Accomplished professional with a robust background in administrative and financial operations, primarily at UA Little Rock. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through expert problem-solving and personnel management. Proficient in QuickBooks and possesses exceptional customer relationship management skills, ensuring streamlined processes and compliance across departments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Athletic Dir. for Business Operations
UA Little Rock
Little Rock, AR - Arkansas
05.2022 - Current
Resolve customer complaints quickly and effectively.
Oversee all accounts payable-related duties for various sports and interdepartmental athletics units.
Initiate purchase requisitions, issuance of purchase orders, and invoice processing.
Responsible for accounting duties for various sports, and interdepartmental athletics units.
Manage procurement/travel card reconciliation.
Assist in the monthly ticket sales reconciliation via QuickBooks.
Manage the Athletic per diem card program, and ensure compliance with all related policies associated with the program.
Work closely with HR, Payroll, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to ensure smooth operations across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and procedures.
Acts as liaison between departments to support operational productivity and represent corporation.
Assist ownership in business exit strategies for business transition and new business acquisition.
Operations Coordinator
UA Little Rock - Office of the Chancellor
Little Rock, AR
07.2018 - Current
Operations Management/Administrative:
Provide quality customer service to internal and external guests;
Act as liaison for managing contacts for outside resources;
Familiar with administrative office policies and procedures;
Originate PAF'S (Personnel Action Forms) for new employees;
Manage on/offboarding - coordinate personnel data info.
Process new hire paperwork for Hourly Employees, Grad. Assistants and work-study students
Manage the Chancellor’s Conference Room;
Transcribe minutes at meeting (University District);
Acquire, distribute and store office supplies;
Responsible for procurement purchases with Pcard and CTS credit card with vendors;
Finance: Procurement/Accounting:
Manage budget/accounts for Chancellor’s cost center;
Process purchase requisitions, supplier invoice requests, budget transfers, and other financial documents, as necessary;
Responsible for procurement tasks: Process TRA's (Travel authorization), TR1's (Travel reimbursement) Spend Authorizations, Expense Reports (CTA), Employee Reimbursements, Internal Service Delivery Request;
Reconcile monthly bank statements for Pcard & CTS transactions;
Reallocate funds for Pcard and CTS credit cards
Budget Specialist
UALR - Office of the Chancellor
Little Rock, AR
07.2014 - 06.2018
Acted as Assistant to Budget Director by organizing and scheduling meetings;
Managed operating expenses;
Processed budget and expense transfers;
Familiar with administrative office policies and procedures;
Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members;
Processed workstudy timesheets thru Time Clock System;
Managed relationships with vendors and service providers;
Ensured that all items were invoiced and paid on time;
Responsible for office (Pcard) Procurement credit card & (CTS) Corporate Travel Service credit card;
Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly;
Reallocated funds for Pcard and CTS credit cards
Fiscal Support Specialist
UALR - Office of the Chancellor
Little Rock, AR
12.2010 - 06.2014
Distributed daily mail; answered and screened incoming calls;
Managed all administrative duties by processing campus forms to support office functions: purchase requisitions, travel authorizations, reimbursement claims;
Assisted with planning and executing campus events;
Acted as Equipment Manager: responsible for maintaining office inventory;
Managed contacts with Facilities Management, IT Services, Catering Services, and other offices on campus as needed to support the work of the office;
Managed yearly inventory;
Managed office supply tracking and restocking
Administrative Specialist III
UALR - Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Little Rock, AR
09.2006 - 12.2010
Acted as Assistant to the Director of Admissions & Financial Aid;
Responsible for coordinating personnel data info.
Managed receptionist area, including greeting visitors;
Streamlined operations by organizing files and documents to implement improved workflow and organization;
Collected admission credentials i.e. transcripts;
Managed office supplies and office budget;
Supervised three to four Customer Service Specialists;
Assisted callers, students, prospective students and parents with general questions about Admissions and Financial Aid;
Transcribed telephone message through a online database system;
Directed constituents to appropriate sources of help upon requests;
Scheduled appointments through Meeting Maker for Financial Aid Advisors & Admissions Counselors;
Prepared and distributed mail admissions packets to prospective students.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts: Psychology, Sociology and Social Work
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2011
Skills
Administrative Management
Personnel Management
Customer Service Friendly
Problem-solving abilities
Inventory coordination
Customer relationship management
Technology: QuickBooks, Workday, Adobe Acrobat, ARGOS, Astra Schedule, BANNER, Blackboard, BOSS, (FFTA) Foundation Funds Tracking Admin, Google Calendar, Google Apps, Listserv, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Publisher, MS Word, PeopleAdmin,Time Clock, Wordpress and Zoom
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Dir. for Business Operations
UA Little Rock
05.2022 - Current
Operations Coordinator
UA Little Rock - Office of the Chancellor
07.2018 - Current
Budget Specialist
UALR - Office of the Chancellor
07.2014 - 06.2018
Fiscal Support Specialist
UALR - Office of the Chancellor
12.2010 - 06.2014
Administrative Specialist III
UALR - Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
09.2006 - 12.2010
Customer Service Representative
UALR - Office of Admissions & Financial Aid
08.2003 - 09.2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts: Psychology, Sociology and Social Work
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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