Karen Cheatham has over 20 years of experience in executive support roles, including as an Engagement Practice Specialist at Ernst & Young LLP since 2008. She provides organized support with strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience preparing reports, maintaining databases and electronic/paper files, and interfacing with clients. Prior roles include Executive Assistant positions at Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen, where she supported partners and executives through tasks like calendar management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and financial reporting.
1. KAREN CHEATHAM
9902 Cone Court, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 | H: 301-856-7535 | C: 301-526-6730 | mskarengc@gmail.com
Summary
Dedicated and focused Engagement Practice Specialist with over twenty years experience in high-level executive support
roles. Organized professional with a strong attention to detail.
Highlights
MicrosoftOfficeproficiency Professional and mature
Meticulous attention to detail Dedicated team player
Results-oriented Strong interpersonal skills
Experience
Engagement Practice Specialist 06/2008 to Current
Ernst & Young LLP Washington
Case Manager; prepare and format letters and memos; monitor and update database; prepares critical weekly and monthly
reports; filing of Forms 3115 / 1128 with IRS; interfaces extensively with internal/external clients to develop strong working
relationship; assist with Quality & Risk Management regarding Forms 3115; assisted in the development of an electronic file
system; maintain electronic and paper files; developand maintainofficesystems and procedures; obtains,compiles and
maintains personneldata,organizational information,reports, communicationand administrationreferences,inventory of
supplies and equipment,document control, central office files and confidentialityof information;monitor operational
calendar; review and analyze issues (non-complex) related to accounting methods; assist managers/staff with information
gathering and data collection; conducted interviews for paralegal staff.
Executive Assistant 06/2002 to 06/2008
Ernst & Young Washington
Provided administrative assistance to one partner and 3 associates; received and reviewed all incoming and outgoing
correspondence (memos, letters, etc.); maintained calendars; coordinated travel arrangements; maintained billing and
expense reports; preparedIRS letters for filing;develop and maintain office systems and procedures; obtains, compiles
and maintains personnel data, organizationalinformation,reports, communication and administration references, inventory
of supplies and equipment,document control, time and attendancereports, central office files andconfidentiality of
information.
Executive Assistant 03/1983 to 05/2002
Arthur Andersen Washington
Provided administrative assistant to two attorneys and two accountants; researched and assisted with preparing cases for filing
with IRS; served as a point of contact for AMI (Accounting Methods & Inventory) group; filed Forms 3115, 2848 and 1023 with
IRS; organized calendar and appointments for partners; provided research assistance via Lexis Nexis; coordinated travel
arrangements; maintained billing, time and expense reports; responsible for executives case client, section and tax files;
chaired staff meetings.
Conference Coordinator -Banquet planner, setting up conferences and meetings.
CommunicationsOperator-Lead Operator; trained new employees; handled the billing/invoices for the department.
Education
Prince George's Community College Largo,MD
Morristown College Morristown,TN