Sara Pecharich
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Self-directed and resourceful Chief of Staff with two years of experience in a start-up, successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent relationship builder and collaborative leader with growth mindset and strong communications skills. Dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Staff and Diversity and Inclusion Officer
HYPHY USA
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Directly reported to CEO. Developed CoS position and job responsibilities
- Oversaw all human resource needs to fully remote, globally distributed company.
- Developed successful recruiting and hiring processes which resulted in hiring VP level position. Saved company over 60k by doing this in-house rather than using recruiter.
- Developed and implemented confidential employee feedback system which increased engagement and resulted in necessary position changes and established employee growth paths.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency and then implemented changes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with employees, investors, vendors, and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for executive staff.
- Managed business operations while overseeing contractors and consultants to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes to support quality control and improvement.
- Created and sent out company newsletter to cultivate camaraderie and to help unify globally distributed team.
- Organized and attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
Finance Operations Analyst
Insight Global
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement. Documented team's processes with step by step directions for easier task completion.
- Supported supervisor and associated team members on fully remote team to maintain system functionality.
- Conducted data analysis and analyzed trend data with advanced Excel usage to identify opportunities for streamlining client operations, forecast operational needs, improve customer satisfaction, and plan next course of action. Created custom reports and visualizations to support decision-making processes. Tracking trend data resulted in decreasing billing errors by 15%.
- Managed operational databases (SAP) to store and track data and maintain accurate information.
- Presented results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing. Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction and manage accuracy of payments
Office Administrator
Pool Chlor Of Tucson
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Overhauled customer information system and oversaw implementation of new web-based program
- Facilitated and streamlined office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules for 15 employees, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
- Applied advanced administrative and analytical skills in overseeing day-to-day operational activities.
- Coordinated communications with customers, financial processing, registration, record keeping, and other administrative functions.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports. Established processes to reduce past due accounts by 50%.
- Assisted in preparation and processing of payroll to facilitate prompt staff payments.
High School Mathematics Teacher
Canyon Del Oro High School
08.2005 - 05.2012
- Successfully taught over one thousand students by encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving to help develop mathematical reasoning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and co-workers for complete support network. Established events to create camaraderie among entire staff.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom. Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- As Student Government Advisor for three years, established leadership training program, planned and oversaw large events, fundraised and oversaw over $50 thousand budget
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2005
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Cultural Awareness
- Process Optimization
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
Certification
Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion for HR from Cornell University, December 2022
Timeline
Chief of Staff and Diversity and Inclusion Officer
HYPHY USA
10.2021 - 11.2023
Finance Operations Analyst
Insight Global
02.2021 - 11.2022
Office Administrator
Pool Chlor Of Tucson
08.2017 - 02.2021
High School Mathematics Teacher
Canyon Del Oro High School
08.2005 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Arizona
Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion for HR from Cornell University, December 2022
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