Leah Calvert
Rowlett,TX
Summary
Meticulous and resourceful organizational leader with several years' experience excelling at prioritizing, multi-tasking and following through to achieve project goals. Adept in assessing operational capabilities, creating and implementing process improvements, training staff and streamlining overall operations for optimal business efficiency. Problem resolver and relationship manager seeking to leverage background into a professional position with a progressive organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
12
12
Budgetary experience
Work History
Schedule Analyst
Dallas College
Dallas, Texas
10.2020 - Current
- Developed and maintained project timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Evaluated existing processes for efficacy and developed proposals for improvements where necessary.
- Resolved conflicts between stakeholders over conflicting interests in terms of timelines and budget allocations.
- Analyzed project data to identify areas of improvement, reducing timeline by 10%.
- Responded promptly and efficiently to queries from various departments relating to schedule management activities.
- Developed and maintained complex schedules for projects across multiple departments.
- Handled issues that occurred during production phases, quickly remedying equipment malfunctions and staff problems.
- Exceeded specific team goals, partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
- Strengthened integrity, developing organization systems for records, reports and agendas.
- Eliminated process discrepancies, directed budget and personnel by establishing supply/inventory control management functions.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Dallas College
Lancaster, TX
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Scheduled interviews between potential candidates and senior management team members under direction of Vice President.
- Provided administrative support to the Vice President in areas such as preparing presentations, reports, memos, letters, contracts and other documents.
- Ensured all deadlines were met by tracking progress of projects assigned to the VP's staff members.
- Attended meetings on behalf of VP when requested or necessary.
- Assisted in creating project plans for new initiatives proposed by the Vice President.
- Created agendas for weekly team meetings held with VP's staff members.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets for departmental operations and monitored budget expenditures throughout year.
- Tackled and addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion.
- Scheduled and arranged travel and hotel reservations for meetings, conferences and seminars.
Assistant Accountant
Dallas College
Lancaster, TX
2017.10 - 2018.07
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Dallas College
Dallas, TX
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Prepared and distributed team-based communications to foster collaboration and enhance team morale.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies, and performance standards.
- Expertly coordinated logistics for functions both within and outside of organization.
- Assisted supervisory staff with management of complex calendars and to-do lists to support organization and productivity.
- Maintained personal schedule, professional calendar, and individual appointments for senior staff members.
- Acted as backup for other employees by providing support and adapting to requirements of department.
- Researched and analyzed data to efficiently contribute to executive reports for monthly meetings.
- Kept files and records in content management systems such as MS SharePoint, EXCEL and others.
Department Assistant
Dallas College
Lancaster, TX
09.2011 - 08.2014
- Monitored inventory of departmental supplies and replenished items to enable normal operations.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
- Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
- Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
- Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
- Served as corporate liaison for finance, IT, and marketing departments.
Property Manager
Wells Asset Managment
Dallas, Texas
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays, and schedule changes.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Maintained sufficient number of units market-ready for lease.
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Analyzed operational information for impact on ROI, identified trends and recommended appropriate adjustments.
- Maximized rental income while minimizing expenses through effective planning and control.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2024
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2013
Skills
- Report Generation
- Deadline Management
- Budget Planning
- Master scheduling
- Relationship Building
- Capacity Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Analytical Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sprint Planning
- Project Management
- Scrum processes
- Interpersonal Skills & Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- Agile Scrum Master, Scaled Agile Frameworks. exp. 8/2024.
- Urban Non-Profit Management, University of Texas at Arlington, 8/2023.
Timeline
Schedule Analyst
Dallas College
10.2020 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Vice President
Dallas College
07.2018 - 10.2020
Assistant Accountant
Dallas College
2017.10 - 2018.07
Senior Administrative Assistant
Dallas College
02.2016 - 09.2017
Department Assistant
Dallas College
09.2011 - 08.2014
Property Manager
Wells Asset Managment
09.2009 - 05.2010
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
National University
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
The University of Texas At Arlington