Laura Kaiser

Work History

Onteora CSD

Boiceville, NY

09.2008 - 03.2024

Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
Provided helpful directions and assistance to students during their ride.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.

Womens Care Center

Kingston, NY

08.2003 - 09.2008

Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.

Catskill Art & Office Supply

Kingston, NY

04.1992 - 05.2003

Analyzed customer account information to identify discrepancies or trends in payment history.
Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
Managed collections activity including contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes.
Prepared monthly statements for customers and sent out reminder notices when necessary.
Conducted research on customer accounts as needed to answer inquiries or resolve issues related to payments received or owed.
Collaborated with sales team members to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts from customers.
Generated weekly aging reports to track overdue payments from clients and followed up accordingly.
Investigated any discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders prior to processing payments.

Good Samaritan Home Care

Delmar, NY

08.1991 - 04.1992

Scheduled staff shifts, monitored attendance, and managed payroll records.
Developed menus that met nutritional requirements while staying within budget guidelines.
Maintained inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items needed for daily operations.
Ordered necessary supplies from approved vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
Provided direction to staff on proper preparation techniques for menu items.
Conducted weekly training sessions with staff members on food safety practices and standards.
Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment and storage areas for cleanliness and functionality.

Northern Dutchess Hospital

Rhinebeck, NY

03.1985 - 06.1990

Scheduled staff shifts, monitored attendance, and managed payroll records.
Developed menus that met nutritional requirements while staying within budget guidelines.
Maintained inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items needed for daily operations.
Ordered necessary supplies from approved vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
Provided direction to staff on proper preparation techniques for menu items.
Conducted weekly training sessions with staff members on food safety practices and standards.
Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
Coordinated special events such as banquets or catering requests according to customer specifications.
Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment and storage areas for cleanliness and functionality.
Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding new employees when needed.
Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
Monitored food storage, handling, preparation and delivery to maintain health and safety standards.
Created and adjusted department schedules and individual shift assignments.