Carrie Hawkins
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Roxboro Community School, excelling in financial management and employee relations. Proven track record in enhancing payroll accuracy and compliance while fostering strong client relationships. Adept at staff training and documentation, ensuring operational efficiency and supporting organizational goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Business Manager/Senior Payroll Specialist
3 Years 5 MonthsManaged school budgets, monitored expenditures, and supported accurate financial planning.
- Coordinated purchasing, vendor communication, and invoice processing for daily operations.
- Oversaw payroll preparation, ensuring timely and accurate staff compensation.
- Maintained confidential employee records and supported HR compliance documentation for 71 employees.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable activities to support fiscal stability.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted with thehiring process and training of new employees.
- Coordinated onboarding paperwork, background checks, and personnel file maintenance for new hires.
- Processed payroll changes, leave requests, and employment records with strong attention to accuracy.
- Maintained confidential employee information and ensured compliance with school policies and HR procedures.
- Assisted staff with benefits enrollment, policy questions, and routine human resources inquiries.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure tracking for school operations.
Owner/ Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Directed daily shop operations, balancing tire service, inventory control, and customer scheduling.
- Managed purchasing and supplier relationships to maintain stock of tires, parts, and shop supplies for our family business
- Oversaw service workflows to improve turnaround times and ensure consistent repair quality.
- Resolved customer concerns, recommended appropriate tire and supply solutions, and supported repeat business.
- Managed day-to-day business operations for a business that celebrated its 60th anniversary while we owned it.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Student Services Coordinator and HR Associate
8 Years 5 Months- Coordinated student enrollment, transfers, and records accurately and confidentially for 750 students.
- Managed attendance data and resolved discrepancies across student information systems.
- Scheduled meetings, testing, and student services events to support school operations.
- Communicated with families regarding enrollment requirements, records, and student support needs.
- Served as a liaison between students and campus resources such as financial aid, tutoring services, and counseling centers.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.