Sara Conway
Arlington Heights,IL
Summary
High-energy professional with proven leadership, critical thinking and project management abilities gained during a 30-year administrative, leadership, and communication-focused career. Experienced in managing customer-facing interactions and highly responsive in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator
Realogic Analytics
10.2013 - 10.2023
- Administrative aspects of financials (Quickbooks entries, BillQuick reports, bank deposits, AP and AR filing).
- All requested administrative support to executive and management teams.
- Office Renovation Team Lead/Liaison.
- Planned and managed central filing system for 50-person office.
- Annually planned two company outings for approximately 50 employees, contractors, and guests.
- Managed security keycard system and database.
- Liaison with building management, maintenance, engineering, and security, and multiple outside vendors.
- Handled all company mail.
- Supported Vice President of Marketing during company rebrand (and eventual company split).
- Maintained all marketing materials, premiums and printed materials.
- At the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic, assisted IT and HR in getting most employees set up to work from home. This was an entirely successful transition, leading to Work-From-Home for 90% of all employees.
- Worked onsite in Realogic’s office throughout the Pandemic (excluding the initial citywide shutdown and some earned vacation time), and throughout the company's transition to a primary WFH model. My role was eventually phased out.
Project Manager
Landmark Worldwide
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed the enrollment, registration and registration fulfillment for two developmental courses delivered in October 2011 and February 2012. 505 people participated in the two programs, bringing in almost $230K gross for the company.
- This was my first full-time position after being at home raising my children for 15 years.
Skills
- Time management
- Office administration
- Customer support
- Responsiveness under any conditions
- Empathetic listening
Personal & Professional Training and Leadership
- Conversations For Women, Chicago, IL, 01/01/14 - ongoing, Create and moderate conversations for up to 25 participants.
- Landmark Education, London, England, 01/01/94 - Chicago 12/31/17, Participated in and then led some of Landmark’s programs consistently for over 20 years. Completed all participation with Landmark in 2017.
Timeline
Office Administrator
Realogic Analytics
10.2013 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Landmark Worldwide
01.2011 - 01.2012