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E D U C A T I O N

Master’s Degree in Education [M.Ed] – Higher Education Management

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts – Broadcast Communications, Political Science

Westminster College

expected April 2016

Pittsburgh, PA

2003 – 2007

New Wilmington, PA

S K I L L S P R O F I L E

- 4 years of experience with University of Pittsburgh policies and procedures

• PRISM and Panther Express functions, Online Disbursements, One-Click University Movers, Asset Management, Software

Distribution Services, Office of Research (Accounting, Budget Modification Requests, etc.)

- Experience with balancing budgets and making frequent staff SPAR changes

- Skilled at reconciling multiple accounts and balancing monthly level reports

- Fluent familiarity with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Outlook, and Access

- Mastered the Core Facility custom database software (IT Works – Department Manager)

- Excellent writing and grammar skills

- Proficient and experienced in proofreading, editing, and fact-checking

- Proven ability to remain calm and work with precision in fast-paced working environments

- Frequently attend Faculty & Staff Professional Development Workshops

E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y

University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Core Research Facilities 10/31/2011 — Present

Administrative Coordinator

- Responsible for managing 10+ federally-sponsored research grant accounts

• Grant Submission Forms, SPAR changes, budget management, closing memos, monthly level reports

- Manage expenses/encumbrances using Department Manager database – Facility, Accounting, Personnel Modules

• Access to staff salaries, effort tracking

- Facilitate monthly seminars and create marketable flyers for mass distribution

- Responsible for the supervision and management of student employees

- Travel/Accommodations Coordinator

- Responsible for faculty/staff reimbursements

Whole Foods Market, Pittsburgh 2011 — Present

Front End Cashier (Seasonal)

- Responsible for all cash handling, voids, deposits, and credits

- Mastered complex inventory and scanning system

- Consistently praised for multitasking skill and accuracy while maintaining good relationship with patrons

Starbucks Coffee Company, Pittsburgh 2007 — 2011

Shift Supervisor

- Managed and trained employees; responsible for overseeing performance and ensuring consistent high standards of service

- Handled financial transactions and end-of-day deposits

- Worked closely with manager to identify areas of improvement and implemented long-term, measureable solutions

- Monitored inventory system and adjusted necessary records