Kenneth R. Morris
Avondale Estates,GA
Summary
Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 25+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Excellent track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Skilled at offering high-level administrative support to senior-level staff. Expertly assists executive team using exceptional communication and organizational skills. Detail-oriented professional with superb people-skills and public relations experience. Business-savvy with excellent decision-making skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Planning and Permit Coordinator
City of Avondale Estates
09.2016 - 08.2022
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts, and updated account balances.
- Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and federal legislative offices.
- Stayed up-to-date on Georgia laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Worked closely with applicants to determine eligibility and verify accuracy and integrity of application data.
- Updated operational records or licensing information using computer terminals.
- Informed customers by mail or telephone of additional steps needed to obtain licenses.
- Researched information in municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
- Created documents with applicant information and verified data against DeKalb County database information.
- Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
- Updated documents such as municipal codes and city charters.
- Recorded and edited minutes of meetings and distributed to appropriate officials or staff members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Issued various building and special event permits such as new construction and development, renovation, land disturbance, right-of-way, motion picture, and festival and parade.
- Annexation
- Historic Preservation
- Census
- Planning, Architecture, Zoning Board
- Zoning Ordinance
- Comprehensive Plan
- Code Enforcement
- DDA
AR Specialist
MCG Health
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated recognition of revenue and collection activities
- Supported commission calculation for a sales team of over 80 individuals.
- Coordinated collection efforts with Account Managers and Sales.
- Managed metrics related to Account Receivables and ensured proper billing practices.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies.
Real Estate Broker
John L. Scott Real Estate
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Owned and operated a sole proprietorship with notable success in residential real estate, partnerships, team building and networking
- Specialized in market analysis, projections, marketing, negotiations, consumer credit and public relations
- Acted as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales
- Conferred with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, developers and contractors to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates
- Prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases
- Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Accountant/Sr. Financial Analyst
Southern Company
02.2003 - 10.2013
- Supported CEO, CFO and Finance Manager with financial operations, strategies and analytics
- Coordinated capital project activities and yearly capital budget process
- Coordinated preparation of sales forecast with Sales and Marketing
- Directed yearly O&M budget process and review throughout all departments and prepared uploads into financial database
- Maintained company business plan
- Tracked over/under recovery of regulatory fees as required by state public service commissions
- Projected future RPU and revenues
- Prepared monthly management report of cash balances and listing of outstanding reconciling items
- Projected net income and cash flows and track industry trends
- Coordinated quarterly revenue certification consistent with Sarbanes Oxley Compliance requirements
- Proven leader of accounting teams of various demographics and skill sets
- Reconciled general ledger cash accounts to respective bank statements
- Ensured that reconciling items are properly accounted for in subsidiary AR ledger
- Prepared monthly management report of cash balances and listing of outstanding reconciling items
- Produced accurate and timely journal entries with proper support
- Assisted both internal and external auditors and provided necessary support.
District Controller
Waste Management
10.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed accounting, billing and collections functions for precise district level reporting of financial results to parent company
- Managed team of eight employees
- Ensured accurate revenue recognition and timely billing and collections for all products and services sold
- Prepared reports for various constituencies, including Municipal Board and Committees, creditors, internal management
- Safeguarded district assets for maximum utilization
- Negotiated commercial, municipal and facilities contracts for waste removal and disposal
- Ensured proper accounting of all cash receipts and maintain necessary provisions for all bad debt
- Oversaw budgeting and financial analysis that added value to management decision process
- Supervised output of Payroll, Human Resources, A/P, A/R, Customer Service and IT departments while maintaining a positive and supportive work atmosphere.
Assistant Controller
United Way Of Central Alabama
03.1997 - 09.2000
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for [Type] business with $[Amount] in monthly expenses.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Worked with [Number] executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Worked with both internal and external users to create detailed financial reports.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Accountant
Altec Industries Birmingham Operations
08.1985 - 03.1997
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Samford University
Birmingham, AL12.1997
Skills
- City Ordinances Knowledge
- Financial Reports Analysis
- Public Service
- Expenditure Review
- Office Operations
- Customer Satisfaction
- Financial Records
- Detailed Meeting Minutes
- Organizational Systems
- Creative SolutionsAdministrative Support
- Workflow Processes
- Correspondence Tracking
- Customer Support Needs Assessment
- Communications Strategies
- Project Requirements
- Permit and License Processing
Certification
- Georgia Real Estate License - 2013
Timeline
Planning and Permit Coordinator
City of Avondale Estates
09.2016 - 08.2022
AR Specialist
MCG Health
02.2016 - 08.2016
Real Estate Broker
John L. Scott Real Estate
01.2014 - 07.2016
Accountant/Sr. Financial Analyst
Southern Company
02.2003 - 10.2013
District Controller
Waste Management
10.2000 - 01.2003
Assistant Controller
United Way Of Central Alabama
03.1997 - 09.2000
Accountant
Altec Industries Birmingham Operations
08.1985 - 03.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Samford University
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