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