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Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook

Mason,MI

Summary

Accomplished Director of Operations at MGS Consultants, striving in strategic planning & fostering strong relationships, significantly enhanced operational efficiency, organization & team cohesion. Expert in time management and workforce management, skillfully coordinated high-profile events both personally and professionally. Demonstrates unparalleled commitment to confidentiality and cross-functional staff management.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Operations/Manager of Operations

MGS Consultants
09.2012 - Current
  • Executive Assistant & Lead Scheduler for CEO/Owner for 12 years
  • Manage CEO's personal & professional planning, meetings, flight schedules, detailed itineraries & logistics
  • Maintain and oversee legislative & travel schedules of all lobbyists in office, host staff meetings, job postings & interviews
  • Oversee daily operations including maintaining inventories, repairs, office maintenance including being the direct contact for all service providers
  • Extreme confidentiality working behind the scenes on pressing private issues and requests
  • Coordination of event planning including a 2024 NFL Draft Party, Lansing Capital Days & Mackinac Conferences
  • Primary point of contact between clients, legal team, insurance, payroll company & advertisement
  • Consistent, fast pace changing job where every day is different based on the top priorities or needs at hand for CEO
  • Maintain all office files for company including handling correspondence, research, documents & emails for CEO

Administrative Secretary of Non-Profit

Mike Smith Athletic Foundation
12.2020 - Current
  • Successfully planned 3 Non Profit Golf Outings to raise scholarship funds for high school seniors
  • Provided clerical support & meeting planning to fellow board members
  • Coordinated event planning, donations, sponsors and logistics while monitoring budgets
  • Maintained professional working relationships with individuals from various outside organizations to support targeted event planning and execution (DJ, Donations, Balloons, Food)

Administrative Assistant

Multi-Specialty Outpatient Cardiology Association
03.2021 - Current
  • Manage & host quarterly board meetings for all members including over 20 Doctors Groups
  • Consistent contact with Board Founders regarding future meeting endeavors
  • Manage association filing system, notes, private contact information, handle all correspondence, invitations & joining fees
  • Contact person between legal, reporting, filing details, engagements & philanthropic initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sports Studies & Communications

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
01-2010

Skills

  • Strategic planning & execution
  • Time management
  • Task delegation
  • Clear communication
  • Relationship building
  • Workforce management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cross-functional staff management
  • Business management
  • Schedule & operations oversight
  • Project & event planning

Interests

Sporting Events, Golf, Pickle Ball & Tennis, Fashion & Style, Outdoor Recreation, Family Time, Party & Event Planning, Fine Dining

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

Multi-Specialty Outpatient Cardiology Association
03.2021 - Current

Administrative Secretary of Non-Profit

Mike Smith Athletic Foundation
12.2020 - Current

Director of Operations/Manager of Operations

MGS Consultants
09.2012 - Current

Bachelor's Degree - Sports Studies & Communications

Central Michigan University
Sarah Cook