Proficient Administrative Assistant with more than 20 years of experience in administrative functions and office management, sixteen of those years being in a school setting. Known for reliability and adapting to dynamic work environments, I am a meticulous, dependable collaborator with strong organizational skills, a positive attitude with the ability to manage and handle multiple priorities and situations. All while possessing a mindset to ensure seamless team operations and goal achievement.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant to Co-Principals
Oxbow High School
07.2024 - Current
Manage schedules and calendar coordination for administration, optimizing time and resource allocation.
Facilitate communication between departments to ensure seamless information flow and collaboration.
Assist in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
Optimize calendar management for administration by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
Organize office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
Collaborate on special projects as assigned by administration, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
Facilitate collaboration within team by organizing regular faculty meetings.
Identify and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Coordinate and Assign Substitutes
Back-up for Student Secretary and other roles as necessary
Budget monitoring and developing
Assist administration with monthly communications and board reports
Coordinate all staff evaluations
Policy and Procedure Development
Enrollment paperwork
Graduation Coordinator
Newspaper, facebook and website publicity
Payroll Specialist/Medicaid Clerk
Rivendell Interstate School District
02.2022 - 06.2024
Smooth effective operation in RA office
Perform all centralized payroll functions for school district
Compile all information needed for processing the payroll for each pay period including pay rate changes, deduction changes, new hires, terminations, etc.
Conduct the processing of the employee payroll
Monitor accuracy of timesheets as reported
Ensure employees are being paid from valid accounts. Regularly monitors and audits accounting codes assigned to employees to verify accuracy
Maintain records and prepare payroll-related government reports and records based on state and federal guidelines. (e.g., quarterly reports, W-2's, 1095's)
Collaborate with Business Administrator to ensure compliance for ACA reporting
Provide payroll information to insurance and government auditors
Fill special requests for payroll data from faculty and staff for banks, credit agencies and schools
Organize and maintain various files and records related to payroll accounting functions, such as correspondence, cancelled checks, timesheets, personnel action forms, and deduction authorizations
Confer regularly with the HR team, other district administrative offices, and individual faculty and staff members: exchange information, explain policies and procedures, investigate, and resolve problems
Deal with insurance carriers, government agencies, and other outside the district regarding payroll matters
Prepare and transmit bi-weekly tax deposits, ACH payroll deposits, and report for the VT and NH State Teachers' Retirement Systems
Inform employees in advance of any issues or changes impacting his/her paycheck
Oversee, record, track and monitor leaves and attendance for district in accordance with the governing master agreement, contract or leave policy to ensure timely and accurate reporting of attendance
Train all district staff in application of Frontline Education software/modules and train administrative assistants on all procedures as necessary
Set up new employees in time and attendance, positions, and locations
Train and assist administrative assistant at Rivendell Academy, Samuel Morey Elementary and Westshire Elementary
I brought in over $88,000 in Medicaid reimbursement. The most RISD has every received
Administrator of EdDocVermont
Ensure IEPs are current and Medicaid files are complete for monthly state audits
Ensure all providers have the proper documents and their licensing is up to date
Provide yearly training for all Special Educators and Learning Coaches
Provide support to our new Special Education Director
Collaborated with the Superintendent on RISD policy and procedures
Compare and update policies to ensure compliance with VSBA
Payroll Specialist/Medicaid Clerk
Rivendell Interstate School District
02.2022 - 06.2024
Smooth effective operation in RA office
Perform all centralized payroll functions for school district
Compile all information needed for processing the payroll for each pay period including pay rate changes, deduction changes, new hires, terminations, etc.
