
Sara Tamayo
@saratamayo
I streamline operations, compliance, and onboarding across nonprofit, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial administration.
What I'm looking for
I've led operations and programs across Ronald McDonald House, Ambry Genetics, Quality Packaging Supply Corp, and Riviera Laser Studio. At Ronald McDonald House, I directed recruitment, onboarding, retention, and 24/7 scheduling for more than 400 volunteers.
I'm experienced in improving workflows, maintaining HIPAA and financial compliance, managing payroll and bookkeeping, and coordinating high-volume cross-functional work. I bring bilingual English/Spanish communication, Six Sigma process improvement, and hands-on leadership to mission-driven and operationally complex teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Bookkeeper
GlobalTradu Language Services
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Managed day-to-day bookkeeping functions, financial record-keeping, and account reconciliations. Maintained accurate financial documentation to support operational budgeting and financial reporting.
Volunteer Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House
Jun 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 6 months)
Directed and supervised a diverse team of 400+ volunteers, overseeing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies. Optimized the volunteer onboarding workflow and administered 24/7 scheduling to ensure 100% coverage for critical programs and events.
Spearheaded a blind-verification QC process for patient data, achieving early detection of critical errors and maintaining high-integrity diagnostic reporting. Managed 100% adherence to documentation requirements to ensure legal and HIPAA compliance before clinical testing.
Office Manager
Quality Packaging Supply Corp
Dec 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Directed daily office functions for a manufacturing facility, including full-cycle payroll, inventory procurement, and vendor relations. Provided high-level administrative assistance to the leadership team, supporting business development and strategic planning efforts.
Medical Office Manager
Riviera Laser Studio
Oct 2013 - Nov 2016 (3 years 1 month)
Managed front- and back-office operations, including medical records, HIPAA compliance, patient scheduling, and insurance billing. Conducted patient intake and vital sign measurement, ensuring sterile and efficient treatment room preparation.
Led the homeownership application cycle, qualifying families through rigorous financial and background screening. Designed and facilitated credit counseling and financial education seminars for prospective homeowners.
Administrative Assistant / Staff Coordinator
California PsychCare
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Provided administrative support and coordinated staff activities.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
QRS Solutions
Jun 2009 - Aug 2012 (3 years 2 months)
Handled accounts receivable functions.
Accounting Clerk
QPC Fiber Optics Inc
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Performed accounting clerk duties.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saddleback College
Associate of Arts, Psychology
Earned an Associate's Degree in Arts with a focus on Psychology.
Tech stack
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