Julie M. Hamari
Kansas City
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in front office operations, inventory receiving and organization, and auditing and payroll procedures. Adept at managing high-volume environments with efficiency and poise. Known for strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and keen attention to detail. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proficient in scheduling, customer service, and administrative support, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
St. Therese Early Education Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Taught in classrooms with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose Preschool
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught in classrooms with children ages 6 weeks to 18 months
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Director
Blessed Sacrament School Extended Day Care
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Organized and ran afterschool care program for school aged children
- Ensured safety of children by enforcing strict health and safety guidelines in compliance with state regulations.
- Managed administrative tasks such as record-keeping, billing, and reporting to ensure efficient operation of the daycare center.
- Enhanced children''s emotional and social development by implementing age-appropriate programs and activities.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
Baker
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to sanitation guidelines and addressing potential hazards promptly.
Store Room Receiver - Culinary School Kitchen
Art Institute of Orange County
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Receive shipments of food for culinary students to use in kitchen classrooms, put food away, set up food carts for students to use each day in class, put away unused foods from returned carts, learning about different herbs, chili’s, lettuces, produce, meats, cheeses, seafood. Measure out amounts needed of different chocolates, liquors needed for classes. Closing store room, cleaning & sanitizing store room
Auditor Controller
County of Orange
09.2005 - 01.2013
- Reviewed multi-million dollar contracts for accuracy / compliance for services rendered to county citizens on Medi-Cal or Low Income. Reviewed invoices received from providers for accuracy/ compliance and processed for payment.
- Updated files / spreadsheets with payment history, reviewed for missing payments, reviewed encumbrance balances for accuracy, making sure balances were not near or over allotted budgeted amounts.
- Updated monthly reports for payments needed to send to the state and federal offices for reimbursement of payments for grant funding.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
Auditing Specialist
County of Orange / Health Care Agency
01.1999 - 09.2005
- Reviewed invoices and compared them to packing slips or contracts for accuracy and processed invoices for payment for vendors that provide services to the county.
- Processed payroll for county employees, reviewed time sheets, processed separation payments.
- Reviewed, processed, and forwarded Medi-Cal invoices from health care providers to state Medi-Cal office for payment.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
Receptionist
County of Orange / Public Defender
05.1991 - 01.1999
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Optimized resource allocation by managing inventory of office supplies and reordering as necessary.
- Demonstrated professionalism in handling confidential information, ensuring privacy for clients and the Defenders.
- Successfully juggled competing priorities and deadlines, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately within the required timeframe.
- Facilitated effective communication between attorneys, judges, and clients by managing phone calls, emails, and messages promptly.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Education
Culinary School
Art Institute of Orange County
Costa Mesa, CA12.2014
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Marina High School
Huntington Beach, CA06.1977
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Collaborative and detail-oriented
- Customer service experience
- Strong organization
- Telephone skills
- Customer/Client relations
- Maintaining facilities
- Shipping and receiving
- Clear communication
- Compliance standards
- Account reconciliation
- Food safety and sanitation
Awards
Manager Spotlight Awards for outstanding performance and helping others with work
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
St. Therese Early Education Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Primrose Preschool
10.2021 - 08.2022
Director
Blessed Sacrament School Extended Day Care
10.2017 - 06.2021
Baker
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
04.2015 - 03.2017
Store Room Receiver - Culinary School Kitchen
Art Institute of Orange County
04.2014 - 12.2014
Auditor Controller
County of Orange
09.2005 - 01.2013
Auditing Specialist
County of Orange / Health Care Agency
01.1999 - 09.2005
Receptionist
County of Orange / Public Defender
05.1991 - 01.1999
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Marina High School
Culinary School
Art Institute of Orange County
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