Elizabeth (lIZ) Powell

• Self motivated
• Detail oriented
• The ability to stay calm yet firm in high stress situations

Ex: upset contractors, vendors, parents, staff members or community members.

• Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
• Coordinated travel arrangements for the Superintendent, optimizing costs while ensuring smooth itinerary planning.
• Strengthened community partnerships by representing the Superintendent at various events when required.
• Increased efficiency in record-keeping with meticulous organization of both physical and digital files.
• Handled incoming calls and correspondence.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations by staying updated on relevant policies affecting the school district operations.
• Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information related to staff and district matters.
• Contributed to positive staff morale with proactive assistance in resolving employee concerns or issues.
• Maintained office supply inventory and ordered supplies.
• Supported grant application efforts through research, document preparation, and submission tracking.
• Successful at writing and receiving various grants for the district.
• Improved response times to incoming inquiries with prompt attention to emails, phone calls, and correspondence directed towards the Superintendent''s office.
• Served as a liaison between the Superintendent''s office and other district departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Managed complex calendar schedules for the Superintendent, ensuring punctuality and time management.
• Performed complex and confidential administrative-related functions.
• Enhanced communication between departments with effective coordination of meetings and events.
• Prepared correspondence and other documents.
• Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock levels, placing orders, and ensuring prompt delivery to support efficient daily operations.
• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
• Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
• Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
• Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
• Planned and organized meals for monthly board meetings, district meetings, and other special events.
• Obtain bids annually from companies and contractors.
• Schedule appointments and manage district building projects.
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• Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
• Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
• Increased employee engagement by fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing concerns proactively.
• Conducted regular performance evaluations for food service employees, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
• Provided ongoing mentorship and coaching to kitchen staff members, fostering professional growth while maintaining a positive workplace environment.
• Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts with suppliers, reducing food waste, and streamlining operations when possible.
• Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional partnerships that improved overall facility operations and efficiency.
• Created comprehensive employee manuals outlining job responsibilities, expectations, policies, and procedures related to foodservice roles.
• Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
• Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
• Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
• Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
• Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
• Maintained efficient record keeping of all Food Service accounts for staff and students.
• Prepared and distributed monthly Food Service bills.
• Collected, verified, and prepared all money for the Food Service Department.
• Provided daily meal counts to our kitchen staff
• Input data for daily meal charges
• Input data to Food Service accounts which included payments, or any other activity necessary on accounts.
• Strictly followed all health codes and policies directed by the local, state and federal government.
• Prepared all requested materials in detail for all annual or bi-annual Food Service reviews.
• Kept detailed and compliant records for our annual district audits
• Always maintained a positive relationship with vendors, contractors and review committees.
• Kept detailed and precise records for all areas of Food Service.
• In charge of all Food Service billing, deposits to staff and student lunch accounts, and making deposits at the bank.
• Answered phones and provided professional and courteous service.
• The ability to stay calm yet firm in high stress situations.

ex: Upset parents,staff members, or other situations related or non related to my position.

• In charge of all collection efforts on all Food Service accounts, including sending notices on past due accounts and filing small claims through the Taney County Circuit Clerk office and going to court hearings when necessary.
• Ability to be successful at collecting funds on many past due and severely delinquent accounts.
• Helped aide in creating district wide policies in an effort to avoid excessive delinquency from occurring in future.
• Ordered various office and kitchen supplies
• Wrote and received various grants to benefit the district.

ex: purchase of new kitchen supplies and equipment which helped provide more efficient service in food preparation.

Promoted a positive and fun work environment to boost staff moral and maintain good employees.

• Completed tasks given to me by the head librarian promptly and efficiently.
• Assist students and faculty with process and procedures of library usage.
• Helped plan parent and community nights to promote making reading fun.
• Assisted with the annual book fair and other events.
• Supported the creation of a positive learning environment by enforcing library rules and addressing any disruptive behavior promptly and professionally.
• Improved library organization by accurately shelving books and materials according to the libraries electronic filing system.
• Provided essential clerical support through tasks such as data entry, filing, processing and updating patron records.
• Processed and added labels along with barcodes to new books and other library materials.
• Enhanced patron satisfaction by assisting with research inquiries and locating requested materials.
• Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for increased efficiency at the circulation desk.
• Assisted librarian with collection development by providing input on popular titles, community interests, or material gaps.
• Conducted orientation sessions for new patrons on how to use library resources effectively while following established guidelines.
• Ensured accessibility compliance in signage placement throughout the facility while updating information boards regularly.
• Contributed to effective inventory management through regular shelf-reading, identifying misplaced items, and addressing gaps in the collection.
• Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing environment for library users.
• Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order or order of genres.
• Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
• Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
• Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
• Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
• Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
• Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
• Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources.
• Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
• Answered phones and provided courteous and thorough service.
• Maintained a positive attitude and aided in making the environment feel welcoming.

• Hired as the district building aide in a variety of positions which included Front Office, Kitchen, Preschool, Central Office and Library.
• Detail oriented.
• Self motivated.
• Provide attention to detail
• Ability to get along well with co workers
• Maintained professional and positive attitude even in challenging situations.
• Filled in the absence of the Front Office Secretary my duties included answering phones, sending faxes, greeting and directing visitors to the necessary department. Filing paperwork. Operating our secured access doors to allow visitors to enter. Assist the principal in any projects or duties. Keep record and reports of daily student attendance. Access reports in the district student information system. Any other task that may arise and be asked of me.
• In the absence of kitchen staff I filled in and my duties included assisting head cook in meal preparation, serving meals, washing dishes, lifting and organizing freight and groceries, operating kitchen equipment, cleaning and sanitizing all areas and keeping accurate logs. Obtain proper food handling certificates and training. Follow all health and safety guidelines given by local and state health organizations. Greeting students and staff as they entered the cafeteria. Any other duties assigned and asked of me.
• In the absence of the preschool teacher I filled in and my duties included, assisting children with eating, diapering, organizing activities and play. Assist children as we went outside for recess. Teach children classroom expectations and engage in their learning. Spend one on one with students during core learning times. Provide a space of calm for upset children. Helping manage the classroom to ensure it was a safe and fun environment. Obtain child CPR training and have accurate knowledge in case of emergencies. Any other duties assigned and asked of me.
• I would assist in the library as needed. Duties included were shelving books, assist student or staff in finding and locating needed books or materials. Processed in new books and library materials. Check-in and check-out all library books and materials. Answer phones and provide polite and helpful response. Helped librarian organize papers and materials. Helped promote a fun and inviting space for those who entered the library. Any other duties assigned by the librarian.
• I assisted in the Central Office by helping the Bookkeeper file records, make new employee files, help organize and prepare for audits or review, assist in organizing receipts and placing orders for the district. Ability to keep things confidential and secure. Do any cleaning or maintaining areas in Central Office that required attention to detail. Any other duties that may be assigned.