lawanna handwerk

* Liaison to clients on behalf of Partners and Managers * screened phone calls, made travel arrangements * prepared business reports, audit committee reports and proposals * performed expense reports and billing functions.

* Assisted in establishment of newly formed family foundation. Created a system for administration and tracking of grant disbursements totaling more than $30 million yearly to various non-profit organizations. * Managed processing and monitoring of a variety of reports; Created quarterly reports of grant disbursements; monitored spreadsheets to ensure funds were in balance. * Organized and distributed mail and correspondence; created a tracking system and maintained files. * Established a system for reviewing and reconciliation of bank statements to ensure proper disbursement of payments pertaining to grants and office purchases. * Coordinated daily office operations; Liaison for purchase of office supplies and maintenance of office equipment. Created a tracking system for processing office-related invoices and reconciled checking account statements. * Tracked all incoming mail and visitors. Setup for meetings, ordered refreshments, and prepared materials.

* Reported directly to busy philanthropist and Board Chairman of local family foundation acting as gatekeeper, handling highly confidential and timely issues. * Served as liaison between philanthropist and various levels of constituencies communicating effectively. * Managed detail oriented calendar coordinating schedule and prioritizing meetings making sure to meet deadlines. Handled travel arrangements creating itinerary, ticketing and logistical arrangements. * Trusted to act as lead in event management, including site research, contract negotiation and on-site point of contact during events. Completed expense reports making sure amounts were in balance and disbursed properly. * Key point person for reviewing external requests concerning funding and meetings from individuals and organizations, categorizing importance, using sound judgment on timely issues.

* Support Associate Vice President of Advancement Operations, Director of Communications, Donor Relations and Communications Teams. * Monitor department expenditures and prepare invoices, bills for payment and reimbursement of expenses for team members. * Compile client data; Create and process correspondence for donor acknowledgements, honorariums and memorials. * Influence constituents in a positive manner and resolve issues through assisting of stewardship requiring a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. * Assist in the implementation and execution of key University events. Prepare mass mailings and handle RSVPs. Liaison for facilities and maintenance issues, office supplies and stationary.

Activities and Societies: MBA Merit Scholar Program member

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda Society