Michelle Sylvander
Navasota,TX
Summary
Motivated professional with experience in handling administrative tasks, financial operations and customer service. Proven track record of effectively managing and prioritizing multiple tasks. Skilled in developing and implementing systems to ensure accurate financial information. Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
OFFICE MANAGER
Texas Department of Transportation
12.2023 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of the office, such as ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and managing calendars.
- Resolve customer inquiries and complaints with timeliness and professionalism.
- Utilize excellent organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Organize travel arrangements and itineraries for team members.
- Facilitated month-end closing processes, invoicing, and journal entries.
- Manage contracts for services and materials.
OFFICE MANAGER
Capitol Region Watershed District
02.2013 - 08.2022
- Lead the implementation and managed a new accounting system, streamlining time tracking, payroll, and contract management.
- Facilitated audits to ensure compliance with procedures and internal controls, providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Assisted with an 8 million-dollar building renovation project.
- Provided advice and guidance on all aspects of human resources, including benefits administration, payroll processing, and personnel records.
- Lead the Building Committee and conduct regular property inspections to identify potential maintenance issues.
- Managed building maintenance contracts for services such as cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, and security.
- Organized financial records related to budgeting, accounting, and auditing procedures.
- Maintained adequate insurance and protection to safeguard against loss.
- Met with the board of directors to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues.
BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Provided leadership, direction, and guidance to staff members on projects.
- Drafted a business plan that outlined company goals and objectives.
- Created budgets and monitored financial performance of business units.
- Collaborated effectively to get things done, building and nurturing strong relationships.
- Researched industry best practices to ensure competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Hired skilled personnel to handle challenges and obligations of business.
- Performed detailed financial analyses to identify and address areas of potential concern.
- Supported employee education to enhance knowledge and skills.
Education
Associate in Accounting -
Century College
White Bear Lake12-2026
Human Resources Generalist Certification - Human Resources
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Saint Paul05.2022
Skills
- Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to take initiative
- Facility management
- Special event planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Strategic Planning
- Decision-making skills
- Program improvement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Data collection
- Project management experience
- Budget monitoring
- Microsoft office
- Travel arrangements coordination
- Grant compliance
- Proposal development
- Partnership building
- Budget development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
OFFICE MANAGER
Texas Department of Transportation
12.2023 - Current
OFFICE MANAGER
Capitol Region Watershed District
02.2013 - 08.2022
BUSINESS OWNER/OPERATOR
Keller Williams Integrity Realty
01.2003 - 01.2013
Associate in Accounting -
Century College
Human Resources Generalist Certification - Human Resources
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Founder of Neighbors of Clearwater Creek, Obtained Grant to build Clearwater Creek Park
- Planned events such as: Neighborhood Garage Sales, Easter Egg Hunts, Food Shelf Collections, Night to Unite, Visits from Police and Fire Departments
- Girl Scout Leader
- Boy Scout Leader - Lead Neighborhood Cleanup project
- City of Lino Lakes, 2020 Vision Committee Member, Blue Heron Days Committee Member
- Vice President of Minnesota Clown Alley 19, Minnesota Clown Daze
- Anoka County 4H - Clowning Program
- Hugo Food Shelf