Ellen Knackendoffel

Experience

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  Kansas State Bank

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Teller and Personal Banker
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  Schultz Construction, Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  Accountant & Personal Assistant to the Owner

  - Coded and processed accounts payable invoices into Sage Master Builder accounting software- Managed bill payment, accounts receivable & bank reconciliations for eight (8) homeowners’ associations

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  Varney & Associates, CPAs, LLC

  Jul 2011 - Apr 2015

  - Successfully balanced dual roles as Staff Accountant and Director of Marketing - Recorded, reconciled, and analyzed financial data regularly for clients in the agri-business, real estate development & construction, property management, technology, and non-profit industries.- Prepared high quality income tax returns for individual clients - Financial Statement Compilations- Collaborated with design consultant to develop new firm Website; facilitated & promoted social media initiatives; authored and edited firm blog posts; produced press releases; tracked online metrics Show less

  • Staff Accountant & Director of Marketing

    Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Accounting Intern

    Jul 2011 - Sept 2014
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  Kellstrom Pharmacy

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

  Accountant and Pharmacy Technician

  - Prepared daily financial summaries of company performance- Produced monthly statements for customers & reduced Accounts Receivable by 50% in first year- Executed payroll with precision and confidentiality- Worked closely with customers daily to help them with medication management and client service

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  Kansas State University Foundation

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2021

  Development Officer

  Foundation staff members work in close partnership with university administrators, deans and faculty to secure charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support identified priorities for the university. Gifts received through the foundation fund undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, establish faculty chairs and professorships, provide college and departmental support, and enhance the campus infrastructure.I have the opportunity to work alongside passionate alumni and friends of the university to match university priorities with their personal philanthropic goals. Our development team works together to advance the University through philanthropic efforts that are in alignment with the K-State 2025 vision as well as our $1.4 Billion Innovation and Inspiration Campaign. Show less

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  The Trust Co.

  Aug 2021 - now

  Business Development Officer