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Kelly Geresy

Grosse Pointe Park ,MI

Summary

Experienced with strategic planning, grant management, and community engagement. Utilizes strong leadership to drive organizational success and program growth. Track record of effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Treasurer

Eastside Indivisible Alliance
04.2025 - Current
  • Reconcile monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • Draft treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
  • Applied for national grants, being awarded $1000 within first year.

Business Manager

Grosse Pointe South Drama Department
03.2024 - Current
  • Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Over $20K in ticket sales to date.

Substitute Teacher

Grosse Pointe Public School System
08.2023 - Current
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Assist with administrative tasks in the front office, building offices, and school bookstore, ensuring smooth school operations.

Owner & Manager

Gracie's Closet
01.2010 - 08.2023
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Secretary

Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Informed club members about upcoming events or meetings through email blasts, letters, and social media management.
  • Assisted in budget development and financial oversight, contributing to the club''s fiscal responsibility.

Executive Assistant

Planning Alternatives
12.2008 - 05.2009
  • Handled and maintained confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.

Account Manager

IAC Group, N.A.
07.2007 - 11.2008
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.

Intern, Alliance Partnerships & Sponsorship

The Henry Ford
09.2006 - 12.2006
  • Researched and identified potential partners and sponsors to support business development efforts and assisted in creating and executing partnership and sponsorship proposals, including grant writing, ensuring accurate records and timelines.
  • Coordinated with internal teams and external partners for smooth collaboration while helping in planning partnership events, activations, and sponsorship engagements.

Account Manager & District Support Representative

BDS Marketing
08.2004 - 08.2006
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.

Department Lead

Nordsrom
10.2003 - 05.2004
  • Set up displays and trained employees on current promotions.
  • Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
  • Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.

Associate Manager

J. Crew
09.2002 - 10.2003
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental goals with overarching company objectives.
  • Remedied issues and conflicts among workers using negotiation and active listening.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Associate Manager

Boyne Country Sports
09.1996 - 09.2002
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Boosted sales performance by effectively managing merchandise assortments and inventory levels.
  • Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.

Education

M.B.A. - Marketing and Management

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.2006

B.A. - Communications

Michigan State University
East Lansing
04.1999

Skills

  • Strategic account oversight
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Team management
  • Customer engagement
  • Financial record management
  • Calendar management
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Skilled in digital tools
  • Social media engagement
  • Account reconciliation proficiency
  • Sensitive information management
  • Professional document formatting
  • Effective meeting coordination
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strategic decision-making

Certification

  • Marketing, Development, & Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations - Class Audit, Wayne State University, 2023
  • Grant Writing for Non-Profits - Class Audit, University of Idaho, 2024
  • Marketing and Advertising Study Program with Detroit AdCraft, Northwood University, 2005
  • Effective Communication and Human Relations, Dale Carnegie Training, 2007

Career pause

  • April 2009 - July 2023
  • Intentional pause to focus on full-time caregiving, including children and extended family. Excited and energized to return to work.

Timeline

Treasurer

Eastside Indivisible Alliance
04.2025 - Current

Business Manager

Grosse Pointe South Drama Department
03.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Grosse Pointe Public School System
08.2023 - Current

Secretary

Detroit Area Modern Quilt Guild
01.2020 - 12.2021

Owner & Manager

Gracie's Closet
01.2010 - 08.2023

Executive Assistant

Planning Alternatives
12.2008 - 05.2009

Account Manager

IAC Group, N.A.
07.2007 - 11.2008

Intern, Alliance Partnerships & Sponsorship

The Henry Ford
09.2006 - 12.2006

Account Manager & District Support Representative

BDS Marketing
08.2004 - 08.2006

Department Lead

Nordsrom
10.2003 - 05.2004

Associate Manager

J. Crew
09.2002 - 10.2003

Associate Manager

Boyne Country Sports
09.1996 - 09.2002

M.B.A. - Marketing and Management

Wayne State University

B.A. - Communications

Michigan State University

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