Ashley Rollins
Lafayette,IN
Summary
Detail-oriented and organized Associate Operations Administrator with extensive experience supporting academic departments. Skilled in faculty recruitment, coordinating Teaching Assistant appointments, managing financial tasks, and assisting with departmental events. Known for strong communication and time management skills, Excelling independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office and university administrative systems, delivering seamless support for faculty, staff, and students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Operations Administrator
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
08.2025 - Current
- Support Teaching Assistant processes, including preparing and sending offer letters by working closely with the Associate Head and the Engineering Employment Center each semester.
- Coordinate logistics for visiting professors by handling scheduling and travel arrangements.
- Assist with faculty searches, including scheduling visits, arranging travel, preparing interview itineraries, and supporting search committee logistics.
- Help organize and execute departmental events such as faculty meetings and seminars.
- Provide administrative support to departmental leadership, faculty, and staff to ensure smooth operational workflow.
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements; prepare itineraries and process reimbursements.
Senior Administrative Assistant
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Assist with faculty searches, including scheduling visits, arranging travel, preparing interview itineraries, and supporting search committee logistics.
- Help organize and execute departmental events such as faculty meetings, seminars, and graduation receptions by coordinating logistics, managing communications, booking spaces and catering, and providing on-site support.
- Assist with financial transactions, including purchasing, invoicing, processing reimbursements, reconciling expenses, and managing purchasing card activity.
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements; prepare itineraries and process reimbursements.
Undergraduate Program Assistant & Schedule Deputy
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Provide administrative support such as coordinate and schedule student appointments with academic advisors for the Electrical and Computer Engineering advising office.
- Assisted in building and maintaining course schedules, identifying and resolving conflicts for undergraduate students.
- Assisted with organizing documents, reports, and program materials.
- Respond promptly to phone calls and emails, supporting students and department staff.
Office Manager
Bandit Signs and Graphics
Elkhart, IN
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Managed high-volume phone and email communications for a graphic and design company.
- Organized and maintained job schedules for installation teams to ensure timely project completion for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assisted in preparing customer quotes and estimates.
- Processed vendor payments and handled customer invoicing and monitored accounts by following up on outstanding payments.
- Maintained inventory and ordered printing supplies to support operations.
- Utilized design software and operated large-format printers.
Store Manager
Flavor Freeze
Elkhart, IN
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Created and managed work schedules for a team of 14 employees, ensuring adequate staffing and coverage.
- Balanced cash registers and handled daily cash counts with accuracy.
- Prepared and completed bank deposits in a timely and secure manner.
- Monitored and tracked inventory for both perishable and non-perishable items.
- Placed and managed orders with multiple vendors to maintain stock levels.
Engineering Clerk and Receptionist
Dexter
Elkhart, IN
05.2014 - 02.2018
- Answer multi-line phone and transfer to appropriate person.
- Maintain engineering information in multiple databases.
- Prepare documents for weekly Engineering meeting.
- Organize and maintain Engineering library, documents, and prints.
- Create and process expense reports for VP of Engineering.
- Aided with a customer price increase including responsible for data entry, copies and mass mailing of increase.
General Merchandiser
Target
Goshen, IN
09.2011 - 02.2018
- Create merchandise displays according to corporate sales planner, managed inventory and restocked merchandise efficiently.
- Handled multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked sales floor.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with questions and needs.
- Train and onboard new team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Concord High School
Elkhart, IN06-2011
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficient in customer service
Timeline
Associate Operations Administrator
Purdue University
08.2025 - Current
Senior Administrative Assistant
Purdue University
01.2024 - 08.2025
Undergraduate Program Assistant & Schedule Deputy
Purdue University
11.2019 - 01.2024
Office Manager
Bandit Signs and Graphics
05.2019 - 10.2019
Store Manager
Flavor Freeze
03.2018 - 05.2019
Engineering Clerk and Receptionist
Dexter
05.2014 - 02.2018
General Merchandiser
Target
09.2011 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Concord High School