Detail-oriented professional offering over 20 years of success in a role as manager and administrative roles. Dedicated to upholding guidelines, standards, and best practices. Extensive experience evaluating data, compiling reports for analysis, conducting evaluations, and developing successful plans. Dependable, focused leader with exceptional organization, communication, and relationship management skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Administrator
BrightView Landscapes
02.2024 - Current
Provide Regional Administrative support to Market VPGMs, Regional Finance Manager and other members of the regional leadership team
Provide training, guidance and coaching to the Branch Administrators throughout the Region. Branch Administrators have a dotted line into Regional Administrator from a reporting standpoint
Collect, compile and analyze moderately complex data, and coordinate projects and deadlines directly or through others.
Proactively develop relationships with key internal/external client contacts, gaining recognition as a team resource.
Coordinate and plan for Regional meetings and events
I manage and support 26 branches in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Canada, over 3 different Markets, and 3 divisions of service.
I manage and am the sole administrator of a large automotive customer, with the AR of 19M
Market Administrator
BrightView Landscapes
08.2022 - 02.2024
The Market Administrator supports the VPGM and leaders in their market, performing a variety of complex, specialized project management, administrative and office support functions
In addition, they possess a full understanding of the methods and procedures performed by a Branch Administrator
Administrative Support and Training
Backing up Branch Administrators during vacations and peak seasonal activities (onboarding/layoff/snow)
Training new Branch Administrators as part of the onboarding process
Creating and delivering SOPs for branch administrative functions via a BA process manual
Managing new hire driver qualification process and maintaining driver file spreadsheet for tracking expired driver documentation and conducts the annual MVR certification
Key contact in the Market for systems support and technical issues
Accounting
Assisting high volume and other branches, as needed, with landscape/snow billing, accounts payable and receivable activities
Serving consolidated customers and/or high-profile clients acting as the Branch Administrator for the VPGM
Key point of contact for high profile clients
Managing all billing, invoicing, etc
Working closely with Market Controllers on a variety of projects as needed (closings, job cost entry, intra-branch billing, etc.)
Process Improvement/Best Practices
Providing continual evaluation of processes and procedures performed by the Branch Administrators to identify areas for improvement and design best practices
Serving as a key resource and expert in the Market on a variety of work activities
Developing collaboration opportunities within the Branch Administrator group to share information across their market
Advocating for the Branch Administrators by voicing issues, concerns and suggestions to Market Leaders, Finance, HR (etc.)
Conducting audits at the branches to ensure they are following general retention guidelines, displaying required postings, and maintaining employee files/I9s
Market Specific Activities/Reporting (examples):
CRM support
COIs
Client Appreciation Events - Migration/Integration/Branch merger support
Meeting scheduling
Data Reporting/Analysis & Projects:
AM Scorecard
A/R Reports
Monthly A/R reserves
Contracts billed
Risk Management
Renewal Sales/Sales Opportunities
Collection letters
Interest on invoices
Branch Administrator
BrightView Landscapes
07.2019 - 08.2022
Payroll: Ensuring all hourly personnel, weekly timesheets and changes are accurately entered into the payroll system on-time
Entering and updating work orders and cost codes for the weekly labor posting
Generating the weekly aged account receivables report and conducting client follow-up
Advising on the most appropriate and effective collection methods, communications, and resources; participating in collection actions as needed
Managing purchasing orders and accounts payable invoices, including weekly reporting
Keeping work order logs and client billing files up to date
Preparing month-end and monthly close material as directed by the Controller and Branch Manager
Human Resources; Preparing and maintaining new hire packets, employee personnel files
Workers' compensation & OSHA reporting
Branch Manager
Wright and Filippis
10.2016 - 11.2019
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of office, clerical, and other personnel
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload
Develop and implement organization policies and procedures for office staff
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization
Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
Direct or conduct hiring and training of professional
Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations
Retrieved patient medical records for clinicians, technicians, or other personnel
Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history, and extent of disease, diagnostic procedure, or treatment into database
Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations
Review and complete insurance verification to ensure all documentation is obtained
Process patient intake or release documents
Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information
Manage and maintain inventory and deliveries
Complete and administer payroll
Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, trainings, education, or job skills
Office Facility Manager
Center for Neurological Studies/Center for Integrated Neurology
06.2013 - 10.2016
Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employee to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors and/or problems
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management
Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material
Complete forms in accordance with company procedures
Maintain scheduling and event calendars
Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer
Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions
Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports
Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
Recruit, interview, and select employees
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office or administrative staff
Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters
Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services
Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications
Troubleshoot problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMISTRATION
HERZING UNIVERSITY
WI
09.2024
Skills
Accounts Receivable
Human Resources
Budget Management
Performance Management
Process Improvements
Legal Compliance
Facilities Management
Policies and procedures implementation
Staff Evaluation
Records Management
Efficient in Microsoft Office
Certification
MICHIGAN NOTARY PUBLIC, 12/01/26
References
MICHAEL LEHNIS, BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES, MARKET CONTROLLER, 734-748-5791
KARA SCHNEIDER, BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPES, SENIOR MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 919-986-4512
Accomplishments
In my role as Branch Administrator, I was awarded ‘Branch Administrator of the year for Excellence in AR Collections for Best in Seasonal Division 5.7%”
Twice nominated by my peers for Employee of the Month.
Timeline
Regional Administrator
BrightView Landscapes
02.2024 - Current
Market Administrator
BrightView Landscapes
08.2022 - 02.2024
Branch Administrator
BrightView Landscapes
07.2019 - 08.2022
Branch Manager
Wright and Filippis
10.2016 - 11.2019
Office Facility Manager
Center for Neurological Studies/Center for Integrated Neurology