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Beth George

Phoenix

Summary

Over 45 years of administrative experience in Arizona businesses and schools. I have a strong rapport with administrators, colleagues and families, and I am passionate about the education of our future and helping the community.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Freedom Academy Charter School
06.2007 - 08.2025
  • 1. Manages the operation of the elementary school office. Serves as building receptionist; answers and responds to telephone and in-person inquiries from students, parents, and the public. Screens calls for the Principal.
  • 2. Provides secretarial support to the Principal; maintains appointment calendar, schedules meetings and conferences. Compiles data for enrollment and other reports and lists. Formats and types correspondence, forms, memoranda and reports from handwritten drafts or dictation; duplicates materials. Types and distributes staff bulletin and school newsletter. May attend meetings to record minutes.
  • 3. Coordinates work of secretarial/clerical personnel assigned to the office; assigns and reviews work; monitors workload. Coordinates activities of parent volunteers; provides training and assigns tasks. Maintains current listings of volunteers. Coordinates use of office computer, troubleshoots problems and provides information to staff.
  • 4. Registers incoming students and processes enrollment materials; completes data entry on computer; coordinates services and information with sending/receiving schools and district office; completes procedures for students withdrawing from the school. May register students for kindergarten; enters data information into computer; sets up orientation schedule; mails materials. Organizes and distributes conference materials to teachers.
  • 5. Maintains student attendance records or monitors maintenance of records by other clerical staff. Assists in contacting parents concerning questionable absences of students.
  • 6. Provides basic first aid medical care to ill or injured students in the absence of the school nurse. Calls parents and makes arrangements for transportation home as necessary; communicates with parents concerning re-admission. Gives medication as authorized. Checks and maintains immunization records; follows up with parents as necessary.
  • 7. Maintains records and files for staff and student information; maintains staff absence records and prepares payroll forms. Makes some arrangements for substitute personnel in coordination with the district's substitute office.
  • 8. Maintains accounting ledger for ASB and general building budgets; collects and records monies for various student activities; prepares and makes bank deposits; writes checks. Prepares bank reconciliations and month-end reports. Maintains checking account for ASB Imprest accounts, revolving fund and staff fund.
  • Tracks and Office Manager - Elementary School Page 2 purchase orders and maintains running total. Processes free and reduced lunch applications; sells lunch tickets and writes receipts; submits daily lunch count. May collect and deposit money for student store; orders supplies and pays invoices for store.
  • 9. Issues and monitors building keys; maintains safe. Troubleshoots problems with office equipment and calls for service as necessary. Writes work orders for custodial personnel. Coordinates building use with appropriate staff; maintains calendar; schedules times and rooms.
  • 10. Requisitions, receives, accounts for and distributes school supplies, textbooks and materials. Takes periodic inventory.
  • 11. Coordinates a variety of school programs such as surveys, school pictures, school insurance, voter registration, fund raising events, and other activities. Coordinates beginning and end-of-year office activities.
  • 12. Supervises students who come into the office; monitors student behavior. Assists parents in filling out forms. Provides clerical assistance to itinerant staff and parent organizations as requested.
  • 13. Promotes effective public relations with parents and the general public. 14. Performs related duties as assigned
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.

Office Manager Self Employed

BG Steel
05.1993 - 03.2013
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.

Sales Associate

Echales & Associates
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Company Overview: (Medical Personnel Service)

Sales Secretary

The Pointe Resort
01.1984 - 01.1986
  • Company Overview: (Pointe of Intrigue)

Education

Diploma -

Paradise Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ
06.1989

Continued College - undefined

ASU
05.1985

Associate Degree - undefined

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ
05.1982

Skills

  • Skilled in engaging with parents and stakeholders through various channels
  • Independent decision maker, requiring limited supervision
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with school and district-level administration
  • Promptly responds to inquiries and solves customer and/or parent issues
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
  • Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills, effectively manages difficult situations
  • Efficient communication, time management and organizational skills; outgoing, energetic and friendly
  • CPR certified until July 2022

Certification

Fingerprint Certification

Timeline

Office Manager

Freedom Academy Charter School
06.2007 - 08.2025

Office Manager Self Employed

BG Steel
05.1993 - 03.2013

Sales Associate

Echales & Associates
01.1986 - 01.1988

Sales Secretary

The Pointe Resort
01.1984 - 01.1986

Continued College - undefined

ASU

Associate Degree - undefined

Scottsdale Community College

Diploma -

Paradise Valley High School
Beth George