Ann Dittmar
Marion,IA
Summary
My work experience includes various degrees of human services and business related positions. I have experience counseling, training, tutoring, completing administrative tasks, secretarial duties and beyond. Currently I am working as the High School Principal Secretary for the Marion Independent School District where I have been employed for the past 15 years.
Some related accomplishments through that time:
- Revamped the emergency drill safety program resulting in improvement for building emergency management & clear reports for the fire chief.
- Created new documents such as the guest request form and registries.
- Enlisted parents and community support in fundraising initiative for Project Graduation as well as assisting other departments in fundraising endeavors.
- Volunteered in multiple programs to assist in goal achievement.
My focus has been committed to improve efficiency and communication while cultivating a welcoming and positive educational and working environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Principal/Administrative Secretary
Marion Independent School District
03.2008 - Current
- Duties including but not limited to: scheduling, payroll assistance, accounting, purchasing, invoicing, file and data management, organizing calendars, social events, meetings, graduation needs and continual public and school related communication while maintaining a customer friendly office.
- Managed budget allocations effectively to support instructional resources, upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Established strong relationships with community members and organizations to enhance opportunities in and outside the classroom, going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures to streamline administrative processes for improved efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies while effectively negotiating contracts for cost savings initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive on-boarding process for new employees to accelerate their acclimatization.
- Supported planning and execution of company events, contributing to enhanced team morale.
- Managed executive calendars, reducing scheduling conflicts by meticulous planning and coordination.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, record keeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Independent Daycare, Education and Tutoring Services
Private Day Care, Tutoring Services and Preschool Education
08.2001 - 03.2008
- Care, education and art activities for youth including preschool core material, music and foreign language
- Streamlined scheduling processes for improved efficiency and increased availability of tutoring sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, enabling targeted interventions and support where needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa05.1997
Skills
- Administrative support
- Task prioritization
- Accounting skill
- Verbal and written communication
- Document preparation
- Budgeting assistance
- File management
- Conflict resolution
- Ethical leadership
- Emergency preparedness
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Blood Borne Pathogen Certificate
- Child Abuse Certificate
- Elderly/Dependant Abuse Certificate
Timeline
High School Principal/Administrative Secretary
Marion Independent School District
03.2008 - Current
Independent Daycare, Education and Tutoring Services
Private Day Care, Tutoring Services and Preschool Education
08.2001 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology
Coe College
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