Heather Grenier
Hebron
Summary
Detail-oriented and self-motivated Administrative Assistant/Front Office Secretary with extensive experience in the education sector, demonstrating a strong ability to adapt and collaborate effectively in dynamic environments. Proven track record of efficiently managing administrative tasks while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service. Eager to transition into a role that fosters professional growth and enhances business acumen, leveraging skills to contribute positively to organizational success. Committed to continuous learning and development within a thriving business environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office Secretary
Paris Elementary School
Paris, Maine
08.2025 - Current
- Managing front office safety/security, including greeting, directing and answering questions from visitors, vendors, parents, and job candidates.
- Collecting daily attendance records.
- Serving as primary liaison for new students/families.
- Completing and mailing all record release forms.
- Direct contact for scheduling all IEP and 504 meetings between Case Managers, Admin team and Parents.
- Front-office team member for an elementary school with 400+ enrolled students.
Front Office Secretary
Winthrop Grade School
Winthrop, Maine
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Managing front office safety/security, including greeting, directing and answering questions from visitors, vendors, parents, and job candidates.
- Collecting daily attendance records.
- Planning and overseeing new student open enrollment and lottery events annually.
- Serving as primary liaison for new students/families.
- Completing and mailing all record release forms.
- Obtaining certification as non-medical personnel to support school nurse with medication delivery to students.
- Front-office team member for an elementary school with 400+ enrolled students.
Administrative Secretary
MSAD52 (Turner, Leeds, Greene)
Turner, Maine
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Represent department professionally, presenting calm demeanor in highly charged situations
- Schedule IEP meetings with parents, staff and outside experts.
- Processing meeting documentation within required standards set by federal law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Maine Unified Special Education Regulations.
- Working closely with team to ensure student needs are met and budget constraints are considered.
- Administrative support to team of 8 caseworkers within district-wide Special Education Department.
Transportation/Facilities Assistant
Lisbon School District
Lisbon, Maine
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Ordering for all schools district wide.
- Processing all invoices and submitting for purchase orders for payment.
- Reviewing payroll and submitting to accounting bi-weekly. Ensure that all time off requests are submitted and entered.
- Assist with incoming Pre-k and Kindergarten students for upcoming school year.
- Obtained Administrator training on Infinite Campus.
- Training on systems aligned with buses (GPS)
- All dismissal and arrival transportation along with booking buses for field trips.
- Liaison between drivers and Vendors for any Mandated testing.
- Responsible for establishment and adherence to bus route schedules, and special transportation requests, and general office management.
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
ACADIA Academy
Lewiston, Maine
08.2016 - 03.2024
- Managing front office safety/security, including greeting, directing and answering questions from visitors, vendors, parents, and job candidates.
- Collecting daily attendance records and tracking for quarterly reporting to Department of Education.
- Handling all supply ordering.
- Balancing bank account statements weekly and identifying discrepancies for further review.
- Handling all cash and checks and processing bank deposits.
- Submitting weekly payroll information to accounting.
- Reviewing, submitting and tracking all time off requests.
- Planning and overseeing new student open enrollment and lottery events annually.
- Serving as primary liaison for new students/families.
- Completing and mailing all record release forms.
- Obtaining certification as non-medical personnel to support school nurse with medication delivery to students.
- Primary front-office team member for charter school with 200+ enrolled students.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Kaplan University (f/k/a Andover College)
Lewiston, Maine01-2007
Social and Behavioral Science
University of Southern Maine
Lewiston, Maine01-2011
Skills
- Standard word processing, spreadsheet, email and specialized education-related software
- Exceptional verbal communicator across varied groups
- Robust audience-focused written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail ensuring compliance with state and federal standards
- Prioritize confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong budget creation and reporting skills
- Superb organization skills
- Ability to multi-task in busy environments
- File organization
- Data entry
- Office management
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Front Office Secretary
Paris Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Front Office Secretary
Winthrop Grade School
10.2024 - 07.2025
Administrative Secretary
MSAD52 (Turner, Leeds, Greene)
08.2024 - 10.2024
Transportation/Facilities Assistant
Lisbon School District
03.2024 - 08.2024
Office Manager/Administrative Assistant
ACADIA Academy
08.2016 - 03.2024
Social and Behavioral Science
University of Southern Maine
Early Childhood Education
Kaplan University (f/k/a Andover College)