Kris T. Nickens
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to de
Professional with proven experience supporting high-level executives. Skilled in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in communication, organization, and multitasking.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
K Nickens Mobile Notary
12.2008 - Current
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- An appointed official by the state government to verify and authenticate legal documents.
- Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce operational expenses without sacrificing quality.
- Administer and oversee the signing of legal documents, verify that all information is correct, confirm the identities of the signees and observe the signing process while providing excellent customer service,
Program Resource Coordinator/Budget Coordinator/Executive Administrative Assistant
US Postal Service
12.1994 - 07.2021
- Supported the planning, acquisition and oversight of contract services
- Developed requirements and participated in purchase planning activities including the recommendation as to whether the purchase should be made competitively; also ensured that the required coordination and approval actions were taken
- Prepared justification and statement of work for solicitations, ensured that the statement of work was clear, concise and fit what services were requested
- Served as a Contracting Officer for the Marketing department to ensure effective negotiation skills, problem solving skills as well as great written and verbal communication skills while interpreting data and related information and recognize trends and determine the appropriate course of action
- Prioritize work, set obtainable goals, and coordinate the execution of work daily
- Maintained a $10 million budget and managed the invoices, accounts payable and receivable
- Met with both internal and external customers to ensure quality of work and compliance with USPS policies and procedures
- Provided advanced secretarial support as the principal personal assistant to a Vice President with an exceptionally large staff providing day-to-day administrative support and overseeing the activities of all clerical support staff
- Assisted both internal and external customers with white glove service on a daily basis
- Assisted in the development and control of the office budget, prepared requisitions, reconciled invoices and purchase order information, monitored expenditures and prepared summary reports of office activities
- Exercised discretion in handling a variety of confidential and sensitive issues and assignments while providing information and/or making referrals
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Anne Arundel Community College
Pasadena, MD12.2009
No Degree - Business Management
Strayer University
Millersville, MD12.2008
Diploma - General Studies
Suitland High School
Suitland, MD06.1983
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Strategic Visioning
- Crisis Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Succession Planning
- Organizational agility
- Client Relationship Building
- Leadership and People Development
- Relationship and Team Building
- Client Engagement
- Operations Management
- Management Team Leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Project Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Goal Setting
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Planning
- Operational Efficiency
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Account Management
- Policies and Procedures
- Staff Management
- Process Improvements
- Contract Negotiation
- Organizational Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Financial Administration
- Financial Management
- Results Orientation
- Human Resources
- Operations Oversight
Membership
- National Notary Association
- Notary Public – Maryland & District of Columbia
- Delta Theta Chi Sorority - President
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CEO
K Nickens Mobile Notary
12.2008 - Current
Program Resource Coordinator/Budget Coordinator/Executive Administrative Assistant
US Postal Service
12.1994 - 07.2021
No Degree - Business Management
Anne Arundel Community College
No Degree - Business Management
Strayer University
Diploma - General Studies
Suitland High School
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