1. Barbara J. Kemp
509 Lincoln Street Rising Sun, IN 47040 (812) 584-8371 BarbKemp2012@gmail.com
Summary
Experience in cost-effective solutions for internal and external clients. Proficient in Microsoft Office,
QuickBooks, and PeopleSoft. Experience with Macintosh and Creative Suites. Diversified skill sets covering
financial elucidations, administrative support, client relations, grant & proposal writing, human resources &
recruiting, account management and project management. Excellent inter-personal, phone and digital
communication skills.
Employment History
2014 – 2015 Accountemps
E. W. Scripps
Cincinnati, OH
Accounts Payable July 2014 – June 2015
The assignment requirements included assisting with reconciliations, verifying entries and
comparing system reports to balances; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment
discrepancies; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments and
reissues. Also, post transaction journals, ledgers and other records; research monthly accrual
reports for accuracy. Process check requests; audit and process credit card bills; 1099
maintenance; B-Notice; assist vendor inquiries; Assist with other projects as needed.
2010 – Present
Kemp Consulting Services
Rising Sun, IN
Event Coordinator 2012 - 2013
Develop Bicentennial program proposal and timeline of events for the City of Rising Sun. Secure
funding through various grant sources.
Grant Writer 2008 - Present
Successful grant requests for the Ohio County Historical Society and the Rising Sun Cub Scout
Pack 650.
Resume Development Consultant 2010 - Present
2006 – 2010 REACH, Inc.
Indiana Workforce Development; Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board
Lawrenceburg, IN
Office Manager
Grant proposals for new Workforce Development programs designated by the State of Indiana.
Maintain a precise budget including forecasting, allocating, recording, and tracking budget
expenses for two and four year programs. Office accounting in accordance with the State of
Indiana: Record Keeping; Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Monitoring and Auditing;
Payroll; and Expense Reporting. Successfully developed and implemented new policy proposals
designated by the State of Indiana. Also, responsible for the Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board
of Directors travel and conference planning.

2. 1999 – 2006 Wm. Rees Instruments
Rising Sun, IN
Business Manager
One of the main responsibilities was to increase Customer Relations within the United States and
foreign markets. I successfully introduced products into Aisin, European, and Australian
markets. Developing a client base not previously utilized. In addition to expanding the client
base, I was responsible for increasing our vendor connections. These connections were national
and international. By increasing vendor connections I was able to save Wm. Rees thousands of
dollars a year. While there, I assisted in the development of Web Order Management;
streamlined Inventory; developed production budgets; also working on the daily functions of
office management: Accounts Payable/Receivable; Taxes; Payroll; Travel; Conference Planning;
Insurance, etc.
1989 – 1999 Tobias Insurance Group, Inc.
Carmel, IN
Commercial Lines/Large Lines Customer Service Agent/Claims Customer Service Agent
Client services; loss cost ratio; Railroad Protective; State project compliance; Increase and
maintain book of business; Large line clients, Environmental protective, Construction,
Restaurant, and Highway maintenance.
1986 – 1989 Marsh & McLennan, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Commercial Lines
Mail clerk; File clerk.
Education: Indiana University 2013 Bachelors of Communication
Ivy Tech Community College:
2013 Associates Accounting
2012 Associates Business Administration
Certificate in Bookkeeping
Certificate in Fundamental Payroll
Community Activities:
Ohio County Historical Society
Board of Directors 2007 - 2015
Treasurer 2012 – 2014
Hoosier Hills Boy Scout Troop 700
Committee Member – Secretary 2015
Rising Sun/Ohio County Cub Scouts Leader 2005 – 2012
Rising Sun/Ohio County Cub Scout Committee Member 2012 - present