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Tamara Bippus

Tamara Bippus

Hartland,MI

Summary

Driven Administrative Assistant with expertise in anticipating professional needs and proactively identifying opportunities to problem solve and help contribute to growth. Detail-oriented with experience in customer relations, data entry and office management. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Successful at working in calibration with team or on own. Creative and forward-thinking mentality.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Skills

  • Organized and Proactive Self-Starter
  • Detail-Oriented and Efficient
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Administrative Writing
  • G-Suite; Excel
  • Data Entry
  • Marketing Material; Canva
  • Event Coordination
  • Finance & Accounting Support
  • Insurance Support

Work History

Administrative Assistant and Financial Coordinator

LCS
08.2018 - Current
  • Assistant to Director of Preschool in two locations. Utilize FACTS Financial platform and Google Suite to manage tuition payment plans, incidental expenses, customer support, as well as delinquent accounts, with efficiency and compassion for 70 Families.
  • Assist in managing team, organizing meetings, executing weekly newsletters and marketing with Google Suite and Canva.
  • Developed and update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on financial status and customer details for Director of Operations. Collect data from various sources, analyzing competition, and presenting actionable insights.
  • Created record filing system to improve document organization and data entry for increased efficiency schoolwide.

Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator PreK-12

LCS
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed Online Tuition Payment accounts, Enrollment and Re enrollment process for students Prek - 12, utilizing FACTS Financial and SIS platforms.
  • Provided tuition program details and maintained communication to complete enrollment.
  • Financial Aid Coordinator responsible for qualification and financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages to 70% of enrollment.
  • Handled customer questions, complaints and withdrawals, issuing refunds and/or financial adjustments as needed.
  • Assessed delinquent tuition accounts and initiated collection strategies. Completed proposals and reports to Board

Administrative Assistant to Preschool Director

LCS
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Conducted tours for prospective parents and students.
  • Managed Application, Enrollment and Tuition through Final Forms and FACTS Financial online platforms for 104 students.
  • Managed delinquent accounts and worked with customers for reconciliation.
  • Provided reports to Board regarding enrollment and tuition updates.
  • Marketing and Research for growth opportunities to restructure programs for quality, competitive offerings.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.

Preschool Teacher

LCS Preschool
01.2014 - 08.2019
    • Educated students in foundational concepts for Transitional Kindergarten students.
    • Volunteered as Preschool liaison with Legacy K-12 School for functions, fund raisers and staff connection.

Education

Business Administration/Sociology

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Clinical Psychology

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL

Additional Information

Previous to starting a family, I worked in the Financial Industry as a mortgage loan processor; as an assistant to a Financial Planner: and as an Assistant to an SVP in Life Insurance and Securities.

Timeline

Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator PreK-12

LCS
05.2021 - 07.2022

Administrative Assistant to Preschool Director

LCS
08.2019 - 05.2021

Administrative Assistant and Financial Coordinator

LCS
08.2018 - Current

Preschool Teacher

LCS Preschool
01.2014 - 08.2019

Business Administration/Sociology

Oakland Community College

Clinical Psychology

Olivet Nazarene University

Hobbies and Interests

Outdoor activities: hiking, fishing, kayaking,

Theatre and Painting

Hobbies and Interests

Outdoor activities: hiking, fishing, kayaking;

Travel; Painting

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits

Quote

Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life; it's about what you inspire others to do.
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Tamara Bippus