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Meagan Dawson

Long Beach

Summary

Strategic, versatile, and level headed Operations professional bringing valuable experience in administrative roles, including office management, process management, and administrative assistance within a startup settings, creative workspace, and nonprofit workspace. Leads with a balance of empathy and trust for personnel while logic and efficiency. and maintains a robust background in both Compliance and People Operations, adept at navigating the intersection of regulatory requirements and human resources management. Possessing a keen understanding of policies and procedures, Proven track record in implementing effective compliance strategies while championing employee engagement and organizational culture. Skilled in cultivating strong relationships across all levels of an organization, driving alignment between compliance objectives and people-centric initiatives. Committed to ensuring ethical standards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance and People Operations

Subsea Global Solutions
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing innovative HR programs and initiatives across the West Coast Region.
  • Boosted retention rates by developing and executing targeted talent management strategies.
  • Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Optimized recruitment efforts, attracting top-notch candidates for key roles within organization.
  • Fostered culture of continuous learning with comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Managed benefits administration tasks, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations.
  • Spearheaded onboarding initiatives that helped new hires acclimate quickly to company culture and expectations.
  • Implemented metrics-driven performance management systems that encouraged employee growth while aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to develop impactful succession planning strategies that supported long-term business growth plans.
  • Elevated internal communication channels to foster transparency between employees across all levels of organization.
  • Evaluated current policies and procedures for best practices in human resources management which led to improved organizational functioning.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.

Operations Coordinator

Subsea Global Solutions
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with area managers to evaluate needs and optimize operational plans.
  • Implemented troubleshooting, root cause analysis and issue resolution.
  • Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
  • Scheduled meetings for senior management team and booked conference rooms.
  • Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments.
  • Enhanced regulatory, strategic and operational performance to keep in alignment with deadlines.
  • Took notes on field examinations and specific case details, updated databases and produced reports outlining results of investigations.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
  • Assisted with on-boarding process of new hires.

Financial Assistant/Bookkeeper Assistant

Bernard Trainor Art
04.2021 - Current


  • Researched financial information discrepancies and documentation to verify accuracy and adhere to established procedures prior to processing.
  • Worked with senior accounting staff to prepare financial documents and reports such as bills and invoices, year-end analysis, budgets, financial records and financial statements.
  • Reviewed general ledger for accuracy and specific coding issues.
  • Reconciled financial data to maintain accurate account balances and support compliance with established accounting practices.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Validated and recorded invoices and resolved discrepancies with vendors.

Assistant Office Manager

Ground Studio Landscape Architecture
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
  • Worked with project managers to track project budgets.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
  • Mentored office employees on proper administrative procedures and how to use programs, keeping operations consistent and efficient for maximum performance.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Used Microsoft Word, Adobe, and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Research/Personal Assistant to CEO (Part-time)

Stealth
08.2016 - Current
  • Utilized a high degree of accuracy and precision when preparing documentation of research procedures and data gathered.
  • Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data.
  • Prepared and edited reports, presentations, and articles.
  • Assessed customer needs and modified existing databases.
  • Created and maintained excel database.
  • Oversaw the daily activities of CEO's family and household.

Administrative Assistant To Finance And Operations

Learning Policy Institute
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • Managed calendars for executives and senior staff.
  • Scheduled and organized interviews for the on boarding process.
  • Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
  • Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.
  • Set travel arrangements and gathered documents for management and executive staff meetings and trips.
  • Prepared travel plans, including itinerary, transportation and overnight accommodations for the President and client guests.
  • Calendar management for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office.
  • Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents.
  • Maintained an up-to-date department organizational chart.
    Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and making purchase orders
  • Designed electronic file systems and maintained electronic and paper files.
  • Communicated event timelines to stakeholders for on-time event execution.
  • Gathered event requirements, including venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines through face-to-face client meetings.

Marketing Manager - Intern

Liberty Tax
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Assisted in maintaining relationships with B2B and P2P clients. 
  • Assisted in gorilla marketing tactics.
  • Assisted with trade shows and special events to promote company and increase attendance. 
  • Assisted in research and analyzing competitor marketing and sales materials. Collaborated on team presentations for management and clients
  • Devised optimal communications strategies to reach target audiences.

Youth Program Assistant

Peoria Park District
05.2010 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for keeping track of and checking all equipment.
  • Encouraged and enforced sportsmanship among players and coaches.
  • Adhered to and enforced proper rules for kids athletics.
  • Proactively participated and contributed to community service efforts.
  • Helped to establish team-building skills and leadership among team.
  • Navigated difficult situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA
2016

Skills

  • Compliance
  • Organizational Development
  • Onboarding Processes
  • Performance Assessment
  • Training development
  • Records Management
  • Travel arrangements
  • Schedule management
  • Time management
  • Data Entry
  • Process implementation
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Analytical skills
  • QuickBooks proficient
  • Salesforce
  • Computer proficient

Community Service

  • YWCA - Monterey County (Youth Support Volunteer)
  • SPCA - Monterey County (Volunteer)





    • Timeline

    Compliance and People Operations

    Subsea Global Solutions
    04.2024 - Current

    Operations Coordinator

    Subsea Global Solutions
    04.2022 - Current

    Financial Assistant/Bookkeeper Assistant

    Bernard Trainor Art
    04.2021 - Current

    Assistant Office Manager

    Ground Studio Landscape Architecture
    02.2019 - 11.2021

    Research/Personal Assistant to CEO (Part-time)

    Stealth
    08.2016 - Current

    Administrative Assistant To Finance And Operations

    Learning Policy Institute
    01.2016 - 11.2018

    Marketing Manager - Intern

    Liberty Tax
    01.2015 - 04.2015

    Youth Program Assistant

    Peoria Park District
    05.2010 - 05.2012

    Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

    California State University, Monterey Bay

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