Janna Seip
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals. Excellent work ethic and strength in boosting company morale.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Northern Lehigh School District
04.2025 - Current
- Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for principal, ensuring efficient time management.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to enhance document retrieval and organization. While maintaining confidentiality.
- Prepared meeting agendas, facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.
- Assisted in budget tracking, organization, processing and resourcefulness while promoting financial efficiency within the school.
- Trained new administrative staff on office procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated school events and activities, strengthening community engagement and participation.
- Liaised with parents, teachers, and external partners to support student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
- Offered exceptional support during critical situations by assisting with crisis response plans and emergency preparedness protocols as needed under the guidance of the Principal.
Office Paraprofessional
Northern Lehigh School District
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Maintained a well-organized work environment through diligent attention to detail and consistent follow-up on tasks.
- Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to all staff.
- Handled confidential information discreetly, safeguarding sensitive data within the workplace.
- Supported office staff, completing tasks such as data entry, filing, and scheduling appointments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Lehigh Valley Zoo
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Closed daily cash drawers, and reconciled petty cash
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
School Van Driver
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
08.2013 - 07.2018
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Educated passengers about emergency evacuation procedures in case of accidents or other unexpected situations.
- Adhered to traffic regulations while exhibiting defensive driving skills, ensuring students'' safety during commutes.
- Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student behavior or concerns during transit.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school van for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Conducted regular inspections of the school van before starting daily routes to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in maintaining van cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Demonstrated punctuality consistently in arriving at designated stops according to schedule requirements.
- Assisted children with special needs in boarding and exiting the van, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Completed accurate records of daily mileage logs, maintenance checks, and incident reports as required by school policy.
- Responded calmly under pressure during unforeseen events such as road closures or inclement weather conditions, taking appropriate detours when necessary.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
Store Manager
Schoch's Sunoco Deli & Bakery
06.1998 - 05.2012
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Boosted employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment, providing growth opportunities, and offering competitive compensation packages.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Submitted orders for new inventory.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PAHigh School Diploma -
Stroudsburg High School
Stroudsburg, PA06.2003
Skills
- Filing and data archiving
- Mail handling
- Strong Problem Solver
- Administrative Support
- Excel spreadsheets
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Professional and mature
- Calendar Management
- Customer Service
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Computer and Office Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Records Management
- Google proficiency
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Northern Lehigh School District
04.2025 - Current
Office Paraprofessional
Northern Lehigh School District
08.2021 - 04.2025
Accounts Payable Clerk
Lehigh Valley Zoo
07.2018 - 06.2020
School Van Driver
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20
08.2013 - 07.2018
Store Manager
Schoch's Sunoco Deli & Bakery
06.1998 - 05.2012
Early Childhood Education
Northampton Community College
High School Diploma -
Stroudsburg High School
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