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Jennifer Flury

Winston Salem,NC
Jennifer Flury

Summary

Accomplished professional adept in strategic planning, cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and financial management. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Proven track record of developing successful strategies and managing operations to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with experience in school building construction and development. Frequently praised as hard-working by peers and dedicated to excellence in all assigned tasks.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

Davidson Charter Academy
Lexington, NC

Director of Business Operations
08.2018 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Conducted all financial operations for public non-profit charter school with annual revenue surpassing six million dollars using state-required coding system and accounting program, following laws for use of federal, state, and local allotted funds
  • Secured bonds in 2021 for $9,605,000 to gain funding for purchase of elementary school building and land, and in 2022 for $12,800,000 for construction of middle school
  • Managed middle school building process from design through opening, including collaboration with architect and engineering design teams, selection and installation of furniture and technology items, and implementation of safety measures
  • Built and maintained partnerships with state and community leaders, vendors, staff, parents, and students
  • Interviewed candidates; recommended and communicated staff hires and job changes, promotions, and employment terminations
  • Served as Human Resources contact for all staff managing employment paperwork, background checks, benefit elections, worker’s compensation, unemployment filings, employment verifications, and leave administration
  • Supervised staff and contracted vendors for front offices, health and safety, facilities, technology, and catering
  • Communicated with school’s legal partners for contract reviews, compliance, and student and staff matters
  • Maintained working knowledge of state and federal regulations and rulings applicable to public charter schools, as well as understanding of new laws and industry trends
  • Led employee meetings to facilitate team building, foster shared culture and vision, and provide operational updates and training
  • Assisted with student discipline needs, IEP Team Meetings, and parent discussions that required administrative representation

The North Carolina Leadership Academy
Kernersville, NC

Business Manager
08.2013 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Processed Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll for public non-profit charter school with annual revenue exceeding four million dollars
  • Served as Human Resources contact for all staff
  • Submitted financial and employee reports as required by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
  • Maintained relationships as contact person for vendors for supplies, repairs, insurance, banking, and other services and completed paperwork as required for credit applications, contract renewals, and service calls

Aon Consulting
Winston Salem, NC

Human Resources Outsourcing Division
05.2000 - 04.2006

Job overview

Quality Assurance Manager – 05/2004 - 04/2006

Team Leader – 01/2001 - 05/2004

Project Manager – 05/2000 - 1/2001

  • Managed team of 8-10 to implement standards and best practices
  • Prioritized, organized, and delegated assignments to ensure client and departmental needs were satisfied and project milestones were on schedule
  • Evaluated problems to identify root causes and inefficiencies, recommended improvements, and helped implement changes
  • Developed standard documents and procedural checklists for departmental use to reduce errors and omissions
  • Sponsored Lean Six Sigma projects within department and served as professional mentor for other colleagues
  • Served on task force to achieve ISO 9001 Certification for department
  • Filled role of Interim Operations Manager for 7 months managing team of 2 manager direct reports and their subordinate teams of 8-15 to guarantee on-time service and processing delivery to maintain client satisfaction and profitability for 18 clients ranging from 500–16,000 employees representing over $6,000,000 in revenue

Magnolia Graphics
High Point, NC

Vice President of Operational Audit
07.1998 - 04.2000

Job overview

  • Conducted departmental analyses to determine ways to enhance operational productivity and efficiency, lower expenditures, and develop ideas for new revenue opportunities
  • Communicated updated policies and procedures to employees through presentations at management-level or company-wide meetings, and through conference calls and memos
  • Earned Annual Awards in 1998 for honesty and integrity and in 1999 for extra-mile achievement.

Davidson County Schools
Lexington, NC

Teacher
08.1995 - 07.1998

Job overview

  • Conducted lessons and managed discipline in classes of 26-28 students, including Exceptional Children and English as Second Language students
  • Served as Technology Mentor and trained staff in use of technology equipment and programs
  • Appointed to district-wide team which evaluated and updated teaching practices and materials.

Education

The University of North Carolina
, Chapel Hill, NC

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education & Psychology
05.1995

University Overview

Honors: Dean’s List, Paul Douglas Teaching Scholarship

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google: Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Apps for Education
  • LINQ ERP Accounting Software
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Oral & Written Communication
  • Financial & Operations Management
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Relationship building and management

Timeline

Director of Business Operations

Davidson Charter Academy
08.2018 - 02.2024

Business Manager

The North Carolina Leadership Academy
08.2013 - 07.2015

Human Resources Outsourcing Division

Aon Consulting
05.2000 - 04.2006

Vice President of Operational Audit

Magnolia Graphics
07.1998 - 04.2000

Teacher

Davidson County Schools
08.1995 - 07.1998

The University of North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education & Psychology

References

Available upon request

Jennifer Flury