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Brandi D. Monroe

Phoenix

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Paradise Valley Unified School District, excelling in administrative support and effective communication. Demonstrated adaptability and analytical problem-solving skills by streamlining student registration processes and enhancing document organization, resulting in improved workflow and training efficiency.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant and Human Resources Tech

PV Schools
Phoenix
01.2021 - Current

Coordinated with the Fine Arts director on major events, ensuring the completion of all paperwork and logistical arrangements ahead of the event, as well as setup, operation, and cleanup.

Developed a paperless department, elevating operational efficiency while overseeing a range of administrative functions, like calendaring and telephone communications.

Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking, and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.

Reviewed various purchase requisitions, collaborated with vendors, followed order status, and optimized department financials.

Orchestrated human resources' new-hire clearance screening and onboarding workflows for incoming employees and substitutes.

Conducted preparation and setup for new employee orientations. Assisted with payroll processing for substitute teachers.

Clerk, Teacher’s Aid and Duty Aid

PV Schools
Phoenix
02.2017 - 01.2021
  • Achieved seamless completion of all new student registrations while serving as a liaison between the nurse’s office and parents to enhance communication.
  • Scheduled meetings for students, counselors, parents, and CREST department while managing clerical duties.
  • Facilitated task management as a stand-in administrative assistant, improving document organization and training resources for efficient workflow.
  • Monitoring large student groups across playgrounds, dining areas, and additional settings

Legal Secretary

Law Offices of Thomas A. Morton, PLLC
Phoenix
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Established filing system to organize and secure all confidential documents and records
  • Drafting, typing, revising, and proofreading legal documents, encompassing briefs, motions, reports, agendas, etc.
  • Support trial preparations through systematic organization of exhibits and maintenance of up-to-date files

Paralegal/Records Coordinator

Department of Economic Security, Division of Children Youth and Families/Randstad
Phoenix
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Modify CPS records by utilizing A.R.S. 8-807 for lawful dissemination of legal documents to clients and attorneys.
  • Delivered technical and non-technical support to DCYF Centralized Records Unit, comprising 60+ employees while consulting with Attorney General’s DES attorneys to maintain uniformity in training methods
  • Achieved elimination of six-month backlog during tenure. Facilitated coworker training on Adobe, Excel, Word, OnBase, and Access to boost skills.

Finance Officer

Education Management Corporation
Chandler
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Oversee processing of financial legal contracts and documents for new and ongoing students, securing confidential Internal Revenue Service records and consumer credit history to evaluate income and loan eligibility.
  • Perform financial analyses to secure loans and grants compliant with U.S. Department of Education regulations.
  • Generated extensive finance reports for management evaluation and preserved finance records and spreadsheets to secure data integrity.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ

Skills

  • Adaptability and resourcefulness
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Administrative support
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Effective communication with management
  • Relationship building

Volunteer Experience

  • Homicide Survivors, Inc., Advocate/Sales/Fundraising/Administrative, 01/01/98, 12/31/08, Performed as a court advocate for families., Worked in the District Attorney office performing administrative support., Made phone calls to travel and lodging companies for donations.
  • Political Campaign, Office Manager and Various Public Roles, 01/01/08, 12/31/08, Performed as campaign office manager., Attended community and political events., Canvassed neighborhoods with candidate.
  • Paradise Valley Unified School District, PTO/School Events Volunteer, 01/01/09, Present, Operated sound system for school musical rehearsals., Cash register sales and food preparation at sporting events., Volunteer at countless events at children’s schools.

Timeline

Administrative Assistant and Human Resources Tech

PV Schools
01.2021 - Current

Clerk, Teacher’s Aid and Duty Aid

PV Schools
02.2017 - 01.2021

Paralegal/Records Coordinator

Department of Economic Security, Division of Children Youth and Families/Randstad
01.2013 - 01.2014

Legal Secretary

Law Offices of Thomas A. Morton, PLLC
01.2011 - 01.2017

Finance Officer

Education Management Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2011

Some College (No Degree) -

Pima Community College
Brandi D. Monroe