Open To Work
Ariel Barrios
Management
CA
Work Preference
Summary
Communications and operations specialist with expertise in public education, marketing, event planning, and community engagement. Develops and manages community outreach and engagement, digital content, and large-scale events. Proficient in writing, social media management, and cross-functional collaboration, while effectively representing organizations to diverse audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Operations Officer (Office Manager)
Hanford Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
- Lead site-level communications and serve as liaison between school administration, families, district offices, and community partners
- Oversee operational messaging related to attendance, enrollment, and school procedures
- Developed and distributed informational materials, announcements, and program communications to enhance engagement and ensure transparency
- Managed Expanded Learning program communications, facilitating enrollment outreach and providing timely stakeholder updates
- Coordinate and promote school events, community activities, and expanded learning programs
- Create marketing and training materials, including flyers, guides, and digital communications
- Supported leadership in addressing parent and community concerns, maintaining professionalism and discretion throughout communications
Senior Administrative Assistant
Visalia Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated logistics, communications, and outreach for district-wide trainings and events, ensuring effective participation
- Managed communication and scheduling for professional development initiatives, streamlining coordination efforts
- Collaborated with district leadership on communications and marketing initiatives, enhancing digital content engagement
- Designed and maintained department website, improving access to resources and program visibility
- Assisted in creating marketing materials, presentations, and branding elements for district programs
- Supported development of reports, publications, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders
Instructional Consultant Support Technician
Tulare County Office of Education
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Coordinated large-scale educational events with media-ready materials and public-facing communications to ensure effective outreach
- Created visual content (flyers, programs, digital posts) to effectively promote student and professional development events
- Collaborated with schools and external agencies to strengthen community partnerships and engagement
- Assisted with presentations, conferences, and virtual communications (Zoom meetings, webinars)
- Documented events through coordination and content preparation (photos, programs, materials)
- Developed marketing materials, social media content, and promotional campaigns to enhance visibility of countywide programs and events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing For New Media
Grand Canyon University
04-2027
Associate of Arts -
College of The Sequoias
Skills
- Event Management
- Event Planning/Coordination
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Operational Oversight
- Compliance Monitoring
- Financial Reporting
- Data Management
- Accounting Software
- Administrative Systems
- Powerschool
- Google Suite
- Adobe Suite
- Process Automation
- Staff Training
- Design - Marketing Materials
- Process Automation
Program Use
- Outlook & Google Suites (Drive, Sites, Docs, Sheets)
- Adobe Suites (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Fortis, Powerschool, & FOCUS
- ArtsPeople & Formstacks
- SACS, FMS, Quickbooks, & Tyler-Munis
Timeline
School Operations Officer (Office Manager)
Hanford Elementary School District
08.2023 - Current
Senior Administrative Assistant
Visalia Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Consultant Support Technician
Tulare County Office of Education
11.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Writing For New Media
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Arts -
College of The Sequoias