Tara K. Hilliard
Libertyville,IL
Summary
Organized and dedicated Educational Professional with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Vernon Hills High School
10.2018 - 06.2025
- Assist with managing student discipline issues
- Maintain Student Records
- Track attendance, check in tardy students
- Answer student questions and provide information regarding policy/procedure
- Prepare daily and weekly reports on student data
- Schedule appointments including managing administrators calendar
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Skokie School District 68
08.1998 - 04.2017
- Coordinated and lead a team of 27 staff to cover six facilities totaling 400,000 square feet
- Responsible for the management of services, building maintenance and repairs
- Managed, scheduled and coordinated the corrective and preventive maintenance work order software
- Compared costs for required goods and services to achieve maximum value
- Partnered successfully with agencies, (Village of Skokie, Main Water Reclamation District, County Clerk’s Office) to achieve various project goals
- Oversaw several multi-million dollar renovation and addition projects
Education
Certified Professional Maintenance Manager -
Association For Facilities Engineering
Associate of Applied Science -
Oakton Community College
Skills
- Record keeping and scheduling
- Managing budgets and costs
- Site maintenance
- MS Office, Google Suite, PowerSchool and Skyward
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Vernon Hills High School
10.2018 - 06.2025
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Skokie School District 68
08.1998 - 04.2017
Certified Professional Maintenance Manager -
Association For Facilities Engineering
Associate of Applied Science -
Oakton Community College
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