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LAURA MUNSON

SANDY,UT

Summary

Highly organized Administrative Manager with experience in coordinating office operations, streamlining administrative procedures, and managing staff. Strong skills in problem-solving, strategic planning and team leadership have resulted in improved operational efficiency in previous roles. Proven ability to develop effective communication systems, manage budgets, and lead diverse teams towards organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Manager

University of Utah
02.2025 - Current
  • Provide support for daily administrative operations within the Honors College.
  • Provide administrative support for occasional faculty searches, including managing the logistics of the search process (travel, interview schedules, etc.).
  • Manage office workflows as direct support to the Dean and Associate Dean, handling complex scheduling and ensuring smooth coordination of activities across the college.
  • Act as a point of contact for both internal and external communication, addressing issues and ensuring the organization's administrative support needs are met effectively.
  • Facilitate and handle calendars for complex, high-functioning Dean/Associate Dean positions, managing multiple, often conflicting, schedules, and coordinating with other departments, stakeholders, or external parties.
  • Schedule and provide meeting minutes for the Honors Policy Board, recording key details, compiling minutes, and distributing them to attendees.
  • Track the faculty appointment process for Career-Line faculty in the Honors College, overseeing and managing the stages of retention and promotion.
  • Maintain a database of campus partners and manage/update content on webpages for students, college/department administrators, and thesis mentors.
  • Communicate important deadlines and information to relevant stakeholders, including students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
  • Collaborate with the team in the Honors Center to ensure consistent coverage of the office during operating hours.

Administrative Assistant

University of Utah
02.2023 - 08.2025
  • Streamlined departmental operations by providing comprehensive administrative support to the EP Cardiovascular Department Head, Assistant Chief of Cardiology, and all EP Providers.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through efficient scheduling, meeting coordination, and streamlined communication using Microsoft tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams).
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by meticulously managing Medical, Controlled Substances, and DEA license renewals and new applications for providers across Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada.
  • Increased efficiency by integrating new provider schedules into Amion, Smartweb, and Epic.
  • Facilitated successful outreach efforts by providing administrative support for outreach meetings.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling P-Card allocations for the department.
  • Efficiently processed various financial documents, including invoices, E-journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.

Accounting Specialist

University of Utah
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed financial approvals: Served as the final authority on payments including invoices, EPR, Ushop, wire transfers, and expedites, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial policies.
  • Enhanced record-keeping: Implemented a system for applying appropriate codes to invoices, files, and receipts, facilitating organized and efficient record retrieval.
  • Empowered colleagues: Delivered training to preparers on billing, payment processing, and policies/procedures for ePR's, Ushop, Onbase, and Peoplesoft, fostering knowledge and reducing errors.
  • Maintained professionalism: Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills while interacting with clients and staff, consistently projecting a professional and positive demeanor.
  • Streamlined payments: Coordinated effectively with internal teams to expedite payment delivery, ensuring timely resolution for clients and staff.
  • Provided wire transfer support: Assisted staff with domestic and international wire transfers, including status inquiries, requests, payments, and approvals.

Accounting Clerk

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Streamlined weekly payroll processing by ensuring accurate and timely check runs.
  • Resolved discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and payments, ensuring financial accuracy.
  • Processed high volumes of monthly invoices with exceptional accuracy, upholding financial integrity.
  • Monitored accounts receivable and payable to expedite invoice processing and payment cycles.
  • Reconciled company credit card statements and employee expense reports, maintaining accurate financial records.

Administrative Assistant

Canyons School District
08.2014 - 08.2022
  • Provided support to administrators through the Canyons School District.
  • Streamlined Student Record Management: Developed and implemented a system for maintaining student records, improving efficiency and data accuracy.
  • Enhanced Operational Systems: Successfully updated yearly operational systems, ensuring smooth year-to-year transitions and minimizing disruptions.
  • Event Planning and Execution: Organized successful events, including preparing conference rooms and overseeing seamless follow-through for maximum participant satisfaction.
  • Ensured Policy Compliance: Spearheaded the implementation of all Utah State of Education policies and procedures across the school year, guaranteeing adherence to regulations.
  • Led Educational Records Scanning Project: Managed a project to scan student educational records. Hired and trained scanners, ensured proper procedure compliance across departments.
  • Ensured financial accuracy by processing invoices, deposits, and maintaining payroll and detailed procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Utah
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08.2026

Associates of Science -

Salt Lake Community College
06.2024

Skills

  • Management
  • Organization and multitasking
  • Project management
  • Office management
  • Employee onboarding
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Human resources
  • Office administration
  • Budgeting and expense monitoring
  • Scheduling and calendar management

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative Manager

University of Utah
02.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant

University of Utah
02.2023 - 08.2025

Accounting Clerk

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
08.2022 - 01.2023

Accounting Specialist

University of Utah
08.2022 - 01.2023

Administrative Assistant

Canyons School District
08.2014 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Utah

Associates of Science -

Salt Lake Community College

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