Kimberly Faye Dicks
Albany,GA
Summary
A highly organized and meticulous individual with experience in higher education and corporate office settings. Adept at strategic planning, training staff, and students, preparing, reconciling, maintaining files, and greeting visitors. Good communicator and planner with strong judgment and critical thinking abilities. Organized teacher of English and Language Arts.
Results-driven education professional prepared to leverage extensive teaching experience to achieve impactful learning outcomes. Consistently excels in curriculum development and student engagement. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, showcasing skills in instructional design and classroom management.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills in an educational environment, looking to transition into a new field. Demonstrated ability to create and implement effective learning strategies and adapt to diverse learning needs. Ready to bring a passion for education and a commitment to fostering growth in a new professional role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
British Literature Instructor
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed engaging curriculum materials to enhance student learning and retention.
- Improved student performance by tailoring instruction to individual learning styles.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Enhanced classroom participation with interactive teaching techniques.
- Encouraged critical thinking by facilitating open discussions and debates.
- Provided personalized feedback to students to support academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies for improved student outcomes.
- Taught complex concepts in an accessible manner, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about student progress and needs.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning abilities for inclusivity.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Business Operations Manager
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ALBANY
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Assists with the development and monitoring of budgets and expenses
- Processes Payroll
- Creates or compiles timesheets, pay registers, pay statements, bills, and other supporting documents in a timely and accurate manner for grant reporting
- Recruits, hires, and onboards all new hires
- Ensures eligible employees are enrolled in benefits promptly
- Assists with policy development and implementation, performance management, and corrective action
- Screens all employees and volunteers by running appropriate background checks facilitating drug tests as proper, checking references, etc
- Order supplies
- Treat everyone respectfully and embrace Cultural diversity amongst us and our community.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of the human, financial, and material resources as well as data and information entrusted to us.
- Strive to deliver the best outcomes and highest quality service.
- Follow all policies and procedures.
- Reviewed the company's strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support the vision.
- Streamlined business processes by analyzing current procedures and implementing necessary improvements.
- Oversaw day-to-day business operations on the sales floor by fostering deep professional relationships with wholesale contacts and customers.
- Trained new hires, providing information, and insight into corporate policies and procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment that supported employee engagement and retention.
- Promoted an energetic atmosphere to drive improvements in customer care and experiences.
4th Grade English & Language Arts Substitute/Parttime Paraprofessional
West Gadsden Middle School
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Taught English and Language Arts using Google Classroom Journeys, Ready Florida Reading to include iReady Online Reading for students
- Kept daily class rolls for Virtual and Face-to-Face Learning students
- Prepared weekly English and Language Arts Lesson Plans to include Journeys Vocabulary, Decoding, Grammar, Spelling, and Teacher Read Aloud weekly stories
- Created monthly newsletters with a co-worker,4th Grade ELA Instructor
- Taught and trained students to prepare for Word Score writing assessments (Opinion Writing and Informational Text)
- Attended iReady Reading workshops to prepare and administer online reading diagnostics assessments
Enrollment Recruiting Coordinator
SABIS – Collegiate Academy of Albany
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Community outreach - inform the community about Collegiate Academy of Albany and SABIS Educational Systems
- Answer any questions the community may have
- Marketing – promoting The Academy within the community
- Family relations – follow-up with families to answer enrollment and registration questions and Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Excellent time management and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure, independently to achieve enrollment targets
- Confident, self-driven, dynamic, and love to achieve
BUDGET MANAGER
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2006 - 05.2019
- Trained student leaders regarding the university's financial policies and procedures
- Reviewed and approved student organization requisition requests submitted by Accounting Representatives
- Compiled financial audits for6-month and annual expenditure reports, forecasting department expenditures
- Reconciled operating budget accounts monthly.
- Created financial manuals, exams, templates, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Performed month-end account analysis, headcount and salary reports, and related journal entries.
- Reduced expenditure discrepancies by conducting regular audits and implementing cost controls.
- Increased departmental collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate budget allocations.
- Monitored actual spending against approved budgets to identify variances and recommend corrective actions when needed.
- Developed comprehensive annual budgets for multiple departments, increasing efficiency in resource allocation.
- Managed the timely submission of all required financial documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Implemented continuous improvements to the budgeting process based on feedback from department heads and finance staff.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy by analyzing historical data and tracking trends.
- Executed financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status.
- Developed custom financial models to support decision-making processes for key projects and initiatives.
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
- Strengthened internal controls and financial reporting procedures, resulting in improved accuracy and reliability of budget-related information.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
06.1993 - 11.2005
- Provided cultural experiences through events, mentoring, newsletters, and group discussions
- Processed schedules, advertised programs, and ordered concessions
- Managed communications/customer relations; screen inquiries and route calls
- Arranged and scheduled accommodations for workshops and conferences for the Director
- Created purchases, and initiated supply requisitions, and travel authorization requests
- Coordinated the process of all personnel/payroll transactions
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
- Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
- Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
- Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
- Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment.
- Improved office efficiency by implementing new filing systems and document management processes.
- Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Public Relations
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FLAccounting/Business Major (4 Years)
Paine College
Augusta, GASkills
- Time management/Problem solver
- Compile financial data – reconciliations
- Multi-task oriented
- Budget management
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Correspondence preparation/handling
- Microsoft Office–Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
Timeline
British Literature Instructor
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
09.2023 - 03.2024
Business Operations Manager
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ALBANY
04.2021 - 04.2023
4th Grade English & Language Arts Substitute/Parttime Paraprofessional
West Gadsden Middle School
09.2020 - 01.2021
Enrollment Recruiting Coordinator
SABIS – Collegiate Academy of Albany
10.2019 - 03.2020
BUDGET MANAGER
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2006 - 05.2019
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
06.1993 - 11.2005
Accounting/Business Major (4 Years)
Paine College
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Public Relations
University of North Florida
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