Keri Sargent

• Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
• Develop a schoolwide training, logistics, and testing plan for the required state testing.
• Oversaw the day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff, and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
• Plan daily school activities by participating in developing class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Organized school events such as assemblies, field trips, and parent nights.
• Disseminated updates from the state and district offices to faculty members.
• Interpreted data analysis reports to assess progress towards meeting school goals.
• Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
• Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
• Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
• Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
• Recruited, hired, and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
• Enforced school policy for attendance, discipline and honesty.
• Coordinated professional development activities for teachers.
• Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
• Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons, and student activities.
• Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.

• Courses: Yearbook, SOAR (emphasis on life skills and financial literacy), World History (SIX YEARS).
• Other Responsibilities: NJHS Sponsor (2013-2020), Industry Certification Specialist (2019-2020), History Department Instructional Lead (2017-2019), Business Sponsor Liaison (2018-2020), Teacher Assistant Placement (2018-2020), Volunteer Training and Instruction (2018-2020), SAC Committee Member (2013-2015, 2019-2020), Five Star Award Coordinator.

• Taught 4th and 5th grade in Marion and Lake Counties, covering all state required grade level standards.

Job Summary:
As Co-Owner of a construction company, I was primarily responsible for managing the financial health and administrative operations of the business. My role encompassed full oversight of accounting functions, payroll processing, budgeting, and financial reporting. I worked closely with the co-owner to ensure strategic alignment and financial stability, contributing to the overall growth and success of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed all aspects of company finances, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and cash flow.
• Processed payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor laws and tax regulations.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal use and external stakeholders.
• Filed tax documents and coordinated with external accountants for audits and end-of-year reporting.
• Worked closely with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to manage invoicing, contracts, and payments.
• Skills & Qualifications:
• Expertise in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Strong knowledge of construction industry financial practices
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Experience in managing payroll and tax compliance
• Proven ability to work independently and in a leadership capacity

• Identified whether products are functional, reliable, and meet the end user's expectations.
• Ensure final products meet the company and customer standards.
• Facilitated on-site and virtual training sessions, and developed educational material and technical guides for new clients.
• Worked with implementation managers and the technical team to examine client needs.
• Implemented quality control tools and methodologies to enhance product quality and reduce defects.

• Involved in the start-up of Beeline.com.
• Worked as a recruiter, using the Beeline website to find resumes and potential candidates for IT jobs worldwide.
• Managed communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process to maintain engagement.