Sarah Quam
adxkl2@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
To secure a challenging position as an Office Manager / Facilities Coordinator where I can utilize my skills and experience in office management, communication and problem-solving, while creating a positive impact on business operations and efficiency in the workplace.
EXPERIENCE
Mar 2022 – Mar 2023
RSM US, LLP Madison, WI
Office Manager / Location Services Coordinator (Contract)
• Oversaw office operations and coordinated support staff to ensure completion of duties and coverage required to complete critical tasks with deadlines.
• Managed facility services, vendor contracts, and maintenance required to maintain the office, including all office equipment, Audio Video, HVAC, appliances, and security system.
• Managed purchasing, ordered catering and meals, coded and paid invoices and/or submitted invoices with 60-day remittance, and reconciled company purchase card.
• Coordinated office move with Real Estate department and provided COI’s and documents to building Landlord, and handled related vendor meetings and walkthroughs.
• Prepared DocuSign documents for client engagements, sent out proposals, and printed/bound financials and marketing materials.
• Planned in-office events and larger venue events requiring contract negotiation and scheduling coordination.
Oct 2019 – Oct 2021
Madison Investments Madison, WI
Receptionist / Office Administrator
• Oversaw office operations and facilities maintenance for two buildings to ensure IT and building related issues were resolved and fixed, including audio video, HVAC, plumbing and larger scale project work.
• Provided top-level customer service and support to firm clients, FA’s, consultants, and served as point-person to all departments to facilitate needs and requests between internal and external parties.
• Supported Client Services in preparing, sending, and processing client documents and reports being sent to third parties, clients, and internal departments.
• Managed inventories, ordered supplies, tracked receipts, and supported AR/AP to ensure correct billing.
• Assisted Equity team in coordinating bi-weekly meetings for employees on-site/off-site, including handling audio video and technical issues, preparing handouts, and sending out Teams or WebEx meeting details.
Oct 2018 – May 2019
Rockwell Automation Madison, WI
Administrative Assistant / HR Associate (Laid Off)
• HR intermediary, onboarded new hires, and strategized with Site Leader on engagement initiatives.
• Transacted complex SAP purchasing and handled logistical details between buyer, AP and vendors.
• Managed contractor contracts, new vendor setup, and ensured onsite services met contractual obligations.
Dec 2017 – April 2018
Staff Electric Co. Madison, WI
Administrative Support Specialist to Vice President (Contract)
• Corresponded to urgent emails from customers, Local Union, Job Foreman, and AP team.
• Tracked project bill-out to completion, provided status reports, and contacted AP regarding delays.
• Authorized in Penta to run job cost reports, entered time for numerous jobs and submitted to payroll.
• Assisted HR and Project Managers throughout Onboarding/Offboarding, performed background checks, coordinated drug testing, and maintained confidential employee records.
• Aided company leaders to simplify processes, and act on their behalf to moderate trainings and assist in meetings.
Sept 2013 – Nov 2017
Advanced Dermatology, Inc. Madison, WI
Patient Services Coordinator / Administrative Assistant
• Maximized revenue and doctor’s time by proactively adjusting surgery and clinic schedule to fill time gaps.
• Led marketing analysis and collaborated with Office Manager to develop ad campaigns for media/print.
• Trained 5 Patient Services Coordinators on scheduling, triaging patients, procedural processes, submitting insurance authorizations, HIPPA compliance, and related check-in/check-out duties.
• Achieved great financial leverage for company by acquiring prior authorizations from insurance companies for surgeries, which increased net revenues by $7-9K at two locations.
• Controlled printed clinic information related to handbooks, procedures, forms and advertisements.
Mar 2012 – Sept 2014
CapTel Madison, WI
Captioning Assistant
• Maintained excellent and consistent scores of 96% in typing and voice accuracy.
• Provided captioning for telephone conversations displayed on CapTel phone, PC or mobile device.
Apr 2010 – Dec 2011
Home Instead Senior Care Dallas, TX
Executive/ Personal Assistant to Owner
• Acted as right-hand to coordinate business and personal objectives, execute directives between organizational department figures, and handle logistical details from start to finish.
• Proactively managed scheduling and priorities, coordinated meetings, provided agendas, handled travel arrangements, and accompanied for preparations as needed. Sept 2009 – Mar 2010
Southwest Pain Group (Contract) Dallas, TX
Office Medical Assistant
• Awarded two high appraisals from secret shopper for going above and beyond in customer service.
• Increased revenue by 10% and saved patients money by calling the facility to ensure acceptance of patients’ insurance and surgery was approved.
• Scheduled appointments and checked out patients at the busiest pain management clinic in Dallas.
EDUCATION
May 1996 – May 1997
Coursework towards Associates Degree
NORTHLAKE COLLEGE IRVING, TX
• Major: English Literature
STRENGTHS / SKILLS
• Detail-Oriented / Organizational Leader
• Project / Task Management
• Operations & Facilties Management
• Scheduling & Meeting Coordination
• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite Skills
• Communications & Analytical Skills
• Marketing & Advertising
• Event Planning
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive
• Finance/Procurement: Quickbooks, Chrome River, Concur, Workday, SAP
• Contract Preparation: DocuSign
• Data Management: Access, Smartsheet
• Other: AgilQuest, Canva, Box, BluBeam,
Certifications
• 2023 CPR
Professional References
• Julie Siegel, Location Services Coordinator Supervisor - RSM US, LLP
• Kathy Porter, Location Services Coordinator III - RSM US, LLP
• Mike Peters, Portfolio Manager - Madison Investments