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Alyssa Updyke

Owego,NY

Summary

Proactive assistant to the Director with extensive experience in reporting and planning. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and leadership skills, driving operational efficiencies and ensuring compliance across financial activities. Adaptable professional recognized for exceptional attention to detail and leadership. Committed to delivering accurate reporting and supporting strategic initiatives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant to the Financial Director

Abide In The Vine Child Care
Owego, New York
07.2024 - Current

Oversee daily cash flow activities including deposits, transfers, withdrawals.

  • Manages weekly customer billing.
  • Manages the Department of Social Services billing and requisitions.
  • Maintains financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets.
  • Provides support on special projects as requested by the Financial Director.
  • Assists Financial Director with preparation and analysis of financial reports.
  • Coordinates with the Financial Director on payroll management and benefit fund allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Shop Owner

Brewed Awakening Cafe
Candor, New York
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Managed daily operations of a busy café environment.
  • Oversaw inventory control and supply chain management processes.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on customer service standards.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with local suppliers.
  • Created seasonal menus based on customer preferences and trends.
  • Implemented quality control measures for food and beverage preparation.
  • Coordinated promotional events to enhance community engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
  • Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
  • Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
  • Trained employees according to specifics of role and company values.
  • Coordinated deliveries of goods from suppliers in a timely manner.
  • Planned in-store displays to attract shoppers and promote products.
  • Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
  • Processed payments, calculated taxes, and prepared invoices for customers.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations in the shop environment.
  • Organized special events such as promotional days or discounts to boost sales.
  • Updated point-of-sale systems with accurate product information.

Food Systems Coordinator, Remote Position

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
04.2023 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with IT teams to troubleshoot and resolve system issues promptly.
  • Developed training materials for new software implementations and system processes.
  • Managed user access and permissions across multiple systems and platforms.
  • Monitored and maintained system performance, including troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Investigated problems reported by users, identified root causes, and implemented solutions.
  • Inputted and submitted catering billing.

Dining Services, Assistant Director for Retail

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Managed communication between teams to ensure smooth information flow.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff on policies and procedures.
  • Maintained documentation of project progress and contributed to status updates.
  • Collaborated with leadership to implement organizational initiatives effectively.
  • Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
  • Established standards of excellence for customer service delivery throughout the organization.
  • Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
  • Developed and managed a team of 20-30 employees and 200 student employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
  • Coordinated financial activities, budgeting and forecasting for assigned departments.
  • Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving customer complaints.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
  • Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
  • Oversaw employee relations issues such as grievances, disciplinary actions and terminations.
  • Maintained close relationships with key staff and upper management while managing expectations.
  • Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
  • Oversaw purchasing and inventory to retain physical assets.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executive leadership review.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams on campus for specials and events.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners and vendors.

Assistant to Catering Director

Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Supported student services through efficient scheduling and organization of events.
  • Coordinated communication between departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Developed training materials for new staff on event procedures.
  • Implemented filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organization efficiency.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
  • Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
  • Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Produced student and staff scheduling while managing all working availability.
  • Produced Catering billing.
  • Developed training materials for new staff on catering procedures.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
05-2009

Elementary Education

Elmira College
Elmira, NY

Skills

  • Financial reporting and planning
  • Budget forecasting
  • Payroll administration
  • Accounting software
  • Data analysis
  • Customer relationship management
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Assistant to the Financial Director

Abide In The Vine Child Care
07.2024 - Current

Shop Owner

Brewed Awakening Cafe
04.2023 - 07.2024

Food Systems Coordinator, Remote Position

Ithaca College
04.2023 - 07.2024

Dining Services, Assistant Director for Retail

Ithaca College
03.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant to Catering Director

Ithaca College
03.2016 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Education

SUNY Broome Community College

Elementary Education

Elmira College
Alyssa Updyke