Aliya Hirji Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

• Focus of role has been on creating efficiencies and systems that will benefit the school, it’s employees and families.
• In Director role, responsible for developing and driving the process for new student admissions, creating an innovative and personalized experience for prospective families.
• Educate parents on the Montessori program and build confidence in this unique methodology for educating children.
• Lead and design tours, meeting with parents who are often anxious about their child’s placement or about Montessori. Completely overhauled the application process, creating a more personalized and caring experience.
• “Close the deal” with families through addressing lingering questions and guiding them through completion of the contract.
• Revamped the process for declining families, which now includes a one-on-one meeting.

Greater Seattle Area

• Developed a comprehensive and nutritionally complete meal program for school of 75 children that has grown to over 200, consistently receiving outstanding reviews from parents and children alike.
• Research regional vendors to supply organic and wholesome food - handling negotiations, contracts, delivery and menus.
• Work closely with purveyors like Full Circle Farms, Tree of Life, United Natural Foods, Smith Brothers Farm and smaller vendors.
• Adjust produce seasonally and check pricing weekly to make budgeting adjustments. As a result of this flexible program, costs are contained and menus include more wholesome options.
• Designed a CSA (community supported agriculture) program at the school, so that parents could receive weekly or bi-weekly boxes of fresh, local produce, delivered conveniently to the school.
• Work with kitchen staff to plan menus each week, based on seasonal choices. Work as needed in the kitchen and as a result, have increased job satisfaction and efficiency in the busy kitchen.

Greater Seattle Area

• Handle State and city compliance in employee, food-service and education specific areas.
• Managed employee benefits and payroll for 40 employees which included evaluating new plans, completing annual renewal process and counseling employees on benefits.
• Processed Accounts Payables and Receivables with efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepared financial reports for accounting.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Nutrition Sciences

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General