Lauren Makar
619 Canyon Rim Drive,TX
Summary
At Catholic Schoolhouse Dripping Springs Chapter, I excelled as Director, adeptly managing teams and ensuring compliance with federal laws. My strategic decision-making and strong conflict resolution skills led to significant improvements in staff efficiency and program reach. Expert in non-profit management and instructional leadership, I consistently enhanced operational effectiveness and community engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Catholic Schoolhouse- Dripping Springs
Catholic Schoolhouse Incorporated
Dripping Springs, TX, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff members.
- Organized showcases displaying students' abilities and work throughout the year.
- Ensured compliance with federal laws pertaining to nonprofits organizations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Directed and coordinated financial or budget activities to fund non-profit operations.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Managed inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess stock.
- Participated in annual budget planning process by providing input related to procurement needs.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts were in compliance with laws and regulations.
- Selected and purchased supplies consistent with specific educational requirements.
- Supervised on-site staff, monitoring performance and job completion.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all phases of operations.
- Organized drills to practice emergency response procedures for fire evacuation and active shooter situations.
- Built safety plans and provided guidance on updating plans.
Army Officer- Logistics
U.S. Army Active Duty
Various, Various
02.2007 - 05.2011
- Trained and managed new recruits in tactical and combat warfare.
- Administered first aid and emergency medical treatment in field conditions.
- Utilized small-arms and light artillery to suppress and neutralize enemies.
- Facilitated patrol operations and led security forces team to support battlefield operations.
- Ensured that all personnel were properly equipped for operations in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Monitored equipment during testing, simulations and live-fire exercises to detect operator errors or system malfunctions.
- Planned and coordinated military operations, ensuring the efficient use of personnel, equipment and resources.
- Evaluated performance of personnel under my command, providing feedback as needed.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness through regular exercise regimens.
- Implemented policies designed to improve morale among troops while maintaining discipline.
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Created detailed reports regarding completed maintenance services performed by over 150 technicians.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of logistics equipment and vehicles to ensure wartime operational readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2007
Skills
- Decision-making
- Contract management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Hiring and retention
- Rules and regulations
- Non-profit management
- People management
- Talent acquisition
- Multitasking and organization
- Facilities management
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional leadership
- School administration
Affiliations
- Homeschooling my Children- Ages 14, 11 and 8
- Reading Aloud with my Children
- Spending time with my Family- at home and at Church
- Swimming
- Running
- Cooking & Baking (bread!) with my kids
- Reading
- Volunteering our local Nursing Home
- Organizing (everything possible!)
- Caring for our ten free-ranging chickens
- Hanging with my Lab and German Shephard
Languages
German
Limited
Latin
Limited
Accomplishments
- Honorably discharged as an Army Captain in 2011 to raise children and homeschool
- Entered the Army in 1998 as a Private, earned the rank of Non-Commissioned Officer, then earned my degree and was Commissioned
- Served oversees in Iraq, Egypt and Germany
- Licensed Hagglunds Crane Operator
- Manged over 150 Vehicle Maintenance Soldiers while deployed in Iraq- Operation Enduring Freedom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Catholic Schoolhouse- Dripping Springs
Catholic Schoolhouse Incorporated
05.2023 - Current
Army Officer- Logistics
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.2007 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
Louisiana State University
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