Tara J. Sonnenberg
Estes Park
Summary
Qualified, with strong background in managing office operations and enhancing administrative efficiency. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve productivity through effective leadership. Demonstrated proficiency in team coordination and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
MH Plumbing & Heating
Estes Park, CO
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource management.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing administrative efficiency and employee productivity.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained office budgets, tracking expenses to align with financial objectives.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Office Manager
Mountain Valley Plumbing & Heating
Estes Park, CO
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed office correspondence, ensuring timely communication with clients and team members.
- Coordinated scheduling and organized meetings to optimize executive availability and productivity.
- Maintained accurate records and databases, enhancing information retrieval efficiency for staff.
- Implemented filing systems that improved document accessibility and reduced retrieval time.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Tasting Room Manager and Wine Attendant
Snowy Peaks Winery
Estes Park, CO
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Cash Handling and one-on-one Customer Service.
- Training and Supervising Employees
- Inventory and Quality Control
- Web site maintenance, social media and marketing.
Customer Service Specialist
Ferrellgas
Estes Park, CO
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Extensive experience with Oracle; PeopleSoft
- Phone and in-person sales
- Extensive problem solving with team members in emergency situations
Tasting Room Manager and Wine Attendant
Snowy Peaks Winery
Estes Park, CO
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Cash Handling and one-on-one Customer Service.
- Training and Supervising Employees
- Inventory and Quality Control
- Web site maintenance, social media and marketing.
Substitute Teacher
Park School District R-3
Estes Park, CO
10.2008 - 06.2009
- Complete Substitute Licensing requirements for State of Colorado.
Loan Processor and Funder
Silver State Mortgage
Las Vegas, NV
08.2001 - 10.2003
- Process and Complete loan applications.
- Experience with underwriting software.
- Maintain internal warehouse line of credit for closed loans.
Admin Assistant/Receptionist
Focus Commercial Group, Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
03.2000 - 07.2001
- Answer and distribute high volume of phone calls
- Client relations.
- Office Management. Filing, plot property research and maps, data entry.
Education
Elementary Education Focus
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVElementary Education Focus
Northeastern Jr College
Sterling, COGraduate, College Prep
Green Valley High School
Henderson, NVSkills
- Customer service
- Office management
- Organizational skills
- Office administration
- Customer relations
- Billing
- Scheduling and calendar management
Timeline
Office Manager
MH Plumbing & Heating
12.2022 - 12.2025
Office Manager
Mountain Valley Plumbing & Heating
08.2018 - 12.2022
Tasting Room Manager and Wine Attendant
Snowy Peaks Winery
01.2013 - 07.2014
Customer Service Specialist
Ferrellgas
07.2012 - 12.2013
Tasting Room Manager and Wine Attendant
Snowy Peaks Winery
06.2009 - 07.2012
Substitute Teacher
Park School District R-3
10.2008 - 06.2009
Loan Processor and Funder
Silver State Mortgage
08.2001 - 10.2003
Admin Assistant/Receptionist
Focus Commercial Group, Inc.
03.2000 - 07.2001
Elementary Education Focus
Northeastern Jr College
Graduate, College Prep
Green Valley High School
Elementary Education Focus
College of Southern Nevada
Additional Experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle, LSSI, Excel, Adobe.
- Published Author.