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Sarah Connolly

Summary

Organized and dedicated Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Crum-Halsted Agency
06.2022 - Current
  • Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.

Building Substitute Teacher

Tyler Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

Student Advisor

Northern Illinois University CHANCE Program
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
  • Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12.2020

Skills

  • Detailed Reporting
  • Accurate Recordkeeping
  • Business Correspondence
  • Balance Reconciliations
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Due Diligence
  • Payment Reconciliation
  • Computers and Technology
  • Clerical Support
  • Outgoing Phone Calls
  • Document and File Management

Certification

  • Life and Health Insurance License - September 2022 - present

Languages

Sign Language
Full Professional

Timeline

Accounting Administrative Assistant

Crum-Halsted Agency
06.2022 - Current

Building Substitute Teacher

Tyler Elementary School
02.2021 - 05.2022

Student Advisor

Northern Illinois University CHANCE Program
08.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Northern Illinois University
  • Life and Health Insurance License - September 2022 - present
Sarah Connolly