Lisa Halsak
Strongsville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in fundraising and volunteer coordination at Surrarrer Elementary. Skilled in financial reporting and customer account management, I successfully raised $28,000 in 2023 while fostering strong communication and teamwork among parents and staff. Detail-oriented and self-motivated, I thrive in collaborative environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PTA Board Member, Council Delegate
Surrarrer Elementary
Strongsville
08.2023 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between organization and delegates to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Participated in budget discussions to allocate resources effectively.
- Engaged with parents to gather feedback on school programs and initiatives.
- Attended board meetings to discuss strategic educational goals and objectives.
- Supported the development of curriculum enhancements for student engagement.
- Assisted teachers with classroom activities such as reading, writing, and math lessons.
- Read stories aloud to classes of elementary school-aged children.
- Kept students safe and focused during off-site field trips.
- Supported all special events that are held at school.
Fundraising Coordinator
Surrarrer Elementary
Strongsville
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to create strategic outreach plans for potential donors.
- Managed a database to ensure accurate tracking of contributions and communications.
- Worked with volunteers to guide fundraising activities, managed finances and strategized with board members to innovate opportunities to attract new donors.
- Worked closely with staff to ensure they had all tools and literature needed for students
- Raised $28,000 in 2023 and $ 26,000 in 2024
- Engaged with parent volunteers to organize logistics for fundraising initiatives and prizes.
- Directed work of fundraising team to successfully achieve fundraising targets on or ahead of schedule.
PTA Board Member, Council Delegate
Strongsville Middle School
Strongsville
07.2025 - 05.2027
Volunteer Cheer Coach
Strongsville Football League
Strongsville
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Organized practice sessions focusing on teamwork and skill development.
- Coordinated all communication between league commissioners, parents and cheerleaders
- Ensured compliance with all rules set forth by governing bodies such as school districts or athletic associations.
- Motivated students to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Scheduled practice times, logged and submitted time sheets for captains, organized activities for squads and helped prepared them for game days and dance showcases
AP/AR Specialist
HMI Industries, Inc.
Strongville
04.2003 - 10.2014
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payments and accurate recordkeeping.
- Managed customer accounts to ensure prompt collections and account reconciliation.
- Reviewed financial statements to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Maintained accurate records in accounting software for audit compliance.
- Prepared monthly reports detailing accounts payable and receivable activities.
- Assisted in month-end closing by reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries.
- Trained new staff on AP/AR procedures and software usage for efficiency.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for management review.
- Monitored aging of accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of payments.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and receiving reports in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions using QuickBooks software.
- Processed invoices and payments accurately, including verifying account numbers, coding expenses, and entering data into accounting software.
- Handled refunds and credits processing with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures with detailed analysis of accounts receivables and payables.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
- Managed month-end close processes for general ledger transactions.
- Prepared monthly variance analyses between actual results and budget estimates.
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions for audit purposes.
- Created, maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Midpark High School
Middleburg Hts. Ohio05-1996
Skills
- Volunteer coordination
- Self motivation
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork skills
- Detail-oriented
- Invoice processing
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks management
- Customer account management
- Data analysis
Timeline
PTA Board Member, Council Delegate
Strongsville Middle School
07.2025 - 05.2027
PTA Board Member, Council Delegate
Surrarrer Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Fundraising Coordinator
Surrarrer Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer Cheer Coach
Strongsville Football League
07.2021 - 10.2024
AP/AR Specialist
HMI Industries, Inc.
04.2003 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Midpark High School
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