DANA CASH
Sahuarita,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic Senior Administrative Assistant with extensive experience at Sahuarita Unified School District, recognized for effectively optimizing budgets and enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong skills in strategic planning and relationship building, while ensuring financial integrity and promoting initiatives that boost team engagement and support student success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Sahuarita Unified School District
01.2021 - Current
- Manage and optimize $100k+ budget across numerous sub-accounts, ensuring fiscal compliance and strategic resource allocation for enhanced business outcomes
- Develop and implement improved systems for budget tracking and driving operational efficiency through creative problem-solving
- Conducts daily audits and adjustments of all employee time clock entries to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Meticulously reconcile receipts to expenditures, prepare deposits, and maintain confidential student records, upholding financial accuracy and data integrity
- Partner with site administrators to implement school initiatives, fostering a cohesive environment that supports staff and student success
- Coordinate substitute teacher onboarding and maintain daily classroom coverage, minimizing disruptions
- Annually develop a cohesive staff theme that aligns with and promotes the organizational vision, enhancing team engagement and unity
Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant
Sahuarita Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a safe learning environment for over 100 students and enhancing educational outcomes
- Fostered inclusive learning environment, collaborating with diverse educators to address unique student needs and enhance educational outcomes
- Streamlined administrative processes, boosting efficiency in document management and correspondence distribution across the school
- Pioneered new playground safety protocols, significantly reducing incident rates and setting higher safety standards for student recreation
- Maintained order in high-traffic areas, effectively enforcing rules and ensuring a secure environment for hundreds of students daily
Business Owner
Dana's Daycare and Preschool
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Enhanced language, social, and cognitive skills through storytelling, educational games and compassion
- Managed enrollment payments, provided year-end tax notifications, and handled various payment methods
- Maintained meticulous records for each child's account
- Assessed and documented children's progress, identifying areas for improvement
- Adjusted care plans to optimize each child's growth and development
- Devised engaging activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional development
- Fostered strong partnerships with parents, addressing concerns and collaborating on childcare strategies to ensure optimal development and well-being of children
Education
Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
UC San Diego Extended Studies
01.2024
Medical and Dental Front Office Assisting -
Ashworth College
01.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
01.2006
Skills
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Proficient in Building Relationships
- Independent and Collaborative Work
- Detail-Oriented Task Management
- Confidential Financial Administration
- Collaborative Leadership Skills
- Task Prioritization Skills
- File System Management
- Strategic Planning
- Process optimization
Certification
Notary Public, Arizona, Pima County, 12/01/25
Awards
Support Staff of the Year, 2021-2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Administrative Assistant / Secretary
Sahuarita Unified School District
01.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant
Sahuarita Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2021
Business Owner
Dana's Daycare and Preschool
01.2011 - 01.2020
Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
UC San Diego Extended Studies
Medical and Dental Front Office Assisting -
Ashworth College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
American Intercontinental University
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