Kimberly Liston
West Helena,AR
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at King Biscuit Blues Festival, adept in strategic planning and financial management. Excelled in fostering community engagement and spearheading significant operational efficiencies. Demonstrated expertise in compliance, ensuring organizational integrity. Skilled in both program management and building strong relationships, driving forward organizational goals with innovative strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, AR
01.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Optimized operational workflows, reducing overhead costs and maximizing resource allocation.
- Negotiated beneficial agreements with service providers, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing expenses.
- Organized and spearheaded festival operations and treasury.
Tax Professional
H&r Block
Helena, AR
01.2011 - 04.2013
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels.
- Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Administrative Assistant
King Biscuit Blues Festival
Helena, AR
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Overseen day to day office and organization operations
- Overseen and spearheaded Festival Treasury
Secretary
Farm Bureau Insurance
West Helena, AR
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Education
General Studies
Phillips Community College
Helena, AR2002
GED - General Education
Phillips Community College U of A
Helena, AR04.1999
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Compliance and regulations
- Financial Management
Timeline
Executive Director
King Biscuit Blues Festival
01.2024 - Current
Administrative Assistant
King Biscuit Blues Festival
02.2017 - 01.2024
Tax Professional
H&r Block
01.2011 - 04.2013
Secretary
Farm Bureau Insurance
08.2004 - 12.2006
General Studies
Phillips Community College
GED - General Education
Phillips Community College U of A