Kim Chou

• Processed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.
• Conducted audits of financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes.

• Assisted in managing front desk operations and organized office tasks.
• Facilitated communication between departments regarding administrative issues.
• Supported training initiatives for new administrative personnel.

• Maintained detailed records of transactions using accounting software tools.
• Provided support during month-end close activities to ensure timely reporting.
• Identified discrepancies in financial data and implemented corrective measures.
• Developed best practices for improving efficiency in daily accounting operations.
• Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.

• Organized fundraising events to engage community support and enhance participation. Started Amazon Affiliate program for Island Park School in 2012.
• Co-chair the biggest fundraiser for school auction and raised over $200Kwith lining up donors and donations.
• Developed promotional materials to increase exposure, phone calls and meeting face to face for fundraising initiatives.
• Established relationships with local businesses and community members for sponsorship opportunities and donations.
• Coordinated volunteer efforts to ensure event success and optimal resource allocation.
• Implemented social media campaigns to reach wider audiences and boost donations.
• Analyzed feedback from events to improve future fundraising strategies and outcomes.
• Recruited new volunteers on event procedures and effective communication techniques.
• Planned and implemented fundraising events with many many original ideas.
• Raised significant funds by developing and executing effective fundraising campaigns.
• Created awareness of changing demographics of school district and introduced district to Lunar New Year and other activities related to minority demographics.

Directed a volunteer team of 6-15 members to support local flower farmers in sustaining their businesses during COVID-19 shutdowns.

Helped to deliver flowers directly to buyers’ residences for local farmers to maintain their livelihood.

Raised between $2K to 3K each flower delivery every Sunday for several months during Covid shut down with biggest sales on Mother’s Day weekend of over $9K.

Brought awareness to local residents and local flower farmers/sellers in how to support smaller businesses during Covid shut down and how to continue the support

Implemented ways for local farmers sellers to participate in fundraising events for Mercer Island School Disrict, which led to their annual fundraising with local flower seller for Mother’s Day flower delivery fundraiser (which raised between about $3K for seller and $2K for MISD Boy’s Soccer)

• Co-Chair of largest fundraising event for school year (2010-2011) that generated over $200k from donations and auction activities.
• Collaborated with local businesses and organizations for donations
• Coordinated events to enhance parent and community involvement in school fundraising efforts and recruited volunteers and donations.
• Developed promotional materials for fundraising projects.
• Launched a 5k walk and run event in 2009, contributing to a larger fundraiser, which raised over $3k in the first year (2009) and increased to $9k in the second year, achieving a doubling of funds each subsequent year. This 5k event ultimately evolved into a district-wide fundraiser and individual school initiatives, amassing over $20k in the most recent year.
• Proposed innovative ideas for securing donations from businesses, organizations, and parents.