GET TO KNOW ME
My Background
I began my career as an administrative assistant, first in the construction field, then healthcare, specifically Facilities and Emergency Management over 30 years ago.
In 2017, I earned my credentials as a Certified Administrative Assistant through the International Association of Administrative Assistant (IAAP). As a member of IAAP, I joined the Milwaukee Branch and spent 3 years as their Social Media and Communications Coordinator. This began my interest in learning more about branding and social media marketing. Additionally, I've learned quite a bit about marketing and branding from working my campaigns that advocate to try and induct two popular musical groups into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Current & Past Roles
Secretary II
Management & Budget Analyst I
Polk County
Board of County Commissioners
Budget & Management Services Division
Feb. 2023 - June 2026
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Provided executive-level administrative and budget support to division leadership; after being promoted to Management & Budget Analyst I in December 2023.
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In the Analyst role, I led budget development and annual planning for five divisions, collaborating with Directors to align resources and priorities.
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Conducted monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis to prevent overspending and ensure fiscal compliance.
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Prepared and executed journal entries and budget amendments, ensuring timely reconciliation and accurate financial records.
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In both the Secretary and Analyst roles, I managed procurement processes including purchase orders, procurement card transactions, and invoice processing to streamline purchasing and payment workflows.
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Coordinated public records requests and responded to resident inquiries on property taxes and services, maintaining professional constituent relations.
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Administered complex calendars, coordinated meetings, and prepared Board Meeting agenda items with their supporting materials.
Certified Executive Assistant Advocate Aurora Health Care
Facilities, Construction & Property/Real Estate Management
Dec. 1997 - Aug. 2022
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Calendar management for Manager of Facilities Operations
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Detail oriented business writer including meeting minutes, letters, memos & presentations
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Impeccable communication skills across varying mediums: verbal, written (email, text, etc)
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Supply chain & Procurement: processing & receiving purchase orders/ contracts/MMIS/Workday
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Accounting & finance skills include budget & resource management
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Financial achievements include finding & correcting significant amounts of billable cost transfers within department budget
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Records Management skills (both hard copy & digital management)
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HR & Onboarding experience including credentialing verification
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Special event planning including birthdays, Team Member Appreciation Week, events, etc.
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Administrator for Contractor Guidelines Training Program. This program ensured all contractors working at any medical facility were fully trained in hospital policies as well as approved Infection Prevention practices
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Served as Official Scribe for Emergency Management events/drills
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As part of this role, I become the Social Media & Communications Coordinator for the IAAP Milwaukee Branch. In this role I was responsible for all web copy including social media marketing posts, newsletters & advertising to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
Document Controls Coordinator
Oscar J. Boldt Construction Co.
March 1991 - Dec. 1997
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Provided full clerical support to the Vice President of Special Projects and Three (3) Project Managers
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Document control coordination and distribution
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Document production including letters, memos, reports, of both routine and non-routine nature
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Processed payroll
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Maintained project files
EDUCATION
My Schooling
High School Diploma
St. Mary's Academy
Aug. 1979 - June 1983
Course load consisted primarily of the required courses for graduation. Specialty courses included Journalism and Humanities & The Arts, Creative Writing courses
Certified Administrative Professionals (CAP) Exam - International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
June 2016 - Oct. 2016
Prepared for, took, and passed CAP exam for credentials as Certified Administrative Professional
Organizational Management Certificate - International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Aug 2017 - Oct. 2017
Course in Organizational Management through IAAP.
SKILLS
BUSINESS & CREATIVE WRITING
Advanced
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
Advanced
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
BRANDING
Advanced
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
RECORDS MANAGEMENT
Advanced
COPYWRITING
Intermediate
EDITING/PROOFING
Advanced
Hobbies
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Creative Writing
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Graphic Design
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Advocating to induct INXS & matchbox twenty to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Michael Hutchence
Do you lead? Or are you led?
CONTACT
+1 414-712-4377