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Christina DiRico

Reading,MA

Summary

Successful, achievement-oriented Executive Assistant with over 20 years of progressive positions requiring knowledge and execution of variety of administrative principles. Exceptional organizational skills for improving operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Administrator to the Dean

Tufts University
07.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated and maintained a complex calendar for the Dean
  • Serve as main point of contact for the Dean's Office.
  • Assist in creating department goals to help develop and strategic plan
  • Managed the Student Worker Cohort Program which includes but not limited to the hiring, on-boarding and overseeing of the student workers each semester.
  • Boosted employee morale with the coordination of team-building events, recognition programs, and staff celebrations to help foster a fun and positive working environment.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient administrative processes and procedures.
  • In conjunction with the Executive Associate Dean, helped coordinate employee on-boarding and off-boarding
  • Maintained a professional work environment by assisting in office space planning, equipment procurement, and facility management.
  • Facilitated successful meetings by preparing agendas, distributing materials, tracking action items, and recording minutes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with cross-functional teams through excellent interpersonal skills and clear communication.

Administrative Assistant

Winchester Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2023
  • Provide administrative support to the school principal, assistant principal, teachers and staff
  • Fostered relationships with staff, students, parents and Town employees Analyzed and identified school trends and best practices to have better communications and success throughout the school year
  • Oversee instructional support staff and manage daily scheduling of coverage for teachers which includes onboarding new substitute teaching staff, providing job direction and conduct check ins regarding assignments and performance
  • Supported school building issues and crisis mitigation and management as a member of the Incident Management Team to implement protocols and assist in incidents such as evacuations, intruders, lockdowns and fires.
  • Managed all aspects of building maintenance by working with Department of Public Works and the Town of Winchester
  • Maintain and oversee the school budget, creating an excel spreadsheet to keep track of spending to stay within the given school budget for the fiscal year

Community Services Coordinator

Town Of Reading, Superintendent's Office
08.2013 - 08.2015
  • Trained staff on new protocols or processes related to program operations.
  • Developed, coordinated and implemented the Reading High School Drivers Ed Program for the Town of Reading
  • Supported the development and assisted in the management of the After School Enrichment program for K-5 at five elementary schools – consists of a 6 week program three times a school year. This also included overseeing the program staff
  • Managed facilities rentals office – received, reviewed, and processed facility rental requests for locations throughout the district
  • Created communications materials and developed content for the Adult Education Program for the Town of Reading
  • Overall department responsibilities - acted as a resource for parents, students, and the Reading Community and assisted in the development of the annual budget

Senior Program Coordinator

Suffolk University, Center For Teaching Excellence
02.2007 - 08.2013
  • Office Management – supervised student workers and managed all department communications, projects and events
  • Conducted Mid Term Feedback for Professors which consisted of leading student assessments and gathering feedback of classes to provide information to professors to make improvements and create a more effective learning environment for their students
  • Worked with the CTE team to coordinate a wide range of faculty events and programs in support of the University teaching mission – Speaker Series Events, Faculty Lunches, Professional Development Workshops
  • Built and maintained day-to-day relationships with all levels of faculty and administrators through promotion of programs and services Member of the Center for Teaching Excellence Advisory Board – assisted in developing goals, agendas, and material for monthly meetings; meet monthly to discuss the needs of the university and faculty to create more effective programming for the Suffolk community
  • Managed and marketed all CTE Events and Programs –organized and coordinated all CTE events including New Faculty Orientation, Annual Teaching Banquet, Mid Term Feedback Program, Guest Speakers, and over 25 teaching workshops and programs each semester; follow up each event/program with an evaluation
  • Financial Management - oversaw $100,000 department budget, managed purchase orders, reconciled budget monthly based on reports from the budget office, sign off and tracked invoices, work with the budget office and business office to ensure accuracy in budget report
  • Office Management –supervised student workers, maintain CTE calendar, and manage all department communications and projects Wrote and edited content for CTE correspondences – annual report, event brochures, social media, on-line marketing content, invitations, letters of correspondence, direct mail, etc…
  • Worked with internal and external persons to develop marketing pieces to promote center programs – direct mail pieces, electronic pieces, on-campus advertising, newsletters

Senior Administrative Assistant

Suffolk University, Office Of The Provost
11.2004 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for the day to day management of the Provost & Academic Vice President’s Office
  • Managed office communication with all levels across the university – administrators, faculty, trustees
  • Ensured deadlines were met and projects were continuously moving forward
  • Project Manager – Worked on new program initiative, Center for Teaching Excellence, which included working with a faculty committee to develop semester programming – workshops, discussions, luncheons, guest speakers and implemented marketing pieces i.e. website, posters, brochures, invitations Project Manager of space redesign for Center for Teaching Excellence – worked with designer to transform old space into a functional work space for faculty
  • Managed Law School Dean Search – worked with outside search firm, university trustees and internal search committee to organize meetings and candidate visits to campus
  • Planning Committee member for university wide Academic Conference – two day event featuring panel discussions, poster sessions, and reception for over 400 participants Managed department finances i.e. budget, purchase orders, invoices
  • Committee member of Annual Suffolk University Road Race, 2007 Commencement Planning Team

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Providence College
Providence, RI

MBA -

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Office Management
  • Team Building
  • Problem Solving
  • Executive Support

Timeline

Executive Administrator to the Dean

Tufts University
07.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Winchester Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2023

Community Services Coordinator

Town Of Reading, Superintendent's Office
08.2013 - 08.2015

Senior Program Coordinator

Suffolk University, Center For Teaching Excellence
02.2007 - 08.2013

Senior Administrative Assistant

Suffolk University, Office Of The Provost
11.2004 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Providence College

MBA -

Suffolk University

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