Maria Spears-Cheng

Experience

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  A TriVision Production

  Sept 1998 - Dec 2020

  Operations Manager / Owner

  ● Owned and operated an audiovisual, lighting, computer rental, and service company focusing on corporate conferences and meetings.● Developed and maintained company vision and growth.● Performed day-to-day operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, office procedure development, and bookkeeping utilizing MYOB and QuickBooks.● Achieved sales growth through client contact and generating quotes.

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  OpenExchange, Inc.

  Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

  Operations Analyst

  ● Improved operational efficiency through procedure analysis and collaboration with stakeholders.● Enhanced executive knowledge of operations through timely data reporting of business operations.● Effectively staffed up to 250 fluid virtual investor meetings per day with a limited labor pool.● Increased effective communication by utilizing Slack and Zoom.● Streamlined processes and procedures to maintain efficiency and productivity.● Ensured accuracy/record management by operating and training employees and management on time tracking/staffing software.● Reduced invoice production time. Show less

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  Joe Andruzzi Foundation

  Jun 2023 - Jan 2024

  Office Manager

  Providing financial assistance to New England cancer patients and families – helping them focus on recovery, not bills. ● Collaborating with the IT department to facilitate the transition from Egnyte to Microsoft SharePoint/OneDrive, ensuring efficient data migration and system integration. ● Egnyte system administrator, managing access controls and maintaining system stability. ● Processing and ensuring timely payment of invoices and bills using Bill.com, contributing to effective financial management. ● Managing and updating ongoing tasks on Basecamp, ensuring project milestones were met and documentation was current.● Providing comprehensive support to the CEO, including the preparation of diverse reports and addressing various administrative needs.● Working alongside IT to implement 1Password, enhancing cybersecurity and password management for all JAF employees. ● Helping the IT Department to develop and implement new spam protection protocols, improving email system security and efficiency.● Oversee daily office operations, ensuring smooth functioning of administrative tasks and efficient management of office resources. Show less

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  CME Architects, Inc.

  Jun 2024 - now

  Office Manager