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Renee Sangsland

West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science
Grand Rapids,MI
33
years of professional experience

Experienced (10+ years)

Organized and efficient school secretary with over 10 years of experience in the educational setting. Proficient in student record management, scheduling, and clear communication with parents, teachers, and staff. Acknowledged for improving office efficiency, creating new programs and fostering a welcoming, supportive atmosphere for the school community.

Work History

Elementary Administrative Assistant

10 Years 5 Months
West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science | 03.2016 - 08.2026

Coordinate telephones, emails, mail distribution, calendars and school tours.

Oversee all attendance tasks. This was all done in PowerSchool and included making sure that all teachers took AM and PM attendance. All tardies, excused and unexcused absences, early dismissals and suspensions had to be entered daily. This also included oversight of the attendance line where parents could leave messages about their students' absences.

Coordination and distribution of all prescribed and over the counter medications. This included keeping a medication log that documented every time any medication was given to a student.

Coordination of new and existing student enrollment. This task was primarily handled through PowerSchool Enrollment. It also included building and maintaining spreadsheets that allowed administration to have an understanding of where in the process we were and how many students were expected for the upcoming school year. This also included coordination of incoming and outgoing CA-60/student files as well as making sure we had all documents needed for incoming files.

Oversight of all CA-60/student files, both current and preserved.

Coordination of all building Parent Volunteers. We had over 300. This included advertising the program, getting the applications distributed and gathered along with state ID, running each application through a background database and creating a spreadsheet that showed who was approved.

Bible Buyer / Gift Buyer

6 Years 10 Months
Family Christian Stores | 03.1997 - 01.2004
  • Managed vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing and terms for inventory procurement.
  • Analyzed market trends to forecast demand and optimize product selection for seasonal promotions.
  • Developed purchasing strategies that aligned with organizational goals and customer preferences.
  • Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels across multiple locations.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to increase accuracy in purchasing forecasts.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Participated in trade shows and conferences to stay informed of the latest industry developments and maintain a strong professional network.

Store Manager

3 Years 1 Month
Family Christian Stores | 01.1994 - 02.1997
  • Led daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and sales performance.
  • Developed and executed promotional strategies to enhance product visibility and drive customer engagement.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing shrinkage through effective stock control practices.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions for product assortment and pricing.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising standards, enhancing store layout to create appealing shopping experiences.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.

Education

- Deaf Studies / American Sign Language

Seattle Central Community College | Seattle, WA

Skills

Customer service
Data management
Microsoft and Google proficiency
Attendance management
Office administration
Use of PowerSchool system
Effective communicator

Timeline

Elementary Administrative Assistant

West Michigan Academy Of Environmental Science
03.2016 - 08.2026Read More

Bible Buyer / Gift Buyer

Family Christian Stores
03.1997 - 01.2004Read More

Store Manager

Family Christian Stores
01.1994 - 02.1997Read More

Seattle Central Community College

from Deaf Studies / American Sign Language
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Renee Sangsland