Results-driven professional with solid history in project management and office coordination. Proven ability to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and support project success. Valued for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments, showcasing strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
HR & Finance Administrator
The Women's Center
03.2022 - Current
Liaison between employees and Director of Human Resources and Director of Finance
Conduct interviews with potential new hires
Manage the employee enrollment of agency benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance and the 403b retirement plan
Guiding new hires through the onboarding process, including paperwork, introductions to the company culture, and necessary training
Maintaining accurate and up to date employee information, including contact details, employment contracts, leave records and performance evaluations
Organized monthly team building events and implemented new team initiatives to build morale and team culture
Keeping detailed financial records
Complete clerical and data entry tasks to optimize financial procedures
Manage staff grant requests and funding
Prepare and post receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping
Reconcile accounts and investigate 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
Ensuring staff follows the agency’s financial protocol
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 which reduced the cost of lost documents, errors made and boosted productivity and increased efficiency
Events & Food Service Manager
Milwaukee Art Museum, MAM
03.2013 - 08.2021
Planned all manners of events, including corporate events, conferences, private events, and more, ranging from 2 - 1000 people
Managed all areas of events, from consulting with clients, managing budgets, booking vendors, contacting clients/guests/speakers, promoting events, and liaising with suppliers
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
Supervised team of event planners and assistants and back of house, while hiring support staff and other contract workers as needed
Owner/Operator
Orange Gallery
02.2015 - 10.2017
Maintained working relationships with over 50 local artists and makers for gallery and consignment boutique
Managed sales and operating needs of the 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
Education
Associates Degree - HR Management
MATC
03.2025
Bookkeeping Certificate -
Milwaukee Trade & Technical HS
Skills
Customer Service
Effective Communication
Operations Management
Project Management
Strategic Thinking
Team Building
Recruiting & Onboarding
Customer service
Team building
Teamwork and collaboration
Effective communication
Relationship building and management
Community Service
Parent Coordinator for Swim MKE
Volunteer coach for Milwaukee Kickers youth soccer league