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Kimberly Retzler

Sevierville,TN

Summary


Communications professional with proven expertise in developing and executing strategic communication plans. Adept at cultivating strong team collaboration and driving impactful results. Skilled in media relations, content creation, and crisis communication, with a flexible approach to changing needs. Known for reliability and delivering consistent outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Manager

All 4 Christ Ministries
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed and executed comprehensive communication strategies to enhance brand visibility.
  • Led cross-functional teams to create targeted messaging for diverse audiences.
  • Managed internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and consistency across all platforms.
  • Oversaw content creation for various channels, including social media, newsletters, and press releases.
  • Analyzed audience engagement metrics to refine communication tactics and improve outreach effectiveness.
  • Mentored junior staff in best practices for effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed compelling content for the company website and social media channels, driving user engagement and conversions.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key clinicians, spokespeople, advocates, and opinion leaders.
  • Organized disaster relief efforts
  • Developed protocols for the new organization from inception.

Interior Designer

Bears Valley Home Designs
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate projects directly with owners. Offer out of the box ideas to bring maximum impact to the space. Work with suppliers. Choose designs and decor that complement the space. Pick up pieces, art and supplies. Pay vendors. Organize receipts. Schedule projects. Requires extreme organization skills

Property Manager and Home Renovation Specialist

Bears Valley Property Management
01.2023 - Current
  • I own Bears Valley Property Management. It’s a two avenue company that I run with my brother-in-law.
  • I develop a plan for the renovation, research supplies for the best price and availability, coordinate with vendors to get the jobs done and complete jobs myself like, staining, painting, small installations, minor projects.
  • I also run a property management company for short term rentals. That requires updating prices and availability through PMS software, communicating with guests and owners, marketing the properties, scheduling cleaners and quality control. Providing receipts, monthly statements, and updates to owners, working with vendors to make minor repairs up to capital improvements to each property.

Real Estate Agent

East Tennessee Realty Group
01.2023 - Current
  • Show property to prospective clients, research properties and components that affect the value. Work with title companies and other realtors. Help coordinate projects to get the property ready to sell.

Daycare Owner

Miss Kim’s Kiddie Korner
08.2015 - 05.2022
  • Cared for children newborn to 4 years old. Maintained payment records. Assisted with all tasks pertaining to this age group. Worked with crafts and educational supplies. Communicated with parents. Provided and developed educational activities.

Teacher

Renaissance Charter School
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • PE teacher, substitute teacher, 4th grade teacher and ESE support staff member with some clerical and administrative responsibilities.

Lead preschool teacher

Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center
02.2004 - 07.2013
  • Developed creative and interesting lesson plans for 3-4 year olds. Maintained classroom organization appearance and cleanliness. Excellent classroom management. Developed and maintained behavior plans. Communicated with parents and peers effectively. Supervised staff and children. Assisted with summer camp art activities and lead the art class. Participated in field trips and supervised students.

Daycare owner

Miss Kim’s Kiddie Korner
06.1999 - 02.2004
  • Cared for children newborn to 4 years old. Maintained payment records. Assisted with all tasks pertaining to this age group. Worked with crafts and educational supplies. Communicated with parents. Provided educational activities.

Office Manager

Pediatric Associates
01.1995 - 06.1999
  • Supervised staff, answered phones and made appointments. Posted insurance billing tickets daily. Maintained office records. Processed referrals. Interacted with staff, patients and doctors. Attended manager meetings. Hired employees and gave annual performance reviews. Made bank deposits.

Education

Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Palm Beach State College
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2013

Associate's Degree - Early childhood education

Broward College
Davie, FL
01.1993

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Highly Organized
  • Office Administration
  • Office Management
  • Property Management
  • Real Estate License
  • Internal communications
  • Project management
  • Media relations
  • Crisis management
  • Campaign coordination
  • Multimedia content
  • Brand management
  • Calendar management
  • Program development
  • Social media campaign oversight
  • Social media content development

Certification

Paraprofessional 2012

Timeline

Communications Manager

All 4 Christ Ministries
06.2025 - Current

Interior Designer

Bears Valley Home Designs
01.2023 - Current

Property Manager and Home Renovation Specialist

Bears Valley Property Management
01.2023 - Current

Real Estate Agent

East Tennessee Realty Group
01.2023 - Current

Daycare Owner

Miss Kim’s Kiddie Korner
08.2015 - 05.2022

Teacher

Renaissance Charter School
08.2013 - 05.2015

Lead preschool teacher

Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center
02.2004 - 07.2013

Daycare owner

Miss Kim’s Kiddie Korner
06.1999 - 02.2004

Office Manager

Pediatric Associates
01.1995 - 06.1999

Associate's Degree - Early Childhood Education

Palm Beach State College

Associate's Degree - Early childhood education

Broward College

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