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Vicki Braden

Bismarck,ND

Summary

Administrator with 24 years experience in Assisted Living and HUD Section 8 Elderly/Disabled Housing. Skilled in performing all administrative duties for a 40 unit Assisted Living facility with 25 employees.

Professional administrator with proven ability to streamline operations and enhance productivity. Adept at coordinating teams, managing resources, and driving projects to successful completion. Strong focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in office management, strategic planning, and effective communication.

Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.

Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

Golden Valley Manor Inc.
01.2000 - 11.2024
  • Oversee all functions of a 40 unit Assisted Living/Section 8 Elderly/Disabled Housing Project which is staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week
  • The facility provides full meal service which serves 2 meals a day/7 days a week and has Activity staff for planned activities 3 days a week
  • Directly oversees 25 employees in Assisted Living, Kitchen, Activities, Housekeeping, and maintenance
  • Works cooperatively with a 7 person Board of Directors in an effort to achieve the highest standards and expectations for elderly/disabled citizens in communities
  • The Administrator works extensively with various programs in an effort to make the facility affordable for all residents in community
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely project completion without compromising quality.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of company policies and procedures for easy reference by all employees.
  • Managed office inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available while minimizing waste and unnecessary spending.

Administrative Program Assistant

MSU Extension Service
01.1993 - 01.2000
  • Delivery of effective Extension programs designed to meet local needs in community development, 4-H and youth, family and consumer sciences
  • Also worked with county agent to planning annual county fair and annual health care
  • Performed all duties of office manager for county agent as well as county weed board and local wool growers association.
  • Increased efficiency with expert management of filing systems, keeping records up-to-date and easily accessible for staff members.
  • Supported planning and coordination of Extension program and associated activities.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration, Executive Secretary, Medical Secretary

Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
11.1985

Skills

  • Policy and Program development

High Level of Organizational skills

  • Event Planning
  • Perform all Human Resource duties
  • Fund Raising
  • Resident/Family Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Utilization of Quick books business software
  • Public Relations and Advertising

Preparation of Annual Budget

Report to Board of Directors

  • Payroll & Tax Reporting
  • Bill Paying and Invoicing
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Recordkeeping and file management

Accomplishments

  • Development of the Golden Valley Manor Foundation which is a nonprofit entity that was created to formalize fundraising efforts to support the mission of Golden Valley Manor.
  • Project Coordinator for major facility additions which include an activity room/chapel/transport garage, as well as a major kitchen addition. Most currently coordinated with local contractors in the design & remodel of a 'condo style' unit to attract future residents at an earlier age.
  • 2006 Employee of the Year Nominee – 'Selected for her dedication, excellence as an administrator, her caring personality and her forward thinking.'
  • Montana State University Extension Service Director’s Award for Excellence for outstanding teamwork in delivering effective Extension programs designed to meet local needs.

Work Availability

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

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Healthcare benefits401k matchPaid time off4-day work week

Interests

Fishing

Camping

Hiking

DIY Projects

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Administrator

Golden Valley Manor Inc.
01.2000 - 11.2024

Administrative Program Assistant

MSU Extension Service
01.1993 - 01.2000

Bachelors of Science - Business Administration, Executive Secretary, Medical Secretary

Dickinson State University
Vicki Braden