Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Affiliations
Software
Languages
Certification
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Accomplishments
Work Availability
Interests
Timeline
Kimberly Parks

Kimberly Parks

Lexington,NC
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Summary

Advanced Administrative Assistant and Business Consultant with over 12 years of experience in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. University advanced administrative assistant and business website consultant with demonstrated exceptional project management and interpersonal skills. Achieving significant growth and fostering strong client relationships. Skilled in CAPM and ISO certifications, adept at strategic planning and team leadership. Excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Advanced in identifying business opportunities and gig industry strategies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Consultant

Kd-consultant.com
05.2018 - Current

Achieved consistent growth with careful planning and execution of business development initiatives.

  • Conducted market analysis to identify trends and adjust business strategies accordingly. Data Analyst reports for five websites.
  • Set strategic goals and monitored progress for part-time business.
  • Streamlined business operations for enhanced efficiency by introducing state-of-the-art software suite.
  • Negotiated favorable costs and expenses for online services and supplies.
  • Participated in business events, conferences, shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships. Through photography trade shows, and online beauty product training.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and created relationships for long term success.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently. Managed incoming emails, calls, and online website requests.

Advanced Admin Assistant- Retired

Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
05.2004 - 06.2025

Contributed to positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

  • Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
  • Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
  • Facilitated smooth project execution by managing deadlines, resources allocation, and progress updates for team of 7 employees.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining digital and physical filing systems for 20 years of data.
  • Improved data management by creating comprehensive databases for easier access to critical information and crucial purchases.
  • Budget Assistant for education grant and standard budget.
  • Elevated executive productivity, managing complex calendars and arranging travel itineraries and meeting schedules.
  • Contributed to project success, coordinating logistics and resources for multiple concurrent projects.

Education

Master of Arts - Masters of Art Studies

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
12.2010

Associate of Applied Science - Education And Humanities

Davidson-Davie Community College
06.2005

Bachelor of Science - Business

University of North Carolina At Greensboro, Greensboro
02.1990 - 09.1993

Associate of Arts - Art

Davidson-Davie Community College, Thomasville, NC
12.2021 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Central Davidson Senior High, Lexington, NC

No Degree - DBA

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
03.2020 - 12.2024

Skills

  • CAPM certified 8 years
  • Former Notary NC
  • USA ISO photography- 8 years
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Express, and Photoshop
  • Camtasia Explorer Certified

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkFull TimeGig Work

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid sick leave

Affiliations

  • Project Management Institute
  • Alumni Association for DDCC

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Professional Photography

Accomplishments

Academic writing

Admin Asst CEUs

Cosmetic Classes

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Exercise, 5k, Photography, Computer Classes

Timeline

Davidson-Davie Community College - Associate of Arts, Art
12.2021 - 05.2025
Columbia Southern University - No Degree, DBA
03.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Consultant - Kd-consultant.com
05.2018 - Current
Advanced Admin Assistant- Retired - Winston Salem State University
05.2004 - 06.2025
University of North Carolina At Greensboro - Bachelor of Science, Business
02.1990 - 09.1993
Davidson-Davie Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Education And Humanities
University of North Carolina At Greensboro - Master of Arts, Masters of Art Studies
Central Davidson Senior High - High School Diploma,
Kimberly Parks