SARA FLUTE
Summary
Professional with high standards and results-driven approach, prepared for role of Office Manager. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Advance
02.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with specific needs and goals of clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and optimize client outcomes.
- Monitored behavioral changes and reported critical updates to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Store Manager
Dakota Provisions / Wyshbone Market
04.2019 - 01.2024
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Trained team members, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Established processes to enhance organizational workflow.
- Monitored budgets for cost-effectiveness while upholding quality standards.
- Maintained financial statements and departmental sales records.
- Managed vendor relationships for timely delivery of goods and services.
- Scheduled interviews and conducted reference checks for candidates.
- Processed time and attendance logs for payroll preparation.
Kitchen Manager
Brookings School District
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, implemented cost-saving measures, and minimized waste effectively.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, promoting teamwork and enhancing skill development.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Program Assistant/Secretary
South Dakota State University
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Provided administrative support to executives, scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized filing systems for documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Greeted visitors professionally, responding to inquiries and directing appropriately.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, and presentations as required by management.
- Managed incoming calls, providing information or transferring to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and placing orders.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
Office Manager
First Presbyterian Church
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Developed office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with budgets, forecasts, and financial statements.
- Maintained filing system for records and documents.
- Managed front desk operations including visitor greeting and inquiries.
- Answered calls, responded to emails, routed mail, and coordinated couriers.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly while fostering client relationships.
- Performed bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements.
- Managed office inventory and placed supply orders.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ12.2019
Master of Arts - Organizational Management / Focus Human Resources
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ06.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookings High School
Brookings, SD05.1999
Skills
- Expense Reporting
- Customer Service
- Financial record management
- Proficient in QuickBooks Premier
- Sales
- Office Management
- Employee Supervision
- Staff Management
- Ordering and Receiving
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Advance
02.2024 - Current
Store Manager
Dakota Provisions / Wyshbone Market
04.2019 - 01.2024
Kitchen Manager
Brookings School District
01.2018 - 03.2019
Program Assistant/Secretary
South Dakota State University
09.2014 - 12.2017
Office Manager
First Presbyterian Church
07.2013 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Organizational Management / Focus Human Resources
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
The University of Arizona Global Campus
High School Diploma - undefined
Brookings High School
Master of Arts - Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
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