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Laura Latimer
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Laura Latimer

Saint Charles,MO

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Summary

Driven, organized, and resourceful with knack for streamlining processes and improving team efficiency. Knowledgeable about project coordination, bringing expertise in scheduling and communication. Ready to make significant impact by optimizing workflows and ensuring successful project delivery. Dynamic leader with a proven track record, adept in operations management and process improvement. Advanced MS Office & Adobe Acrobat skills and exceptional decision-making abilities. Achieved significant cost savings and increased customer satisfaction through strategic planning and effective team collaboration. Skilled in presenting ideas and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Coordinator

Indiana Dept. of Health - Vital Records
03.2025 - 08.2025

Temporary contract position obtained via Bluebix Staffing

  • Managed data entry tasks with high accuracy and efficiency across multiple systems.
  • Communicated with hospitals, funeral homes, and coroners offices to request clarifying information in order to update/correct official state birth & death records
  • Transferred marriage licenses information from microfiche into online database

Content Editing Coordinator

Wolters Kluwer Health
10.2016 - 02.2025

Began as contract employee & was hired on full time to perform data analysis & project management tasks. Laterally moved into content editing coordinator role due to company needs.

  • Entered data, generated reports, & produced tracking documents.
  • Contributed to team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering collaborative work environment.
  • Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation & outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.

Director of Operations

Kaplan Test Prep
10.2005 - 01.2015

Progressed from part-time teacher to local, regional, then national roles, the most recent being Director of Inventory Operations. In my time with the company, I accomplished the following:

  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Supervised teams of various sizes (3-8 members)
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, implementing changes that resulted in increased NetBoB, significant savings & improved customer satisfaction, e.g.:
    • While Director of Pre-College Inventory from 2011 to 2012, Average class size increased from 13.0 to 14.7, & Average NetBoB per class increased from $5,471 to $7,051
    • While Center Manager from 2006 to 2007, Teacher excellence ratings improved by 10% and center recommendation rate 5%

Education

No Degree - Juris Doctor

University of San Diego School of Law
San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts - English (minor in Spanish)

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
05.1999

Skills

  • MS Office Applications, incl Sharepoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Data visualization and presentations
  • Process improvement & tool building
  • Operations planning & oversight
  • Project management
  • Data entry & Document control
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Customer Service (internal & external)
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • SQL

Certification

International TEFL Academy (RQF), June 2024

  • TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching
    English as a Foreign Language -
  • Certificate Number: 190-10642555-557928-20240612

Languages

Spanish
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)

Affiliations

  • IndyPride Board of Directors (1/2022 - 9/2025)
  • Altrusa International of Indianapolis (6/2016 - 9/2025)

Work Availability

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Timeline

Program Coordinator

Indiana Dept. of Health - Vital Records
03.2025 - 08.2025

Content Editing Coordinator

Wolters Kluwer Health
10.2016 - 02.2025

Director of Operations

Kaplan Test Prep
10.2005 - 01.2015

No Degree - Juris Doctor

University of San Diego School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - English (minor in Spanish)

University of Missouri
Laura Latimer