Conduct the processing of the employee payroll
Monitor accuracy of timesheets as reported
Ensure employees are being paid from valid accounts. Regularly monitors and audits accounting codes assigned to employees to verify accuracy
Maintain records and prepare payroll-related government reports and records based on state and federal guidelines. (e.g., quarterly reports, W-2's, 1095's)
Collaborate with Business Administrator to ensure compliance for ACA reporting
Provide payroll information to insurance and government auditors
Fill special requests for payroll data from faculty and staff for banks, credit agencies and schools
Organize and maintain various files and records related to payroll accounting functions, such as correspondence, cancelled checks, timesheets, personnel action forms, and deduction authorizations
Confer regularly with the HR team, other district administrative offices, and individual faculty and staff members: exchange information, explain policies and procedures, investigate, and resolve problems
Deal with insurance carriers, government agencies, and other outside the district regarding payroll matters
Prepare and transmit bi-weekly tax deposits, ACH payroll deposits, and report for the VT and NH State Teachers' Retirement Systems
Inform employees in advance of any issues or changes impacting his/her paycheck
Oversee, record, track and monitor leaves and attendance for district in accordance with the governing master agreement, contract or leave policy to ensure timely and accurate reporting of attendance
Train all district staff in application of Frontline Education software/modules and train administrative assistants on all procedures as necessary
Set up new employees in time and attendance, positions, and locations
Train and assist administrative assistant at Rivendell Academy, Samuel Morey Elementary and Westshire Elementary
I brought in over $88,000 in Medicaid reimbursement. The most RISD has every received
Administrator of EdDocVermont
Ensure IEPs are current and Medicaid files are complete for monthly state audits
Ensure all providers have the proper documents and their licensing is up to date
Provide yearly training for all Special Educators and Learning Coaches
Provide support to our new Special Education Director
Collaborated with the Superintendent on RISD policy and procedures
Compare and update policies to ensure compliance with VSBA
Administrative Assistant to the Head of Schools/Rivendell Academy Principal
Rivendell Academy
08.2017 - 02.2022
Smooth effective operation in RA office
Performing clerical/secretarial duties for Head of Schools/Principal
Managed Head of Schools/Principal daily calendar
Assisting with special projects
RA Office Manager
Summer Mailings
Back up for Student Support Secretary
Supports RA Driver Education Program including paperwork and scheduling
Prepares annual budget with supervisor and maintains knowledge of budget
Safety Team member for the Academy as well as the district wide team. I was responsible for agenda and minutes for each meeting
Academy Registrar, maintaining state register, required emergency drills, student enrollment and student records, state reporting as required including student census and educator course transcript
Maintains student files - permanent records and student database (MMS)
Tuition billing in consultation with District's CFO
Responsible for graduation including diplomas, cap & gown orders, programs, set up
Coordinating other school special events such as Expo, Honor Banquets etc.
Maintains requests of field trips and updating calendar
Social Media Posts for athletics, school functions, school news as well as posting on town list serves
Payroll preparation
Responsible for all RA Student Activity Accounts (receiving cash, receipt cash, disbursing checks, balancing/reconciling accounts)
Responsible for all ordering and tracking of RA budget through excel sheet and reporting to supervisor of current budget spending balances
Responsible for RA accounts payable (processing invoices weekly maintaining purchase orders, accounting coding, preparing submission to District Office for payment)
Works with Head of Schools regarding Committee on Learning district wide (COL)
Maintain Petty Cash
Tracks High School fundraising
Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Disease in accordance with NH and VT regulations for RA employees in coordination with the District's Human Resources Office
Orientation for staff
End of year checkouts for staff
Professional Development are processed and reimbursed in a timely manner
Staff Observations
Sharing responsibility with RA Secretary providing support to the Dean of Students
Track absences and leave balances
Back up to school nurse
Administrative Assistant to the Head of Schools/Rivendell Academy Principal
Rivendell Academy
08.2017 - 02.2022
Smooth effective operation in RA office
Performing clerical/secretarial duties for Head of Schools/Principal
Managed Head of Schools/Principal daily calendar
Assisting with special projects
RA Office Manager
Summer Mailings
Back up for Student Support Secretary
Supports RA Driver Education Program including paperwork and scheduling
Prepares annual budget with supervisor and maintains knowledge of budget
Safety Team member for the Academy as well as the district wide team. I was responsible for agenda and minutes for each meeting
Academy Registrar, maintaining state register, required emergency drills, student enrollment and student records, state reporting as required including student census and educator course transcript
Maintains student files - permanent records and student database (MMS)
Tuition billing in consultation with District's CFO
Responsible for graduation including diplomas, cap & gown orders, programs, set up
Coordinating other school special events such as Expo, Honor Banquets etc.
