SARA SILVA JETTER
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating a wide variety of events. Strong communicator and negotiator, customer-oriented, time manager, and decisive leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Controller
Asociación De Intercambio Cultural, Inc.
08.2020 - Current
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 50 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Mentored staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures.
- Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
Camp Director
Chatka Camp-Asociación De Intercambio Cultural
01.2021 - Current
- Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
- Hired, oversaw and managed 14 camp staff members.
- Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
- Handled administrative and management needs with as many as 42 girls in attendance each summer season.
- Planned weekly camp program schedules for sports, field trips and arts and crafts activities.
Conference Center Manager
Asociación de Intercambio Cultural, Inc.
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
- Checked facility, employee work and service levels to maintain compliance with company and industry standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions at the center, ensuring transparency in financial reporting for internal stakeholders.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Handled crisis management situations promptly, minimizing negative impact on event outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
HR Recruiter
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico - Internship
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent in candidate platforms
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Education
Professional Certificate: Coordinación de Bodas y Eventos Sociales - Event Coordination
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2025
Human Resources Certification - Human Resources Management
Escuela Avanzada De Recursos Humanos Y Legislacion Laboral
05.2016
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Human Resources
Universidad De Puerto Rico-Recinto De Río Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico05.2015
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Project Coordination
- Time Management
- Goal oriented
- Detail Oriented
- Event Planning
- Decision making
- Microsoft Office-intermediate
- Analytical skills
- Budget Management
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic planning and execution
Projects and events
- Art of Living Congress Coordination 2015-2016
Coordinated and directed the Art of Living Congress, overseeing event logistics, speaker arrangements, donator, staff, and participant engagement. Successfully managed communication, ensuring smooth execution of sessions and activities, and contributed to a positive attendee experience for 30 participants and 7 staff members.
- Family Day Coordination 2013-2016
Organized and coordinated a yearly Family Day event for 300 participants, managing all aspects including scheduling, vendor coordination, activities planning, and participant engagement. Ensured a seamless experience for attendees by handling logistics, communication, and on-site support.
Volunteer Experience
The Mark Leadership Program, 2021-present
- Volunteered in the coordination and fulfillment of this program focused on leadership and character development for young girls. Worked 3 seasons with 16 girls each.
WYD Group Trip, 2013, 2023
- Organized and coordinated group of 25-35 members in Brazil and Portugal.
Social Project, 2022
- Coordinated and executed a volunteer project focused on community help in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Camp Director
Chatka Camp-Asociación De Intercambio Cultural
01.2021 - Current
Controller
Asociación De Intercambio Cultural, Inc.
08.2020 - Current
HR Recruiter
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico - Internship
01.2015 - 05.2015
Conference Center Manager
Asociación de Intercambio Cultural, Inc.
07.2014 - 07.2020
Professional Certificate: Coordinación de Bodas y Eventos Sociales - Event Coordination
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Human Resources Certification - Human Resources Management
Escuela Avanzada De Recursos Humanos Y Legislacion Laboral
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Human Resources
Universidad De Puerto Rico-Recinto De Río Piedras
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