Sarah Crocker-Buta
Tuscaloosa
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
University Of Alabama Construction Administration
Tuscaloosa
11.2021 - Current
- Recorded meeting minutes to provide historical account of actions.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance data.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.
- Scheduled in-person and virtual staff meetings.
- Set up conference rooms, technology and materials to facilitate meetings.
- Assisted design staff with guidelines and updated construction resources website.
- Provided administrative support on over 30 projects.
Administrative Assistant
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa
06.2020 - Current
- Maintain membership directory.
- Publish online event communications and manage social media channels.
- Produce, manage and send monthly email newsletter.
- Create weekly e-mail blast and send via Mail Chimp.
- Manage and maintain list of agenda items during weekly meetings with supervisor.
- Generate reports in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Create flyers and brochures for monthly events using Canva, Adobe products.
Field Ecologist
National Ecological Observatory Network
Tuscaloosa
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Gather specimens and conducted tests according to established protocols, keeping efficient records on all experiments.
- Conduct lab tests regarding soil nitrogen transformation, below ground biomass, and beetle identification.
- Provide support for projects by attending and participating in team meetings.
- Write detailed status report on daily activities.
- Led safety information presentation to co-workers.
- Trained co-workers on field and laboratory protocols.
- Led field and laboratory experiments, ensuring to follow proper protocols to successfully complete tasks.
Athletic Tutor
The University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in biology.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
- Managed schedule of weekly appointments helping students with homework, test prep, and advanced placement examinations.
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
University Of Mississippi
Oxford
08.2013 - 07.2019
- Partnered with professor to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Organized classroom materials to help professors prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Enhanced learning plans and quantified student progress using quizzes, essays and projects.
- Taught comparative anatomy lab, freshman biology lab as well as human anatomy and physiology lab.
- Wrote quizzes and exams to cover learning materials to ensure student comprehension.
IT Support Specialist
University Of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Analyzed student computers using diagnostic and troubleshooting tools to identify issues for quick remediation.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Demonstrated professionalism and courtesy with customers while working to resolve complaints, problems or respond to questions.
- Removed malware, ransomware and other threats from laptops and desktop systems.
- Resolved email quota issues when user reached limit.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Answered 5-10 phone calls per hour with faculty, staff and students, creating a ticket, resolving their issues directly or getting them in contact with higher tier support.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, Ms12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2013
Skills
- Public speaking
- Office management
- Proofreading and editing
- Detail oriented
- Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Qualtrics
- Writing reports
- Spreadsheet management
- Technical support
- Administrative support
- Project planning
- Presentation design
- Social Media Platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
- Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop and Spark, Canva
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
University Of Alabama Construction Administration
11.2021 - Current
Field Ecologist
National Ecological Observatory Network
04.2021 - 11.2021
Administrative Assistant
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Of Tuscaloosa
06.2020 - Current
Athletic Tutor
The University Of Alabama
02.2020 - 05.2020
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
University Of Mississippi
08.2013 - 07.2019
IT Support Specialist
University Of Alabama
08.2010 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Biology
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alabama
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