Maintains requests of field trips and updating calendar
Social Media Posts for athletics, school functions, school news as well as posting on town list serves
Payroll preparation
Responsible for all RA Student Activity Accounts (receiving cash, receipt cash, disbursing checks, balancing/reconciling accounts)
Responsible for all ordering and tracking of RA budget through excel sheet and reporting to supervisor of current budget spending balances
Responsible for RA accounts payable (processing invoices weekly maintaining purchase orders, accounting coding, preparing submission to District Office for payment)
Works with Head of Schools regarding Committee on Learning district wide (COL)
Maintain Petty Cash
Tracks High School fundraising
Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Disease in accordance with NH and VT regulations for RA employees in coordination with the District's Human Resources Office
Orientation for staff
End of year checkouts for staff
Professional Development are processed and reimbursed in a timely manner
Staff Observations
Sharing responsibility with RA Secretary providing support to the Dean of Students
Track absences and leave balances
Back up to school nurse
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Samuel Morey Elementary School
09.2009 - 08.2017
Assume nursing responsibilities in absence of School Nurse
SME office manager
Supervise students send to the office
Maintain daily walker/bus list
Perform clerical duties for Early Childhood Program, accounts payable, tracking expenditures for ECP budget, enrollment update, maintain ECP student records, daily attendance, ADM/State Register, screening preparation
Academy Registrar, maintaining state register, required emergency drills, student enrollment and student records, state reporting as required including student census and educator course transcript
Maintains student files - permanent records and student database (MMS)
Follow up with families when students are absent and not excused
Request record for incoming students
Compile a list and track any eligible incoming kindergarten students
Maintain class lists for lunch and attendance
Payroll preparation
Responsible for all SME Student Activity Accounts (receiving cash, receipt cash, disbursing checks, balancing/reconciling accounts)
Responsible for all ordering and tracking of SME budget through excel sheet and reporting to supervisor of current budget spending balances
Responsible for Accounts Payable (processing invoices weekly maintaining purchase orders, accounting coding, preparing submission to District Office for payment)
Maintain individual teacher budget forms
Maintain log of student lunch money
Maintain Petty Cash
Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Disease in accordance with NH and VT regulations for SME employees in coordination with the District's Human Resources Office
Packets for staff
End of year checkouts for staff
Professional Development are processed and reimbursed in a timely manner
Staff Observations
Track absences and leave balances
Arrange for substitutes for staff days off
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Samuel Morey Elementary School
09.2009 - 08.2017
Assume nursing responsibilities in absence of School Nurse
SME office manager
Supervise students send to the office
Maintain daily walker/bus list
Perform clerical duties for Early Childhood Program, accounts payable, tracking expenditures for ECP budget, enrollment update, maintain ECP student records, daily attendance, ADM/State Register, screening preparation
Academy Registrar, maintaining state register, required emergency drills, student enrollment and student records, state reporting as required including student census and educator course transcript
Maintains student files - permanent records and student database (MMS)
Follow up with families when students are absent and not excused
Request record for incoming students
Compile a list and track any eligible incoming kindergarten students
Maintain class lists for lunch and attendance
Payroll preparation
Responsible for all SME Student Activity Accounts (receiving cash, receipt cash, disbursing checks, balancing/reconciling accounts)
Responsible for all ordering and tracking of SME budget through excel sheet and reporting to supervisor of current budget spending balances
Responsible for Accounts Payable (processing invoices weekly maintaining purchase orders, accounting coding, preparing submission to District Office for payment)
Maintain individual teacher budget forms
Maintain log of student lunch money
Maintain Petty Cash
Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Disease in accordance with NH and VT regulations for SME employees in coordination with the District's Human Resources Office
Packets for staff
End of year checkouts for staff
Professional Development are processed and reimbursed in a timely manner
Staff Observations
Track absences and leave balances
Arrange for substitutes for staff days off
Vice-President Customer Service / Co-Owner / Administrative Assistant
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
05.2007 - 08.2009
Communicate with all customers daily
Ensure all customer needs are met in a timely manner
