Rebecca Collier
Milano,TX
Summary
Well-versed professional bringing 18+ years' experience in strong leadership, organizational and business development. Professional communicator, strategic leader, decisive team member, aggressive researcher and problem-solver who works well under pressure while simultaneously handling multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet goals of the organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Special Revenue Specialist
Bryan ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated month-end closing procedures for accurate financial reporting within strict deadlines.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets for 20+ campuses, ensuring alignment with school district, state, and federal government goals, procedures, regulations and reporting.
- Stayed up-to-date on state and federal best practices and emerging technologies, applying new knowledge to drive operational excellence.
- Played an integral role in system migrations by contributing valuable insights on process improvements related to revenue management functions.
- Provided exceptional customer relations to both public and privates school administrators while handling sensitive financial matters promptly and confidentially.
- Participated in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Improved financial reporting by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Trained new hires on district procedures, best practices, and software tools used within the Grants and Revenue Specialist role.
- Supported management decision-making by providing insightful analyses on revenue expenditures and potential growth/efficiency opportunities.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate record-keeping for improved efficiency in use of state, local and special funds, assisting in annual audits, and top-notch relationships with district vendors.
- Assisted in comprehensive financial audits for accuracy and compliance purposes.
- Streamlined financial operations by automating manual tasks, leading to increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Processed grant payments, set up and worked with district administrators to resolve issues.
- Interpreted and applied federal, state, and special revenue laws and budget codes for allowable and useful expenditures for district campuses.
- Produced and submitted ongoing backup documentation, located records and organized documentation to support federal and state monthly, bi-monthly and annual audits.
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Milam County Sheriff's Office
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed and delivered emergency response plans to improve attendance timeframes.
- Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action.
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident, and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
- Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
- Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Operated emergency response systems to update and retrieve up-to-date information for first responders.
- Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
- Dispatched and coordinated emergency services teams according to high-priority calls.
- Analyzed and interpreted complex data from multiple sources
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Human Resources Director
Brazos Fellowship
02.2006 - 08.2022
- Worked with department managers to assess needs.
- Conducted exit interviews and recorded employee feedback for use in retention strategy development.
- Notified all employees immediately when policies/procedures were updated or changed.
- Assured benefits program was administered properly sustain compliance with employee insurance guidelines.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Developed user-friendly employee handbook for easier updating and maintenance.
- Complied with local, state and federal laws and established organizational standards.
- Handled employee conflicts efficiently while following all company procedures.
- Administered workers' compensation program covering injured employees.
- Devised training programs for new and existing employees.
- Answered employee questions regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Created compensation and benefits structures to align with market conditions and budget demands.
- Tracked programs closely to assess usefulness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
- Regularly updated HR databases to reflect employee information, changes in benefits and other details.
- Facilitated delivery of HR services by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with teams and leadership across organization.
- Researched, identified and maintained knowledge of labor regulations, legal requirements and government reporting regulations.
- Devised and executed employee development, performance oversight, compensation and benefits programs.
- Developed job descriptions using targeted keywords and published job openings on company website and job boards.
- Organized and maintained records to facilitate programs, events and activities.
- Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Worked in tandem with department head to coordinate logistics of all calendar events.
- Tracked and coordinated timelines, payments, balances and registrations for various events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
- Delivered client services in logistics, registration and attendee tracking for internal and external events.
- Obtained permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
- Oversaw work of up to 200 volunteer staff seamlessly executing professional events.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
- Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees and distributed all paperwork.
- Provided immediate updates to entire employee pool when policies and procedures were altered.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
- Conducted exit interviews to better understand reasons why employees were separating from company.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks.
- Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for office supplies, equipment and services.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings
- Monitored administration of benefits program to maintain compliance with employee insurance program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX05.2026
Associate of Science - Business
Blinn College
Bryan, TX05.2025
Certification of Biblical Counseling - Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ft. Worth, TX09.2015
High School Diploma -
Snook High School
Snook, TX05.1997
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Payroll Administration
- Budget Planning and Administration/Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Data Entry
- Crisis Management
- Information Intake/Distribution
- Administrative Duties
- Data Systems Development/Records Management
- Accurate Records and Reports
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Organizational Systems
- Confidential Records Management
Timeline
Grants and Special Revenue Specialist
Bryan ISD
08.2023 - Current
Public Safety Telecommunicator
Milam County Sheriff's Office
11.2022 - 08.2023
Human Resources Director
Brazos Fellowship
02.2006 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Associate of Science - Business
Blinn College
Certification of Biblical Counseling - Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
High School Diploma -
Snook High School
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