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Sarah Lipar Barney

Winchester,VA

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Owner

Saginaw Bay Rentals
08.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated interstate tenant buyouts and property liquidation
  • Introduced and monitored effective lease renewal
  • Managed tenant relations, contractors, and assistants remotely
  • Maximized rental income while emphasizing tenant satisfaction.

Executive Assistant C-Suite

Valley Health Corporate Office
01.2023 - 02.2024

· Adjusted quickly and effectively to changing conditions and demands

· Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.

· Back up for contracts including sending contracts through Adobe Sign for appropriate signatures and entering contracts into the iContractssystem

· Calendar management for the executive’s daily calendar, including scheduling meetings, confirming appointments, writing itineraries, and arranging for transportation

· Communicated effectively and appropriately using good judgement as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished

· Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.

· Developed strong relationships with vendors leading to improved contract terms resulting in cost savings for the company.

· Documents get to appropriate parties in a timely manner, without compromising confidentiality or patient privacy practices

· Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.

· High-level administrative support for Valley Health Corporate Leaders to ensure they can efficiently accomplish key tasks and company initiatives

· Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.

· Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.

· Organized Peer to Caregiver Support Seminar from beginning to end

· Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.

· Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.

· Readily accepted new responsibilities and adapted well to changes in procedures

· Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.

· Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.

· Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.

· Supported Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and VP of Finance for the Medical Group and Population Health.

· Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Automotive Product Specialist/Training Development

Productions Plus; Independent Contractor
08.2003 - 08.2016
  • Ambassador to Toyota, Scion, General Motors, Chevrolet, Cadillac, BMW, and Audi over numerous International Auto Shows from New York to Los Angeles to Texas to Detroit
  • Converted interested and disinterested parties into profitable leads for on-site sales teams
  • Emphasized interior and exterior design features highlighting brand innovation
  • Fielded customer inquiries with detailed responses, both spontaneous and rehearsed
  • Presented vehicular specifications and performance findings to live audiences up to 780,000 attendants (Detroit, 2004).
  • Supported sales representatives during client meetings by providing expert knowledge on specific features or functionalities of the given product line.
  • Trained and provided coaching to several junior team members.
  • Boosted customer retention by providing exceptional product support and addressing user concerns.
  • Logged phone numbers and email addresses to contact customers for follow-ups.
  • Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.

Marketing Manager

Wendoh Media/944 Magazine
09.2008 - 01.2014
  • Compiled product, market, and customer data through multimodal platforms
  • Consulted product development teams to enhance products based on customer data
  • Coordinated creation and deployment of organizational videos and social media posts
  • Developed team marketing solutions to achieve business objectives
  • Forecasted precise sales and profit projections from data compiled
  • Fostered career development for employees
  • Employee training and development
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration, and event coordination
  • Managed on-site product and personality premieres, advertising campaigns, and special events
  • Managed graphic design team.

Office Manager

Wendoh Media/944 Magazine
03.2007 - 01.2014
  • Arranged all CEO and CFO travel schedules
  • Coordinated all monthly staff meetings
  • Coordinated bi-annual sales and premiere marketing events
  • Handled confidential meetings and matters of the CEO and CFO
  • Hired all interns
  • Managed creation of web content
  • Managed more than 75 employees
  • Organized and prioritized daily interorganizational communications
  • Oversaw public relations and promotional activities of senior management
  • Performed one-on-one quarterly performance reviews with individual staff
  • Wrote press releases published by local outlets.

Event Planner and Owner

Michigan Dream Weddings
04.1998 - 03.2007
  • Collaborated closely with internal teams, external vendors, sponsors, and partners to ensure seamless coordination and execution of events
  • Coordinated local vendor advertising and discount packages
  • Coordinated logistics such as space, facilities maintenance, and security for events
  • Implemented and executed company budget and operations
  • Lead the strategic planning, organization, and execution of all special events hosted by the organization
  • Planning and overseeing event budget including monitoring and tracking expenditures
  • Synchronized cross-selling and up-selling event packages.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2024

Master of Public Health Certificate -

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts: Communication -

Saginaw Valley State University
Saginaw, MI
01.2011

Skills

AdobeSign

AI

Canvas

Coaching

Customer Relations

Efficient

Employee Conflict Resolutions

Epic

Event and Meeting Coordination

Excel

Google Drive

Microsoft Word

Operations Management

Organizing Guru

Outlook

Policy and procedure implementation

PowerPoint

Public Relations

Sales Strategies

Small business operations

Strategic Planning

Volunteer Experience

  • American Red Cross
  • Hospice of Michigan
  • Locks of Love
  • Special Olympics
  • St. Baldrick's Children's Cancer Charity
  • Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
  • Valley Health Hospital
  • Winchester SPCA

Timeline

Executive Assistant C-Suite

Valley Health Corporate Office
01.2023 - 02.2024

Co-Owner

Saginaw Bay Rentals
08.2016 - Current

Marketing Manager

Wendoh Media/944 Magazine
09.2008 - 01.2014

Office Manager

Wendoh Media/944 Magazine
03.2007 - 01.2014

Automotive Product Specialist/Training Development

Productions Plus; Independent Contractor
08.2003 - 08.2016

Event Planner and Owner

Michigan Dream Weddings
04.1998 - 03.2007

Master of Business Administration -

Western Governors University

Master of Public Health Certificate -

Shenandoah University

Bachelor of Arts: Communication -

Saginaw Valley State University
Sarah Lipar Barney