Dash Groody
HR Manager · Madhouse Development Services
Austin, TX
In My Own Words
I possess a keen sense for streamlining operations and simplifying processes, all while infusing a dash of creativity. I relish the challenge of devising inventive solutions to elevate the employee experience, bolster the company's brand, and drive towards our business objectives.
During my professional journey, I had the opportunity to lead both Human Resources and Marketing departments, a role that represented the culmination of over seven years of dedicated service. Starting as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager, I gradually transitioned into managing HR and Marketing in 2023.
Outside of work, I find solace in wilderness backpacking, championing environmental conservation, and exploring the realms of design.
Work Experience
Executive Assistant + Office Manager
Madhouse Development2016 – 2023
• Provide day-to-day administrative operations supporting the President, Vice President, and team members. • Coordinate logistics and travel reservations for team members including flights, hotels, and ground transportation. • Access to President and Vice President’s company email, handling confidential and sensitive material. • Manage calendars for President, Vice President, and shared team calendar. • Coordinate company outings including team volunteer events, family get togethers, and holiday dinner parties. • Draft, revise, and organize content of company brochure for collaboration with contracted graphic designers. • Creatively designed all public facing documents including presentation materials, invitations, signage, etc. • Plan and coordinate groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies. • Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies as needed. • Work closely with contracted, offsite IT to resolve any issues, schedule onsite maintenance, or special projects. • Assemble and organize all receipts, check requests, and incoming bills for accountant. • Organize and produce expense reports from the simplest to intricate. • Compile data from property managers to create weekly reports of all assets. • Draft, revise, edit, and produce documents for the demanding state application process with critical deadlines. • Continually learning about the affordable housing industry and state application procedure. Recent Significant Achievements: • Optimized public notification procedure (including automated notifications and reduced costs). • Created an onboarding procedure and designed an all-inclusive New Employee Roadmap and Employee Handbook. • Built company website to desired specifications. Update and maintain website and blog entries.
Freelance Personal Assistant
Self Employed2009 – 2016
• Carried out multiple and various projects for an array of professional clients on an ongoing basis. • Recruited, screened, bid, scheduled, and paid third-party vendors or subcontractors for client’s needs. • Created and tested usable systems for filing, offices, kitchens, paper flow, organization, closets, packing, and etc. • Prepared and organize documents, presentations, spreadsheets, receipts, expense reports, and bills. • Imagined and executed unique and thoughtful gifts at client’s request. • Researched, recommended, and shopped for clothing, decor, and household items. • Managed, paid, and reconciled reoccurring monthly bills. • Errands: groceries, office supplies, computers/tech supplies, prescription pickup, vehicle maintenance, and etc.
Office Coordinator
Davey Tree Expert Company2005 – 2009
• Supported all facets of the company by managing the day-to-day operations of the office. • Implemented new accounting strategies including the efficiency of entry of new clients and orders. • Established a new strategy for maintaining weekly and monthly reports of sales and production.
