Kylee Blankespoor
Wichita,KS
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in executive support, showcasing exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Prioritizes team collaboration and achieving results to ensure seamless office operations. Adapts flexibly to changing needs and priorities, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes. Known for dependability and resourcefulness, committed to consistently exceeding expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Event Planner
Addison Grace Events
04.2020 - Current
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed budgets effectively, monitoring expenses closely to ensure events were delivered within financial constraints.
Business Manager
Next Level Occupational Therapy
12.2018 - Current
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials for business promotion, contributing to increased brand awareness and client acquisition.
- Fostered strong rapport with clients through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Managed customer relations on ongoing basis to maximize customer retention in Go High Level.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
Executive Assistant
Graham Family Capital
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Executive Assistant
Bell Incorporated
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Assist the CEO/President, COO, and CFO with daily administrative tasks such as maintaining schedules, coordinating travel and meeting logistics, and composing and preparing confidential correspondence.
- Manage the accounting, bookwork, invoicing and reconciliation for different entities using QuickBooks.
- Managed payroll processing for company employees, ensuring timely payments and accurate deductions.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Finance Director
Al For Montana
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed and executed the candidate's strategic finance plan
- Advised elected officials on best practices related to campaign finance reporting, disclosure requirements, and other regulatory matters.
- Maintained accurate records of donor contributions and expenditures, ensuring compliance with campaign finance laws.
- Organized successful campaign events, from town halls to fundraisers, ensuring maximum attendance and engagement from supporters.
Finance Director
Kristi For Governor
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Managed and executed the candidate's strategic finance plan
- Planned and executed 16 statewide fundraisers and events
- Worked with the White House to host a fundraiser with President Trump
- Created daily call sheets for the candidate and followed up on all calls
- Reached out to donors across the state to solicit donations
- Worked with National Fundraisers, PAC's and direct mail vendors to supplement the in-state fundraising
- Raised funds through a joint fundraising committee
- Reconciled bank accounts/donations through QuickBooks and assisted in submitting the finance report to the Secretary of State when it was due
- Managed the hiring and daily tasks of the campaign interns
State Scheduler
Kristi For Governor
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed the candidate's in state schedule
- Corresponded to all scheduling related requests and organized the candidate's in state travel that made the most sense economically and politically
- Organized events with key community leaders and donors
- Staffed events across the state with the candidate
Campaign Field Director
Kristi For Congress
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Served as the only campaign field staffer for the state
- Organized volunteer opportunities such as sign waving, door knocking, making phone calls and attending events on behalf of the campaign
- Created and organized our coalitions
- Focused on grassroots execution across the entire state
- Created and maintained relationships with existing and new volunteers
- Attended events on behalf of the candidate
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Augustana University
Sioux Falls05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Government/International Affairs
Augustana University
05-2016
Skills
- Planning and Organization
- Event Planning
- Social Media Management
- Event Marketing
- Employee Management
- Executive and Administrative Support
Timeline
Executive Assistant
Graham Family Capital
09.2023 - 12.2024
Finance Director
Al For Montana
10.2021 - 06.2022
Lead Event Planner
Addison Grace Events
04.2020 - Current
Business Manager
Next Level Occupational Therapy
12.2018 - Current
Finance Director
Kristi For Governor
06.2018 - 03.2019
Executive Assistant
Bell Incorporated
05.2018 - 09.2023
State Scheduler
Kristi For Governor
01.2017 - 06.2018
Campaign Field Director
Kristi For Congress
05.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Augustana University
Bachelor of Arts - Government/International Affairs
Augustana University
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