Mary Crawley
Caledonia,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic administrative professional with a proven track record at Kenowa Hills Public Schools, excelling in workflow optimization and database management. Demonstrated ability to surpass team goals through strategic partnership and efficiency improvements. Skilled in both spreadsheet management and fostering collaborative environments, successfully managed nearly $1 million budget, enhancing operational accuracy and productivity. Motivated professional with extensive experience in customer service and administrative tasks.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2006.06 - 2023.10
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services to receive orders, manage contracts with vendors and suppliers for curriculum material including classroom resources and textbooks.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports to manage an almost $1 million budget.
- Drafted correspondence and other documents for the superintendent and assistant superintendent.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail for the superintendent and assistant superintendent.
- Supported the district with professional development activities, including processing contracts, preparing for events and completing state reports required for professional development.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy at the district level as well as building level.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination as required by state and federal grants..
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Supported the superintendent as long as the board of education. This included preparing documentation for board meetings, recording meetings and maintaining archives.
Elementary School Secretary
Zinser Elementary - Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2000.11 - 2006.06
- This position included managing elementary schedules along with placement of students and teaching staff.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintained building student management system which included keeping student date accurate at all times.
- This was a very versatile position as I would be helping injured students to working with parents or substitute teachers and then move to budget management for the building.
Legal Secretary
Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney
1987.12 - 1998.08
- Victim Advocate
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Prepared legal correspondence and wrote professional letters for five prosecuting attorneys as well as issuing subpoenas.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Management of county computer system with the State of Michigan Prosecuting Association of Michigan.
Education
Office of Communication Specialist - Court Reporting And Office Management
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MichiganSkills
- Proficient in Word , Google Suite
- Database Management
- Scheduling
- Spreadsheet Management
- Workflow Optimization
- Invoice Processing
- Calendar Management
- Expense Reporting
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2006.06 - 2023.10
Elementary School Secretary
Zinser Elementary - Kenowa Hills Public Schools
2000.11 - 2006.06
Legal Secretary
Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney
1987.12 - 1998.08
Office of Communication Specialist - Court Reporting And Office Management
Central Michigan University
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