Bailey Bennett
Summary
Experienced administrative professional prepared for a wide variety of roles with strong background in office management, scheduling, and communication. Skilled in handling multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting executive teams. Team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs drive consistent achievement of organizational goals. Known for reliability and fostering positive work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader, Faculty Administrative Assistants & Public Affairs Ph.D. Administrative Assistant
O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs
10.2022 - Current
- Manage and coordinate administrative tasks for 8 individual programs and 20 faculty
- Assist Ph.D. program by providing administrative support while exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
- Perform both routine and complex assignments for programs and faculty in the areas of finance, event planning, and support services, as well as special projects and related work as needed
- Coordinate special projects as assigned by faculty and program directors
- Prepare write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative problems
- Manage a portion of the faculty or program budget(s), monitoring and reconciling accounts
- Prepare financial and/or administrative reports
- Manage departmental seminars, conferences, and workshops hosted by the department
- Utilize IU's procurement and travel system for proper processing of purchases, travel, and expenses
- Efficiently reconcile expense reports using ChromeRiver, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Develop and implement administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organization and team
- Provide support to Ph.D. students and respective faculty during entirety of student journey in program
- Manage Ph.D. admissions process ensuring all applications are complete and receiving prompt and accurate admissions information
- Compile weekly admissions summary reports for PhD Program Director and Assistant Director
- Coordinate and approve admin assistant team schedule assignments and workloads
- Knowledgeable on wide range of wide range of university academic and administrative policies
- Facilitate open lines of communication between faculty, team members, and senior school administration
Assistant Front-End Manager, Payroll Coordinator, Store Management Backup
Kroger Co.
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed daily operations of Front-End Department of 65-75 associates
- Streamlined checkout processes for faster service and reduced wait times, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently managing front-end operations and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Proficiently operate IBM Ace/VeriBalance to ensure correct daily/weekly accounting reporting
- Assisted with internal and external audits, providing support for audit requests and ensuring that all audit findings were addressed in a timely manner
- Utilize UKG & AS/400 timekeeping/payroll software to ensure proper daily/weekly payroll reporting
- Collaborate with other departments to elevate sales while reducing shrink
Accounting/Finance Intern
North American Stainless
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Collaborated closely with team members to complete complex projects within tight deadlines.
- Designed new contracts database of over 2,000 contracts to promote proper recordkeeping
- Streamlined accounting processes for improved efficiency and reduced errors.
- Communicated & negotiated with suppliers on price discrepancies & payments to be sent/received
- Process biweekly payments of over $1,000,000 to all company trucking vendors
- Operate JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (General Ledger) software daily, ensuring correct reporting of raw materials received against BOL's for proper invoice payment
- Route invoices using IBM Lotus Notes to correct purchasing, sales, or accounting supervisors/managers for approval
- Developed new 100-page handbook of SOPs for future interns to better understand job duties
Education
Master of Public Affairs - Public Management
Indiana University – Bloomington
Bloomington, IN08-2025
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs - Public Financial Management, Financial Literacy
Indiana University – Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- ChromeRiver
- RStudio
- Tableau
- Time management/competing deadline prioritization
- Policy development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communications
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
Awards
- Member, Indiana University LGBTQIA+ Staff/Faculty Council
- Chairperson, O’Neill School Staff Engagement Committee (reorganized Committee after four-year hiatus)
- O’Neill Staff Merit Award Recipient, 2024
Timeline
Team Leader, Faculty Administrative Assistants & Public Affairs Ph.D. Administrative Assistant
O'Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs
10.2022 - Current
Assistant Front-End Manager, Payroll Coordinator, Store Management Backup
Kroger Co.
07.2019 - 07.2022
Accounting/Finance Intern
North American Stainless
05.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Public Affairs - Public Management
Indiana University – Bloomington
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs - Public Financial Management, Financial Literacy
Indiana University – Bloomington
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