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Barbara Widman

Barbara Widman

Norwalk,OH

Summary

Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 20+ years of experience, with a track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving overall satisfaction with staff, parents, and community members.

Work History

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Norwalk City School District
Norwalk, Ohio
04.2000 - Current


  • Prepare documents, reports, and presentations for superintendent, administrators, board members, staff, and community using advanced software proficiencies (Applicant Stack - designed all employment applications, Board Paq - create board agendas, Canva/Adobe Express - create content for website/social media/Peachjar, Publisher - District Quality Profile/Alumni newsletters, instructional handouts for staff, Excel/Google Sheets/Forms - multiple shared documents, completely designed the intranet (staff only) section of the website)
  • Respond to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
  • Create and maintain personnel files; including employee evaluations, teacher and educational assistants licensure records and requirements, and all necessary paperwork of application process for new employees
  • Developed and maintain automated notification system for expiring teacher licenses, pupil activity permits, educational aide permits, and background checks
  • Developed and maintain district website and other communication channels, including social media and parent broadcast system
  • On/Off boarding of all employees/created checklists and standard operating procedures for efficiency
  • Process background checks (BCI/FBI)/payments, create requisitions, order supplies
  • Work with administrators and outside groups to initiate new projects and assist in numerous processes with varying degrees of complexity (Reagan All-Sports Complex grand opening, alumni reunions)
  • Familiar with Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to education
  • Dedicated to excellence and every job being well done

Assistant to Commercial Lenders

Citizens National Bank (now Known As Civista Bank)
Norwalk, OH
01.1997 - 04.2000
  • Created, edited and presented spreadsheets and documents for commercial lenders
  • Oversaw Private Business program (financing based on accounts receivables)
  • Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
  • Handled logistics and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for commercial lenders
  • Upheld strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars
  • Wrote reports, executive summaries, and newsletters.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Baldwin Wallace/Other
Cleveland, Ohio

High School Diploma -

St. Paul High School
Norwalk, Ohio
06.1986

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Confidentiality and Discretion
  • Knowledgeable and Responsive
  • Intuitive and Motivated
  • Executive Schedule Management
  • Problem Solver
  • Verbal and Written Communicator
  • Reimbursement Management
  • Call Screening
  • Workflow Improvements/SOPs

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.
Gail Sheehy

Timeline

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

Norwalk City School District
04.2000 - Current

Assistant to Commercial Lenders

Citizens National Bank (now Known As Civista Bank)
01.1997 - 04.2000

Some College (No Degree) -

Baldwin Wallace/Other

High School Diploma -

St. Paul High School

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
Barbara Widman