Manager & Event Coordinator at Driving Wind Farm (2023-10 – Present)
- Manage daily café operations including scheduling, training, and supervision of baristas and kitchen staff.
- Develop seasonal menus, oversee inventory management, implement marketing campaigns, maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, and plan/execute events.
- Managed daily café operations including scheduling, training, and supervision of baristas and kitchen staff
- Ensured high standards of product quality, consistency, and customer service
- Developed seasonal and specialty drink menus, incorporating farm-grown ingredients
- Oversaw inventory management, supply orders, and vendor relations
- Implemented marketing campaigns, loyalty programs, and social media promotions to grow customer engagement
- Maintained compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Supervised daily retail operations in the store, ensuring smooth customer service and efficient workflow
- Managed product displays, signage, and seasonal merchandising to maximize sales
- Hired, trained, scheduled, and led team members in sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer interaction
- Planned and executed events including farm events, field trips, and private functions and parties
- Coordinated logistics such as vendors, catering, entertainment, and staff assignments
- Managed event budgets, contracts, and schedules to ensure successful outcomes
- Oversaw setup, guest flow, and safety protocols during events
- Built strong relationships with clients and vendors to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
- Gathered post-event feedback to improve future experiences and streamline operations
Administrative Specialist at Butler University (2015-10 – 2023-10)
- Supported College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Department, Pharmacy Program Director, and Graduate Studies Program.
- Coordinated faculty and staff recruitment, managed events, provided photography services, and supported student admissions and orientation.
- Supported Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Pharmacy Program Director, and the Graduate Studies Program
- Coordinated faculty and staff recruitment processes, including posting positions, managing applicant materials, scheduling interviews, coordinating search committee meetings, preparing candidate itineraries, and facilitating onboarding logistics for new hires
- Assisted with faculty and staff orientation by preparing materials, coordinating schedules, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience
- Served as event photographer for the college, providing headshot photos for faculty, staff, and students, video needs for department and college, updated department social media as needed, and maintained department website
- Supported student admissions and interview days by coordinating schedules, communicating with applicants, preparing materials, and assisting during interview sessions
- Assisted with new student orientation by organizing materials, coordinating logistics, and supporting program leadership during events
- Organized meetings, reserved rooms, coordinated outside speakers, arranged travel, and created promotional materials for departmental events
- Managed exam scheduling, student audits, and Honors Exams; assisted with exam preparation, proctoring, grading support, and grade posting
- Served on Pharmacy Curriculum and Assessment Committees, contributing to program organization and documentation
- Assisted with college and departmental events and special initiatives as needed
- Ordered supplies for faculty and students; maintained detailed spreadsheets of purchases, tracked departmental and grant spending, reconciled department credit cards, and supported budget management
- Provided ongoing administrative support to faculty and students, resolving issues and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
Accounts Payable Assistant at Butler University (2001-12 – 2015-10)
- Processed payment vouchers, purchase orders, invoices, and reimbursement requests.
- Managed check runs, quarterly annuity payments, monthly wire transfers, petty cash journals, purchasing card audits, and close processes.
- Provided customer service and trained student employees.
- Reviewed and processed payment vouchers, purchase order invoices, employee and student reimbursement requests for accuracy and policy compliance
- Managed all aspects of weekly check runs, including invoice verification, data entry, payment processing, and distribution
- Processed quarterly annuity payments and monthly wire transfers in a timely and accurate manner
- Reviewed, reconciled, and processed petty cash journals
- Conducted monthly audits and reconciliation of university purchasing card statements to ensure compliance and accurate reporting
- Prepared and processed journal vouchers for account corrections and reallocations
- Assisted with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines were met and accounts were accurately reconciled
- Supported annual audit preparation by gathering documentation, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring compliance with internal controls
- Served as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming departmental oversight responsibilities during two maternity leaves, including workflow coordination and issue resolution
- Provided customer service and support to faculty, staff, students, and vendors regarding payment status, policies, and account questions
- Assisted in training and supervising student employees to maintain efficient departmental operations
