Joan Strasnick
Lewes,DE
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Montgomery County Public Schools, excelling in operations and budget planning. Demonstrated expertise in procurement management and policy implementation, ensuring fiscal stability and compliance. Proven ability in fostering collaborative relationships, enhancing career development programs with innovative strategies. Skilled in managing facilities and spearheading effective policy development, showcasing leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Highly skilled business professional with strong background in educational administration. Proven ability to manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and implement strategic plans. Focused on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and ensuring consistent, reliable performance. Strong skills in financial management, operations, and compliance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Business Administrator
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.1996 - 01.2024
- Served as a member of the school administrative team and tasked with to managing the non-instructional aspects of school operations including the building, grounds and capitol maintenance projects.
- Managed payroll and leave administration for 200 + faculty and staff, ensuring timely payment and accurate record keeping.
- Supervised and evaluated the financial specialist, building service workers, food service, and IT staff.
- Monitored cash flow closely, adjusting spending as needed to maintain fiscal stability of the independent activity fund allocations throughout the academic year. Met weekly with Principal to advise of spending and discuss purchase requests.
- Oversaw procurement processes, securing necessary resources within budget constraints while maintaining compliance with district spending policies.
Executive Administrative Secretary
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2021
- Provided administrative support for the School Principal including maintaining calendar and meeting memorandum action deadlines.
- Ensured timely completion of payroll processing for 100+ faculty and staff assigned to the school. Advised on employee leave policies and coordinated with human resources.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining confidentiality of executive correspondence, student discipline, financial records, and personnel matters.
- Supervised school office staff in a building with over 1,200 students.
- Maintained professional relationships with parent groups (PTSA) and community by acting as a point-of-contact for inquiries or concerns.
College and Career Coordinator
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2005 - 06.2012
- Organized successful on-campus college , career speakers, and military visits, career fairs, Connecting students to valuable employment opportunities.
- Created informative workshops on various topics such as applying to college scholarships and financial aid for students and their families,
- Implemented innovative strategies to measure program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Created presentations for various aspects of post-secondary information for students and families including college, careers, scholarships, financial aid, and job opportunities for students.
- Assisted students in identifying potential post-secondary career pathways and how to best achieve those goals.
Education
Master of Science - Emergency Management
University of Maryland
College Park, MDBachelor of Science - Emergency Managemenr
University of Maryland
College Park, MDAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDSkills
- Operations Management
- Budget Planning
- Facilities Management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Event planning experience
- Performance Evaluation Experience
- Team collaboration abilities
Timeline
Executive Administrative Secretary
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2012 - 06.2021
College and Career Coordinator
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2005 - 06.2012
School Business Administrator
Montgomery County Public Schools
08.1996 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Emergency Management
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Managemenr
University of Maryland
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Montgomery College
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