kate kaiser

Independent programmer in Microsoft Access. Contractor for Maple Partners Security for five years and built their Stock Loan trading system that tracked all trades, sent them to clients for filling and clearinghouses for execution. Worked with mass mailing house, massaged their data into one master system for bulk mailings. Worked with EZ Mailing an international courier. Developed their proprietary tracking and billing system. Worked with Swift Morris Interior Designers and managed billing and ordering system. Worked with Park Pastries and created a tracking and billing system for their wholesale and retail pastry business.

Mixed media production house (video, slide, film). Initiated first departmental budgets. Implemented computerization of accounting, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Dealt directly with clients concerning payment schedules and collections. Supervised bookkeeping staff, managed cash flow and developed a positive rapport with vendors. Worked with producers on individual show/project budget preparation from initial bid to final production. Dealt with strong personalities gracefully.

Contractor for Maple Partners Security for five years and built their Stock Loan trading system that tracked all trades, sent them to clients for filling and clearinghouses for execution.

Helped with the planning and construction of LSC - an interactive, hands on science center - beginning in April 1992, through its premier opening in January, 1993. Responsible for the entire Box Office, Tele-marketing and Guest Services operations, including the planning, training and setting up of the floor exit/entry host operations for the KODAK Omnimax Theater, 3D Performance Theater, and general exhibit admissions. Hired key management team, trained staff of 90+. Set up Select ticketing system, including cash controls and accounting interfaces. Purchased and implemented employee scheduling software. Captured data and devised charts to display the impact of spent marketing dollars. Created Information Resource - a handbook for employees. Effectively manage annual revenue budget of $10 million dollars and expense budget of $4 million dollars.

Responsible for the development and coordination of a $100 million expense budget including analysis of actual versus budget, tracking variances and developing re-forecasts. In connection with the budget process, control all data and its distribution, act as liaison between other departments and the systems area and oversee implementation of budget plan. Accomplishments include creation of models to interpret the financial impact of 17 union contracts, development of an automated payroll system and other special projects that demonstrate my self starter approach and ability for problem solving.

* Secretary, Board of Trustees * Art House Productions Inc. * Non-Profit Organization Management industry * March 2007 – October 2013 * Founding member of Art House Productions Inc., a grass-roots arts organization, dedicated to creating community through the arts. * Volunteer Board of Trustees.

Author: Letters to my Mother (but really for my father)

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honor Society