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Kimberley Travers

Memphis,USA

Summary

Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, faculty, staff, and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registrar Assistant

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
01.2025 - Current

Memphis Theological Seminary.

  • Assist and support the Registrar in the management and maintenance of student information and records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Coordinate with students, staff, and faculty to facilitate the registration process, and resolve any issues.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to students, answering inquiries, and guiding them through administrative procedures.
  • Utilize database systems to update and retrieve student information and documents, supporting the overall efficiency of the registrar's office.

Administrative Assistant-Dean's Office

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements
  • Handle communication on behalf of the Dean, including drafting emails, answering phone calls, and responding to inquiries
  • Organize and maintain office files and records, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval of information

DMIN Administrative Support for Associate Dean

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
07.2024 - Current
  • Offer administrative assistance to the Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies, including managing appointments and correspondence
  • Support the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program by coordinating program schedules, handling student inquiries, and maintaining academic records
  • Provided guidance on student-related issues such as admissions, registration, discipline, records maintenance, and graduation requirements

Assistant to the Associate Dean for Students

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided administrative support to the Associate Dean for Students/Financial Aid Office, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing travel arrangements
  • Assisted in the coordination and processing of financial aid applications, ensuring timely and accurate handling of student financial aid documents and records
  • Responded to student inquiries regarding financial aid policies, procedures, and eligibility, offering guidance and support as needed

Senior Library Assistant

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
02.2021 - 02.2024
  • Maintained library cataloguing system and performed data entry of new materials
  • Assisted patrons with reference questions and locating desired materials
  • Provided instruction to patrons on the use of library resources, including databases and digital media collections

Receptionist

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 02.2024
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel
  • Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations issues such as mail delivery or office equipment maintenance

Library Clerk

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Assisted patrons with locating library materials and information
  • Maintained circulation desk, checked in and out books, collected fines and fees, shelved returned items
  • Answered reference questions using online databases and other resources

Pastoral/Personal Assistant

Gifts of Life Ministries
Memphis, TN
05.2010 - 08.2016
  • Managed reception area, including greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information
  • Handled all social media and public relations inquiries, as well as maintained church social media pages
  • Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information

Facilitator-Formation for Ministry Courses

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Guided participants through the learning process, fostering spiritual growth and helping students achieve course objectives, while mentoring them in their unique ministry callings
  • Created a supportive learning environment by encouraging active participation, facilitating engaging discussions, and promoting open communication among students
  • Managed course logistics, including scheduling sessions, organizing materials, and providing technical support, to ensure smooth operations throughout the course

Administrative Associate II

Federal Express Ground
Memphis, TN
09.2007 - 04.2011
  • Performed administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors in Linehaul Department
  • Provided clerical support such as answering phones, responding to emails, filing documents, copying and scanning materials
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through direct communication with clients and team members

Patient Services Clerk- Labor and Delivery

The Regional Medical Center - The Med
Memphis, TN
11.1999 - 06.2003
  • Provided support to the Labor and Delivery department with various clerical, admitting, processing, data entry, and discharging functions
  • Conducted patient interviews to elicit necessary information for registration, accurate administration, and to assist medical professionals in the triage process
  • Assisted with data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems

Administrative Office Manager

Southern Sales and Services Company, Inc.
Memphis, TN
11.1994 - 06.1999
  • Organized the filing system and managed daily operations of the office
  • Established procedures for record keeping, data entry, and information management
  • Handled incoming calls, emails, and other correspondence from clients and vendors

Education

Ph.D. - Communication (Rhetoric And Media Studies)

University of Memphis
Memphis
05.2030

Master of Science - Library and Information Science

University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
05.2023

Master of Arts - History

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2018

Master of Arts - Religion

Memphis Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN
05.1994

Skills

  • Customer Engagement
  • Proactive Initiator
  • Office Administration
  • Guest Services Coordination
  • Document Management Skills
  • Efficient office management
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Proficient verbal and written skills
  • Higher education administration

Accomplishments

  • Ordained Deacon/Deacon Chair, Gifts of Life Ministries, 2017-Present, Memphis, TN
  • Social Action Committee Chair, Psi Beta Zeta Chapter-Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 2018-Present, Southaven, MS
  • Scholarship Committee Chair, Gifts of Life Ministries, 2017-Present, Memphis, TN

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registrar Assistant

Memphis Theological Seminary
01.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant-Dean's Office

Memphis Theological Seminary
07.2024 - Current

DMIN Administrative Support for Associate Dean

Memphis Theological Seminary
07.2024 - Current

Assistant to the Associate Dean for Students

Memphis Theological Seminary
02.2024 - 09.2024

Senior Library Assistant

Memphis Theological Seminary
02.2021 - 02.2024

Receptionist

Memphis Theological Seminary
01.2020 - 02.2024

Library Clerk

Memphis Theological Seminary
01.2019 - 02.2021

Facilitator-Formation for Ministry Courses

Memphis Theological Seminary
08.2014 - 05.2016

Pastoral/Personal Assistant

Gifts of Life Ministries
05.2010 - 08.2016

Administrative Associate II

Federal Express Ground
09.2007 - 04.2011

Patient Services Clerk- Labor and Delivery

The Regional Medical Center - The Med
11.1999 - 06.2003

Administrative Office Manager

Southern Sales and Services Company, Inc.
11.1994 - 06.1999

Ph.D. - Communication (Rhetoric And Media Studies)

University of Memphis

Master of Science - Library and Information Science

University of Tennessee At Knoxville

Master of Arts - History

University of Memphis

Master of Arts - Religion

Memphis Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Tennessee At Martin
Kimberley Travers