Margaret Brumann

• Facilitate communication between parish leadership, school administration, and community stakeholders through participation in Finance Council and School Advisory Board
• Develop the church and school budgets and annual reports, and collaborate with Principal to set tuition
• Review monthly financial reports and ensure timely posting of all transactions / reconciliations
• Manage all bank accounts, verify accuracy of and prevent fraudulent banking transactions on the main operating accounts of the church and school daily using SinglePoint Essentials, and identify and resolve discrepancies
• Perform all functions of accounts receivable and accounts payable, including deposits, bill payments, and contacting vendors/customers for payment questions
• Assist with the collection of tuition and FACTS Tuition Management system
• Process, review, and post payroll for school, Polish school, and church employees
• Process annual 1099's for contractors
• Assist with and help create fundraising events, and coordinate capital campaigns
• Serve as Virtus Site Administrator, tracking and ensuring compliance of all staff and volunteers
• Serve as the first point of contact to resolve employee concerns, including payroll, performance, and interpersonal issues
• Coordinate and oversee collaboration between School, Church, and Polish School employees as they work together and share building space
• Manage custodial maintenance functions, major repairs, renovations and capital projects in accordance with Archdiocesan
  policies
• Manage information technology, including phone systems, copy machines, student Chromebooks, school website, and local email
• Oversee the management of Parish operational and financial records
• Understand and work within the guidelines of best practice to ensure strong financial management, building management, and compliance to employee requirements/human resource policies

• Handled all accounting and bookkeeping functions of both St. Ferdinand School and St. Ferdinand Church, working within the guidelines of Archdiocesan best practices
• Prepared and analyzed monthly financial reports, with an emphasis on monitoring cash flow
• Developed the church and school budgets and annual reports, and collaborate with Principal to set tuition
• Served as an advisor of the current financial state of the parish
• Expeditiously reconciled around 30 bank accounts on a monthly basis
• Performed all functions of accounts receivable and accounts payable, including deposits, bill payments, and contacting vendors/customers for payment questions
• Verified accuracy of and prevent fraudulent banking transactions on the main operating accounts of the church and school daily using SinglePoint Essentials
• Assisted with the collection of tuition and FACTS Tuition Management system
• Processed, reviewed, and posted payroll for school, Polish school, and church employees
• Processed annual 1099's for contractors
• Oversaw, budgeted, and prepared EANS and Title grants
• Assisted with and helped create fundraising events
• Worked to market the school by designing ads, maintaining social media pages, and serving as Webmaster for the school website
• Performed administrative and secretarial support necessary to accomplish school objectives, including preparing and filing state reports, general office duties, and classroom needs
• Served as Virtus Site Administrator, tracking and ensuring compliance of all staff and volunteers
• Was the first point of contact for technological questions, and set up school email and other online school accounts
• In the absence of maintenance staff/supervisor: Performed emergency clean-ups, received deliveries, served as an initial point of communication for contractors, walked with contractors and inspectors and adequately conveyed and received information on the scope of work needed, reset fire alarm system during fire drills
• Co-taught STEM classes weekly and served as a substitute teacher when needed

• Was responsible for all bookkeeping and accounting functions of St. Ferdinand School, including general ledger journal entries, reconciling bank accounts, payables and receivables
• Prepared monthly financial reports and analyzed cash flow to best advise leadership
• Processed and posted payroll, resolving any discrepancies
• Prepared the annual budget and annual report and set tuition under the oversight of the Vicariate
• Assisted with the collection of tuition and FACTS Tuition Management system
• Processed annual 1099s for contractors
• Purchased all supplies (educational, administrative, janitorial) and ensured vendors were paid in a timely manner
• Oversaw, budgeted and prepared EANS and Title grants
• Prepared and distributed school communication
• Marketed the school by designing ads, maintaining social media pages, and serving as Webmaster for the school website
• Performed administrative and secretarial support necessary to accomplish school objectives, including preparing and filing state reports, general office duties, and classroom needs
• Served as Virtus Site Administrator, tracking and ensuring compliance of all staff and volunteers
• Assisted teachers with technology questions and was responsible for the set up of email and other online school accounts
• In the absence of maintenance staff/supervisor: Performed emergency clean-ups, received deliveries, served as an initial point of communication for contractors, guided inspectors (fire, health, etc.) through the building, reset fire alarm system during fire drills
• Co-taught Technology classes and served as a substitute teacher when needed

• Performed administrative and secretarial support necessary to the functioning of the school
• Prepared and distributed school communication
• Performed enrollment procedures, transfers/record requests, and maintained records
• Received tuition payments and provided receipts
• Ordered textbooks and other materials as requested
• Served as administrator of the Title grants, applying for and maintaining record of available federal funding
• Helped prepare state and OCS reports
• Performed marketing duties as Webmaster of the school's website and social media pages, as well as created various marketing materials and advertisements
• Helped serve as a Virtus Site Administrator to track and ensure compliance of volunteers and staff
• Assisted teachers with technology and was responsible for the set up of email and other online school accounts
• Taught music classes to students in grades 2-8 (02/2018 - 06/2019) and organized the annual school Christmas concert (2018)

• Discerned Religious Life with the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence
• Assisted residents in ADLs at various nursing homes / adult care facilities operated by the DSMPs
• Planned and conducted a summer camp program for adults with developmental disabilities
• Organized and led various prayer services, provided music at Sunday masses and other liturgical celebrations, participated in the prayer life of the community, and established a daily personal prayer life following the charism of the community

• Taught developmentally disabled adults and facilitated their integration in the community through various outings and events
• Designed and implemented individual educational goals
• Assisted with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Maintained client progress records and prepared monthly reports
• Provided an orderly classroom environment and ensured clients were treated with respect and dignity, helping them achieve their fullest potential

• Taught PK-8th grade general music and choir
• Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, rhythm, beats, and compositions
• Planned and prepared music for school programs and Mass
• Directed the annual student Christmas play and prepared students for performance
• Graded student work and corresponded with parents about student progress
• Maintained an orderly classroom environment

• Spent 3 months as a long term substitute for music, then was a full-time substitute for CPS, travelling to a variety of PK-8th grade schools and classes
• Followed classroom plans left by class teachers to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
• Maintained an orderly classroom environment

Attended the City Colleges of Chicago after graduation to pursue Accounting studies and take ongoing classes relative to my profession

Graduated cum laude and obtained teacher licensure in Illinois (Grades K-12 General Music, Certificate#2261952, 01/03/2007)

Majored in music, but transferred to Elmhurst College to pursue a degree in Music Education. Achieved the academic award of Dean's List each semester during course of studies (09/2009-12/2002)