Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Received Employee of the Year Award state-wide
Timeline
AdministrativeAssistant

Sheila Jaruseski

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Responsible for the financial administration to include serving as the Payroll and Benefits Administrator, administering the Virginia Retirement System, the health insurance plan, and all other benefits. Assist with developing the district's annual budget. Prepare monthly and yearly financial reports. Account tracking incoming funds and outgoing expenses, budgeting, and reporting . maintaining and updating fiscal records. Hands on experience in organizing meetings, coordinating with all involved parties and maintaining the executive's calendars. Proficient in working with financial administration and handling all aspects of office management.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Coordinator

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District
11.2015 - Current
  • Overall management of office, including all fiscal management and reporting
  • Planning of meetings, conferences and trainings
  • Multi-tasking, with several projects simultaneously, ability to prioritize tasks
  • Preparation of all Board Meeting and Committee meeting minutes
  • Assisted with the hiring process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote company culture.
  • Developed training materials for new hires, creating an onboarding process and promoting consistent practices throughout the office.
  • Managed budgeting process for office expenses, tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with financial guidelines.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for ten employees.

Paraeducator

WJCC Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Multi-tasking, with several projects simultaneously, ability to change frequently and prioritize tasks
  • Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Marketing Director

Johnson - Ross, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for the achievement of marketing/communications/public relations mission, goals and financial objectives
  • Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all Organization publications
  • Coordinate media interest in the Organization and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests
  • Recommend short- and long-term Organization goals and objectives to the Executive Director
  • Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Managed annual marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum impact.
  • Enhanced user experience on company website with comprehensive redesign, leading to increased traffic and engagement.

Human Resource Manager

C.S. Johnson, Inc.
01.1992 - 12.1999
  • Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety programs
  • Provide guidance and direction to employees for compensation and benefits
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and current laws, and recommend needed changes
  • Conduct needs assessment with a hands-on role in evaluating overall employee performance to decide if the workforce would benefit from additional training and orientation
  • Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Quantitative Methods

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12.1992

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL
05.1990

Skills

  • Financial Accounting/Management
  • Financial Record Management
  • Budget Oversight
  • Payroll Administrator/Management
  • Policy and procedure modification
  • Office management software
  • Business administration
  • Inventory Management Auditing
  • Records management
  • MS office suite
  • Project coordination

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated several special public events.
  • Conservation Education for youth programs.
  • Documented and resolved employee onboarding which led to retention of employees.
  • Developed and instituted employee training and policies for increased work efficiency.

Received Employee of the Year Award state-wide

Awarded Employee of the Year for outstanding service and received a monetary award for continual service.

Employee Representative for my area for the Virginia Association of District Conservation Employee Association.

Timeline

Office Coordinator

Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District
11.2015 - Current

Paraeducator

WJCC Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2015

Marketing Director

Johnson - Ross, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2009

Human Resource Manager

C.S. Johnson, Inc.
01.1992 - 12.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Quantitative Methods

Illinois State University

Associate of Applied Science - Business

Danville Area Community College
Sheila Jaruseski