Eduardo Soto
St. Gertrude Chicago
CHICAGO,IL
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
CHICAGO, IL
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$75000/yr
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid time off
1
Language
8
years of professional experience
Experienced operations leader with a strong background in staff management, vendor relations, and administrative workflow oversight. Skilled in budget control, delegation, and policy implementation. Proven ability to improve service quality, speed up turnaround times, and support cross-functional teams.
Work History
Operations Manager
5 Years 6 Months- Directed daily operations across facilities, vendors, and administrative workflows.
- Managed staff scheduling, performance expectations, and cross-functional coordination.
- Oversaw budget planning, expense tracking, and purchase approval processes.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline parish and ministry support services.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
Operations Manager
2 Years 11 Months- Partnered with clergy and leadership to align operational priorities with organizational goals.
- Negotiated service contracts and monitored vendor performance for quality standards.
- Standardized office procedures to improve recordkeeping, communication, and turnaround times.
- Coordinated maintenance, safety, and compliance requirements for church properties.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
- Study Abroad: Spain, General education for three months
BBA - Finance
- Gates Scholarship Recipient
- Study Abroad: Italy in Economics for about a month
Skills
Problem solving
Management effectiveness
Resource management
Customer relationship management
Resource coordination
Budget management
Client engagement
Client support
Effective delegation
Operational management
Microsoft Office proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations Manager
St. Gertrude Chicago
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
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St. Mark Catholic Church
08.2018 - 07.2021Read More
National Lousi University
Master of Arts from Education
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Loyola University Chicago
BBA from Finance
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