KARLA DURAN
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK
Summary
Experienced Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with a focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful enterprises using resourcefulness and high-level business acumen. Decisive and analytical with a 20-year history of successful industry performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Hiring and Recruiting Manager
1800 Properties LLC.
Oklahoma City, OK, OK
01.2019 - Current
- Created, managed, and executed business plans and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Hired exceptional candidates and led staff to maximize productivity and eliminate process lags.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing, and customer account operations efficiently.
- Oversaw office operations for the organization by processing vital documentation, obtaining insurance verification, and authorization for services..
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs, and capital improvement projects.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in the market.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
- Developed, reviewed, and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
Office Manager
Santa Fe South Schools
Oklahoma City, OK, OK
08.2007 - 05.2019
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2000 - 05.2007
- Displayed knowledge of various routine educational tasks, duties and procedures and followed specific instructions of teacher.
- Supported teacher in classroom discipline and maintained standards of pupil behavior.
- Demonstrated flexibility, coped with challenges of rapidly changing world and assisted students lacking language proficiency.
- Served as translator and interpreter for written and verbal communication to students, parents and staff members.
- Worked expertly and productively with students and parents from diverse ethnic groups.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Organizational Leadership
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKAssociate of Arts -
OCCC
Oklahoma City, OK05.2012
Skills
- Budget Creation
- Talent Acquisition
- Policy Implementation
- Customer Service
- Administrative Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Decision-Making
- Planning and Coordination
- Training Initiatives
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Staff Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Hiring and Recruiting Manager
1800 Properties LLC.
01.2019 - Current
Office Manager
Santa Fe South Schools
08.2007 - 05.2019
Bilingual Paraprofessional
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2007
Organizational Leadership
University of Oklahoma
Associate of Arts -
OCCC
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