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Kelsey M. Givens
Hartsville,TN
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Summary
Experienced business administration and operations professional with 20+ years of experience spanning financial administration, human resources, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, property operations, staffing, community relations, and business management. Proven ability to manage budgets and financial processes, coordinate complex operations, support leadership, maintain regulatory compliance, and build strong relationships with employees, clients, vendors, and community stakeholders.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Dixieland Diesels LLC
07.2025 - Current
- Oversee end-to-end sales operations, including lead generation, trade-in valuations, financing coordination, and transaction finalization.
- Coordinate vehicle titling, regulatory compliance, and financial documentation for inventory sales.
- Manage floor-plan financing accounts, monthly vehicle inventory reconciliation, and payoff tracking for trade-ins.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow across service, parts, and sales operations.
- Track operating expenses and reconcile costs for vehicles, parts, accessories, and specialized equipment.
- Manage payroll-tax and income-tax filing compliance and related financial records.
Executive Administrator
Tennessee Central Economic Authority
Hartsville, TN
08.2016 - 07.2025
- Provided administrative support to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, managing calendars, scheduling, correspondence, records.
- Coordinated quarterly and special-called Board meetings, including agendas, meeting materials, invitations, conference room reservations, technology, catering, room preparation, and follow-up.
- Prepared annual reports, financial reports, presentations, and organizational materials for leadership, the Board, state funding agencies, shareholders, and external partners.
- Managed daily financial operations including AP/AR, payroll, invoicing, financial transactions, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports and maintained financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems to support leadership decision-making.
- Assisted with strategic data analysis, research, project review, and special projects.
- Managed confidential human resources functions, including payroll, employee benefits, retirement programs, insurance, and IRS tax deposits.
- Coordinated executive and staff travel, including reservations and itineraries.
- Coordinated events, and functions from planning through execution, including budgets, guest lists, seating, dining, vendors, venues, logistics, and contingency planning.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with government officials, community partners, shareholders, including collaboration with state and federal legislators, ECD, and TVA.
- Managed property and office operations, including tenant relations, lease administration, maintenance, security, subcontractors, purchasing, inventory, mail, supplies, equipment, and records.
- Supported organizational marketing and communications by updating the website and social media platforms, developing marketing materials, coordinating distribution.
- Served as a primary point of contact for phone calls, visitors, vendors, tenants, community partners, and stakeholders while maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.
Coordinated School Health Administration
Trousdale County Board of Education
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Supported compliance with district health, nutrition, physical education, and state school-health requirements.
- Coordinated programs, professional development, health screenings, data collection, reporting, and required state conferences.
Accounts Payable
Unipres USA
10.2013 - 12.2014
- Processed and coded invoices, coordinated approvals, tracked payments, and maintained accurate accounting records.
- Prepared monthly reports, accruals, account analyses, journal entries, and reconciliations; resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Used Microsoft Excel extensively to track vendor payments and generate financial reports.
Accounting Manager / Human Resource Manager
TWS Xpress Inc.
04.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash receipts, general ledger, utilities, business licensing, and financial reporting.
- Supervised staff workload and work quality and developed and implemented policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, variance analyses, year-end closing entries, audit schedules, W-2s, 1099s, and annual budget materials.
- Supported the CFO with administrative functions and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
Office Manager / Customer Service Manager
Jacobson Companies
05.2010 - 04.2012
- Managed office workflow, customer service, invoicing, vendor maintenance, accounts payable, cash flow, and reporting.
- Supported warehouse and production operations, inventory coordination, customer communications, and issue resolution.
- Processed invoices, ACH payments, and checks and assisted with year-end reporting and productivity tracking.
Staffing / Intake Manager
SunCrest Private Duty
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed senior-level recruitment, staffing operations, onboarding, background checks, drug screenings, and regulatory compliance.
- Cross-trained in payroll, billing, and human resources and served as a liaison with patients and insurance case managers.
Accounts Manager
National Fulfillment, Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Managed client relationships, issue resolution, account development, internal reporting, and client files.
- Provided leadership, development, and training to new account managers while coordinating with internal departments.
Branch Manager
Resolve Staffing
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Managed human resources, office financials and budgets, recruiting, onboarding, payroll for 100+ employees, and employee training.
- Handled unemployment, workers' compensation, insurance, accident, and OSHA documentation and developed new business through sales and service.
Staffing Specialist
Manpower
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Managed recruiting, onboarding, background checks, employee training, customer service, and business development.
- Interviewed and tested applicants using PPS and JDE systems and handled unemployment, workers' compensation, insurance, accident, OSHA, payroll, and employee training functions.
Education
Diploma -
Macon County High School
Lafayette, TN01-1999
Associate of Science - Management
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TNSkills
- Business & Operations Management
- Event & Meeting Coordination
- Executive scheduling
- Travel coordination
- Executive Calendar management
- Community & Government Relations
- Financial Administration & Budgeting
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation & Financial Reporting
- Payroll & Human Resource
- Compliance & Regulatory Administration
- Vendor & Tenant Relations
- Recruiting & Staffing
- Process Improvement & Policy Development
- Microsoft Office & Excel
- Document preparation
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Certification
Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCEcD) -UT Center for Industrial Services
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Professional And Community Affiliations
- Trousdale County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2021-2025)
- Trousdale County Rotary Member (2016-2025)
Timeline
Business Owner
Dixieland Diesels LLC
07.2025 - Current
Executive Administrator
Tennessee Central Economic Authority
08.2016 - 07.2025
Coordinated School Health Administration
Trousdale County Board of Education
07.2014 - 08.2016
Accounts Payable
Unipres USA
10.2013 - 12.2014
Accounting Manager / Human Resource Manager
TWS Xpress Inc.
04.2012 - 07.2013
Office Manager / Customer Service Manager
Jacobson Companies
05.2010 - 04.2012
Staffing / Intake Manager
SunCrest Private Duty
01.2009 - 04.2010
Accounts Manager
National Fulfillment, Inc.
01.2007 - 12.2007
Branch Manager
Resolve Staffing
01.2006 - 12.2007
Staffing Specialist
Manpower
01.2003 - 12.2006
Diploma -
Macon County High School
Associate of Science - Management
Volunteer State Community College