Lisa Sharp
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strong leader overseeing every facet of unit operations with proven decision-making skills. Comprehensive knowledge of Institute financial operations, planning, and technical operations. Skilled problem solver dedicated to strategic improvement of unit operations and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Financial Administration
Georgia Tech Enrollment Management
02.2010 - Current
- Oversee all financial operations within the division of Enrollment Management
- Provide financial reports, projections, and strategic counsel for department finances
- Manage funding allocation decisions and assist with the development of new funding sources
- Strategic planning and management of Enrollment Management budgets and finances
- Supervise and manage Foundation accounts, Agency Funds, and other sponsored projects
- Approve, coordinate, and oversee approvals of all financial transactions and documents including payroll, p-card, travel, human resources, other expenditures, and budget for Enrollment Management
- Monitor, advise, and implement special contracts for departments within Enrollment Management
- Negotiate with vendors on purchases and service agreements for machinery and equipment
- P-card Coordinator
- Define and establish business policies and procedures and assist the Associate Vice Provost in policy matters
- Serviced on Institute Budget Adaptive Planning Extended Team
- Oversee the Student Success Center facility
- Supervise the Student Success Center’s staff
- Collaborate with the Facilities Manager on large scale renovations
- Telecommunications Coordinator for Enrollment Management
- Institute Representative for the Academic Common Market (ACM) Program.
Assistant Director-Student Success Center and Administration
Georgia Tech Enrollment Services
09.2003 - 02.2010
- Manage and supervise the Student Success Center (SSC) and its staff
- Develop and implement institute policies and procedures for the SSC
- Maintain open channels of communication between the SSC, Facilities, and the Athletic Association
- Telecommunications Coordinator for Enrollment Services
- Develop and manage state budgets for Scholarships and Financial Aid, Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment Services, and BuzzPort
- P-card Coordinator
- Manage Foundation accounts for Minority Recruitment, Hispanic Initiatives, Hispanic Recruitment, and other sponsored projects
- Approve and coordinate travel reimbursements for units
- Monitor, advise, and implement special contracts for departments within Enrollment Services
- Negotiate with vendors on purchases and service agreements for machinery and equipment
- Supervise the Academic Common Market (ACM) Program
- Maintain information posted on the Academic Common Market and Financial Aid Appeals web pages
- Serve as a backup to the Enrollment Services Human Resource Representative for processing human resources paperwork
- Assist in the supervision of the Computer Support Specialist
- Maintain web content and assist in web development
- Act as Georgia Tech’s primary point of contact for the Labor Board’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Program
- Maintain budget for the Association of Chief Admissions Officers for Public Universities (ACAOPU, national organization).
Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Tech Office of Undergraduate Admissions
01.2000 - 09.2003
- Develop and maintain forms and operating procedures for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Create and distribute Admission media
- Maintain personnel and archived information
- Process vacation and sick time paperwork
- Coordinate special admission events
- Supervise the Academic Common Market Program
- Maintain information on the admissions web pages, Workforce, and the 62-or-Older Program
- Create Access databases to assist in processing applications and managing transcripts
- Supervise inventory of print media
- Assist in scheduling personnel for the phone room and front desk
- Assist the Director of Undergraduate Admission.
Biographical Management Data Entry Clerk - Department of Computing and Technical Services
Georgia Tech Alumni Association
03.1999 - 01.2000
- Manage Georgia Tech student parents dataset using MS Access, SCT Banner, and Natural/Adabase database
- Provide administrative assistance to Assistant Director and Director of the department
- Developed and maintain office procedures and accompanying forms
- Assist in receptionist duties when required.
Stage Manager/Production Consultant
Alliance Theatre Company, Horizon Theatre, Theatre Emory, Actor’s Express
09.1998 - 05.2001
- Organize and coordinate backstage activities including long term scheduling and management of running crew
- Create, distribute, manage, and maintain production paperwork and procedures specific to the show
- Work closely with Director, Designers, and staff to make sure projects and production are on schedule and within budgets
- Supervise the production to ensure the vision of the Director is achieved for each performance
- Coordinate and run weekly production staff meeting with designers, crew chiefs, director, and artistic director
- Archive all documents associated with each production according to appropriate guidelines
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations of the Actors Equity Union
- Responsible for regular stage safety
- Schedule and coordinate rehearsals.
Education
English
Georgia State University
06.1998
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Budget Control
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Facilities Management
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
Computer Experience
- Windows
- Macintosh OS
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Publisher
- Banner Student Information System
- Adobe Acrobat
- QuickBooks
- Event Management Systems (EMS)
- Workday
Certification
Scouts BSA Wood Badge Leadership Training
Timeline
Director of Financial Administration
Georgia Tech Enrollment Management
02.2010 - Current
Assistant Director-Student Success Center and Administration
Georgia Tech Enrollment Services
09.2003 - 02.2010
Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Tech Office of Undergraduate Admissions
01.2000 - 09.2003
Biographical Management Data Entry Clerk - Department of Computing and Technical Services
Georgia Tech Alumni Association
03.1999 - 01.2000
Stage Manager/Production Consultant
Alliance Theatre Company, Horizon Theatre, Theatre Emory, Actor’s Express
09.1998 - 05.2001
English
Georgia State University
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