Barbara Sawyer
Elmont,NY
Summary
Seasoned Director of Operations with extensive experience at the Jackie Robinson Foundation, specializing in strategic planning and execution. Demonstrated success in strengthening vendor relations and customer service, leading to marked operational efficiency improvements. Proficient in accounting and record management, combined with strong problem-solving skills to uphold compliance and financial integrity. Aiming to leverage expertise to drive further organizational growth and excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Jackie Robinson Foundation
01.2005 - Current
- Process and reconcile operating and scholarship payments, ensuring accurate and timely disbursements.
- Assist in the preparation for the annual audit, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
- Reconcile statements, expense reports, and maintain meticulous financial records.
- Coordinated new employee onboarding, including paperwork, benefits review, and pension options.
- Administer employee timekeeping, benefits management, and payroll processing through ADP TotalSource, Nationwide, Transit Check, and AFLAC.
- Supervise administrative staff, providing guidance and support as necessary.
- Collaborated with clients to understand event requirements, developing tailored solutions to meet their needs; fostered partnerships with vendors and caterers, negotiating contracts and ensuring high-quality service.
- Executed planning for yearly mentoring and leadership conference.
- Procure supplies and merchandise for special events and Shop 42, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Manage day-to-day operations, supervising the operations team and department to achieve strategic objectives.
Analyst, Corporate Services
Goldman Sachs/Spear, Leeds & Kellogg
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed vendors for the provision of food services at various locations including dining room, pantries, grab ‘n go, catered events, and executive dining
- Performed quality assurance at all vendor locations throughout Goldman Sachs New York City campus including cafeterias, pantries, catering facilities, and conference rooms
- Tracked all campus events through the use of REALM and Business Objects
- Participated in weekly vendor management meetings and produced meeting minutes
- Managed executive dining room participating in employee payment program
- Drove the coordination of all aspects of closing Spear, Leeds, and Kellogg executive dining room including vendor staff reduction, inventory, storage, and appropriate communication
- Processed and approved all invoicing for 120 Broadway and 10 Exchange Place
Analyst, Facilities Administrator
Goldman Sachs/Spear, Leeds & Kellogg
06.1998 - 12.2002
- Managed the daily activities of the Executive Dining Room, Mailroom, Receptionist, and Maintenance Staff
- Coordinated the weekly menus and reservation scheduling for the executive dining rooms
- Handled all invoicing schedules and allocations for facility management groups
- Reviewed and distributed all month-end financial statements for partners
- Assisted in the coordination and execution of all SLK and client relocations
- Cross-trained for all Office Services functions including Delivery Services, Security, Purchasing, and Records Management
- Partnered with the main office of the parent company, Goldman Sachs, to integrate the Food Services department to reduce cost and leverage economies of scale
- Assistant to Vice President of Facilities Administration
Analyst, Financial Services
Goldman Sachs/Spear, Leeds & Kellogg
10.1997 - 06.1998
- Performed data entry services including input of invoices, expense reports, and payroll documents
- Oversaw the preparation of daily deposits and verified daily check runs
- Facilitated processing documents relating to the leasing of seats on the various stock exchanges including NYSE and AMEX
- Reviewed vendor remittances for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures
- Responded to caller inquiries and provided information on invoice payment procedures
- Generated a variety of financial reports for senior management
- Provided administrative support services including telephone coverage, filing, faxing, and photocopying
- Completed all special projects and assignments successfully
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Gardens High School
Springfield Gardens, NY06-1990
Skills
- Office procedures
- Record management
- Accounting/bookkeeping
- Vendor relations
- Customer services
- Purchasing
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business management
- Strategic planning
- Quality assurance
- Problem-solving
- Proficient in Social Tables, FundEZ and ADPTotalsource
- Records organization and management
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Payroll administration and timekeeping
- Time management
- Purchasing and planning
- Oversee administrative functions
- Calendar management
Accomplishments
- SLK Executive Dining Room expense reductions of $150K over 2 years.
- Mailroom postage savings of $45K/year annually by implementing a Pre-sort system.
- Implemented stockless supply department and converted to order at my desk system.
Timeline
Director of Operations
Jackie Robinson Foundation
01.2005 - Current
Analyst, Corporate Services
Goldman Sachs/Spear, Leeds & Kellogg
01.2003 - 01.2005
Analyst, Facilities Administrator
Goldman Sachs/Spear, Leeds & Kellogg
06.1998 - 12.2002
Analyst, Financial Services
Goldman Sachs/Spear, Leeds & Kellogg
10.1997 - 06.1998
High School Diploma -
Springfield Gardens High School
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