I’m Kelly, the owner of Summer Dove Bookkeeping!
I have a passion for helping small business owners gain financial clarity, confidence, and peace of mind through done-for-you bookkeeping.
As a fellow entrepreneur, I know firsthand how much goes into building and running a business. I also know how easy it is to get so caught up in serving your customers that managing your own finances falls to the bottom of the list.
That's where my team and I come in! We love building relationships with our clients, keeping their books accurate and up to date, and helping them feel more confident about the financial side of entrepreneurship.
here's the scoop on me.
Nice to meet you!
Me
about
When I graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a degree in Accounting in 2011, I already knew that “Big 4 or Bust” life wasn't for me. So I ventured into the mortgage lending industry and later got my Real Estate license.
As my family grew, I set down my career as a Realtor and joined the SAHM club. During my time at home, I started working part-time as the bookkeeper for my church.
Surprisingly, I found so much fulfillment in using my strengths and degree to provide value to my church community.
so many chapters led me here...
So how did I get here?
In 2020, a friend with a small home inspection business approached me for help getting his books caught up for tax filing. What started as a favor for a friend turned into a genuine passion for assisting others with their financial needs.
In January 2021, I launched Summer Dove Bookkeeping, and we have since been so fortunate to support 30+ small businesses across several industries. But real estate has stayed near and dear to my heart along the way.
Thanks to my years as a Realtor, I've had the opportunity to work with some amazing real estate agents and investors who understand firsthand the demands and complexities of managing finances in the real estate industry. And as our client base has grown, so has our experience working with entrepreneurs across a variety of service-based industries.
Today, I've been able to build a team that shares my passion for helping small business owners gain financial clarity and confidence. Our goal is to empower you with accurate financial insights, streamlined processes, and reliable guidance, so you can focus on growing your business!
my passion was ignited...
I love to
Dress up for events & dance
Favorite activities
Game Night & Mountain Biking
coffee of choice
Only hot coffee for me!
I enjoy spending time with
My family & friends
Land or sea
Any body of water!
Perfect Dinner Out
Mexian & Margs
Fun Facts About me!
I, just like so many of the entrepreneurs I work with today, did NOT know how to manage my finances like a business, did not separate business funds from personal, and did not have any idea what my bottom line profitability was.
I was truly just winging it.
And that is how so many of my clients come to me. They're incredibly good at what they do, working hard to serve their customers and grow their businesses, but when it comes to understanding their own finances? They've just been winging it.
And I get it.
And now that I know what I know, I'm able to guide my clients in re-designing their setup, changing their mindset, and understanding their business on a whole new level.
I DIDN’T see myself as a business owner
My time as a Realtor wasn't a huge success...
