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Kelly McKinney

McKinney,TX

Summary

Seasoned Administrative professional transitioning from retirement to providing loyal part time service. Versatile, dependable and efficient with over 30+ years of dedicated customer service, financial advicement and building strong clientele. Professional, creative and flexible with proven analytical skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Borders Book and Music
Plano, TX
09.1993 - 12.2024
  • Devised and optimized schedules in order to maintain coverage and service levels in line with anticipated demand.
  • Visual merchandising - display creation, change-over, and maintenance per company policies.
  • Organization, maintenance, and recovery of store inventory according to company merchandising standards.

Senior Director Research Financial Operations

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
01.2000 - 08.2024
  • Management oversight of operational aspect Sponsored Programs activities and Office of Research and Innovation operational budget; development of institutional policies, procedures, and training that support the conduct of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance
  • Liaison with extramural sponsors, Federal, State, local governments, and private sector agencies on matters relating to Sponsored Programs activities
  • Lead in the accountability for establishing, overseeing, and maintaining audit functions; effectively test and monitor internal controls, ensure the reliability of financial statements, and the adherence to regulatory and supervisory requirements
  • Collaborate with University departments to support audits, minimize compliance risks, and meet all compliance and reporting requirements
  • Represent the interests of the Vice Presidents, Deans, Faculty, and staff in defining, developing, and implementing institutional business processes that effectively encourage and support sponsored activities and compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies -

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX
01.1992

Skills

  • Budgeting and Financial analysis
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Team and Project Leadership
  • Internal Controls; Risk Assessment
  • Data Integrity
  • MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Timeline

Senior Director Research Financial Operations

The University of Texas at Dallas
01.2000 - 08.2024

Manager

Borders Book and Music
09.1993 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies -

The University of Texas at Dallas
Kelly McKinney