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Education
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Kelly H Marrs

DeKalb,IL
Kelly H Marrs

Summary

Reliable employee, enthusiastic about supporting best practices in company operations, compliance and management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area coordination, quality assurance and service. Resourceful, professional and collaborative team player. I'll be your solution and solver of issues.

Overview

31
years of professional experience

Work History

Proctors, Inc
Marissa, IL

Exam Proctor
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared and administered instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Explained national rules, policies and procedures to establish expected test day environment.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

DeKalb County ROE and St. Clair County ROE
DeKalb, IL

Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood - 12th Grade
09.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained a safe, organized and disciplined learning environment for students of all ages.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior and performance.
  • Supported individual students who needed additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
  • Adhered to confidentiality policies when dealing with sensitive information related to student records.

The Brick Restaurant, Bar & Arcade
Marissa, IL

Owner/Operator
12.2011 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations of the business, including staff, marketing, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.
  • Organized events including anniversaries, birthday parties, baby showers, wedding rehearsals, and outside company holiday parties to promote the use and catering income from the banquet facilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and the use of strong issue resolution methods cultivated and strengthened lasting guest experiences and relationships.

Marissa Station Bed & Breakfast
Marissa, IL

Owner/Operator
07.2006 - 05.2014

Job overview

  • Managed daily operations of the business, including marketing, sales, inventory, and accounting.
  • Established long-term relationships with annual returning customers by promoting great service and engagement skills.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the business.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.

Mckendree University
Lebanon, IL

Director of Alumni Affairs
04.2001 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • Organized events, lectures, workshops, open houses, and reunions across the country to engage alumni community.
  • Maintained web content, quarterly magazine, press releases about upcoming events, and monthly online newsletters to all alumni.
  • Managed activities of the quarterly Alumni Board and the distinguished annual awards presented during the Homecoming Gala.
  • Coordinated event logistics such as catering, audio and visual equipment, transportation.
  • Managed alumni relations budget and monitored spending to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Reestablished campus Yearbook program by sponsoring, recruiting, and mentoring students.

US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District
St Louis, MO

Biologist/Curation Specialist
07.1993 - 04.2001

Job overview

  • Researched, traveled and documented the location, condition, content and volume of historic and archeological collections recovered from federal lands in 38 US states.
  • Assisted in development of data entry software for information and recorded findings to be published in technical reports and professional literature.
  • Explained environmental laws on site to US Military personnel to bolster understanding and knowledge.
  • Presented findings to colleagues during industry meetings and conferences.
  • Provided technical assistance on compliance issues related to applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Managed projects, budgets, and teams related to new or existing federal program initiatives from inception through completion.

Education

McKendree University
Lebanon, IL

Bachelor of Science from Biology
05-1993

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

Habitat For Humanity of DeKalb County. 2023 - Current

  • Women Build Project and International Women's Day Program

Delta Theta Tau National Philanthropic Sorority, Inc. 2007 - Current

  • National Marketing Committee

Delta Theta Tau, Xi Phi Chapter, Marissa, IL 2007 - Current

  • President, VP, Treasurer, Historian, Pontifix Prima

Marissa Chamber of Commerce 2005 - 2015

  • Founding Board Member, Past President

Timeline

Exam Proctor

Proctors, Inc
09.2022 - Current

Substitute Teacher, Early Childhood - 12th Grade

DeKalb County ROE and St. Clair County ROE
09.2018 - Current

Owner/Operator

The Brick Restaurant, Bar & Arcade
12.2011 - 02.2017

Owner/Operator

Marissa Station Bed & Breakfast
07.2006 - 05.2014

Director of Alumni Affairs

Mckendree University
04.2001 - 06.2006

Biologist/Curation Specialist

US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District
07.1993 - 04.2001

McKendree University

Bachelor of Science from Biology
Kelly H Marrs