Detail-oriented and self-motivated with 8+ years of experience in higher education, operations, finance and administrative support. Seeking Program Assistant position within Alumni Affairs & Development to support fundraising efforts and fostering meaningful relationships with alumni and donors
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Coordinator II
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
09.2016 - Current
Manage day-to-day business operations for Barton hall
Hire, train, and supervise a staff of 20+ student employees
Schedule 300+ annual reservations, review and approve 25Live requests, assign space according to prioritized utilization, resolve conflicts, negotiate usage of space, and ensure usage comports with facility and University policies
Act as a liaison and point of communication between Athletics & PE, ROTC, Student & Campus Life, 3rd Party Organizations, and outside vendors
Coordinate with University Events Team to provide event support, propose layouts, event logistics, and internal/external communications
Collaborate with Real Estate and Risk Management to facilitate 3rd Party access through licensing agreements, waivers, and certificates of insurance
Interface effectively with diverse customer base, communicate with patience and understanding, and propose ideal solutions for user issues
Establish policies and practices to ensure the facility remains safe, inclusive, and welcoming for all users.
Admin Assistant to Deputy Director of Finance
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
08.2014 - 09.2016
Provided day-to-day office support, manage office supply needs, and assist with a broad range of projects for the Athletics Business Office
Generated budget reports from over 50 departments, performed transaction reconciliation, and generated reports for management to review.
Developed Excel templates to compiles complex data sets from Kuali and present financials in concise statements.
Conducted physical audits and reviews of financial data to identify areas for improvement
Administered staff training on creating reports from Kuali & BSC Management System.
Education Finance Specialist
First American Equipment Finance | City National Bank
Rochester, NY
03.2012 - 01.2014
Provided Educational Institutions with financing and leasing solutions to facilitate critical technology renewals, IT Infrastructure and other capital expenditures
Conducted feasibility studies, risk analysis and optimized pricing strategies to better serve education institutions of various sizes and social demographics.
Established and nurtured long-term relationships with C-level contacts, leveraging this understanding to tailor financing solutions that align with their evolving needs
Co-developed a Lease-line Cash Flow Analysis Tool used in sales presentations which increased lead generation by 13% over traditional methods
Determined most effective lease-end solutions to maximize returns and manage project costs.
Sales Analyst
First American Equipment Finance
Rochester, NY
05.2011 - 03.2012
Provide comprehensive support to the education sales team through managing, researching, and analyzing Sales Force CRM data, draft and price proposals, execute marketing initiatives, and assist the Senior Vice President, Sales in various projects
Maintained the CRM Database, acquired financial data from primary & secondary sources
Identified leads, conducted market research and marketing campaigns
Conducted due diligence on potential clients and presented findings in reports to management.
Supported sales team performance by creating effective tracking tools and systems for monitoring progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
Skills
25Live Pro
Kuali (KFS)
Workday
Maximo
MS Office
Advanced Excel
Sale Force CRM
Financial Analysis
Database Management
Customer Service
Operations Support
Project Management
Timeline
Building Coordinator II
Cornell University
09.2016 - Current
Admin Assistant to Deputy Director of Finance
Cornell University
08.2014 - 09.2016
Education Finance Specialist
First American Equipment Finance | City National Bank
Building Coordinator II at Georgia Institute of Technology – College of ComputingBuilding Coordinator II at Georgia Institute of Technology – College of Computing