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Renee Martin

Administrative Assistant
Grande Prairie,AB

Summary

School Business Manager, excelling in financial reporting and budget monitoring. Recognized for proactive administrative support and meticulous record-keeping, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.

Professional with strong background in school administration and financial management. Skilled in budget planning, resource allocation, and compliance with educational policies. Known for fostering teamwork, adapting to changing demands, and consistently delivering results. Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and effective communication enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

School Business Manager

Peace Wapiti Public School Division No 76
09.2013 - 06.2025

Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including receipts, expenditures, and budget tracking as well as operating with efficiency in filing systems and digitizing financial and student records.

Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements of over 50 staff members, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies.

Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process invoices, purchase orders, and payments, while ensuring proper documentation and coding for accounting purposes in a timely manner.

Journal Entries: Prepared and processed journal entries, ensuring proper coding and allocation to respective departments for efficient financial reporting.

Budget Assistance: Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the school’s budget, providing data and reports to support financial decision-making. Cooriginating with department heads to assist in budgeting.

Cash Receipting: Maintain the cash receipting process, ensuring accurate tracking and deposit of all school funds, including school/sports/activity fees, donations, and other revenue streams.

Financial Reporting: Compile and prepare financial reports as required by school leadership, including monthly and annual summaries of financial activity.
Purchasing: Managed maintenance and purchase of office/school supplies and equipment, optimizing resources for maximum efficiency.

Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the school’s leadership team, including organizing meetings, preparing documents, and maintaining schedules.

Adapted to a high-pressure environment with competing priorities, managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines amidst frequent interruptions.

Compliance: Ensure that all financial transactions and records comply with school division and provincial regulations, as well as school-specific policies.
Communication: coordinate with, staff, students and parents regarding financial matters such as tuition payments, fundraising activities, and other school-related financial inquiries.

Postal Clerk

Canada Post
12.2008 - 06.2013
  • Sort and organize mail and parcels according to postal codes, size, and other relevant criteria to ensure accurate delivery.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area to comply with safety standards and operational procedures.
  • Assist in the loading and unloading of mail and parcels from trucks and sorting machines.
  • Follow all safety protocols and adhere to Canada Post's policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace.

Education

Massage Therapy

MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
06-2000

High School Diploma -

North Peace Secondary School
Fort St. John, BC
06-1997

Skills

  • Provide proactive administrative support, anticipating team and executive needs for smooth operations
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail and organization
  • Record keeping
  • Reliable and self motivated
  • Maintaining documents and records
  • School software familiarity
  • Budget monitoring
  • Customer service
  • Accounting and bookkeeping

Timeline

School Business Manager

Peace Wapiti Public School Division No 76
09.2013 - 06.2025

Postal Clerk

Canada Post
12.2008 - 06.2013

Massage Therapy

MacEwan University

High School Diploma -

North Peace Secondary School
Renee MartinAdministrative Assistant