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Jeannie Skarka

Leesburg,VA

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at directing departments efficiently to meet goals. Equally skilled in leadership and administration: highly organized, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast pace, loyal and strong work ethic. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and with a team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations

Growth Suite Consulting
02.2022 - Current

Start-up recruiting firm specializing in a boutique, concierge approach to talent acquisition.

Operations

  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives and drove growth.
  • Developed and monitored office workflow and administrative processes to implement new procedures and improve team efficiency.
  • Mentored and coached remote team members to foster production and relational work environment.

Recruiting Supervisor and Recruiter

  • Managed recruitment team and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Streamlined recruiting processes for entire team.
  • Reviewed resumes, conducted prescreening assessments and initial interviews, collaborated with hiring managers to place top talent in various industries.

Account Manager

  • Automated office operations while creating organizational filing systems for contracts, records, and invoices.
  • Administered 30+ accounts by reviewing and mitigating discrepancies, and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork to clients.
  • Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $1,500 to $108,000.

Bookkeeping

  • Managed and streamlined operational systems for accounts payable/receivable, recording keeping, and profit and loss statements for 30+ clients.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll, processing bonuses and reimbursements for employees.
  • Communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Associate Director - Health, Wellness & Marketing

The George Washington University
08.2005 - 12.2006
  • Led 3 professional staff and team of 9 Graduate Assistants, supervising daily performance as well developing programming for Campus Recreation Department.
  • Created marketing strategies and collaborated with marketing department to implement designs.
  • Built productive relationships with vendors and on-site providers and secured sponsorship agreements.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.

Assistant Director of Health & Wellness

The George Washington University
08.2002 - 08.2005
  • Led group fitness team of up to 30 personnel, 48 classes/week, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Led team of 8 personal trainers, 1 registered dietician and 2 massage therapists professionals in developing programming and daily operations.
  • Assisted in developing and managing budgets for 5 departments.
  • Interviewed, onboarded, evaluated and completed payroll for all fitness/wellness staff.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.

Group Exercise Coordinator & Fitness Specialist

Health Fitness Corporation, Gannett/USATODAY
01.2001 - 08.2002
  • Managed group exercise program: scheduling, evaluations, interviews.
  • Performed fitness testing: estimated VO2max, strength, flexibility, body composition.
  • Implemented exercise prescription for members and conducted personal training.
  • Developed and implemented incentive fitness and wellness programs.
  • Performed daily operational/administrative tasks: payroll, monthly reports.
  • Researched and wrote monthly fitness related articles published in newsletter.

Education

M.S - Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

B.S - Family And Child Development, Human Services

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Process Development and Streamlining
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Remote Conferencing and Communication
  • Time Management and Multitasking Abilities
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Microsoft Office
  • QuickBooks - proficient

Volunteer Work

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), 05/2008 - 05/2014

A Christian nonprofit organization that provides support to mothers of young children through bi-weekly meetings and various activities.

MOMSnext Coordinator - McLean Bible Church, Loudoun Campus, Leesburg VA, 05/2012 - 05/2014

  • Founded a new ministry charter of MOPS; aimed to serve mothers with elementary aged children.

MOPS Coordinator – Christian Fellowship Church, Ashburn VA, 

05/2010 – 05/2012

  • Coordinated weekly meeting agendas, monthly Leadership agendas, overall schedule of the year, speakers for meetings, and two leadership retreats/year.
  • Led a team of 20 leaders of an 80 member organization.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking by emceeing MOPS meetings.
  • Lead the group through a period of transition and growth, increasing by 30 members.

Discussion Group Team Leader -Christian Fellowship Church, Ashburn VA, 

05/2009 – 05/2010

Discussion Group Leader -Christian Fellowship Church, Ashburn VA, 

05/2008 – 05/2009

Timeline

Director of Operations

Growth Suite Consulting
02.2022 - Current

Associate Director - Health, Wellness & Marketing

The George Washington University
08.2005 - 12.2006

Assistant Director of Health & Wellness

The George Washington University
08.2002 - 08.2005

Group Exercise Coordinator & Fitness Specialist

Health Fitness Corporation, Gannett/USATODAY
01.2001 - 08.2002

M.S - Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion

George Mason University

B.S - Family And Child Development, Human Services

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University (Virginia Tech)
Jeannie Skarka