Administrative professional with over 15 years of experience. Ability to function well in a
fast-paced, professional environment. Dependable team player with multi-tasking, organizational and
leadership skills. Seeking to use my experience and skills in a full-time, professional position.
Microsoft Office
Project Management
Administrate
Management Skills
Microsoft Project
Business Management
Cicely E.
Zionsville, Indiana
$25/hr
4.1
12 jobs
Professional Overview
I am a versatile virtual operations and administrative professional with over a decade of experience supporting nonprofits, government-funded programs, healthcare systems, and corporate environments. My background includes procurement, contract management, HR and recruiting support, AP/AR, data management, program administration, and high-volume customer service.
I have successfully managed and supported large community programs—including rental assistance, youth worker well-being initiatives, workforce development services, and nonprofit program operations. My work ensures organizations stay compliant, organized, and running smoothly while improving service delivery for the people they serve.
In addition to my operations work, I provide consulting services for nonprofits and small businesses, helping them streamline processes, create documentation, build financial systems, and ensure compliance with federal requirements such as 2 CFR 200.
Clients appreciate my reliability, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to take ownership of complex tasks with minimal oversight.
⭐ What I Do (Virtually)
Administrative & Operations Support
Calendar, inbox & document management
SOP development, workflow mapping & process improvement
Program administration & reporting
Project coordination across multiple teams
HR support, onboarding and staff documentation
Meeting minutes, summaries & executive support
File digitization & records management
Finance & Accounting Support
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
Invoice processing, reconciliation & payment tracking
Deposit logging, revenue tracking & expense alignment
Financial file organization & audit readiness
Budget tracking & federal reimbursement documentation
Bill.com, QuickPay & similar systems
Procurement, Contracts & Vendor Management
RFP drafting, sourcing & competitive quote analysis
Contract drafting, redlining & execution workflow
Vendor onboarding & performance monitoring
ERP purchasing workflows & procurement documentation
Spend tracking, cost analysis & purchasing compliance
Federal grant procurement support, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
Data & Systems Support
Data entry, cleanup, verification & quality control
CRM & ERP support, testing & workflow documentation
System updates, user support & process mapping
Report creation, dashboards & data summaries
Customer Service & Communications
High-volume call center operations & QA oversight
Phone, email & chat-based customer support
Issue resolution & escalation management
Script writing, training materials & coaching
Client service for government-funded and nonprofit programs
⭐ Program & Nonprofit Experience
I bring extensive real-world experience managing and supporting programs that impact communities, including:
Rental Assistance Programs
Managed applications, documentation, eligibility reviews, vendor payments, and customer inquiries for high-demand housing support programs.
Youth Worker Well-Being Initiatives
Coordinated youth-focused program delivery, created workflows, monitored performance data, and supported partner organizations.
Workforce Development & Community Programs
Assisted with training programs, employer outreach, participant tracking, reporting, and service coordination.
Nonprofit Consulting
Helped organizations build systems for compliance, documentation, procurement, reimbursement, financial tracking, and operational efficiency.
This background allows me to navigate complex, fast-moving environments with professionalism and accuracy.
⭐ Strengths & Skills
Core Strengths
Detail-oriented and accurate
Highly organized and proactive
Strong multitasker in high-volume environments
Excellent written & verbal communication
Skilled at breaking down complex processes
Confidentiality-focused and dependable
Specialized Skills
Federal compliance (including 2 CFR 200)
Contract drafting & procurement negotiation
Subrecipient monitoring support
Audit readiness & documentation review
Workflow design & SOP creation
Technical writing & meeting documentation
Systems & Software
ERP & Procurement: SAP, PeopleSoft, Agiloft, Microix, MIPPS
Financial Platforms: Bill.com, QuickPay
Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace
CRM & Call Center: Multiple CRM and support platforms
Digital Tools: Adobe Sign, SharePoint, Workflow tools
⭐ How I Can Help You
I provide reliable, high-quality virtual support that helps organizations:
✔ Stay organized and compliant
✔ Reduce administrative burden
✔ Improve financial accuracy
✔ Streamline purchasing and contract workflows
✔ Strengthen customer service and communication
✔ Enhance program operations
✔ Keep projects moving forward
Whether you need daily operational support, financial processing, procurement and contract work, program administration, data entry, or customer service, I am here to make your workload lighter and your processes smoother.
Virtual Assistance
Administrative Support
Social Customer Service
Data Entry
Recruiting
Human Resource Management
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Procurement
Vendor Management
Contract Management
Project Workflows
Buying
Price & Quote Negotiation
Project Management
Leadership Coaching
Education
Government Procurement
Nonprofit
Customer Service Training
Nicole W.
Zionsville, Indiana
$60/hr
4.8
119 jobs
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