Assist supervisor in reaching weekly/monthly goals
Assist supervisor in any employee situation that may arise
Supervise secretary in daily responsibilities
Accurately keep track of inventories/data entry
Overseeing invoicing/shipping
Basic accounting skills
Vice-President Customer Service / Co-Owner / Administrative Assistant
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
05.2007 - 08.2009
Communicate with all customers daily
Ensure all customer needs are met in a timely manner
Assist supervisor in reaching weekly/monthly goals
Assist supervisor in any employee situation that may arise
Supervise secretary in daily responsibilities
Accurately keep track of inventories/data entry
Overseeing invoicing/shipping
Basic accounting skills
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
01.2000 - 01.2002
Communicate with all customers daily
Ensure all customer needs are met in a timely manner
Supervise Secretary in daily responsibilities
Worked via internet with Roseboro Plant
Assisted, trained, and supervised Secretary in Roseboro Plant
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
01.2000 - 01.2002
Communicate with all customers daily
Ensure all customer needs are met in a timely manner
Supervise Secretary in daily responsibilities
Worked via internet with Roseboro Plant
Assisted, trained, and supervised Secretary in Roseboro Plant
District Office Clerk II
State of Vermont, SRS
01.1998 - 01.2000
Provided clerical support to Social Workers and Supervisors
Accurately and punctually processed court documents
Processed foster parent expense accounts
Ability to respond to emergency situations within the office pertaining to health and safety i.e.: calling police, sheriff's office, health professionals by following office/department protocol
Managed multiple tasks with tight timeframes without sacrificing quality
Was an active member of the Central Vermont Juvenile Justice Team where I was responsible for agendas, team meeting notes and mailings.
Assisted in supervised visitations between parents and children
Assisted in transportation for children in state custody
Assisted foster parents when a problem would arise
District Office Clerk II
State of Vermont, SRS
01.1998 - 01.2000
Provided clerical support to Social Workers and Supervisors
Accurately and punctually processed court documents
Processed foster parent expense accounts
Ability to respond to emergency situations within the office pertaining to health and safety i.e.: calling police, sheriff's office, health professionals by following office/department protocol
Managed multiple tasks with tight timeframes without sacrificing quality
Was an active member of the Central Vermont Juvenile Justice Team where I was responsible for agendas, team meeting notes and mailings.
Assisted in supervised visitations between parents and children
Assisted in transportation for children in state custody
Assisted foster parents when a problem would arise
Secretary - Shipping Supervisor
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
01.1994 - 01.1998
Answer phones in a polite and energetic manner
Produce daily production schedules
Maintain employee files
Calculating employee timecards
Data Entry
Invoicing
Assisted in shipping paperwork
Open and distributed mail
Secretary - Shipping Supervisor
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
01.1994 - 01.1998
Answer phones in a polite and energetic manner
Produce daily production schedules
Maintain employee files
Calculating employee timecards
Data Entry
Invoicing
Assisted in shipping paperwork
Open and distributed mail
Education
Business Management -
Champlain College
01.2000
High School Diploma - undefined
Oxbow High School
Bradford, Vermont
01.1991
Skills
Verbal & Written Communication
Organization
Time Management
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Administrative support
Microsoft Office 365
Google Suite
Critical thinking
Scheduling
Documentation and recordkeeping
Scheduling and calendar management
Bookkeeping (QuickBooks)
Attendance record management (Frontline/AESOP)
Payroll and budgeting (E-Finance, Tyler)
Infinate Campus
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to Co-Principals
Oxbow High School
07.2024 - Current
Payroll Specialist/Medicaid Clerk
Rivendell Interstate School District
02.2022 - 06.2024
Payroll Specialist/Medicaid Clerk
Rivendell Interstate School District
02.2022 - 06.2024
Administrative Assistant to the Head of Schools/Rivendell Academy Principal
Rivendell Academy
08.2017 - 02.2022
Administrative Assistant to the Head of Schools/Rivendell Academy Principal
Rivendell Academy
08.2017 - 02.2022
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Samuel Morey Elementary School
09.2009 - 08.2017
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Samuel Morey Elementary School
09.2009 - 08.2017
Vice-President Customer Service / Co-Owner / Administrative Assistant
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
05.2007 - 08.2009
Vice-President Customer Service / Co-Owner / Administrative Assistant
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
05.2007 - 08.2009
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative
Bradford Veneer & Panel Company
01.2000 - 01.2002
Administrative Assistant/Customer Service Representative