Hannah Peterson
Waitsburg School District
Waitsburg,WA
9
years of professional experience
Adaptable district operations professional with experience supporting financial management, human resources, compliance, and administrative reporting. Skilled in budget development, employee records management, training administration, and maintaining accurate organizational records. Recognized for strong organization, effective time management, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Work History
Assistant Business Manager/Assistant Human Resources Manager
7 Years 9 Months- Manage budget tracking, ensuring accurate account coding, reconciliations, and timely financial reporting for district operations. Prepare the district budget annually.
- Review, update, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures established by the Washington State School Directors' Association.
- Coordinate payroll support, entering timesheets and time off records, resolving discrepancies and maintaining compliant employee records as well as benefits and deductions.
- Monitor business office procedures, strengthening internal controls and improving workflow consistency across departments.
- Train office staff on accounting systems, documentation standards, district business and policies and procedures.
- Streamline recordkeeping practices, improving accuracy, accessibility, and audit readiness for financial documentation.
- Oversee medical, dental and vision insurance including open enrollment through SEBB.
- Prepare and coordinate all board meeting agendas, supporting documents and official meeting minutes.
- Manage and maintain employee records and system access within Qmlativ, ensuring accurate and secure information management.
- Manage the assignment and tracking for required and recommended Vector Safe Schools training for all district employees and monitor completion to ensure compliance.
- Coordinate the employment application and interview process, including reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and participating in candidate interviews.
- Annually review and update the employee handbook.
- Collaborate with the ESD 123 communications team to maintain, update, and manage the district website, ensuring information remains accurate, current, and accessible.
District Administrative Assistant
1 Year 5 Months- Coordinated calendars, meetings, and correspondence for administrators, staff, and families.
- Assisted purchasing and basic budget tracking for office operations.
- Prepared reports, forms, and documentation while maintaining confidential records and compliance standards.
- Managed daily front office communications, directing calls, messages, and visitor inquiries with professionalism.
- Supported staff and parent communications by drafting notices, updates, and scheduling information.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere with exceptional interpersonal skills while engaging with colleagues, parents, students, or visitors at all levels of the district.
- Reviewed, updated, and ensured compliance with policies and procedures established by the Washington State School Directors’ Association.
- Reviewed and interpreted CEDARS manuals, appendices, and reporting documentation to ensure accurate and compliant student data and enrollment reporting.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Fire Science
Skills
Operations management
Risk mitigation
Human resources management
Safety protocols and procedures
Staff management
Documentation and reporting
Data confidentiality
Policy implementation
Financial management
Budget creation
Multitasking
Reliability
Timeline
Assistant Business Manager/Assistant Human Resources Manager
Waitsburg School District
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
District Administrative Assistant
Starbuck School District
08.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Skagit Valley College
No Degree from Fire Science
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Stanwood High School
High School Diploma
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