Dynamic Operations Leader | Strategic Systems Builder | Champion of Student Growth and Organizational Excellence

I am a driven and detail-oriented executive operations professional with over 15 years of experience advancing educational excellence through streamlined systems, team leadership, and organizational strategy. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proven success in optimizing workflows, strengthening cross-departmental communication, and enhancing operational efficiency. I am passionate about building strong administrative foundations that support both student well-being and innovative academic programming.

In my current role as Director of Operations at Upward Path Institute, I lead daily business operations to drive efficiency, productivity, and alignment with strategic goals across departments. I supervise and coach cross-functional teams, cultivating a collaborative, high-performance work environment that improves output and staff satisfaction. I develop and optimize internal processes using various tools to improve workflow efficiency and project-tracking accuracy.

Previously, I served as Executive Office Manager and Office Manager at Upward Path Institute, where I managed executive communications, strategic scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and compliance processes. I introduced workflow automation and reporting tools that enhanced transparency and reduced administrative redundancies.

Earlier in my career, I worked at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in various roles including Administrative Assistant to Head of Lower School, Library Assistant, and Curriculum Assistant. I directed day-to-day operations, managed budgets, coordinated large-scale events, and supported social-emotional learning instruction. I also improved data accuracy and family-school communication through administration of student information systems.

My technical proficiencies include Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Canva, MailChimp, LinkedIn, ADP RUN & 401(k), Zoho CRM, QuickBooks, SignNow, Asana, Bambee, Follett Aspen SIS, Magnus Health, PeopleAdmin, and Follett Library Management. I am committed to operational excellence and fostering environments that promote educational success and student growth.