Aleksandra Drabik
Director of Finance And Operations at Madison Country Day School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Mergers and Acquisitions
EmeritusJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Academic Alliance, Data Science and Big Data Analytics v2
Dell TechnologiesNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Data Science
LinkedInNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Python for Students
LinkedInSep, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Building Customer Loyalty
LinkedInJan, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
IMA Accounting Honor Society
IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS)
Experience
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Madison Country Day School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance And Operations
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Jun 2022 - Present
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TAJD INC
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United States
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Business Owner
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Jan 2010 - Present
* Leverage strong strategic insight in directing the daily operations and teams to ensure fulfillment of staff productivity and compliance with company policies and procedures, safety rules and government regulations. * Employed solid analytical and research skills in conducting investigations in collaboration with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and improving safety procedures. * Effectively manage a range of accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, weekly payroll, and bookkeeping activities while preparing month end profit/loss reports, and coordinating the timely filing of IFTA and HUT taxes. * Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, and budgets for increasing profits. * Leverage strong insight directing daily operations and teams ensuring staff productivity and compliance with company policies and procedures, safety rules and government regulations. * Utilize strong analytical skills in conducting investigations in collaboration with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents to improve safety procedures. * Establish operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods. * Conduct a comprehensive analysis of expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, and budgets for increasing profits. * Administer, negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, keep track of contract fulfillment. * Authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment and property to improve efficiency and services.
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GEMS World Academy - Chicago
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Seasonal Tax Associate
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Feb 2019 - Apr 2019
* Gained exposure to partners, principals and staff through shadowing opportunities. Participated in professional opportunities focused on building relationships and developing a business perspective. * Participated in technical development exercises knowledge management, research, preparing for an engagement, and conducting a PWC audit. * Engaged in work assignments in Track, DMS, GoSystems, Alteryx and Excel. Preparation of K-1 schedules and extensions. * Support staff as needed for a variety of work and making contributions to the team on a daily basis.
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Laquinta Inn Suites
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Desk Supervisor
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Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
* Deliver exceptional customer service as a primary contact for guests, greeting customers in a professional and courteous manner while booking rooms and resolving all problems. * Organized records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers, and managed all bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits. * Reviewed accounts and charges with guests during the checkout process, and accurately calculated and collected bills. * Verified customers' credit, and established payment methods for the accommodation. * Posted charges, such as those for rooms, food, or telephone calls to ledgers manually or by using computers.
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TCF National Bank
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Branch Manager
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2008
* Rendered well-rounded support in coordinating a wide range of branch activities including managing team, overseeing training programs, and administering budget and compliance functions. * Evaluated financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities providing effective recommendations for changes for procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions. * Cultivated strong relationships with customers aiding with problems regarding sales and service. * Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability. * Planned and directed activities of workers while leading the recruitment of new staff and providing training. * Oversaw the flow of cash and financial instruments, and prepared financial, regulatory, operational, and risk reports for management overview. * Coordinated the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, and personal loans.
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Education
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Northern Illinois University
Master of Science - MS, Data Analytics -
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance -
Joliet Junior College
Associate's degree, Accounting