SARAH ULRICH
Stoughton,WI
Summary
Seasoned administrative professional with 27 years of experience in executive support, financial management, HR, and operations. Led teams to optimize workflows and streamline processes while maintaining confidentiality. Committed to fostering collaboration and delivering impactful results that enhance organizational performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Administrative Assistant
Oregon School District Office
Oregon, Wisconsin
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated correspondence for staff and administrators
- Prepared board packets, memos, and office reports for district leadership
- Monitored and responded to emails, phone calls, and inquiries promptly to support effective communication.
- Processed purchase requests and supply orders to ensure timely procurement of office essentials.
- Maintained confidential student, staff, and personnel records in district files
- Updated database information regularly; generated regular reports for internal departments.
- Provided support to senior management in the completion of special projects.
- Ensured accuracy of invoices before submitting them for payment processing.
Legal Executive Assistant/ LEA Group Leader
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
Madison, WI
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Maintained a high level of professional ethics and integrity by handling sensitive client information, ensuring confidentiality and building trust with clients and colleagues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for high-profile cases, leading to successful outcomes and improved team dynamics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective strategies for high-profile cases, contributing to successful case outcomes and enhanced team performance.
- Led by example by demonstrating commitment to the company's mission, consistently delivering high-quality work and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment through open communication and regular team meetings, strengthening team cohesion and effectiveness.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements, accelerating onboarding and ensuring compliance.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to minimize operational disruptions and sustain a positive, productive work environment.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops, applying new information from those events to improve daily activities and team processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows, streamlining operations and improving interdepartmental efficiency.
Office Manager and Legal Assistant
Becker Law Office, S.C.
Madison, WI
07.1997 - 06.2022
- Reviewed all client files by sorting medical records, preparing exhibits for attorneys, and creating medical outlines for Administrative Law Judges.
- Created and maintained client files by databasing information and submitting to Social Security office, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Drafted and edited outgoing correspondence and performed paralegal tasks, supporting attorneys and improving document quality.
- Managed finances by processing payroll, income, and expenses, preparing business taxes, and evaluating budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Functioned as Human Resources for the office by maintaining staff levels, recruiting employees, and consulting on hiring and terminations.
- Managed daily office duties by coordinating schedules for attorneys and staff, maintaining office supplies, and handling miscellaneous tasks for smooth operations.
- Acted as point of contact for company fund-raising and philanthropic ventures, strengthening community relationships and supporting firm initiatives.
- Maintained financial records by reconciling accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring balanced budgets and financial integrity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School
Stoughton, WISkills
- ProLaw
- Aderant software
- QuickBooks Pro 2019
- Payroll Processing
- Financial Reporting
- Invoice processing
- Database administration
- Records Management
- Document preparation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Spreadsheet management
- File site
- IManage/Work 10
- DocuSign
- boxcom
- Client management
- Compliance Management
- Supply procurement
- Office operations
- Calendar management
- Meeting scheduling
- Timesheet processing
- Account balancing reconciliation
- Budget Management
- Written communication
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Spreadsheet management
Timeline
Head Administrative Assistant
Oregon School District Office
11.2025 - Current
Legal Executive Assistant/ LEA Group Leader
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C.
04.2022 - 08.2025
Office Manager and Legal Assistant
Becker Law Office, S.C.
07.1997 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School