Sara Phillips
Christiansburg,VA
Summary
Adept at driving HR and financial processes, I excel in maintaining confidentiality and organizational skills, demonstrated during my tenure at Virginia Tech. My expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and proven track record in improving recruitment and financial reporting efficiency highlight my ability to manage critical tasks effectively, ensuring accuracy and reliability in high-stakes environments.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Coordinator
Virginia Tech, Myers Lawson School of Constructio
02.2021 - Current
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Delivered monthly reviews to finance leadership to explain performance.
- Developed, implemented and maintained internal standards, processes and routines based on group requirements.
- Managed budgets, assets, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
Fiscal Technician
Virginia Tech, College of Architecture & Urban St
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided fiscal support to the Myers-Lawson School of Construction and the School of Performing Arts by processing invoices for payment, receiving invoices, processing purchase orders, and reimbursement of travel expenses.
- Processing of wage hire appointments for both student wage employees and general wage employees. Processing RETRO pay and approving of wage hours in TCP.
- Complete monthly reconciliation for all operating, OSP, and VTF funds for both schools and verifying correct documentation is available for audit purposes.
Program Support Technician, Senior
Virginia Tech, Department of Mechanical Engineerin
03.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed program field office activities to increase program awareness and participation.
- Provided administrative support for program, planning, scheduling, and communication for the Center for Vehicle Systems and Safety (CVeSS) under the direction of Dr. Mehdi Ahmadian.
- Monitored daily all operating accounts, grant funds, and foundation funds associated with faculty group.
- Managed and supervised work study and wage hire students.
- Run day-to-day operations on the administrative side of the center.
Travel and Expense Report Analyst
Virginia Tech University Controller
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Process travel reimbursements received in the CO's via campus mail with a five-business day window.
- Help developed and implement the TEM online travel reimbursement system.
- Process travel reimbursements and travel loan requests received via the TEM system with the same time frame.
- Reconcile monthly travel agency reports for airfare purchases by all departments though HokieMart.
Finance and Admin. Administrative Assistant
Shelor Motor Mile
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Prepared financial reports and budget forecasts by the 10th of the month.
- Reconciled and balances operating bank accounts on a daily basis.
- Account for and post all EFT's, wire transfers and ACH's to match daily bank statements.
- Calculation of gross profit/loss, sales commission, and aftermarket product sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2020
Skills
- Microsoft office suite expert
- Maintains confidentiality
- Confidential document control
- Accounts payable
- Expense tracking
- Invoice processing
- Organizational skills
- Deadline adherence
- Time management
- Reliability
Affiliations
- New River Valley Chapter for Society for Human Resources Managers
Certification
Introduction to Fiscal Support
Fiscal Support
Administrative Professional Development Program
Research Administrator Level I & II
Diversity Ally & Diversity Advocate
Currently enrolled in Fiscal Management
Timeline
Human Resources Coordinator
Virginia Tech, Myers Lawson School of Constructio
02.2021 - Current
Fiscal Technician
Virginia Tech, College of Architecture & Urban St
01.2020 - 01.2021
Program Support Technician, Senior
Virginia Tech, Department of Mechanical Engineerin
03.2015 - 01.2020
Travel and Expense Report Analyst
Virginia Tech University Controller
10.2013 - 03.2015
Finance and Admin. Administrative Assistant
Shelor Motor Mile
10.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Liberty University
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