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Carrie E Clark

Brookston,IN

Summary

Results-driven Business Assistant and versatile Owner-Operator with a proven track record in account management, financial oversight, and operational efficiency. Currently managing 338 active accounts at Purdue University while leveraging expertise in Concur, SAP, and advanced Excel to drive fiscal compliance and data-driven reporting. Combines administrative precision with the entrepreneurial mindset of a small business owner to optimize workflows, foster stakeholder relationships, and deliver exceptional service in fast-paced environments.

Proven track record in managing 338 accounts, ensuring 100% service delivery while fostering strong stakeholder relations. Skilled in budget planning, data analysis, and operational efficiency.

Overview

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1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Assistant, Account Management

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2025 - Current
  • Serve as the primary account manager for 338 active accounts, fostering professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure 100% service delivery.
  • Manage end-to-end expense reporting, invoice processing, and account reconciliations using Concur, ensuring 100% compliance with university fiscal policies.
  • Maintain and update comprehensive record-keeping systems for 338 accounts in Excel, leveraging advanced functions to identify trends and generate actionable reports for department leadership.
  • Administer Microsoft Teams environments to centralize project communications and coordinate meeting logistics, resulting in improved team responsiveness.
  • Streamline account documentation processes by implementing digital tracking tools, enhancing record accuracy and enabling seamless cross-departmental accessibility.

Cosmetologist (Owner)

The Collective
Brookston, IN
04.2024 - 12.2025
  • Oversee all daily operations of The Collective, managing scheduling, facility maintenance, and business workflows for a client base of 50+ monthly.
  • Execute a wide range of advanced hair cutting, coloring, and styling techniques, consistently maintaining a 90% client retention rate through personalized service.
  • Manage end-to-end salon administration, including inventory procurement, financial record-keeping, and billing, ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Develop and implement effective marketing and social media strategies, successfully expanding the salon’s clientele by 20% in the first year.
  • Maintain strict compliance with all state regulatory health and safety standards, achieving a 100% pass rate on all sanitation inspections.

Operations Manager

3L Farms
Brookston, IN
07.2010 - 12.2025
  • Oversee all daily operations of a 970-acre multi-sector farming operation, managing grain production, a 400-head cattle operation, and an annual 50-head swine production cycle.
  • Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and financial reporting for a large-scale agricultural business, tracking revenue and expenses with 100% accuracy to ensure long-term fiscal health.
  • Optimize resource planning and facility maintenance strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency across crop and livestock sectors.
  • Negotiate annual supply and vendor contracts, securing competitive pricing that reduced operational costs by 10% year-over-year.
  • Maintain meticulous records for 100% of livestock health, crop rotation cycles, and inventory levels, using data-driven insights to forecast performance trends and improve efficiency.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with all agricultural safety, environmental, and industry-specific regulatory standards through proactive facility and equipment oversight.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN
01-2027

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Prodigy Hair Studio
Westfield
04-2024

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced: PivotTables, VLOOKUPs)
  • SAP SuccessFactors
  • Concur (Expense & Invoice Management)
  • Ariba Guided Buying
  • Cognos Analytics
  • Microsoft Teams

Professional Competencies

  • Account Management (338 Accounts)
  • Budget Planning & Reconciliation
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Financial Audit Support

Accomplishments

  • Process Improvement: "Spearheaded a transition from manual record-keeping to a digital tracking system for 338 accounts, resulting in a 25% increase in departmental efficiency and improved data accuracy."
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: "Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 5 to integrate university financial software (Concur/SAP) into daily workflows, reducing invoice processing time by 15%."
  • Operational Optimization: "Optimized inventory and expense management for two separate business entities (3L Farms and The Collective), consistently maintaining a 100% budget-to-actual accuracy rate."

Certification

Professional Development & Training

  • Institutional Business Operations: Completed 58 specialized modules in university financial management, procurement, and fiscal compliance.
  • Financial Software Systems: Certified proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba Guided Buying, and Concur for institutional reporting and reconciliation.
  • Data Analytics & Security: Advanced training in Cognos Analytics, data-driven modeling, cybersecurity awareness, and fraud prevention initiatives.

Timeline

Business Assistant, Account Management

Purdue University
12.2025 - Current

Cosmetologist (Owner)

The Collective
04.2024 - 12.2025

Operations Manager

3L Farms
07.2010 - 12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Purdue Global

Associate of Science - Cosmetology

Prodigy Hair Studio