MB Beckman

MB Beckman

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Administrative Operations Manager

  • Education

    • Robbinsdale Cooper

      2003 - 2007
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Symphonic Band, Marching Band Drum Major, Pep Band, Pit Orchestra, Full Orchestra, All Conference Band, National Honor Society, International Baccalaureate Program, Spanish Honor Society, Copyeditor of the School Newspaper, Editor of the Roundelay Literary Magazine

    • University of St. Thomas

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts English (Writing Emphasis)

      Activities and Societies: Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Editor of the Summit Avenue Review Literary Magazine Summa Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • Barnes & Noble

      Aug 2006 - Dec 2008
      Bookseller

      • Cashiering• Customer service• Sorting• Shelving• Zone maintenance

    • City of Crystal

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2009
      Lead Playgrounds Leader

      • Supervise and organize activities for children ages 4-12• Extensive work in planning daily schedules• Supervise 2 staff at daily programming

    • University of St. Thomas Center for Writing

      Sept 2008 - May 2011
      Peer Consultant

      • Meet with peers to guide and assist in the writing process• Front desk responsibilities• Database entry and upkeep

    • Self-Employed

      Jan 2010 - now
      Freelance Editor

      Work with content producers to improve mission and readability, specializing in web content and short fiction• Copy Editing/Line Editing• Developmental Editing

    • Koslowski Chiropractic, Inc.

      Jun 2010 - Dec 2010
      Receptionist

      • Answer phones• Greet clients• Schedule appointments• Type• Copy• File• Manage HIPAA-sensitive patient files• Keep patient flow moving• Light housekeeping

    • CaptionMax

      Sept 2011 - Jul 2013
      Caption Editor

      • Transcribe audio content of television programs• Break transcriptions into captions• Time captions to audio• Review caption files for style and accuracy• Work with transcripts requiring careful editing to match house style• Caption television in Spanish

    • People Incorporated Mental Health Services

      Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

      • Supervise the work of administrative staff to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, providing coaching when errors are discovered• Train and instruct employees in job duties and company policies, providing and arranging training as needed• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and service standards• Gather facts, analyze findings, reach logical conclusions, and recommend solutions on confidential/highly sensitive projects• Attract, hire, and retain high-quality staff, providing training, assessing strengths and development needs, and providing timely and specific feedback and coaching• Establish proper authority relationships among members of the work group and create a congenial work environment• Manage supply inventory and ordering for the division• Coordinate with Finance to manage accounts payable for the division• Manage credit card allocation and receipt filing for the division• Engage in self-motivated strategy and problem solving in all areas of office management Show less Assist the Division Director of Clinical and Training Services• Manage scheduling and maintenance of Outlook calendar• Compose documents• Take meeting minutes• Organize presentation materialsAssist the Training Manager• Administrate the Training email address• Prepare materials for trainings• Recordkeeping• Distribute certificates• Manage events in Eventbrite• Research avenues for growth of training initiatives• Interpret statutes and rules regarding continuing education units for various Minnesota governing boardsAssist People Incorporated internship program• Recordkeeping• Facilitate communication Show less People Incorporated's Huss Center for Recovery is a Rule 31 residential treatment facility for individuals recovering from co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependency.• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines• Answer phones• Sort mail and voicemail• Control building access• Direct visitor traffic• Interact with clients• Order inventory• Manage purchase orders• Check insurance eligibility for individuals seeking mental health care• Fax clients' discharge summaries to insurance providers, probation officers, and case managers• Assist staff with various projects Show less

      • Office Supervisor

        Sept 2014 - Dec 2016
      • Administrative Assistant III

        Jun 2014 - Sept 2014
      • Administrative Assistant II

        Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
      • Administrative Assistant I

        Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Calabrio, Inc.

      Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
      Office Manager

      • Take inventory and order supplies for the office while monitoring budget • Coordinate building maintenance with housekeeping staff • Manage office keys, locker assignments, seating charts, and employee security badge processes • Place special orders as necessary (business cards, name plates, stationery, flowers, decorations, etc.) • Take ownership of all company catering orders and provide logistical support for companywide events • Coordinate and manage company communications through use of the office monitors, mass emails, and other avenues as applicable • Coordinate the use of company spaces (conference room scheduling, tracking requests from outside groups) • Administrate the corporate FedEx account • Reconcile and file receipts for corporate credit cards • Partner with all departments across the company to complete special projects and ensure optimal office operations• Communications Chair for Calabrio's Women in Technology group. Show less

    • Shwaders Lawn Care and Landscape LLC

      Apr 2018 - now
      Administrative Operations Manager

      • Create, organize, and maintain office operations and procedures with a focus on efficiency and thoroughness, engaging in self-motivated, business-oriented problem-solving and process improvement• Manage all administrative employees, monitoring performance and delegating tasks as appropriate• HR responsibilities include employee onboarding and termination procedures, managing time cards, payroll, maintaining all relevant employee documentation, workers' compensation claim processing, etc.• Create and maintain all policies, procedures, and forms (employee handbook, onboarding packet, equipment acquisition, etc.)• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and statement reconciliation• Provide excellent customer service to residential and commercial customers via phone and email, communicating accurate information, accepting payments, and escalating any issues to the relevant division managers• Maintain a list of all company equipment, including registration, insurance, and repair information• Act as liaison with insurance and IT services• Create agendas and take minutes for monthly management meetings• Inventory and ordering of office supplies and uniforms• Administrate company websites and inboxes• Take ownership of Commercial billing accounts and recordkeeping Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Notary Public

      State of Minnesota
      Jan 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to MB Beckman
      Certificate of Achievement Dale Carnegie Training Apr 2014 I attended all eight weeks of the Dale Carnegie Course: Skills for Success, earning 28 CEUs and dramatically improving my communication and leadership skills.
    • Awarded to MB Beckman
      2010 ACTC English Majors Conference Presenter Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities Feb 2010 Represented St. Thomas in the Creative Writing category of the 2010 ACTC English Majors Conference, reading my short story "Calypso and the Grass."http://www.stthomas.edu/media/collegeofartsandsciences/english/pdfs/WITMSpring10final.pdfhttps://www.stthomas.edu/media/gro/publicationsarchiveimages/tome2010.pdf
    • Awarded to MB Beckman
      2009 ACTC English Majors Conference Presenter Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities Feb 2009 Represented St. Thomas in the Multicultural Literature category of the 2009 ACTC English Majors Conference, reading my essay "Buried Too High to Reach: Native Americans and Trees in [Louise Erdrich's] Tracks."https://www.stthomas.edu/media/collegeofartsandsciences/english/pdfs/Spring09WITM.pdf
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Executive Editor

      Issued by Sheer Dance on Dec 2013
      Sheer DanceAssociated with MB Beckman
    • Registrar

      Issued by U Partner Dance on Jan 2014
      U Partner DanceAssociated with MB Beckman
    • Registrar

      Issued by Minnesota Ballroom Blast on Oct 2012
      Minnesota Ballroom BlastAssociated with MB Beckman
    • Editor of the Minnesota Dancing Times

      Issued by USA Dance Minnesota Chapter #2011 on Jul 2011
      USA Dance Minnesota Chapter #2011Associated with MB Beckman
    • Registrar

      Issued by USA Dance Minnesota Chapter #2011 on Jun 2011
      USA Dance Minnesota Chapter #2011Associated with MB Beckman