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Victoria Toper

Victoria Toper

Manlius,NY

Summary

Result-driven administrator in education. Talented at setting goals and formulating effective action plans. In-depth knowledge of financial and budget forecasting and development. Proactive and assertive individual dedicated to analyzing and maintaining cost and schedule performance measurement baselines. Experienced administrator with students in K-12 settings. Current administrative position at Syracuse University Project Advance allows the privilege of working directly with students who are taking college-level courses as juniors and seniors around the country and internationally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Business and Budget Manager

Syracuse University
01.2021 - Current
  • Review operating budgets monthly to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  • Analyzed revenues, expenditures, and cash management.
  • Executed financial controls, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate budget status.
  • Prepared comparative analysis of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed.
  • Designed and implemented effective budgeting policies and procedures.
  • Use Tableau to analyze enrollment trends and course feedback
  • Direct preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and establish policies for execution.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Support director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Established internal audit procedures to improve financial reporting.
  • Prepared project budgets, forecasting inventory and material pricing points.
  • Performed month-end account analysis, headcount and salary reports, and related journal entries.
  • Trained 4 new staff members over two years on systems, enhancements, and financial processes.
  • Directly work with students and families to support them during their first interaction with higher education course content.

Operation Manager

Syracuse Academy Of Science
10.2017 - 01.2021
  • Established positive and effective communication among teachers, students, families, and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and increasing enrollments.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching teachers on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Developed and instructed teacher CTLE professional development.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training over 20 teaching professionals.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage, and drive-off.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Empire State College
Saratoga, NY
05.2014

Skills

  • Budget Compliance
  • Team Building Leadership
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Student and Family Customer Service

Timeline

Business and Budget Manager

Syracuse University
01.2021 - Current

Operation Manager

Syracuse Academy Of Science
10.2017 - 01.2021

MBA - Business Administration

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Empire State College
Victoria Toper