- Spearheaded vendor relations, optimizing ordering processes and maintenance schedules.- Served as the primary point of contact for external communications and vendor relationships.- Led contract negotiations and implementation, resulting in a 50% cost reduction for key services including garbage disposal and printer contracting.- Led a team of executives on a two-year SAIS Accreditation process, securing national recognition for the school.- Successfully wrote and applied for a Federal Security Grant valued at $150,000.- Managed various programs and events, including booking, A/V setup, and smooth execution.- Managed purchasing and financial tracking, implementing cost-effective strategies.- Initiated a preventative healthcare benefits program, saving the company and employees tens of thousands of dollars each year.- Oversaw building maintenance and improvement projects, including inventory management.- Provided graphic design and tech support across all departments.- Enhanced company image through marketing initiatives, including recruitment brochures and digital displays.- Conducted research on various product solutions to improve operational processes and employee benefits.- Streamlined operations through systematic organization and implementation of new procedures.- Managed weekly newsletter compilation and distribution.- Edited and compiled assessment reports and curriculum booklets, ensuring high-quality documentation.- Oversaw the admissions process for incoming students.

{The position was for 2 months of each summer of 2022 & 2023]- Managed critical aspects of large-scale educational conferences, each hosting 1,500+ attendees.- Coordinated comprehensive transportation logistics for 75+ high-profile participants, including world-class presenters and VIPs, across multiple airports and venues.- Developed and maintained detailed logistics databases to track travel information and special requirements and timeframes, with zero delays.- Oversaw a team of drivers and collaborated with various transportation services to ensure seamless ground operations.- Acted as primary liaison between conference organizers, hotel staff, and external vendors to facilitate smooth event execution.- Handled VIP services, including personalized airport transfers, on-site guidance, and time-sensitive scheduling.- Managed departmental communications and follow-ups to ensure all aspects of the conference were prepared and executed flawlessly.- Made agile, cost-effective decisions using corporate resources to resolve last-minute challenges and maintain event quality.- Contributed to overall operations management, ensuring all attendee needs were met throughout the multi-day events.

[Position was a 24/7 involvement]- Co-directed and assisted a "Personal Development" program for at-risk youth. - Acted as a mentor and guidance counselor for at-risk youth, while developing personal connections and relationships in order to provide guidance. - Program and operations manager involved in organizing school-wide trips, implementation for events, daily operations, and more. - Acted as Director of Transportation to organize various aspects of needed transportation as needed.- Acted as a dorm counselor for over 25 students which included the responsibility of anything that happened from evening throughout the entire night, along with ensuring the safety of all the students.- Assisted in operations and on-campus renovations.- Ensuring the needed inventory for renovations was available in a timely manner.- Entrusted with corporate funds to budget and purchase responsibly.- Acted as "on-call agent" 24/7 when issues arose and needed to be solved meticulously.- Assisted in operations/setup for short-term hotel-style rentals