BETH
GEORGE
*************@*****.***
Phoenix, AZ 85083
With over 45 years of experience in administrative roles across businesses and educational settings in Arizona, I bring a wealth of knowledge in leadership, organization, and relationship-building. Skilled at collaborating with diverse teams and engaging with clients, families, and stakeholders, I am eager to contribute my expertise to new challenges and make a meaningful impact in a variety of industries. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
Skilled in engaging with parents
and stakeholders through various
channels
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Independent decision maker,
requiring limited supervision
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Establishes and maintains
collaborative relationships with
school and district-level
administration
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Promptly responds to inquiries
and solves customer and/or
parent issues
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Proficient with Microsoft Office
Suite, including Word and Excel
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Excellent interpersonal and
active listening skills, effectively
manages difficult situations
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Efficient communication, time
management and organizational
skills; outgoing, energetic and
friendly
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• CPR certified until July 2022
Chaparral High School
Scottsdale, AZ • 05/1980
Diploma: High School Diploma
ASU
05/1985
Continued College
Scottsdale Community College
EDUCATION
Freedom Academy Charter School - Office Manager
Phoenix, AZ • 06/2007 - 08/2025
WORK HISTORY
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.
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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.
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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.
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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. register students enters data information into computer; sets up orientation schedule; mails materials. Organizes and distributes conference materials to teachers.
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Maintains student attendance records or monitors maintenance of records by other clerical staff. Assists in contacting parents concerning questionable absences of students.
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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.
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Maintains records and files for staff and student information; maintains staff absence records and prepares payroll forms. Make arrangements for substitute personnel.
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Scottsdale, AZ • 05/1982
Associate Degree
Fingerprint Clearance Card - Expires
8/12/2030
CPR Certified - Expires June 2026
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison
Training Certifications
CERTIFICATIONS
BG Steel - Office Manager Self Employed
Phoenix, AZ • 05/1993 - 03/2013
Echales & Associates - Sales Associate
Phoenix, AZ • 1986 - 1988
Maintains accounting ledger for ASB and general building budgets; collects and records monies for various student activities; prepares and makes bank deposits. Enter all accounts payable into Bill.com for processing.
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• Prepare purchase orders and maintains running total. Processes free and reduced lunch applications; submits daily lunch count.
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• Orders supplies and pays invoices.
• Issues and monitors building keys; maintains safe. Troubleshoots problems with office equipment and calls for service as necessary. Writes work orders and coordinates building repairs with appropriate staff. Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
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Requisitions, receives, accounts for and distributes school supplies, textbooks and materials. Takes periodic inventory.
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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.
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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.
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Promotes effective public relations with parents and the general public.
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• Performs related duties as assigned
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
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Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
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Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
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Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
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Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
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Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
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Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
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Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
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Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
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Company Overview: Temporary and/or Permanent Medical Personnel Service
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• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and The Pointe Resort - Corporate Events & Hospitality Coordinator Phoenix, AZ • 1984 - 1986
potential customers.
• Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty. Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
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Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
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Engaged with medical personnel customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
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Developed new client relationships by actively engaging with potential customers and highlighting the benefits of our product offerings.
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Built relationships with employees looking for jobs in the medical industry.
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Conducted interviews with medical personnel and matched candidates to suitable positions, supporting both career growth and healthcare employer needs.
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Met with corporate clients to plan and coordinate conferences, ensuring engaging experiences for employees and their families.
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Organized daytime activities and excursions for spouses, including tours and entertainment throughout Arizona.
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Planned and executed themed corporate dinners and large-scale nightly events designed to motivate employees and enhance training experiences.
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Collaborated with company coordinators to deliver seamless event logistics, from scheduling to on-site support.
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Ensured a high level of customer satisfaction by balancing professional training needs with engaging leisure experiences.
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REFERENCES
Elizabeth Senger, 602-***-**** - Synergy SIS Subcontractor, Freedom Academy
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• Kim Kelso, 602-***-**** - Former Parent, Freedom Academy
• Jen, Cavalcant, 480-***-**** - Former Principal, Freedom Academy Mark Vite, 480-***-**** - Special Education Director, Freedom Academy
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Jennifer Sylvester, 480-***-**** - Facilities & Maintenance Director, Ridgeline Academy
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