Kristin Knowles
Summary
Top-notch data manager with solid experience in validating, protecting, handling, and storing sensitive data in various data systems. Proficient in excel. Solid background of maintaining user access, permissions, and security in data solutions used. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AML CTR Consultant Analyst
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
2023.12 - Current
- In this role, I am part of a larger consulting team led by Protiviti assisting a larger bank's anti-money laundering department by analyzing transactions and filing appropriate CTR's when needed.
- My smaller team received training directly from our client bank team regarding CTR preferences and business line assumptions regarding the workstream.
- My smaller team is also working toward meeting monthly target goals to assist the client bank.
Donor Data Manager
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2021.02 - 2023.09
- Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of company data.
- Implemented security measures to protect vital business data.
- Conducted tests to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
Donor Data Coordinator
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2020.11 - 2021.02
- Aided in final database design before live implementation of new donor database.
- Carried out regular duties of data entry and end of month reports.
Client Service Specialist
Northwestern Mutual
2020.01 - 2020.06
- Obtained my South Carolina Life and Health Insurance License within two months of starting.
- Provided knowledgeable service and support for all customer needs.
Manager of Grants and Projects / Program Finance Manager Role
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2018.10 - 2020.01
- Entered a new role assisting Program Department when the department found themselves short-staffed
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared grant reporting for institutional funding.
Accounting Manager Role
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2017.02 - 2018.09
- Managed banking reconciliations and investigation of deviations.
- Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Supervised one direct report.
Finance Specialist Role
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2013.07 - 2017.02
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Furnished requested financial data and reports to auditors.
- Handled duties of an Accounts Payable staff accountant.
Founder
KEK Accounting Services Plus
2013.01 - 2016.12
- Served clients with bookkeeping or tax filing needs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Campus Staff
Reformed University Ministries
2010.06 - 2012.09
Missionary
Greater Europe Mission
2004.11 - 2010.05
Missionary
Mission to the World
2003.08 - 2004.06
Graduate Assistant
Winthrop University
2001.08 - 2002.12
Tax Intern
Ernst & Young
2001.01 - 2001.05
Education
MBA - Accounting
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2001
Skills
- Data Migration
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Excel
- AML CTR Investigator
- Attention to Detail
- Salesforce Administrator
Training
- Salesforce Trailblazer Training with an end to become a Certified Salesforce Administrator
- Applied Business Analytics offered online via MIT (late 2020 to early 2021)
- USAID Rules and Regulations Course that for Federal Government Grants and Cooperative Agreements (March 2015)
- Individual self-paced QuickBooks and Bookkeeping Courses (late 2012 to early 2013)
Certification
- Certified Salesforce Administrator - 2023
Timeline
AML CTR Consultant Analyst
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
2023.12 - Current
Donor Data Manager
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2021.02 - 2023.09
Donor Data Coordinator
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2020.11 - 2021.02
Client Service Specialist
Northwestern Mutual
2020.01 - 2020.06
Manager of Grants and Projects / Program Finance Manager Role
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2018.10 - 2020.01
Accounting Manager Role
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2017.02 - 2018.09
Finance Specialist Role
American Leprosy Missions, Inc
2013.07 - 2017.02
Founder
KEK Accounting Services Plus
2013.01 - 2016.12
Campus Staff
Reformed University Ministries
2010.06 - 2012.09
Missionary
Greater Europe Mission
2004.11 - 2010.05
Missionary
Mission to the World
2003.08 - 2004.06
Graduate Assistant
Winthrop University
2001.08 - 2002.12
Tax Intern
Ernst & Young
2001.01 - 2001.05
MBA - Accounting
Winthrop University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Winthrop University
- Certified Salesforce Administrator - 2023
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