Experienced finance professional skilled in financial management, budgeting, and data analysis. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable with expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and process optimization. Effective communicator with focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HR & Finance Administrator
The Women's Center
03.2022 - Current
Mange staff grant requests and funding.
Complete clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures.
Conduct interviews with potential new hires
Prepare and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
Organize monthly team building events
Created and implemented new team initiatives to build morale and team culture
Liaison between employees and Director of Human Resources and Director of Finance
Reconcile accounts and investigated variances.
Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and partners.
Update daily transaction records to assist with payroll and billing administration.
Project/Office Manager
SB Design and Showroom LLC
06.2019 - 03.2022
Coordinated with clients, engineers, architects, and other workers to ensure prescribed time frame and quote parameters are followed for each project
Prepared and provided documentation on all general business and technical procedures as needed, including cost estimates, contracts, invoices, legal requirements, safety and building codes
Setup filing and organization program for construction projects.
Events & Food Service Manager
Milwaukee Art Museum, MAM
03.2013 - 08.2021
Planned all manner of events, including corporate events, conferences, private events, and more
Managed all areas of events, from consulting with clients, managing budgets, booking vendors, contacting clients/guests/speakers, promoting events, and liaising with suppliers
Supervised team of event planners and assistants, while hiring support staff and other contract workers as needed
Determined appropriate levels of staffing and budget to stay within given monetary parameters
Organized logistics of event preparation, including location scouting, stage design, venue decor, and program implementation
Interviewed, recruited, and trained potential candidates.
Owner/Operator
Orange Gallery
02.2015 - 10.2017
Maintained working relationship with over 50 local artists and makers for gallery and consignment boutique
Managed sales and operating needs of boutique
Provided marketing and social media advertising
Coordinated and organized workshops
Planned and implemented market sales at local makers events
Floor Manager/Pit Manager
Potawatomi Bingo & Casino
08.1999 - 01.2009
Maintained the highest quality standards in all areas of guest service, hospitality, and guest development
Supervised games, guests, and dealers to ensure full compliance with gaming laws, gaming policies, procedures, and regulations.