Erin Schuurmans
Madison,WI
Summary
Dedicated administrator with 13 years experience in office management, restaurant management, and technical research. Efficiently and skillfully performing the administrative tasks of a busy office. Strong communicator, proficient in Microsoft OfficeSuite, SquareSpace, and other tools. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Parish Administrator
Grace Episcopal Church
2023.11 - Current
- Enhanced parish communication by coordinating the production and distribution of weekly bulletins, and event announcements.
- Developed a monthly print and digital magazine that is read by 400 people.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules and provided support for various parish events, ensuring successful execution and positive experiences for attendees.
- Managed financial transactions with precision, ensuring timely payments for vendors and accurate recording of donations received.
- Supported pastoral staff with administrative duties including calendar management, correspondence drafting, and appointment scheduling as needed.
- Coordinated registration processes for religious education programs, ensuring all necessary materials were available to instructors and participants in a timely manner.
Restaurant Manager
Veggie Grill
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Led a twelve-person team, efficiently serving 200 guests nightly in a popular downtown location
- Interviewed, hired, trained, and mentored employees
- Oversaw product inventory, ordering, and daily bookkeeping with efficiency and attention to detail
- Frequently garnered positive customer reviews by responding to each guest with empathy, tact, and friendliness.
Catering and Event Coordinator
As Good As It Gets
2017.01 - 2018.01
- Oversaw the planning, coordination, and execution of catered events for a high-profile, award-winning restaurant/catering company
- Advised clients on menu selection by orchestrating tastings of sample menu items
- Directed marketing and client retention efforts.
- Collaborated with the Head Chef on custom menu designs.
Program Associate
Britt/Makela Group
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Analyzed reporting systems and technical support manuals, implementing needed improvements
- Managed marketing, blogging, and other external virtual communication
- Administered internal corporate communication, maintenance of the company website, and travel logistics for all staff
- Streamlined and upgraded logistics protocols
- Strengthened research and analysis efforts for the development of educational tools and materials
- Collaborated in the development of Washington DC’s Green Construction and Energy Conservation Codes Green Building Manual
- Promoted the company at regional conferences and public forums.
Student Services Office Assistant
Bunker Hill Community College
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Efficiently and thoroughly managed the daily operations of a busy office at a large educational institution with a total enrollment of over 8,000 students
- Designed and implemented a follow-up outreach program supporting students who received assistance through the Student Services Office
- Strengthened grant writing efforts by building an internal reporting system to collect data on services provided by the office.
Technical Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Contributing researcher and author for a Building America Best Practice Guide
- Advanced efforts to research and track state and regionally-supported above code building programs (LEED, ICC-700, and Energy Star, among others) by analyzing current above code programs
- Contributed to the development of commercial energy code cost databases to be used for cost-effectiveness analysis and code and standard development for ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC
- Contributed to the drafting of a comparison document between the 2012 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2010 for commercial buildings.
Program Associate
Britt/Makela Group
2005.01 - 2009.01
- Analyzed reporting systems and technical support manuals, implementing needed improvements
- Managed marketing, blogging, and other external virtual communication
- Administered internal corporate communication, maintenance of the company website, and travel logistics for all staff
- Streamlined and upgraded logistics protocols
- Strengthened research and analysis efforts for the development of educational tools and materials
- Collaborated in the development of Washington DC’s Green Construction and Energy Conservation Codes Green Building Manual
- Promoted the company at regional conferences and public forums.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science And Project Management
Arizona State University
Arizona05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Gutenberg College
Eugene, Oregon06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Customer Engagement
- Interpersonal Communication
- Stakeholder Communications
- Scheduling Coordination
- Invoice Processing
Timeline
Assistant Parish Administrator
Grace Episcopal Church
2023.11 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Veggie Grill
2018.01 - 2020.01
Catering and Event Coordinator
As Good As It Gets
2017.01 - 2018.01
Program Associate
Britt/Makela Group
2012.01 - 2014.01
Student Services Office Assistant
Bunker Hill Community College
2012.01 - 2013.01
Technical Intern
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
2010.01 - 2012.01
Program Associate
Britt/Makela Group
2005.01 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Science - Data Science And Project Management
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Gutenberg College
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