Rogina Wright
Chickasha,OK
Summary
Detail-oriented administrative professional skilled in budget management and vendor relations. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective spreadsheet design and communication. Oversaw financial processes and cultivated positive relationships, driving organizational performance.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Guthrie Public Schools
Guthrie, OK
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Manage Budgets for Elementary and Secondary Schools Not Including High School
- Prepare Purchase Orders
- Prepared Claims for Reimbursement
- Functioned as primary liaison for secretaries and counselors.
- Provided initial assistance for enrollment inquiries.
- Coordinated invoicing processes for vendors, facilitating timely payments and vendor relations
- Contacted vendors promptly to resolve past due account issues.
- Directed fundraising projects and managed funds for secondary school, supporting program initiatives
- Managed Spreadsheets for Accuracy for State Department of Education Title Funds and Grants
Federal Programs Clerk
Guthrie Public Schools
Guthrie, OK
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversee Budgets for 15 Schools
- Oversaw budget management for titles, ensuring accurate allocation of resources
- Maintained comprehensive spreadsheets tracking all funds inflow and outflow, facilitating financial transparency
- Approved and managed travel budgets to ensure compliance with financial guidelines
- Approved and prepared purchase requisitions for various purchase orders to facilitate timely procurement.
Finance Secretary
Guthrie Public Schools
Guthrie, OK
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data, facilitating preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions in the company's accounting system
- Managed vendor relationships, processing invoices and resolving payment discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payments
- Investigated discrepancies or irregularities in financial transactions to ensure data integrity
- Supported month-end closing activities through reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable balances, enhancing financial reporting accuracy
- Contributed to the development of internal controls that enhanced accuracy and integrity within the finance department's operations
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when reviewing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial documents
- Created comprehensive training materials and conducted training sessions for new employees on financial processes and procedures
Special Education Paraprofessional
Guthrie Public Schools
Guthrie, OK
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, assisting them in their academic and social development
- Implemented individualized education plans (IEPs) under the guidance of special education teachers, ensuring that students' specific goals and objectives were met
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to customize curriculum materials and adapt instructional strategies, enhancing engagement for diverse learners
- Assisted in the implementation of behavior management techniques, promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students
- Supported students during transitions between activities or classrooms, ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions that reinforced concepts taught by the teacher, directly addressing individual learning gaps and fostering academic growth
- Promoted independence skills by teaching self-help tasks, empowering students to manage personal hygiene and organization effectively
- Assisted with physical accommodations for students with mobility challenges, including wheelchair transfers or positioning aids.
- Assisted in the preparation of instructional materials, including visual aids, worksheets, or adapted books to support student learning
Assistant Manager
Walmart
Oklahoma City, OK
01.1988 - 01.2003
- Assisted in the management of daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow
- Supervised and trained a team of XX employees, providing guidance and support to maximize productivity
- Collaborated with manager to create strategies that enhanced sales performance and elevated customer satisfaction
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize loss due to shrinkage
- Resolved customer complaints or concerns promptly, ensuring high levels of customer service at all times
- Assumed managerial responsibilities in the absence of the manager, overseeing all aspects of operations
- Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable procurement terms that supported budget goals
- Created training materials and conducted training sessions for new hires on company policies and procedures
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, implementing effective strategies accordingly
- Managed cash handling procedures, including opening/closing registers, preparing deposits, and reconciling discrepancies
- Implemented cost-saving measures such as energy-efficient practices or waste reduction initiatives resulting in savings of XX%
- Monitored employee performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback for professional development
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing corrective actions to address issues promptly.
- Developed employee schedules based on business needs while optimizing staffing levels during peak hours
- Utilized POS systems effectively to process orders accurately while maintaining a high level of efficiency
- Increased overall store profitability by analyzing product performance data & adjusting pricing/markdowns accordingly
- Collaborated with the management team to develop and implement operational policies and procedures
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability while minimizing excess or obsolete items
- Served as a point of contact for escalated customer complaints/issues resolving them promptly & effectively
- Achieved consistently high scores on mystery shopper evaluations by delivering exceptional service standards at all times
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by motivating team members towards achieving individual/team targets/goals
- Investigated discrepancies or issues related to cash handling or inventory management, implementing corrective actions as needed
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing terms resulting in cost savings of XX%
- Implemented cross-training initiatives among team members to enhance flexibility and ensure efficient operations during peak periods
Education
Some college - no degree
Skills
- Office management and decision-making abilities
- Front desk operations management
- Personal assistant experience
- Client management in support roles
- Client interaction via phone calls
- Inquiry handling
- Customer complaint resolution
- Spreadsheet design and validation
- Microsoft Office suite expertise
- Project coordination
- Executive scheduling
- Team management and motivation
- Staff scheduling and development
- Sales achievement and target meeting
- Customer relationship management
- Technical proficiency and computer literacy
- Communication and writing skills
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Patient interaction and attention to detail
- Marketing strategy execution
Certification
- Certified Notary Public
- Driver's License
Timeline
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent - Guthrie Public Schools
05.2024 - 05.2025
Federal Programs Clerk - Guthrie Public Schools
05.2022 - 05.2024
Finance Secretary - Guthrie Public Schools
05.2019 - 05.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional - Guthrie Public Schools
02.2015 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager - Walmart
01.1988 - 01.2003
- Some college, no degree