Kathy Grosskurth

Current

• Billing Specialist (Part-Time) at New Directions Counseling Center
• Basic Computer & Applications Software Instructor (Contract - As Needed) at The Knowledge Shop of Atlanta
• Bookkeeper at Various (Independent) (Self-employed)

• Program Manager (Volunteer Position) at Cobb Faith Partnership, Inc.
• Basic Computer & Applications Software Instructor (Contract - As Needed) at Softword Services
• Founder & Moderator at Cobb Career Site

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Past

• Administrative and Project Management at Various - Contract Positions
• Basic Computer & Applications Software Instructor (Contract - As Needed) at TechCorps Georgia

Education

• Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business
• R. L. Osborne Senior High School

Recommended

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Connections

113 connections

Industry

Accounting

Websites

• Cobb Career Site
• Cobb Faith Partnership (CFP)

Kathy Grosskurth’s Summary

SPECIFIC SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

 Possesses diverse background and skills with a proven track record within a wide variety of industries: military, education, social services, job training, civil engineering, government, and nonprofit.

 Works well & efficiently with minimal supervision from established home office w/phone, fax, high-speed internet, email access. Disciplined, reliable, trustworthy, and committed to quality results.

 Proficient in several applications packages (MS Office 2003, Publisher 2002, FrontPage 2002, QuickBooks 2004 - 2008); familiar with HTML programming & related web applications, basic computers, and Windows 95/98. Used special Access database to keep financial records as backup to Treasurer.

 Possesses exceptional ability to learn new concepts and technologies quickly.

 Office 2000 MOS Master Certified (Word & Excel Expert Levels; Access, PowerPoint & Outlook Core Levels). BrainBench Certified in Computer Fundamentals (Basic Computers, Windows 95/98, Internet).

Kathy Grosskurth’s Specialties:

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

 Founder, first President of COBB FAITH PARTNERSHIP(www.cobbfaithpartnership.org), a “Central Clearinghouse” of churches and faith-based ministries. Grew from 4 members in late 2000 to over 250 today.

 Founder, COBB CAREER SITE (www.cobbcareersite.com), 600+ members. Provides info on local/national career-related resources. The only site of its kind in Cobb County; recognized twice by Tripod Member Services as a Super Member Site.

Kathy Grosskurth’s Experience

• Billing Specialist (Part-Time)

  New Directions Counseling Center

  (Mental Health Care industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)

  I am the billing support for a 5-person mental health counseling facility. I am responsible for filing claims (HCFAs), following up on outstanding claims, contacting insurance organizations, entering patient and payment data in Therapist Helper (version 7.5) and making sure things run smoothly on the administrative side for this growing practice in the Smyrna/Vinings area.

• Basic Computer & Applications Software Instructor (Contract - As Needed)

  The Knowledge Shop of Atlanta

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  2005 — Present (4 years )

  The Knowledge Shop of Atlanta (since 2005) is a Marietta-based educational organization offering short term, inexpensive, high-quality informative and simulating classes in all areas such as basic computer, applications software- as well as life enrichment courses for all ages and tastes. The Knowledge Shop is also home to a ToasMasters group meeting every Thursday evening at 7pm. A new Job Networking Support Group was launched in 2008, meeting the first and third Wednesdays at noon.

• Bookkeeper

  Various (Independent) (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Accounting industry)

  2005 — Present (4 years )

  I served as backup Treasurer (volunteer bookkeeper) for Cobb Faith Partnership starting early 2004 until one was elected in January 2006.
  
  I served starting Summer 2005 as Treasurer (volunteer bookkeeper) for Cobb Disaster Recovery using QuickBooks 2004. I set up their accounts and kept current their financial transactions, ran reports, and reconciled their monthly bank statements. This assignment lasted until May 2007 when I resigned from the Executive Board.
  
  I currently work on an as-needed basis for a local service organization keeping their books current as well as running monthly and periodic reports, as well as keeping the owner current on Accounts Receivable. Some of the companies I've done work for include: Arcadian Resources, Rosebud Advocacy, and Cities Mortgage.

• Program Manager (Volunteer Position)

  Cobb Faith Partnership, Inc.

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  2000 — Present (9 years )

  Previously served as Co-Founder and first President (2002-2005). Currently serving as Program Manager. Handles day-to-day operations for a 250+ network of churches, ministries, individuals, and organizations to include organize and conduct meetings, website, marketing/PR, communications, Also serves as current Co-Leader for SW Cobb Geographic Team.

• Basic Computer & Applications Software Instructor (Contract - As Needed)

  Softword Services

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  1999 — Present (10 years )

  SoftWord Services (since 1999) offers individualized and customized office training to include computer literacy, internet research, office procedures, beginning keyboarding. SoftWord also teaches use of adaptive equipment to the disabled such as Dragon and ZoomText.

• Founder & Moderator

  Cobb Career Site

  (Human Resources industry)

  1998 — Present (11 years )

  The Cobb Career Site & Virtual Network is a information sharing vehicle for the Workforce Development Community (job seekers can use it as well)! Members can share resumes and receive info on various topics (grants, job search, career planning, etc.). Group members can upload job leads and resumes to our FILES section for viewing by other group members. Members can also access LINKS to various other sites via our LINKS area.

• Administrative and Project Management

  Various - Contract Positions

  (Accounting industry)

  2007 — 2007 (less than a year)

• Basic Computer & Applications Software Instructor (Contract - As Needed)

  TechCorps Georgia

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  2004 — 2005 (1 year )

  TechCorps Georgia provides refurbished computers to schools as well as to students from disadvantaged families. I taught Basic Computer Concepts and intro to MS Office to students through TechCorps' Computers for Youth program on an as-needed basis. I would still be teaching for them, except that TechCorps Georgia went through a major reorganization and is now using volunteer instructors for their current program.

Kathy Grosskurth’s Education

• Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business

  MBA , Management, with a concentration in HR , 1996 — 1999

  Also received my undergraduate degree in Business Management from KSU in 1991.

• R. L. Osborne Senior High School

  Currently on the Planning Committee for our Class Reunion

  Activities and Societies:

  Flag Corps - Junior and Senior years

Additional Information

Kathy Grosskurth’s Websites:

• Cobb Career Site
• Cobb Faith Partnership (CFP)

Kathy Grosskurth’s Groups:

Cobb Career Site, Cobb Faith Partnership, Calvary Baptist Church (Austell, GA), Cobb Community Collaborative, Church Women United in Cobb, Sweetwater Valley CAMP, MUST Ministries, South Cobb Business Association, South Cobb High School, Cobb Disaster Recovery, Cobb JobSeekers, Atlanta Seekers, Boy Scouts

•    The Career Ministry
•    Kennesaw State University - Coles MBA

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