Mr.

Kerry Watkins
Actively seeking a key role as
* OPERATIONS MANAGER *
within an organization in need of a qualified individual with demonstrated succe
ss and experience in project administration, management and l
eadership, communication, organizational effectiveness, optimizing business effi
ciency, hard work ethics and drive to exceed organizational objectives
Highly motivated, and results-driven professional with over 15 years of progress
ive experience in leadership, coordination, strategic planning, visionary capaci
ties in business and finance, and business ownership. Proven expertise in leader
ship, organization, communication, shared services, time administration, project
management, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and analysis. Adept in dev
eloping and executing strategic policies, procedures, processes, and methodologi
es to optimize performance. Knowledgeable in computer operations and application
s including Microsoft Office Suite, E-mailing and Internet. Unyielding track rec
ord in supporting and directing successful full-service initiatives and processe
s for customers. Self-starter handling multiple client projects simultaneously w
hile meeting and exceeding goals and deadlines. Knowledgeable and experienced wi
th all facets of associate development, business management, and organizational
development. Analytical, decisive and customer-focused.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management and Leadership: conversant in business and management princip
les involving Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, Leadership Techniques, Ne
gotiation and Collaboration, Coordination of People and Resources, and Employee
Relations
Personnel Supervision: motivate professionals and encourage coordinated efforts
based on project assignments, milestones, and goals
Communications: motivate team members toward achieving positive results, resolvi
ng interpersonal conflicts, creating positive learning environment. Proven effec
tive written and verbal skills articulated in both business and technical enviro
nments.
Problem Solver: respond rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Vie
w problems from various perspectives and evaluate viability of alternative solut
ions
Customer Service Skills: able to put client at ease. Ability to negotiate and pe
rsuade to achieve desired results
CAREER OVERVIEW
WALNUT RIDGE BAPTIST CHURCH AND WATERLOO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL * WATERLOO, IA
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Jan 2004 - Present
MAYO FOUNDATION * ROCHESTER, MN
PROJECT MANAGER, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Mar - Dec 2003
MANAGING SUPERVISOR, PATIENT ACCOUNT SERVICES Aug 2000 - Mar 2003
TEMPORARY TEAM LEAD, PATIENT ACCOUNT SERVICES Aug 1998 - Aug 2000
COLLECTIONS COUNSELOR, PATIENT ACCOUNT SERVICES Jun 1996 - Aug 1998
PILLSBURY BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE * OWATONNA, MN
PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON Aug 1991 - Jun 1996
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
Graduate Theology Courses (2001)
Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA
Master of Business Administration (May 1995)
Winona State University, Winona and Rochester, MN
Bachelor of Science in Finance - Minor in Accounting (May 1990)
Winona State University
Finance Internship (June 1989)
Saint Mary's Hospital, Rochester, MN
Associate of Arts in Accounting (March 1989)
Rochester Community College, Rochester, MN
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Major / Greek and Pastorology Minors (May 1985)
Pillsbury Baptist Bible College, Owatonna, MN
Management of multiple entities Walnut Ridge Baptist Church (WRBC) - Overseer of
all finances, property, human resources.... For church, school, pre-school, spe
cial learning lab, hot lunch program, radio and audio ministry.
Administrative accomplishments WRBC - Have developed consistency in the annual b
udget process. Lead through a complete strategic planning process that lead to
a consultant visit. Filled the temporary position of School Administrator for
two years. Accomplished the only year of positive net profit in last 12 years.
Leadership WRBC - Was able to guide the church in use of missionary funds that w
ere not being used.
Had to give regular financial reports to church and school. Praised for clarity
and simplicity of the presentations.
Directed both Finance and Property and Facility team in all monthly meetings, pl
anning and decisions.
Mayo - I was a leader in Accounts Payable and Patient Account Services in worki
ng with Disney on improving our levels of customer service.
Fundraising WRBC - Set Faith Partners fundraising record three of the seven year
s I was Financial Administrator. We raised $32,408 my first year and $134,918 t
wo years later. We averaged $90,000 my two years as administrator.
Property management WRBC - Made significant improvements to the church areas of
the property. New paint, carpet, and doors in significant area of the building;
technology improvements of video, DVD, and sound systems in all adult classroom
s, also replaced almost every heating and cooling unit in the building through c
areful management. We paid cash for all work done.
Financial Management WRBC - When I came, the school was running 20% (03/04) and
10% (04/05) deficits. We eliminated the deficit in the 08/09 school year despit
e a declining enrollment.
Am leaving the ministry in a strong financial condition with no debt, plenty of
reserves and balanced budgets.
Lead in all aspects of budgeting; preparation, development, and management.
Human Resources WRBC - Able to manage an average health insurance cost increase
of 4% annually through careful management, adjustments to employee participation
, and plan changes; added employee benefit programs such as a vision plan, legal
plan, and others. Brought a consistency to pay increase plan for all staff. I
mplemented an automated PTO time away plan which greatly increased staff flexibi
lity in their use of time off.
Business Ownership Personal - I currently own and operate my own vending busines
s with over $30,000 a year in sales; I am also a partner with three different r
ental units.
Pastor WRBC - In a new role, I had to participate in new things such as hospital
calling, participation in church services, counseling, Bible studies, and funer
als.
Supervision WRBC - Direct supervisor of all church office staff. Changed make-u
p of staff to accomplish cost savings and increase flexibility.
Mayo - Directed a project to transfer all calls in PAS from the assistant team t
o the counselor team. Lead PAS in a strategic planning process. Lead PAS in wo
rk on MCA account inventory transfer to PAS.
Project Management WRBC - Began a strategic planning team to consider changes, i
mprovements to our overall ministry.
Mayo - Was project manager for Accounts payable when left in 2004. Was manager
for the shared services project bringing AP to Mayo Foundation Rochester.
Leader in bringing the Disney model of customer service to Mayo Financial Servic
es and Rochester Department of Finance.