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Works closely with the CEO, select board members, and the senior leadership team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations, along with ongoing administration of the organization and its related entitiesHelps to manage and implement the day-to-day priorities of the CEOHelps to maintain sustained organizational focus through CEO calendar management, team coordination, effective problem solving and task routing; Represents the CEO in internal and external communicationsSupports cash flow management through weekly payables processing and monthly coordination with external CPAs to ensure timely financial reports and active management of organizational budgetsEnsures compliance with grant requirements and standards set by external stakeholdersProvides effective summaries and adapts organizational content for varied contextsProvides project management support for major projects including grant proposals, program development documents, internal records, thought leadership, and white papersAdministers organizational systems and ensures internal and external stakeholders have access to the necessary tools to maximize organizational effectivenessSupports HR functions by ensuring effective onboard and offboard of team members including contractors, certain volunteers, and temporary staffRepresents the CEO in select external contexts including ecosystem awareness, broader economic development and civic engagement

Greater New Orleans Area

Established strong parent relationships increasing parent engagement and satisfaction by 22% in two years. Project Management over the relocation and re-branding of the school facility.Created cost savings by effectively managing the expenditure budget and curriculum inventoryCompliance management for student data, safety, human resources.Implemented a facilities improvement and communication plan leading to a 16% rise in staff satisfaction and perception of high quality facility management.Recruit and retain high performing teaching personnel, with staff retention at 87%; highest in the Region Successfully increased student enrollment in grades PK - Kindergarten through the establishment of a multi-tiered recruitment strategyCreated a strategic plan and managed a team to increase student retention through a cross-functional plan with finance and our Regional Engagement Team.Finance, budget and procurement management of budgets exceeding $4.5 million Created a coaching and development plan to create a pathway to leadership for cafeteria and custodial staff members Implemented a strong emergency management plan for campusCollaborated with non-profit organizations to mobilize large volunteer groups to assist with facility projects; creating a cost savings on facility projects to reallocate funds to the rebuilding of the school playground.

United States

Managed city-wide CDBG grant budgets Curriculum developer and trainer for professional development classes for the Civil Service DepartmentLed Results Teams to develop balanced budgets in the Children and Family services budget area.Managed all procurement and payment processing for the CAO's OfficeNavigated local legislation through the drafting and adoption of budget ordinances Engaged community stakeholders through community meetingsManaged all CAO contracts, CEA's and RFP'sImplemented a strategic plan to improve payment systems and processes that increased efficiency of the Budget StaffContinuous process improvement and strategic planning with executive staff regarding budgeting best practicesProject management of the implementation of budget software within various City DepartmentsCoached and Developed Office Manager

Greater New Orleans Area

Healthcare enrollment plan managementRedeveloped all employee facing health plan correspondenceRevised and managed City Policy MemorandaImplemented a new employee grievance process that decreased employee downtime while awaiting results.Relationship manager for all voluntary benefits (i.e. Short Term Disability, Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, etc.)Wellness Program ManagerIncreased employee engagement and contributions of non-profit programs (i.e. March of Dimes Campaigns, United Way contribution management)Increased employee and vendor participation of the Annual Employee Wellness Fair

Lakeside Mall

Managed sales in high volume retail storeRecruited, coached and managed staffStaff schedule managementSelected as the district trainer for the implementation of new computer softwareManaged payroll and daily sales goalsMaintained company mandated visual standards within the store by leading visual merchandising teamsCollaborated with General Manager on plans to drive sales, minimize loss and maximize employee timeIncreased customer satisfaction and shopper conversion through high quality coaching of staff.

Coordinated all specialty training and certification for operatorsOversaw various HR functionsLed and coordinated office and administration functionsSuccessfully maintained employee schedulingPlanned the daily workloadResponsible for 100+ employeesMaintain a database detailing the performance of each rideManaged and maintained ride operations databaseOperate rides when necessary

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Mass Communications

Master'S Of Public Administration, Urban Studies