Experienced Office Manager with 20+ years in optimizing office procedures and managing operations. Demonstrated success in schedule management, payroll administration, and coordinating business correspondence. Detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on supporting team objectives and enhancing productivity. Strong collaborator with a disciplined approach to achieving results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Gray Local Media, Inc.-KOLN, KSNB, NSNB, KNOP, KNPL, KIIT News
Lincoln, NE
09.2016 - Current
Support the Station Management Team in all aspects of office operations, business administration, and accounting.
Collaborate closely with the Corporate Business Manager, Accounting Hub, and Human Resources to ensure local compliance, efficiency, and smooth day-to-day operations.
Provide direct administrative support to the Station Managers and General Manager, contributing to both operational strategy and execution.
Lead office administration for six regional television stations coordinates with Corporate Business, Accounting, and HR teams to support 100+ staff.
Manage accounts payable/receivable, reconcile credit card statements, and oversee broadcast and Calendar billing each month, and deposits using platforms including Wide Orbit, Doc Agent, Concur, and TopDesk.
Process all expense reports, petty cash, mileage logs, and music reporting (BMI/ASCAP); ensure accurate month-end reporting to Corporate Shared Services.
Oversee Administrative Assistant under direct management.
Manage comprehensive payroll process utilizing UKG/UltiPro: evaluate timecards, administer allowances, submit reports (terminations, garnishments, onboarding), and uphold confidentiality.
Calculate and process commissions and bonuses for Multimedia Executives at all stations.
Administer HR functions: FMLA, benefits, open enrollment, 401(k), I-9s, W-2s, unemployment claims, EEO reporting, and drug/MVR screenings.
Manage vehicle licensing and insurance documentation for entire fleet of station vehicles.
Assist in event coordination and communications.
Key Tools: UKG/UltiPro, Wide Orbit, Doc Agent, TopDesk, Concur, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Google Workspace.
Trust Administrative Assistant II
Union Bank & Trust
Lincoln, NE
10.2012 - 08.2016
Supported the administration of trust accounts including foundations, estates, and retirement plans; processed distributions and transfers with high accuracy.
Assisted with tax filings: fiduciary, estate, individual, and gift returns.
Managed relationships with clients, attorneys, and beneficiaries; acted as the key point of contact for account activity and document management.
Facilitated new account onboarding, organized quarterly updates, and supported marketing efforts to promote trust services.
Held Notary Public designation.
Portfolio Administrator I
Union Bank & Trust
Lincoln, NE
04.2012 - 10.2012
Executed administrative functions for investment agency accounts, overseeing portfolios and cash activity to prevent overdrafts.
Collaborated on marketing proposals, client investment reviews, and new business materials.
Collaborated with Union Investment Management Group and various departments to ensure consistent service
Office Manager
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
Lincoln, NE
10.2002 - 04.2012
Directed all office operations during the organization’s growth from $10K to $1M in revenue; managed financials, donations, and audits.
Prepared monthly financials, tracked event income/expenses, and supported budget development.
Assisted with major donor coordination for gifts up to $250,000 and developed streamlined reporting tools for event success tracking.
Supervised volunteers, coordinated logistics, and supported executive leadership and board members.
Maintained strict confidentiality of donor and financial records while aligning with JDRF’s mission and compliance standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE
06.1998
Skills
Office management
HR administration
Accounts payable
Accounts Receivable
Financial reporting
Time management
Payroll administration
Expense reporting
Excel
Word
Outlook
Internal Finance Systems
EEO Reporting
Benefits Administration
Timeline
Office Manager
Gray Local Media, Inc.-KOLN, KSNB, NSNB, KNOP, KNPL, KIIT News