Experience

University of Illinois Chicago

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Specialist

  • Jul 2023 - Present



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Manager, Communications Manager, Finance Coordinator, & IT Coordinator

  • Jun 2021 - Jul 2023



Noble Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Manager - DRW College Prep

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2021

  Brought on board to provide leadership in human resources, student recruitment, student in temporary living situations, food services, front office operations, and financial management by leading a team of 5 (4 direct reports plus dotted line supervision of Admissions Manager) to goal attainment. Handle onboarding and exiting, compliance, employee surveys, and general HR support. Steer accounts payable, bank reconciliation, financial reporting, and payroll. Lead enrollment initiatives including strategic planning, canvassing, wait-list management coordinating events (open houses), and registrations. • Led efforts to achieve 96% average daily attendance and 100% lunch form submission through proactive outreach, data analysis, and incentives for students, families, and staff members. • Delivered 100% of enrollment goals through innovation in marketing, fostering continuous improvement, and motivating the team to work smarter. • Supervised health and safety initiatives in alignment with federal and state regulations resulting in health compliance scores of 90% or higher. • Initiated staff/faculty training and devised action plans for improvement based on results from surveys gauging satisfaction and engagement. • Prepared dashboard, reviewed monthly financial reports, and reconciled discrepancies, ensuring the school remained within budget and fiscally healthy. • Guided organizational growth, talent acquisition, and retention through improved efficiency of ADP payroll processing and access to HR benefits. • Directed procurement of computer software and hardware in collaboration with IT Manager in compliance with relevant guidelines. Show less



Chicago Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Clerk

  • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Hired to manage administrative team functions, focusing on enrollment, registration, and transfers of new or existing students. Organized and promoted school-wide events and assemblies. Composed bulletins, reports, and calendars for communicating information to the community as well as school and district personnel. Maintained students' records, files, and reviewed documents, reports, and data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with predetermined and standardized procedures. • Managed student information systems, maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy. • Enhanced campus community through strict oversight of safety drills, student entry and dismissal, and disciplinary actions. Show less