Rebecca Goulet
Williston,VT
Summary
Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of School Business Management & Finance
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
Middlebury, VT
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Built strong relationships by engaging with vendors, external agencies, and team members
- Facilitated the selection process and orientation for incoming team members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Completed large-scale renovation ahead of schedule and below budget
- Developed presentations highlighting district developments for board meetings
- Conducted orientation sessions to explain the details of employee benefits packages to new hires.
- Managed open enrollment processes by providing guidance on available benefits and answering questions from employees regarding their options.
- Maintained accurate records of employee benefit enrollments and terminations in payroll system databases.
- Oversaw employee benefits administration, including managing workers' compensation claims and educating team members on healthcare policies and 403B plans.
- Managed employee compensation procedures.
Business Analyst
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Developed high-quality reports to support the Facility Departments to assist with decisions on daily expenditures, staffing and long term construction projects.
- Provided guidance to managers as to how interpret reports through monthly meetings.
- Managed budget process for facility departments.
- Prepared job descriptions and employment postings.
- Formed interview committees, complied interview questions and conducted interviews.
Finance Manager
Winooski School District
Winooski,VT
07.2009 - 03.2020
- Engaged in labor negotiations and executed contract
- Oversaw compensation packages
- Facilitated seamless management of payroll processes and accounting tasks
- Established budgets and strategic business plans for daily operations.
- Provided budget management and financial guidance to administrators.
- Managed a comprehensive chart of accounts complying with Vermont Agency of Education standards
- Maintained full compliance with local, state, and federal procurement regulations.
- Managed transportation contract, increasing capacity through a pilot program.
- Managed a profitable school food service program, increasing participation through implementing the Community Eligible Program (CEP) for 900 students.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Generate reports and engage in Federal Fiscal Monitoring
Payroll Clerk/ Grant Accountant
Winooski School District
Winooski, VT
11.1998 - 06.2009
- Processed payroll information for up to 150 employees, including calculating wages and deductions.
- Compiled data from timesheets and other records to determine hours worked and pay rate.
- Verified accuracy of timekeeping records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Tracked and applied tax liens, child support, and other types of wage garnishments to paychecks.
- Prepared reports by compiling summaries of nontaxable wages, disability, leave, deductions, taxes, and earnings.
- Received, filed, and processed paperwork and documents for onboarding employees.
- Implemented Direct Deposit system
- Delivered yearly tax documentation
- Efficiently handled any payroll discrepancies with employees.
- Prepared Medicaid billing for services provided to students.
- Prepared quarterly reports for grants and special education.
- Served as backup for accounts payable and receivables.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Champlain College
Burlington, VTBachelor of Arts - Business Management
Johnson State College
Johnson , VTSkills
- Business Administration
- Event Coordination
- Facility Management
- Fiscal Management
- Human Resources Management
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Project Management
Affiliations
- Tri-State ASBO Conference Planner
- Member of Vermont School Business Officials
- Member of Vermont School Human Resources Professionals
- Leadership Champlain Graduate
- PTO President/Fundraiser Chair
- Youth Hockey Scheduler
Timeline
Director of School Business Management & Finance
Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center
03.2023 - 11.2024
Business Analyst
University of Vermont
03.2020 - 03.2023
Finance Manager
Winooski School District
07.2009 - 03.2020
Payroll Clerk/ Grant Accountant
Winooski School District
11.1998 - 06.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Champlain College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Johnson State College
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