Manage daily school systems including facilities, financial management, Human Resources, food & transportation, student health & safety, and enrollment management.

Implemented optimized policies, procedures, and systems, leading to a 30% decrease in operational requests and less than 5 minute response time. Led regular audits on school operations, pinpointing areas of improvement and executing corrective measures for optimal space utilization. Developed and delivered professional development training for the operations team, concurrently leading a 6-member cross-functional team effectively. Managed daily school systems including facilities, financial management, Human Resources, food & transportation, student health & safety, and enrollment management, consistently achieved performance targets and bonuses.

As a Community School Director at Areté Education, I played a pivotal role in driving student achievement and fostering strong partnerships between the school and the community. My responsibilities included:- Advising the Principal and leading the coordination of various partners within the school to ensure alignment with faculty goals and objectives- Cultivating meaningful relationships with parents, students, and teachers to promote a comprehensive understanding of the Community School model and its impact on student success- Collaborating with the Principal, School Leadership Team, and Parent Coordinator to implement a transformative family engagement model, fostering robust school-to-home partnerships for learning- Establishing strategic partnerships with community agencies to offer valuable services such as health, vision, dental, after-school programs, and career exploration opportunities for students and parents- Leveraging data-driven insights to track program activity, evaluate progress, and continually enhance the impact of our community initiatives.

As a dedicated Business Manager and Executive Assistant to the Principal, I played a pivotal role in streamlining administrative and operational tasks at a leading NYC school. My key responsibilities included:- Serving as a liaison between the Principal and administration, executing complex projects to support the Principal's vision and mission.- Leading a team of school operations professionals to manage logistics for school-wide events, parent communications, data collection, technology, and inventory management.- Orchestrating special projects and events, both on and off-site, including scheduling, communication, and material preparation and distribution.- Overseeing purchasing and procurement using FAMIS and MyGalaxy systems, managing invoice processing, and facilitating expense reimbursement.- Developing, updating, and managing internal databases, as well as designing and maintaining the school website.- Crafting presentation materials using advanced technology and software.- Drafting and editing documents, correspondence, presentations, proposals, and spreadsheets to ensure clear and effective communication.- Providing specialized support to staff and administration in areas such as technology, editing, graphics, and signage.- Expertly managing the Principal's calendar, administrative team schedules, and vendor meetings, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.