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Lauren Williams

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Community Academies of New Orleans, excelling in team leadership and operational efficiency. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced compliance and improved communication channels, fostering a safe and engaging environment for students and organizations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Community Academies of New Orleans
07.2023 - Current

Facilities

  • Oversee the custodial team to maintain a clean, safe environment for our students
  • Ensure hallways and other public spaces reflect the school’s culture, brand, and mission
  • Manage the school’s maintenance needs
  • Prepare for annual inspections and compliance audits.

Transportation

  • Implement arrival and dismissal procedures that ensure students enter and leave campus in a safe, orderly fashion
  • Partner with vendors to ensure bus routes properly serve the school’s student population

Food Service

  • Implement dining schedules that facilitate effective and efficient food service to all students
  • Manage the schools’ relationship with food service vendors to promote consistent service and safe operating practices

Procurement

  • Manage procurement processes to ensure the school has all necessary supplies
  • Maintain accurate inventory records of the schools assets
  • Verify and submit invoices and purchase card charges accrued by the school

Communication

  • Maintain communication channels that effectively and efficiently inform parents and guardians of important campus events and deadlines
  • Foster good relationships and solid communication with the school’s neighborhood community


Administrative Activities

  • Ensure students and staff have access to needed technology
  • Manage copy machine maintenance and supply orders
  • Support the coordination of student testing

Office Manager

GulfSouth Autism Center
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets. Posting payments to client accounts.

Patient Account Manager

Fresenius Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Conducted regular audits of patient accounts to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving the overall quality of customer support provided within the Patient Account Management team.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by efficiently managing account inquiries and resolving billing concerns.
  • Implemented effective collection strategies to minimize revenue loss due to uncollected payments or writeoffs.

Office Manager

Uptown Pediatric Dentistry
08.2018 - 09.2021
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
  • Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12-2022

High School Diploma -

Eleanor McMain Secondary School
New Orleans, LA
05-2012

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Operational efficiency
  • Planning and implementation
  • Staff management
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Maintaining compliance

Timeline

Operations Manager

Community Academies of New Orleans
07.2023 - Current

Office Manager

GulfSouth Autism Center
03.2022 - 07.2023

Patient Account Manager

Fresenius Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022

Office Manager

Uptown Pediatric Dentistry
08.2018 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Health Systems Management

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Eleanor McMain Secondary School