Kendra Brophy
Rolla
Summary
Organized professional with over a decade of experience in property management and program coordination in youth STEM initiatives. Skilled in administrative and financial functions, office procedures, and public engagement. Demonstrated ability to manage competing tasks under pressure.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Property Manager & Landlord
Self-Employed
Rolla, MO
01.2013 - Current
- Independently managed three income-generating rental properties, overseeing all financial, legal, and logistical aspects.
- Acted as primary point of contact for tenants and realtors; negotiated and managed lease agreements and contracts to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Maintained organized recordkeeping and documentation for all property transactions and management activities.
- Coordinated property maintenance.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships to ensure prompt resolution of any issues.
Robotics Program Mentor / Co-Coach
The Kaleidoscope Discovery Center
Rolla, MO
01.2023 - Current
- Guided students in robotics skills and teamwork as a mentor. FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) and FIRST Lego League (FLL) student robotics teams, ages 8-18.
- Co-coached FLL team, leading meetings, maintaining student focus, and guiding project and competition preparation to enhance team readiness.
- Coached FTC team on judging and portfolio presentation, providing editorial feedback and drilling students on content to strengthen their presentations.
- Resolved many last-minute team logistical challenges under time pressure.
- Provided functional framework for students' creative processes to keep them focused and on task.
Cash Office Clerk / Return-to-Merchant Clerk
Lowe's
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Reconciled daily cash registers, prepared financial reports, and processed bank deposits.
- Investigated and resolved cash discrepancies; provided customer service for special orders.
- Processed vendor returns and shipping documentation; served as primary point of contact for vendors.
- Prepared weekly financial reports and organized resalable returned items for optimal merchandising.
Head Cashier
Petsmart
Scottsdale, AZ
2004 - 2004
- Oversaw front-end cashier operations and customer service.
- Assisted with back-office tasks and overnight stocking.
Administrative & Clerical Support
Bowers Accounting, Lehigh Acres, FL; Medford Sports Club
Medford, NJ
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Executed clerical tasks including filing, reception, and mail processing to support office operations.
- Managed payroll entry and processing to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation.
- Maintained class enrollment and membership filing systems.
Education
Mortuary Science Program -
College Coursework
2018
High School Diploma -
Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Mt. Holly, NJ2003
Skills
- Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides; fast, accurate typing (100 WPM); quick to learn new systems
- Public Contact & Communication: customer service, vendor relations, tenant/realtor liaison, student mentoring
- Thoughtful and empathetic communicator with a strong personal interest in healthy interpersonal relationships
- Record preparation and file organization
- Organization & Multitasking: managing competing deadlines, problem-solving under pressure, project coordination
- Point of Sale Operations
- Document creation and proofreading
- Positive attitude!
Timeline
Robotics Program Mentor / Co-Coach
The Kaleidoscope Discovery Center
01.2023 - Current
Property Manager & Landlord
Self-Employed
01.2013 - Current
Cash Office Clerk / Return-to-Merchant Clerk
Lowe's
01.2004 - 01.2005
Administrative & Clerical Support
Bowers Accounting, Lehigh Acres, FL; Medford Sports Club
01.1999 - 01.2001
Head Cashier
Petsmart
2004 - 2004
Mortuary Science Program -
College Coursework
High School Diploma -
Rancocas Valley Regional High School