Tara Lea
OPERATIONS MANAGER, PROJECT COORDINATOR
About
Highly organized Operations Manager and Office Management professional with 14+ years of experience overseeing scheduling, office operations, billing, accounts receivable, compliance documentation, and large-scale staff coordination. Proven ability to manage teams of 50+ employees, improve operational efficiency, reduce accounts receivable by 70% and coordinate multiple high-priority workflows in fast-paced environments. Seeking to transition into construction as a Project Coordinator, Construction Office Manager, or Scheduling professional.
Experience
Office Manager - Premier Equine Veterinary Services - Whitesboro, TX
(2023-03 - 2026-04)
- Coordinated scheduling for veterinarians, clients, surgeries, emergency calls, and field visits
- Maintained high-volume phone communications and client relations
- Handled all billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable functions and reduced account receivable by 70% through improved collection processes
- Managed compliance documentation, state mandated health certificates, and regulatory records
- Oversaw inventory, pharmacy supplies, and vendor coordination
- Supported surgical and field operations in a fast-paced environment
Rehabilitation Specialist/Operations Manager - Outlaw Equine Veterinary Hospital - Decatur, TX
(2016-12 - 2023-03)
- Supervised and coordinated 50+ employees across multiple departments
- Managed hiring, training and performance oversight
- Coordinated multiple projects, urgent priorities, patient treatments and overall wellness of 400+ patients while maintaining sterilization standards
- Participated in emergency situations outside regular business hours providing critical care support when needed
Office Manager - All American Surveying - Gainesville, TX
(2010-02 - 2016-12)
- Scheduled survey crews and coordinated field operations
- Processed billing, A/R, A/P, payroll support, and banking transactions using QuickBooks
- Maintained project documentation, plats, surveys, and client records
- Communicated with clients, field crews, and municipalities
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing survey data and preparing reports accordingly
- Utilized AutoCAD software to create detailed maps of surveyed areas
Education
High School Diploma - Sanger High School (2006-05) Sanger, TX

