Kathy L. Frye
Summary
Professional administrative and office management leader with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments, offering comprehensive, complex administrative support to senior leadership. A trusted partner to senior leadership, known for serving as an effective gatekeeper by expertly managing executive communications, prioritizing competing demands, and protecting leadership's time by independently resolving questions and issues whenever possible. Recognized by managers proactive professional who consistently delivers high-priority projects through strong project management and inventive sourcing. Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Adept at identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen processes that allow efficient and reliable coordination across departments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal's Assistant & Business Secretary
North Allegheny School District
Pittsburgh
07.2023 - Current
- Primary administrative support for the most senior administrator in our school organization
- Manage Principal's and other senior staff's calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and agendas for large scale meetings
- Coordinated events that included catering, welcome gifts, decor, signage, and hosting of honored guests
- Executes the requisition of all purchase orders, orders and receive-in inventory, completes reconciliations, budget creation, and spending tracking
- Manage school business funds via QUICKBOOKS software; deposits, check writing, monthly reconciliation reporting, journal entries, class design structure and management
- Utilizes curated skills and professional communication to collaborate with fellow staff members, parents, senior leadership, and contractors.
- Maintains strict adherence to personal integrity and confidentiality of the organization, students, and families.
School Counseling Administrative Assistant
North Allegheny School District
Pittsburgh
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Maintained accurate academic records for 650 students using TYLER SIS software
- Coordinated the calendars, appointments, and meeting schedules for two counselors
- Welcomed new students and their families, coordinating placement testing, prior school records collection, scheduling, transportation, and integration into the student population
- Upheld strictest confidentiality of sensitive information of students and families, where supplemental educational supports were in place and expected to remain private
Technology & Education Support Professional
Seneca Valley School District
Cranberry Township
08.2013 - 04.2019
- Supplied technical assistance and troubleshooting to administrators, staff, and students
- Gained extensive knowledge of PC hardware and educational software
- Projected confidence and provided solutions in high-stress, time sensitive environments
Multi-Family Property Manager
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Pittsburgh
- Over a span of 10 years, managed several luxury multi-family apartment communities, with some as large as 365 units
- Managed staffs of up to 10 personnel, consisting of assistant managers, leasing agents, & maintenance
- Maintained consistently high occupancy rates, using proven marketing strategies and elite service for current residents
- Directed all resident-facing areas of business for the property, including leasing and contracts, rent collection, legal processing, and resident retention efforts
- Internal business responsibilities included budgeting, accounts payable, monthly corporate reporting, payroll, hiring and onboarding
- Developed and maintained business relationships with community leaders, judicial offices, business partners, vendors, and contractors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Gannon University
Erie, PennsylvaniaSkills
- ARHMICROSOFT OFFICE & GOOGLE Workspace
- WINDOWS & mac OPERATING SYSTEMS
- QUICKBOOKS ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
- TYLER MUNIS ERP
- OPERATIONS HERO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
- CANVA GRAPHIC DESIGN
- HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING
Timeline
Principal's Assistant & Business Secretary
North Allegheny School District
07.2023 - Current
School Counseling Administrative Assistant
North Allegheny School District
03.2020 - 07.2023
Technology & Education Support Professional
Seneca Valley School District
08.2013 - 04.2019
Multi-Family Property Manager
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Gannon University