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Dana Schools

Operations Manager
Vienna,VA

Summary

Driven Operations & Expense Manager with a proven track record at Collaborative Solutions / Cognizant Technology, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Excelled in strategic planning and policy implementation, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and adaptability. Skilled in cross-functional teamwork and expense tracking, significantly improving processes and collaboration.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations & Expense Manager

Collaborative Solutions / Cognizant Technology
Reston, VA
11.2012 - 07.2024
  • Coordinated with all departments to ensure work runs smoothly and efficiently
  • Created and implemented policy and procedures
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Quality controlled all customer contracts
  • Processed expenses out of Workday semimonthly for 7 different countries
  • Managed Corporate card accounts
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Office Manager/Funding & Post Closing Manager

Trust Title Company
Reston, VA
05.2007 - 07.2011
  • Financial accounting accuracy
  • Ensured precision of incoming and outgoing funds, checked data accuracy, balanced ledgers, and provided necessary back-up documentation
  • Coordinated projects and events exercising ability to improvise, improve procedures, and meet demanding deadlines; organized the details of special events including travel arrangements and itineraries
  • Collaborated with multiple departments acting as liaison to ensure proper communications and reporting practices; partnered with departmental managers on weekly postings for master reports
  • Researched, developed, and administered operating procedures, policies and guidelines, and modified work procedures to meet deadlines when necessary
  • Managed and maintained office, supplies, and equipment

Office Manager/Settlement Processor

Titleserv Real Estate Settlement Services
McLean, VA
12.2004 - 05.2007
  • Managed a Virginia satellite office including hiring, training, and supervising up to five employees
  • Responsible for 50-150 files a month, including purchases, refinances, lines of credit, and construction and commercial loans; supervised title clearing, processing, quality control pre/post closing, and recording and disbursement of funds for all files
  • Monitored incoming funds to ensure proper deposit to the correct file for timely disbursement; reviewed disbursements to ensure accuracy
  • Resolved invoice discrepancies
  • Assisted with annual audits: preparing reports, providing requested documentation, research and answered any necessary questions
  • Prepared and presented weekly and monthly status reports to corporate office
  • Coordinated and maintained office facilities and supplies and provide IT assistance for the office

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing

Northern Virginia Community College
Sterling, VA
05.2001 -

Skills

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Performance Management

Policy Implementation

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Expense Tracking

Performance Evaluations

Salesforce Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Adaptability

Managing Operations and Efficiency

Attention to Detail

Timeline

Operations & Expense Manager

Collaborative Solutions / Cognizant Technology
11.2012 - 07.2024

Office Manager/Funding & Post Closing Manager

Trust Title Company
05.2007 - 07.2011

Office Manager/Settlement Processor

Titleserv Real Estate Settlement Services
12.2004 - 05.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Marketing

Northern Virginia Community College
05.2001 -
Dana SchoolsOperations Manager