Laurel Bates
Arden
Summary
Experienced administrative professional with a strong background in supporting executive leadership. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and effectively manage executive schedules. Committed to fostering team collaboration and meeting organizational needs through exceptional communication and organizational skills. Passionate about contributing to the success of the organization through efficient and effective support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Buncombe County Schools Board of Education
01.2020 - Current
- Assist with all duties connected to the Assistant Superintendent’s office; including Safe Schools, auxiliary services, school board policies, facilities use agreements, calendar committee (5 years), spring graduation, preparation of the monthly Discretionary Admission/Release report and board analysis
- Assist District Athletic Specialist with all duties related to coaching supplements, new coach onboarding, and background checks, as well as maintain content for each season on the Buncombe County Schools website
- District Volunteer Coordinator- submit and review all athletic and volunteer background checks, conduct training for school office personnel related to volunteering procedures
- Purchasing, bookkeeping, and travel arrangements for the Assistant Superintendent and District Athletic Specialist
- Process payroll for multiple departments under the Assistant Superintendent
- Process extracurricular/intramural supplements for each school on an annual basis, as well as stipends and supplements throughout the year for band directors and assistants
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
- Manage executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments
- Meeting set-ups and refreshments as needed
- Serve as back-up to the school board executive assistant if needed
Federal Programs Budget Specialist/HR Administrative Assistant
Haywood County Schools Board of Education
07.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed budgets for Title I, AIG, Pre-K, Title II, Title IV, Human Resources, TSI, and CSI
- Utilized Excel skills to create models for informed budget planning.
- All purchasing for above budgets
- Communicated with principals regarding budget allotments and compliance
- Maintained proper documentation for all purchases/reimbursements
- Generated monthly budget updates using Cook's spreadsheets
- Entered all budget data and amendments into LBAAS
- Time sheet verification for all BT liaisons and coaches
- Travel arrangements for multiple directors
- Meeting/workshop set ups whenever needed
- Worker's Comp Administrator for district
Head Secretary/Bookkeeper/Data Manager
North Canton Elementary
07.2011 - 07.2017
- Used Powerschool to keep attendance records, maintain state reports, student data, and class scheduling in a timely and accurate manner.
- Generated quarterly student report cards and attendance summaries.
- Assisted the principal and staff with various secretarial duties in a front office environment.
- Prepared bank deposits, verified and balanced statements, did all school purchasing, and monitored School Funds accounts in compliance with School Board Policy.
- Processed payroll and maintained employee time records including edits, corrections, and adjustments.
- Facilitated communication between parents and administration.
- Maintained an organized, helpful, and warm office environment at all times.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
Perimeter College
Atlanta, GA01.1991
Skills
- Skilled in Google, Excel, Word, PowerSchool
- Previously used LBAAS, LINQ, Cook's Accounting spreadsheets
- Had perfect bookkeeping audits each year with Haywood County Schools
- Detail-oriented task prioritization
- Composed in challenging situations
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Driven professional
- Executive support
- Schedule & calendar planning
- Information confidentiality
- Customer Service-oriented
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Buncombe County Schools Board of Education
01.2020 - Current
Federal Programs Budget Specialist/HR Administrative Assistant
Haywood County Schools Board of Education
07.2017 - 01.2020
Head Secretary/Bookkeeper/Data Manager
North Canton Elementary
07.2011 - 07.2017
Associate of Science Degree - Early Childhood Education
Perimeter College
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