Sarah Carrier

Administrative Responsibilities

• Supported executives in decision-making processes by conducting research and presenting findings in clear formats.
• Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
• Assisted in the development of company policies and procedures, contributing to a more organized work environment
• Delivered exceptional organizational support enabling executive focus on high-level strategic initiatives fostering company growth.
• Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Supported strategic planning sessions, providing logistical support and compiling necessary background materials.
• Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
• Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
• Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
• Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
• Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
• Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
• Analyzed data trends to identify potential bottlenecks in operations workflow, implementing strategies to mitigate risks accordingly.
• Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
• Proactively identified areas requiring attention or improvement aligning priorities effectively in line with executive preferences.
• Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

HR Responsibilities

• Aided in the recruitment process by screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.
• Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
• Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
• Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
• Managed all staff scheduling for the organization
• Enrolled new employees in time and attendance software.
• Fielded staff questions about the time and attendance system.
• Handled payroll processing tasks accurately while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines for timely payments.
• Fostered positive work environment, organizing team-building activities and events.
• Facilitated onboarding of new employees, ensuring smooth transition into company culture and workflow.
• Supported HR activities, facilitating hiring process by scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
• Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
• Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
• Chaired the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
• Sat on the Culture & Diversity Committee,
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and onboarding of team members.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Regularly analyzed workforce trends to proactively address potential skill gaps or staffing needs.
• Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
• Developed tailored training programs to enhance team skills and performance, addressing specific organizational needs.
• Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working
• Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
• Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Administered employee leave requests, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
• Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
• Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
• Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Streamlined recruitment processes, expediting the hiring of qualified candidates.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Collaborated on special projects to improve overall business operations within the organization efficiently.
• Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects.
• Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
• Enabled timely project completion by coordinating resources and timelines across multiple departments.

Financial Management Responsibilities

• Managed gift card inventory for the organization. Usually an inventory of $100,000 +.
• Processed all monetary donations for the organization.
• Produced all receipts for charitable donations for the organization.
• Contributed to budget management by monitoring expenses and providing detailed expenditure reports regularly.
• Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance of fundraising data.
• Contributed to budget management by tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Managed and maintained petty cash.
• Processed all rent payment for the organization.

Technology Management Responsibilities

• Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
• Managed all technological and IT needs for the organization. Including an inventory of 70 computers, 40 cell phones and 30 printers.
• Ordered all IT equipment for the organization.

Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
• Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding company's privacy policies and ethical standards.
• Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
• Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
• Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
• Ordered all office supplies and furniture for the organization.

• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Helped with grading papers, presentations and exams; providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Organized and conducted weekly labs for 25 students.

• Assisted with staff recruitment
• Organized and conducted staff orientations
• Assisted new hires with completing required forms for accurate setup in the payroll system from their first day onward.
• Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
• Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
• Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
• Assisted with the annual wage and benefit review.
• Organized organizational staff events