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DAYNA BERMAN

Buffalo Grove

Summary

Dynamic Administrator with a proven track record, excelling in project management and budget oversight. Enhanced team efficiency through strategic scheduling and communication, while fostering collaboration among department heads. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail in payroll administration and contract management, driving operational success and cost reductions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrator

Maine Township
Park Ridge
01.2005 - 01.2025
  • Streamlined scheduling and communication for top personnel, enhancing team efficiency
  • Demonstrated strong project management skills by leading initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery
  • Oversaw file organization and recordkeeping to support efficient office operations
  • Applied comprehensive bookkeeping skills to prepare and oversee a $12M+ annual budget, optimizing expenditures to maximize operational efficiency
  • Reviewed and approved payroll to ensure accuracy and timely processing
  • Provided guidance, and mentorship to department heads enhancing team collaboration
  • Participated in various committees contributing to policy decisions
  • Directed contract management activities, by leading RFP preparation and execution
  • Assisted in organizing annual community events and local fundraisers exceeded $25,000
  • Handled end-of-end newsletter production incorporating graphic design elements, and editing content for clarity, tone, and accuracy
  • Assisted with employee recruitment and provided hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations to the board
  • Continuously arranged travel and coordinated meeting schedules for board members to ensure reliable participation
  • Performed final accounting reconciliation of 3 township checking accounts by meticulously reviewing and verifying bank statements, bills, and invoices, and executed the final sign-off to confirm accuracy and compliance
  • Directed daily building operations and infrastructure management
  • Initiated a shuttle bus program serving 150+ residents, following an analytical assessment of community and transportation gaps
  • Led contract renegotiations with vendors, resulting in improved pricing and service agreements
  • Facilitated a township wide initiative to improve workplace morale by implementing new policies and procedures for 50 employees
  • Reduced overall township costs while keeping operations efficient

Education

Master's degree - Social Work

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Minor in Psychology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Calendar management
  • Verbal communication
  • Public speaking
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Writing skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Project management
  • Payroll administration
  • Budget oversight
  • Contract management
  • File organization
  • Customer relationship management
  • Event coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Initiated a shuttle bus program serving 150+ residents, following an analytical assessment of community and transportation gaps
  • Led contract renegotiations with vendors, resulting in improved pricing and service agreements
  • Facilitated a township wide initiative to improve workplace morale by implementing new policies and procedures for 50 employees
  • Reduced overall township costs while keeping operations efficient

Timeline

Administrator

Maine Township
01.2005 - 01.2025

Master's degree - Social Work

University of Illinois At Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Minor in Psychology

Illinois State University
DAYNA BERMAN