Sarah Brown-Morgan
Summary
Hardworking and focused Administrative professional offering excellent communication, planning and prioritization skills demonstrated through 30+ years of performance. Skilled at drafting reports and business correspondence, managing calendars and appointments. Exceptional leadership skills with expertise in streamlining workflow to optimize personnel strengths.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator - Plant Operations
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
2018.08 - 2020.01
- Organized company-wide events that boosted employee morale and cultivated team spirit within the organization.
- Streamlined vendor management processes, facilitating improved relationships and timely service deliveries.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Prepared agendas and took notes at meetings to archive proceedings.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Illinois Farm Bureau
2017.07 - 2017.10
- Enhanced cash flow by ensuring timely invoicing, payment application, and account reconciliation.
- Maintained accurate financial records with meticulous attention to detail in data entry and account management.
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes through automation, reducing time spent on manual tasks.
- Supported month-end closing activities by reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and analyzing trends in account performance.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure efficient information exchange and collaboration on financial matters.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Monitored accounts to verify compliance with payment terms and schedules.
- Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
Office Professional
DOW AgroSciences
2015.04 - 2017.07
- Managed scheduling for multiple conference rooms, ensuring timely meetings and optimal use of space.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity during business trips.
- Facilitated communication between departments by creating a centralized system for sharing information and resources.
- Assisted in the hiring process by screening resumes, conducting interviews, and providing recommendations to managers.
- Ensured seamless onboarding experience for new hires by preparing training materials and organizing orientation sessions.
- Managed inventory of office supplies and equipment, proactively addressing shortages or maintenance needs to minimize downtime.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
- Submitted employee payroll documentation weekly to avoid errors and kept employees paid accurately and on time.
- Scheduled and coordinated travel arrangements for office staff members.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Inventory Accounting Assistant
ALDI, Inc. - Dwight Divisional Office
2003.06 - 2015.01
- Supervision of summer interns, including reviews.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Safeguarded company assets, maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting periodic physical counts.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Coordinated employee training programs to promote professional development and skill enhancement.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Program Coordinator/Secretary I
State Farm Insurance - Home Office
1997.04 - 2003.05
- Perform advanced, diversified and confidential secretarial and administrative duties.
- Collect, compile, prepare and maintain reports, records, files and data.
- Schedule and maintain calendars of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries; coordinate related arrangements
Secretary
Futures Unlimited, Inc.
1988.06 - 1997.08
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Worked closely, on a day to day basis, with the developmentally disabled population to ensure payroll hours were correct.
- Filled in as staff for the Developmental Training II program.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Township High School
Pontiac, IL06.1984
Skills
- Business Administration
- Database Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Document Management
- Calendar Management
- File Organization
- Meeting Scheduling
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
- Jan Cahill, Retired, ALDI, Inc., (815) 674-4694
- Crissy Livingston, Director, City of Dwight, (815) 822-0901
- Manuel Zepeda, Retired, State of Illinois, (815) 644-1121
Timeline
Coordinator - Plant Operations
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
2018.08 - 2020.01
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Illinois Farm Bureau
2017.07 - 2017.10
Office Professional
DOW AgroSciences
2015.04 - 2017.07
Inventory Accounting Assistant
ALDI, Inc. - Dwight Divisional Office
2003.06 - 2015.01
Program Coordinator/Secretary I
State Farm Insurance - Home Office
1997.04 - 2003.05
Secretary
Futures Unlimited, Inc.
1988.06 - 1997.08
High School Diploma -
Pontiac Township High School
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