Sandra F. Mari 561-***-**** ***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-mari
ADMINISTRATOR PURCHASING AND DISBURSEMENT MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Forward thinking professional with unstoppable energy, passion, and discipline. Resourceful and vigilant in protecting the organization’s assets, proactive and goal oriented, focused on authenticity and continuous improvement.
OBJECTIVE
I am looking for an organization that aligns with my values, based on respect, empowerment to act and accountability for the delivery of results, where I can leverage my knowledge and experience to help the organization meet its strategic goals.
MAJOR STRENGTH
Integrity collaborative style good judgment solutions oriented capable of handling pressure, changing priorities and multiple points of view excellent organizational skills self-starter ability to multitask experienced in staff coordination and customer service strives to satisfy the needs of managers while motivating staff excellent communication and writing skills
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Grants compliance cash management payables management project planning cost containment contract management Notary Public (expires 6.7.2025)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES, INC 2006-Present
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Public Trust Endowment $249M in assets
OFFICE AND FACILITIES ADMINISTRATOR
Liaison with nonprofit organizations in securing their rental and use of the facilities within the
Foundation‘s building. Prepare agreements, collect deposits and payments and secure certificates of liability insurance.
Liaison with Foundation’s property manager, communicating issues and following up to resolution.
Coordinate with IT consultants to support hardware and software platform.
Administer renewals of all office equipment related contracts and maintenance agreements
Responsible for compliance and processing of all disbursements for the Foundation including grants and operating payables. Disbursements for fiscal year ending 6.30.2021 totaled $20,318,000.
Maintain control of all electronic vendor files to ascertain accuracy, validity, and completeness of all processed disbursements.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
Assisted CFO in researching options and overseeing conversion to a new telephone system.
Collaborating with IT consulting firm, assisted CFO in transfering the organization to a cloud environment.
Consolidated storage units achieving savings of over $4,000 annually for the Foundation.
FOUR SEASONS SUNROOMS 1999-2006
HOLBROOK, NEW YORK
Contractor
OFFICE MANAGER PERMIT AND PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Construction and Sales Division
Heavy customer service contact, supervised office staff of ten salesmen and ten non-sales staff, assisted in the hiring of new staff and the implementation of new office procedures, “go to” person for upper management, administered expense reports and purchase orders. Responsible for correspondence with attorneys, responsible for compliance with contract terms.
Liaison with company sponsored banks to secure financing for customers. Organized trade shows, responsible for purchasing office equipment and supplies, coordinated with IT staff to ensure all computer hardware/software and phones were properly maintained.
Managed and tracked sales leads, scheduled appointments for sales staff, and prepared sales reports, greeted customers and escorted them on informative tours of the company’s showroom.
Worked closely with sub-contractors and service technicians, helped to schedule jobs to meet monthly budget goals.
Prepared documentation and tracked the status of town permits. Coordinated with architects and engineers to secure drawings, scheduled shipment of new installations and servicing of existing ones.
PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1995-1999
HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK
Mo rtgage Brokers
MORTGAGE PROCESSING CLOSING ASSISTANT
Heavy customer service contact, initiated mortgage documents, worked with customers to satisfy outstanding conditions on their mortgages, worked with attorneys and financial institutions to satisfy outstanding mortgage conditions and schedule mortgage closing dates.
Secured payoff letters for existing debts to settle at closing. Ordered and evaluated customers credit ratings and credit reports.
EDUCATION
York College 2 years, School for Medical & Dental Assistants, Certified Dental Assistant