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Director of Operations

cone zone • Tiempo completo

Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr

- Co-led operations for a 400-student charter middle school, overseeing systems, staffing, scheduling, facilities, and daily execution across a 50-member team - Designed and implemented operational systems that improved efficiency and consistency across key functions including arrival, dismissal, lunch, and daily scheduling - Streamlined high-volume processes such as school-wide events (e.g., picture day), reducing time required and improving overall coordination - Built and refined staff scheduling systems to ensure clear coverage, accountability, and smooth day-to-day operations - Developed structured event planning and execution systems, improving organization and reducing last-minute operational issues - Strengthened budget tracking and financial processes, ensuring the school ended the year on target within a zero-based budgeting model - Identified and addressed operational inefficiencies, resulting in smoother daily execution and a more predictable, organized environment for both staff and students - Managed and developed the operations team, creating clearer workflows, expectations, and accountability structures

Business Operations Manager

SuccessOverEverything • Tiempo completo

Nov 2021 - Mar 2023 • 1 yr 4 mos

- Led school-based operations within a high-performing charter network, supporting systems, logistics, scheduling, and daily execution in a fast-paced environment - Managed core operational functions including arrival, dismissal, facilities, compliance, and staff coordination to ensure consistent and efficient school operations - Executed and maintained structured, network-aligned systems while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational friction - Coordinated complex scheduling and staffing logistics, ensuring clear coverage and alignment across instructional and operational teams - Supported large-scale events and school-wide initiatives, ensuring strong planning, organization, and execution under tight timelines - Maintained high standards of operational consistency and accountability across all systems, contributing to a predictable and well-run school environment - Partnered with school leadership to align operational execution with academic priorities and organizational expectations - Built strong communication systems across staff to ensure clarity, responsiveness, and smooth day-to-day coordination

Vice President

Building Evolution • Tiempo completo

Aug 2013 - Sep 2018 • 5 yrs 1 mo

Building Trades Academy (Tidewater Builders Association) Led operational and organizational turnaround for a workforce development program, addressing financial instability and inconsistent program outcomes Rebuilt internal systems and processes across program delivery, student tracking, and operations, resulting in a 60% increase in graduation rates Managed organizational finances and implemented structured budget tracking and spending controls, successfully transforming a significant deficit into a sustainable surplus Secured additional funding by successfully advocating at the state level, strengthening the organization’s financial position and long-term viability Oversaw hiring, performance management, and staffing decisions, building a stronger and more accountable team structure Redesigned program workflows and student support systems to improve retention, completion, and job placement outcomes Established clearer reporting and data tracking systems to support decision-making and improve organizational visibility Created scalable operational structures that improved consistency, efficiency, and overall program performance