LAUREN PRESNAR
Ridgeland
Summary
Dedicated individual with excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills as demonstrated through both educational and work experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Budget Analyst
University of South Carolina Beaufort
09.2025 - Current
- Analyzing budget proposals and financial data to guide smart decision-making. Preparing clear, actionable financial reports for leadership. Monitoring expenditures to ensure we stay on track and within budget. Supporting departments in achieving their goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Prepare annual budget calendar & instructions for campus wide stakeholders
- Analyze past budgets and spending trends to forecast future financial needs. Assist in prioritizing funding requests and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Prepare budget amendments and financial status reports as needed periodically for department heads to review. Review budget proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations. Assists in preparing any financial reports for annual external audit. Stay informed of changes in government regulations and financial management best practices. Assist in developing, maintaining and reviewing Budget Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Assists in preparing monthly budget reports for all USCB departments. Assist in preparing documents for Fall and Spring USCB Budge reviews to the USC Budget Office and mid-year budget reviews. Collaborate with department heads and other stakeholders to develop annual budgets. Work closely with HR department to ensure personnel budgeting/vacancies are as accurate as possible. Work closely with Grants/OSP Department to ensure budgetary. Work closely with the Bursar’s Office in establishing & ensuring BMF’s are distributed accordingly. Work closely with Procurement Director & Finance Manager to ensure proper budgets are in place for the campus departments. Works with USC Columbia Budget office to ensure System wide Budget policies are adhered to. Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure proper line-item budgeting is in place for invoice payments. Process regular budget transfer entries to correct budget line items. Complete any other administrative duties assigned. Conducts periodic training for campus users on budget, accounting system procedures, policies, and practices
Fitness Instructor
University of South Carolina Beaufort
01.2012 - Current
- Led dynamic group fitness classes, motivating participants to reach their fitness goals. Provided expert guidance on proper exercise form and technique for injury prevention.
Academic Affairs - Administrative Assistant, Center for the Arts Gallery
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Assist the director of the gallery with ordering/handling food supplies for the events or classes. Assist with creating/placing food orders and room reservations when applicable. Act as a point of contact/intermediate between the employee and HR. Help employees/students complete forms to provide necessary payments to process. Filing/organizing forms and participate in outreach events.
Administrative Assistant
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2016 - 09.2025
- Provide administrative support to multiple departments and programs. Assist the department chairs with various tasks including setting up meetings, room reservations, assistance with obtaining various certifications, Media, and space licenses. Verify official degrees, provided food information and assist with keeping track of all students' degree progress. Coordinate room and media/IT and administrative planning. Plan, coordinate, prepare and the specific needs of the programs in concert. Order, and facilitate payment of food and supplies. Assist with purchasing and creating invoices. This includes reservations for rooms, catering, services, IT/media, room reservations, and assistance with Travel Authorizations, Expense reports, catering, rooms, and reimbursements. Make purchasing requests and pay invoices for all events and classes. Work with public relations to make any allowable changes and fit within the University’s regulations. Assist with filing/organizing and keeping track of the necessary paperwork and travel arrangements associated with the event. Provide administrative support to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate handling of customer service requests. Assist with the coordination of various functions on campus to promote the University community. Collect and maintain multiple databases for Academic Affairs and provide assistance to process applications. Assist with the coordination of University events including Commencement, Nursing Pinning, Academic Awards, and Honors Ceremony. Create and publish academic and non-academic calendars.
Academic Affairs - Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Assist the director of the CTL with various tasks to help the center with outreach and events. This includes making room reservations, communicating with support services (catering, custodial, tech for equipment/IT) if necessary, assist with food preparation, work orders for the events, purchasing/supplying supplies and payment of invoices.
Teaching Assistant for Fundamental Genetics
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assist the professor with various duties including test preparation, record keeping, and leading lessons in small group sessions, etc. Academic Affairs - HR Student/Adjunct Professor Hiring Liaison
Academic Support Tutor (Orientation USCB)
University of South Carolina Beaufort
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Advised incoming students about the University and helped to facilitate their social schedules for the upcoming semester, as well as various other tasks associated with orientation.
Kayak Guide
Marsh grass Adventures
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Instructed clients on proper kayaking techniques including different strokes, safety procedures and also the progress for a two-hour adventure on the water while pointing out wildlife and providing facts about the area.
Front Desk Customer Service Representative/Manager
Station 300
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Performed general duties which include collecting fees, setting up lanes, distribution of equipment, monitoring the facility, set up for leagues/parties, organizations/camps of the facility and front desk, scheduling, etc. Managing duties included the maintenance of a safe and welcoming environment, training daily reports, collection and counting of drawers, and closing of the facility.
Lab Assistant
University of South Carolina Beaufort
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked using many different DNA techniques including PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, multiple DNA extraction methods, Spectrophotometer and various specimen collection methods.
Tutor (A&P/Genetic/Lab Projects)
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2012 - 12.2009
- Developed and implemented interesting and informative materials to expand students' understanding of course materials. Guided students on techniques to help study and increase their understanding of the material as well as answer questions and help with test preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC05.2014
Associate of Science - undefined
Burlington County College
Burlington, NJ01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Pemberton Twp. High School
Pemberton, NJ01.2008
Skills
- University Systems (HCM, Blackboard, Banner, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, Finance Intranet)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service
- Detail oriented
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Time management
- Effective team member
- Problem Solving
- Budget planning
- Report preparation
- Compiling data
Timeline
Budget Analyst
University of South Carolina Beaufort
09.2025 - Current
Academic Affairs - Administrative Assistant, Center for the Arts Gallery
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2022 - 09.2025
Academic Affairs - Administrative Assistant, Center for Teaching and Learning
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2022 - 07.2025
Teaching Assistant for Fundamental Genetics
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2016 - 09.2025
Academic Support Tutor (Orientation USCB)
University of South Carolina Beaufort
06.2016 - 08.2017
Kayak Guide
Marsh grass Adventures
05.2016 - 09.2016
Front Desk Customer Service Representative/Manager
Station 300
11.2014 - 06.2016
Lab Assistant
University of South Carolina Beaufort
01.2014 - 12.2014
Tutor (A&P/Genetic/Lab Projects)
University of South Carolina Beaufort
08.2012 - 12.2009
Fitness Instructor
University of South Carolina Beaufort
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - undefined
Burlington County College
High School Diploma - undefined
Pemberton Twp. High School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of South Carolina Beaufort
SERVICE
- Volunteered for Alternative Spring Break-Camp Blue Skies- March 2024
- Academic Awards Committee-April 2020-2023
- Student Research and Scholarship Day Committee- April 2017-current
Certifications
Zumba Fitness
Publications
Anna L. Husted, Victoria R. Sutton, Lauren A. Presnar, R. Kevin Blackburn, Joseph L. Staton, Stephen A. Borgianini
and Edward L. D’Antonio. "The Multifunctional Catalytic Hemoglobin from Amphitrite ornata: Protocols on Isolation, Taxonomic Identification, Protein Extraction, Purification, and Characterization." Methods Protoc. 2024, 7(6), 100; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps7060100
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