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WHMcAteer8 5
WHMcAteer8 5
MCATEER
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
[email protected] | (773) 951-4236
www.linkedin.com/in/wendymcateer
Technologies: Microsoft Office Suite & Office 365. QuickBooks. Adobe Acrobat. SharePoint.
Industries: Nonprofit, Precious Metals, Senior Living, Financial Services
WORK HISTORY
Customer Service Administrator, Mid-States Recycling & Refining, Des Plaines, IL 2019-2020
Reviewed order and sales processes, drafted new job descriptions and order protocol for business of
$22M in annual revenue.
Nonprofit Experience
Manager of Administration & Finance, Michael Reese Health Trust, Chicago, IL 2003-2017
Executive Administrator 2001-2002
Improved workflows and data sharing by recommending and implementing a major upgrade to grants
management software. Managed data transfer, troubleshooting, and staff training.
Managed two grant programs: oversaw online grant application process; reviewed letter of inquiry
and proposals; generated payout and requirement schedules; ensured database accuracy and data
integrity; advised grantees and community on funding priorities and grant cycles.
Streamlined operations by combining staff positions, resulting in decreased administrative costs.
Worked with accountant to create and establish grant payout reports in Excel and GIFTS to ensure
annual grants met federal payout requirements, and to minimize excise tax.
Handled finance administrative functions including accounts payable and receivables, chart of
accounts and general ledger maintenance, grant fund allocations and payouts, and wire transfers
Facilitated the work of the audit and finance committees by managing the annual audit, coordinating
with CPA to produce and present annual operating budgets, financials, and committee reports.
Implemented board decision to insource investment pool; coordinating and overseeing new
investment committee, and successfully partnering with advisors and fund managers to acquire and
liquidate investments.
In an Office Manager capacity: planned and executed events and meetings; managed vendors and
office equipment; liaised with IT to troubleshoot system issues; maintained company website.
Owned HR responsibilities including payroll, benefits, hiring, onboarding, and training. Created new
onboarding handbook that included benefits administration, office procedures, building orientation,
and online payroll training.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Volunteering
Program Assistant, Expressions Memory Program, Adv. Lutheran General Hospital, IL (2018)
Led creative projects and word exercises for 20 adults with early onset Alzheimer’s.
Event Planning, YPA, The Pritzker Military Museum and Library, IL (2014-2016)
Coordinated public events around lectures and new exhibits for gatherings of 75 to 100 people.
EDUCATION
B.S., Interpersonal & Organizational Communications, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR