborate with Members to execute impactful events.
- Collaborate with Marketing to effectively promote upcoming events.
- Train and mentor junior staff on best practices in event management.
- Execute event setup and teardown to ensure timely delivery.
- Manage vendor relationships to secure necessary services for various events.
Mobile Notary
Self-employed
Kane County, IL
02.2014 - Current
- Mobile Document Notarizations
Office Manager
DYOPATH
Schaumburg, Illinois
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Directed daily office functions at Dyopath, LLC, promoting organization and efficiency.
- Managed front desk operations, greeting visitors and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted CFO with critical financial tasks, reinforcing client relationships through timely follow-up.
- Supported local and remote sales teams in executing successful K-12 educational events.
- Collaborated with Houston HR to enhance onboarding processes for team members across three states.
- Coordinated schedules and meetings to optimize collaboration among team members and external partners.
- Tracked invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy in accounts receivable and payable.
- Maintained filing systems for efficient access to vital documents.
HR / Payroll Administrative Assistant / Deputy Clerk
Kane County, Illinois
Geneva, IL
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Administrative Support and Clerical duties for the Managing Director, HR and Payroll Departments
- Administrator for NEO GOV and other County Projects
- Verifications of Employment and Employment Applications Processing
- Responsible for Training Administrative Temps
- Deputized Clerk for Illinois' 16th judicial Circuit Court / Civil Division
Compliance and Investigations Project Underwriter
Genworth Financial
01.2008 - 11.2013
- Contract Mortgage Insurance Underwriter, Special Projects Team in Compliance, Loss Mitigation and Investigations
- Remote Quality Control foreclosure reviews providing feedback to the Supervisors for Mortgage Insurance Claims
- Customer Service to Genworth and Vendors
- Remote
Contract Underwriter
Mortgage Guarantee Insurance Company
Downers Grove, IL
05.2005 - 01.2008
- First through final review of files for approval based on Freedom Mortgage Bank and Agency Guidelines, for Salability and Risk
- Mortgage Insurance Risk and Approval review
- Customer Service to Lender, Mortgage Insurance Company, Brokers and Vendors
Contract Underwriter
Prior Contracts
07.2001 - 04.2005
- RMIC 05/05/03 to 04/29/05
- Mortgage Trader 10/01/01 to 05/05/03
- Harris Bank 07/01/01 to 10/01/01
- St Paul Federal Bank / Charter One Mortgage 10/01/98 to 05/01/01
- Various
Education
Bachelors - Business
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL01.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365 and Office applications
- Event planning and coordination
- Vendor management and negotiations
- Marketing collaboration and engagement
- Project management and administration
- Compliance expertise
- Team building and development
- Problem solving strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Time management techniques
- Human resources administration
- Post-event evaluation
- Supply chain management
- Contract negotiation and vendor relations
- Travel logistics coordination
- File organization and management
- Fundraising event planning
Certification
Notary Public
Timeline
Office and Events Manager
GENEVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and TOURISM
08.2022 - Current
Office Manager
DYOPATH
03.2018 - 08.2022
HR / Payroll Administrative Assistant / Deputy Clerk
Kane County, Illinois
05.2014 - 09.2017
Mobile Notary
Self-employed
02.2014 - Current
Compliance and Investigations Project Underwriter
Genworth Financial
01.2008 - 11.2013
Contract Underwriter
Mortgage Guarantee Insurance Company
05.2005 - 01.2008
Contract Underwriter
Prior Contracts
07.2001 - 04.2005
Bachelors - Business
Lincoln Christian University
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