Stephanie Z.

Senior Graduate Program Coordinator at Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

About

I graduated from Colorado State University in May 2020 with a BS in Business Administration concentrating in Finance and minoring in French Language and Culture. I am dedicated to completing tasks efficiently and working with people whether that be clients or colleagues. I have 10+ years of customer service experience and 5 years of business office experience. I am always eager to learn more!

Experience

  • CSU Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology ()
    • Senior Graduate Program Coordinator
      Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Administrative Coordinator for Graduate Programs
      Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

    • Business Operations Technician I
      Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Responsibilities include: -Coordinating hiring and bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees, associates, and volunteers in the MIP department -Maintaining daily building operations and front-desk customer service -Offering operational support to staff and faculty and acting as a building proctor -Collaborating with the Administrative Teams within MIP to ensure functionality -Providing support to MIP Graduate Programs -Processing business documents such as disbursement vouchers, cash receipts, requisitions, etc.

  • Collaborative for Student Achievement, Colorado State University ()
    • Business Office Student Coordinator
      Jul 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Responsibilities in this position included: -Submitting travel authorizations and reimbursements for processing -Sending and responding to emails regarding travel information -Inputting salary reports and reconciling statements -Issuing background checks for new employees -Assisting the HR specialist with any other duties -Aiding in the facilitation student receptionist meetings and trainings Skills that were required for this position included: -High attention to detail and initiative -Knowledge and proficiency using MS Suite, Kuali Financial Systems, Oracle, Ariesweb, and Timeclock -Organization, time management, and flexibility -Verbal and written communication skills

    • Student Receptionist
      Jan 2017 - Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      This customer service role required : -A positive and helpful attitude while answering phone calls and greeting guests -Taking initiative to provide answers, or find answers when the knowledge was not readily available -Scheduling appointments for staff members in the various units in the Collaborative department Skills included: -Proficiency in MS Suite -Organization and attention to detail -Verbal and written communication skills

  • Peer Mentor and Teaching Assistant at Key Communities, Colorado State University
    Aug 2018 - May 2019 · 10 mos

    This position required two parts, mentoring and teaching a group of 15-17 students for two semesters. Responsibilities included: -Working with a diverse group of first year students to help them transition into college life -Meeting with students, individually, three times a semester to talk about goals and find ways to help them strive for success -Recording and reporting important information, and maintaining confidentiality -Co-teaching a university course focused on identity with an advisor/professor at the university -Collaborating with other mentors to organize events that involved students as well as others in the community Skills and training: -Monthly trainings with a variety of topics, mostly focused on dealing with diversity and high-risk students (Title IX and mandatory reporting) -Listening and communication skills -Organization and time management -Public speaking -Received a CRLA Certificate at Master Mentor Level III.

  • Hostess at Vine Street Pub and Brewery
    Apr 2016 - Jul 2016 · 4 mos

    This role required excellent customer service, including: -Greeting customers and quoting wait times -Supporting servers with greeting and cleaning duties -Recording to-go orders and handling money Skills needed for this position included: -Time management -Communication skills -A positive attitude

  • Team Member/Assistant Manager at Cold Stone Creamery
    Aug 2014 - Feb 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

    This role required excellent customer service and overseeing of staff, including: -Serving customers, and receiving feedback (complaints and praise) -Scheduling, inventory, reconciliations, and money handling -Interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating employees -Organizing and facilitating team meetings in collaboration with the General Manager Skills needed included: -Organization and time management -Speed, accuracy, and attention to detail -Communication skills -Knowledge of health requirements and codes -Microsoft Suite and data analysis