Goal-driven Operations Coordinator with a proven track record at Bushnell University, adept in operational management and process implementation. Excelled in developing positive workplace relationships and leveraging strong interpersonal skills to enhance the student experience on campus. Achieved significant improvements in student services and event coordination and operational efficiencies within Student Life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator for Student Life
Bushnell University
Eugene, OR
10.2022 - Current
Operations and Administration: Serve as the coordinator and administrative assistant, handling clerical duties, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, and assisting administrators.
Report and Data Management: Assist with preparing reports, budgets, and research, including financial and statistical data collection.
Event Planning and Coordination: Serve as the liaison for departmental events like orientation, retreats, and fundraising auctions.
Communication and Support: Answer phones, manage mail, and resolve administrative issues. Organize mailings and maintain schedules.
System Management: Use Jenzabar for managing student information, including housing charges, immunizations, and more. Attend meetings to stay updated on system changes.
Student Services: Oversee student services such as welcome baskets, hiring student employees, managing student immunization records, ID cards, and mail keys.
Inventory and Office Management: Order supplies, maintain records, and ensure documents are accurate and complete.
Marketing and Web Management: Assist with creating marketing materials, newsletters, and website maintenance.
Staff Supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise student employees.
Meetings and Collaboration: Attend departmental, cross-departmental, and one-on-one meetings. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Beacon Beanery Operations: Manage daily operations of the campus café, including hiring staff, inventory, budget management, and health/safety compliance.
Merchandise Management: Research and purchase merchandise for the Beanery, maintain inventory levels & bringing in current styles to leverage university sales, while reconciling budget constrains.
Preschool Teacher
Grace Community Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2016 - 06.2022
Classroom Leadership: Experienced head teacher with 5 years of leading and managing a structured, engaging learning environment.
Student Instruction: Taught two consecutive classes of 20 students per year, tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
Curriculum Development: Designed and implemented a well-rounded curriculum focused on cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
Foundational Learning: Taught essential skills, including color, shape, number, and letter recognition, to build early academic success.
Classroom Environment: Fostered a nurturing and inclusive space that encouraged cooperation, socialization, and positive behavior.
Student Assessment: Observed and evaluated students’ progress, identifying emotional, social, or developmental concerns for early intervention.
Parent Collaboration: Engaged with parents through regular updates, progress reports, and guidance on extending learning at home.
Store Manager
J.Jill Womens Retailer
01.2005 - 08.2010
Managed and oversaw store operations and developed routines to ensure efficient functioning of the store to maximize profitability
Implemented human resource duties including recruiting, hiring, training, and firing, managing schedules, assigning responsibilities and setting sales goals
Administered accounting functions, met monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets, managed the budget and adhered to payroll policies
Controlled inventory, maintained sufficient inventory, used plan-o-grams to remerchandise the store for seasonal changes
Delivered outstanding customer service while establishing clear staff expectations.
Managed loss prevention by implementing and monitoring strategies as well as auditing paperwork
Education
Merchandising Management -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
03.2002
Skills
Quality In Task Execution
Develops positive workplace relationships
Proficient Verbal and Written Skills
Exceptional Customer Relations
Familiar with Microsoft Office, Jenzabar
Logistics coordination
Operational Management
Process implementation
Accomplishments
Bushnell University Staff Member of the Year 2024
Timeline
Operations Coordinator for Student Life
Bushnell University
10.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Grace Community Preschool & Kindergarten
08.2016 - 06.2022
Store Manager
J.Jill Womens Retailer
01.2005 - 08.2010
Merchandising Management -
Oregon State University
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