Elizabeth Jimison

Experience

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  Macher Swim School

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2013

  Lifeguard/Swim Lesson Instructor

  -Promote aquatic activities through social media. -Communicate with students and parents in detail about our curriculum and class schedule/offerings. -Performed opening and closing procedures at multiple facilities.

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  A Child's World Play School

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Teacher's Aide

  -Interacted and cared for large groups of children (10-15 children maximum) ranging in age from 3-12 years old. -Assisted with lesson planning and coordinated age appropriate activities.

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  Green Meadows Preschool

  Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Teacher's Aide

  -Provided care to children ranging in age from infant to five years old, while helping them reach developmental milestones.

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  Renew Missouri

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2019

  Office Coordinator

  -Redesigned organization’s website based on analytic data, providing better functionality & user experience. -Curate content & manage various social media outlets resulting in an 100% increase in Facebook Likes; update website with new content accordingly-Developed several databases allowing for better communication with media outlets & professionals plus coordinated ongoing updates; craft press releases as needed -Promote, organize, and attend events promoting our brand and renewable energy policies, including the solicitation of donations from local businesses-Assist in the coordination & planning of a large 200+ person conference; redesigned and maintained conference website. -Plan, coordinate and execute quarterly direct mail and monthly email solicitations which result in $75k + in yearly revenue-Maintain Salesforce database including data entry, running of reports, & donor management -Provide project management support to new interns (i.e. Developing & assigning projects, critiquing work, coordinating deadlines & scheduled meetings) -Manage the internship program: outreach to multiple college campuses and relevant departments about internship opportunities; conduct interviews; make recommendations to staff; aid in HR duties (drafting job descriptions, conducting check-ins, exit interviews, disciplinary actions)-Facilitate supporter outreach including the tracking and profiling of major donors; author engaging content and educate supporters on policy-related topics with our bi-monthly Re-News emails and designing graphics as needed; -Incubate organizations supportive of Renew Missouri's mission; soliciting new supporters with direct mail & social media campaigns-Bookkeeping: submit payroll; track employee benefits; aided in salary determination of staff and interns; processing & data entry of monthly expenses and income; invoicing; bill payments;-General Office Duties: Manage office technology, troubleshoot IT issues, manage landlord relations Show less

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  Target

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  Cashier

  -Interact with guests while providing fast, fun, and friendly checkout service.-Address customer service concerns and direct to appropriate individuals-Educate guests about the benefits of Target credit and debit cards-Solicit guest registrations -Work with team members to meet sales goals

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  Trinity United Methodist Church

  Oct 2017 - May 2019

  Nursery Assistant

  - Interacted & cared for groups of children, aged infant to 7 years during service & bible studies- Taught pre-school Sunday School; assisted with lesson planning & coordinated age-appropriate games/activities-Provide a safe, sanitary, and nurturing environment for children while supervising volunteer staff

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  Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  Program Coordinator

  - Oversee day-to-day operations of Columbia, Missouri office- Identify community organizations serving our members and cultivate relationships- Find activities that align with six organizational pillars; plan and execute three educational or social events per month for designated age groups (planned 7 events in this timeframe)- Develop print & online communications for DSG's Central Missouri events- Create social media marketing template for Step Up Walk that can be replicated in other markets- Assist with fundraising for the Central Missouri Step Up Walk by encouraging local families to create teams, soliciting sponsorships from local businesses, finding vendors to participate at walk, etc. Show less

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  The Property Experts (of Columbia)

  Jun 2019 - now

  Co-Owner

  A general contracting company providing residential and commercial remodeling and handyman services in the Columbia, Missouri area. No job is too big or too small.

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  The Tiger Hotel

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  Guest Service Representative

  - Handle guest check-in/out (s) in an accurate, efficient manner while providing information to guest regarding hotel policies, services, and amenities- Listen and respond to guests’ concerns in a timely manner – referring to management as necessary- Answer or route incoming phone calls and emails in an articulate, friendly manner; promote hotel event spaces, make reservations, update billing info as necessary.

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  Woodhaven

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  Payroll Accountant

  - Prepare payroll on a bi-weekly basis for approx. 285 employees; process additional pay runs when necessary; write manual checks as needed- Calculate all payroll withholdings including all taxes, insurance benefits, wage garnishments, & pension contributions. Enter into payroll system. Process all employee reimbursements. Prepare interrogatories for garnishments.- Maintain all staff paid time off balances - Maintain enrollment data for all insurance policies (health, dental, vision, & all supplemental policies) & pension contributions; work with carriers to enroll, terminate, & change employee benefits- Prepare check requests for insurance premiums & pension contributions monthly- Prepare journal entries for each payroll along with all monthly accruals including worker's compensation expense, wage accrual, PTO liability & all other miscellaneous entries- Reporting: compile bi-weekly payroll reports; prepare overtime analysis for management; prepare monthly payroll analysis- Manage vehicle fleet consisting of 39 vehicles. Duties included: following up after vehicle accidents ensuring necessary paperwork is completed, submitting information to insurance, & coordinating all vehicle repairs; coordinating all vehicle maintenance & updating auto maintenance spreadsheet monthly; scheduling twice-annual lift maintenance for all accessible vehicles; scheduling annual fire safety inspection; updating vehicle log spreadsheet as necessary with pertinent information for each vehicle (VIN number, license plate number, lease term, payment amount, license plate expiration, etc); entering all vehicle mileage (monthly); oversee loaner vehicles; process gas tickets weekly & process payment to vendors;- Operate accounting counter; duties included: giving out checks, handing out allowances, petty cash funds, additional personal spending money, etc; collecting all necessary receipts for check requests & submitting to appropriate agencies as required Show less

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  Central Missouri Community Action

  Dec 2021 - May 2022

  Financial Opportunity Coach

  • Provide one on one financial coaching to clients• Assist clients in resolving current financial situations while providing insight on how to move towards proactive financial management• Work with clients to complete a detailed financial assessment which included creating a budget, documenting client's balance sheet, accessing client's credit report(s), documenting client's housing concerns and completing a financial health questionnaire• Provide strategies for improving the client's budget, credit building or rebuilding, and increasing client's net worth• Develop a client action plan and provide tools, resources, and accountability to help client's meet their financial goals• Document all services, outcomes, case notes and other actions in agency data systems• Work with other departments to ensure any changes affecting the client or their family is properly documented• Provide financial workshops and develop workshop materials or tailor existing materials to participant needs• Develop relationships with local community organizations and help these organizations understand the needs of low-to-moderate income individuals and advocate for products and services that would benefit these individuals Show less