Sara Lausmann
La Pine,OR
Summary
Experienced office manager skilled in administrative management, adept at prioritizing projects and effectively multitasking to achieve project goals. Known for methodical and detail-oriented approach, excelling in team leadership and thriving as a team player. Strong work ethic and proven track record of maintaining efficient office operations. Expertise in scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing travel and expense reports, and transcribing minutes. Organized and dependable candidate successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to ensure team success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Coordinator
Oregrown Industries, Inc.
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Coordinated all aspects of payroll to ensure on-time and precise wage payments.
- Ensured collection of necessary information and documents.
VP Client Relations & Director of Marketing
EVIO Labs
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Maintained and nurtured customer relationships contributing to over $1M in annual sales revenue.
- Took charge of company's website upkeep, social media activities, and other design-related tasks.
Co-Founder and COO
Oregon Analytical Services
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Co-founded and expanded a successful cannabis analytical laboratory until its sale in 2016.
- Worked to build, encourage, and uphold a steadfast client base.
- Managed and grew the cannabis business into a successful operation.
Office and Fiscal Manager
Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah
08.2007 - 07.2015
- Managed both fiscal duties and administrative functions for a non-profit organization in Eugene, Oregon concentrating on restoring habitats throughout the Willamette Valley.
- Performed bookkeeping, payroll management, grant reporting, and general office functions.
- Assisted in securing grant funding by providing accurate financial data for proposal submissions and ongoing reporting requirements.
- Organized successful donor events, fostering a sense of community and enhancing long-term support.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, improving company's local reputation and engagement.
- Oversaw production of annual reports, highlighting company achievements.
- Prepared or edited organizational publications such as employee newsletters or stockholder reports for internal or external audiences.
- Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
Office Manager
Womenspace
12.2004 - 05.2007
- Coordinated general office functions such as telephones, emails, and maintaining grant records.
- Supervised staff for handling donations and ensured proper documentation.
- Maintained confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Facilitated smooth office relocations by meticulously planning and coordinating all aspects of move.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives, improving company's local reputation and engagement.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
Special Events Manager
United Way of Salt Lake
02.2002 - 07.2004
- Coordinated special events logistics, including sponsorship acquisition and script development.
- Executed volunteer programs for organizations, including both intimate donor gatherings and expansive service days.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed detailed timelines and checklists to ensure smooth event operations from inception to completion.
- Managed all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination for successful events.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
Operations Manager
The Summit Institute for the Arts and Humanities
11.1998 - 02.2002
- Managed development and planning of diverse events, such as jazz festivals and the Festival of the American West.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
- Developed detailed timelines and checklists to ensure smooth event operations from inception to completion.
- Coordinated seamless transportation and accommodation arrangements for event attendees, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.
- Motivated staff members to perform at their best by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Managed all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination for successful events.
- Provided exceptional on-site support during events, addressing attendee inquiries or concerns promptly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
05.1998
Skills
- Bi-weekly payroll processing
- Leading teams
- Data entry
- Recordkeeping skills
- Project management
- Exceptionally organized
- Meeting deadlines
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Skilled in MS Office Suite
- Customer service
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Relationship building
- Report preparation
- Event coordination
- Meeting planning
- Budgetary planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
Personal
Julie Sorden, 707-343-6416
Ruth Garner, 703-302-0650
Professional
Chris Orsinger, 541-232-2474
William Waldrop, 702-343-7470
Timeline
Payroll Coordinator - Oregrown Industries, Inc.
05.2021 - 11.2021
VP Client Relations & Director of Marketing - EVIO Labs
05.2016 - 04.2020
Co-Founder and COO - Oregon Analytical Services
01.2014 - 05.2016
Office and Fiscal Manager - Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah
08.2007 - 07.2015
Office Manager - Womenspace
12.2004 - 05.2007
Special Events Manager - United Way of Salt Lake
02.2002 - 07.2004
Operations Manager - The Summit Institute for the Arts and Humanities
11.1998 - 02.2002
University of Utah - Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication
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