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Sarah Tavernier

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary


Professional with high standards and strong attention to detail. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable. Proficiencies include administrative management, scheduling, budgeting, and staff coordination. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Modern Technology Solutions Inc.
02.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Implemented an onboarding procedure for new employees to promote a seamless integration into the MTSI culture.
  • Managed Social Responsibilty and DE&I committees in an effort to improve company's local reputation and engagement in community.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
  • Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and management of local MWR budget.

Accounting Associate/ HR

City Glass Company Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Onboarded new employees and assisted in managing company benefit programs. This includes processing any plan updates for over 80 employees.
  • Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
  • In charge of all A/R and A/P
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by consistently reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data into weekly payroll system.
  • Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and collections efforts.
  • Managed vendor relationships effectively to negotiate favorable payment terms and pricing agreements that benefited the organization''s bottom line.
  • Managed company expenses and ensures all receipts are collected and applied to correct ledger accounts.
  • Successfully helped the company transition to a new software and played an instrumental role in training and procedure development.

Office Manager/Accounting Bookkeeper

HCI Distribution
08.2017 - 04.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations of retail, wholesale and distribution departments. Including all bookkeeping and reconciliation duties
  • Scheduled trade show events across the country and managed trade show team, supplies, budget and displays.
  • In charge of hiring and training new employees. This included executing performance reviews and keeping track of weekly and monthly training periods.
  • Standardized policies and procedures for daily efficiency.
  • Experienced in Quickbooks account management, invoicing, inventory transfers, payment reconciliation and payroll.
  • Streamlined outreach and re-engagement campaigns to increase customer conversion rate and overall profit margins.

Office Manager

Diamond General Contracting
01.2014 - 08.2017
  • Managed accounts receivable.
  • Scheduled and coordinated all job renovations with project manager, sub-contractor and homeowners.
  • Worked closely with insurance companies regarding property claims, to provide a seamless customer experience for homeowners.
  • Experience using Xactimate program to amend claim line items and provide updated billing.
  • Ensured each job remained profitable and managed all material and labor costs.
  • In charge of office paperwork and accounts payable tracking. This included licensing, company insurance, new hiring, job files and contracts, vendor pricing, and billing.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
01-2010

Associate of Arts -

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
01-2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
  • Certified Colorado Notary
  • Organizational skills
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial tracking
  • Team supervision

Timeline

Office Manager

Modern Technology Solutions Inc.
02.2023 - Current

Accounting Associate/ HR

City Glass Company Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2023

Office Manager/Accounting Bookkeeper

HCI Distribution
08.2017 - 04.2020

Office Manager

Diamond General Contracting
01.2014 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

Colorado State University

Associate of Arts -

Pikes Peak Community College
Sarah Tavernier