Bri Kennel

Bri Kennel

Paralegal, Lease Administrator

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  • About me

    HR Manager @ GTC , SHRM-CP

  • Education

    • Hillsdale high school

      1996 - 2000
      Diploma N/A

      Activities and Societies: Tennis, Volleyball, Track, Gymnastics

    • Spring Arbor University

      2003 - 2004
      Communications Public Relations & Advertising

      Activities and Societies: American Advertising Federation member I was accepted into the school's prestigious art program the 2nd half of my junior year when I transferred from APU due to a life event. It wasn't until I learned the school had an Advertising program during that time, so I switched majors to Advertising and completed 76 credits in one year to graduate in 4 years, all while engaged to a Marine serving in a war, and holding down a job, an internship and planning my wedding.

    • Azusa Pacific University

      2000 - 2002
      Marketing, Art, Business

      Activities and Societies: Humba Jumbas Powder Puff Football Quarterback 2000 to 2001, Purple Storm Q-back and Wide Receiver 2001-2002 -I studied Business and Art, so I could apply my knowledge and art skills to a field in Advertising, a Major the school did not have at that time. I spent three fall semesters at APU, before a life event made me change course and finish school at a university back home in Michigan.-I worked as a student bakery supervisor in the university's bakery division of the cafeteria; a title I was awarded due to my work ethic, bakery know-how and innovation with desserts.-I also served as… Show more -I studied Business and Art, so I could apply my knowledge and art skills to a field in Advertising, a Major the school did not have at that time. I spent three fall semesters at APU, before a life event made me change course and finish school at a university back home in Michigan.-I worked as a student bakery supervisor in the university's bakery division of the cafeteria; a title I was awarded due to my work ethic, bakery know-how and innovation with desserts.-I also served as quarterback for 3 seasons on one of the school's powderpuff teams. Show less

  • Experience

    • Noodles & Company

      Feb 2005 - Nov 2009
      Paralegal, Lease Administrator

      -Promoted from Legal Assistant where I served several attorneys and paralegals within the first few years of employment-Successfully & amicably resolved many facility/construction related issues and invoice disputes with large property management companies-Identified and prepared a better accounting accrual method for Common Area Maintenance charges-Both spearheaded implementation and managed a new lease term tracking database recapturing thousands of dollars each year through year end CAM reconciliations for over 186 corporate stores-Served on the employee events planning committee Show less

    • Midwest Pizza Partners D.B.A Little Caesars

      Nov 2009 - Sept 2015
      Director of Communications/Co-Owner

      I handled the marketing, public relations, communications and employee incentive programs for all 3 of our Little Caesars franchised locations. I was the Brand Ambassador and Social Media Specialist. I also handled small bookkeeping tasks and kept store files in legal compliance.

    • Coldwell Banker Hedges

      Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

      Specialized in both residential and commercial real estate. Taught agents how to implement a new software into their marketing strategy.

      • Licensed Residential & Commercial Realtor

        Jun 2013 - Apr 2016
      • Real Estate Assistant

        Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Bri Kennel

      Apr 2016 - now
      Bookkeeper

      I perform bookkeeping work as an independent contractor, focusing on financial wellness.

    • Ace Hardware Corporation

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
      HR Coordinator & Payroll Administrator
    • GTC

      Jun 2021 - now
      • HR Manager

        Dec 2023 - now
      • HR & Payroll Specialist

        Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Payroll Administrator

        Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

      SHRM
      Jan 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bri Kennel
      Colorado Notary Public - Aug 2022
    • Awarded to Bri Kennel
      2014 1 Million Dollar Club Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty Jan 2015
    • Awarded to Bri Kennel
      Tied for Top Earning Agent for January 2014 Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty Jan 2014 Tied for top earning agent in closed sales for January out of over 100 agents.
    • Awarded to Bri Kennel
      Full Tuition-College Scholarship Christian Coalition Jan 2001 I was awarded a full ride scholarship to Azusa Pacific University based on my grades the first semester in college and based on the quality of my essay that I wrote to receive the scholarship. A parent needs to work at a sister college in order to apply and you must meet the GPA requirements and write an essay. My Mother worked at and still works at Spring Arbor University.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Trustee

      Issued by VFW Auxiliary on Jun 2021
      VFW AuxiliaryAssociated with Bri Kennel
    • Chief Level Sponsor/Team Captain

      Issued by Cedar Rapids Fire Fighters Foundation on Sept 2012
      Cedar Rapids Fire Fighters FoundationAssociated with Bri Kennel
    • Classroom Teacher

      Issued by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa on Mar 2010
      Junior Achievement of Eastern IowaAssociated with Bri Kennel