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Jevonne Nichols

East Orange,NJ

Summary

Experienced Director of Campus Operations skilled in budget management, petty cash reconciliation, and overseeing inventory and accounting audits. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork abilities with a track record of adapting to new environments. Committed to team success, professional development, and ongoing learning. Seeking Managing Director of School Operations position at KIPP NJ Family to utilize expertise in operational efficiency and financial management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Campus Operations

KIPP Newark Lab High School
07.2023 - Current
  • Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
  • Developed and implemented student attendance initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
  • Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
  • Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
  • Prepared and administered budget of $1.2M for campus with 560 students.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Managed staff onboarding to the organization.
  • Work with staff to ensure that teachers are certified and meet the certification requirements of their placement.
  • Coordinate and execute staff appreciation in partnership with school leadership team.
  • Drive survey completion to goal.
  • Manage student and staff device deployment.
  • Ensures 100% enrollment on the first day of school and backfills to school’s enrollment targets over the course of the year
  • Oversees weekly attendance intervention meeting with Promise Team to make sure that attendance concerns are addressed early and often.

Director of School Operations Fellow

KIPP Newark Lab High School
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Monitored afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees.
  • Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented attendance intervention strategies to support student success.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Reviewed operating budget lines periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
  • Supported Director of Campus Operations with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Associate Director of Operations

KIPP Newark Lab High School
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Met with parents of prospective students to discuss student needs and school offerings.
  • Collaborated with Director of Campus Operations to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Manage assessment logistics coordination scheduling and trainings
  • Support school-based assessment coordinators
  • Distribute/store report cards, transcripts and test results
  • Update school catalogue and create school schedule
  • Build and refine master school schedule
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.

Student Services Manager

Achievement First Aspire Middle School
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Led student Enrollment initiatives that exceeded 100% enrollment for 4 straight years.
  • Input expenses, and reconciled credit card accounts to keep financial records accurate and compliant.
  • Assisted Director of School Operations with the management of monthly budget.
  • Helped coordinate scheduling for use of shared spaces with co-located school.
  • Helped to manage vendor partnerships through relationships and maturation of long term-investments.
  • Helped to develop common picture plans for arrival and lunch.
  • Worked with School Food Director to maintain meal compliance.
  • Worked with Director of School Operations to ensure safety protocols are followed.
  • Roster weekly quizzes and supported with testing administration.

Office Coordinator

Achievement First Aspire Middle School
05.2017 - 07.2019
  • Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner, and paper.
  • Delegated tasks to administrative staff and oversaw completion when needed.
  • Provided expert clerical support to over 30 internal staff and management by answering phone calls, copying records, preparing deliveries, and organizing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Supported administrative team members with daily tasks to maintain smooth workflow.
  • Organized workload and prioritized tasks to produce work efficiently in deadline-driven environment.
  • Managed office activities by maintaining communication between Families, tracking records, and filing all documents.
  • Facilitated all daily operations, including collaboration with many vendors regarding Purchasing.
  • Input expenses, and reconciled credit card accounts to keep financial records accurate and compliant.

Office Manager

Achievement First Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2017
  • Received, screened, and routed incoming calls.
  • Tracked and recorded team expenses, reconciled accounts to maintain accurate, current, and compliant financial records.
  • Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes.
  • Increased productivity by reorganizing supplies and protocols.
  • Compared vendor prices to ensure optimal savings.
  • Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner, and paper.
  • Coordinated and maintained impressive office organization to keep facilities efficient, organized, and professional.

Banker

Capital One Financial Corp
09.2010 - 04.2016
  • Represented bank at community events to establish strong ties and promote business.
  • Managed a portfolio of accounts and monitored for issues in need of attention.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all employees to maximize productivity and bottom-line profitability.
  • Evaluated client financial positions and identified the most appropriate banking products.
  • Completed special procedures for customers such as ordering new checks, stopping payments, or investigating identity theft.
  • Performed loan servicing functions to check compliance with applicable terms and conditions.
  • Produced and executed loan packages.
  • Developed customized solutions of deposit, lending, and other products for small business customers.
  • Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: BA - Accounting

DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management
New York, NY
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
01.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Acorn High School for Social Justice
Brooklyn, NY
01.2003

Skills

  • Reconciliation of expense reports
  • Client relationship management
  • Vendor partnership development
  • Financial budgeting
  • Inventory supply management
  • Administrative support
  • Building maintenance supervision
  • Team performance standards
  • Inventory management audits
  • Scheduling
  • Accurate data entry
  • Records management
  • Office administration
  • Account reconciliation expertise

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Hiking
  • Music

Timeline

Director of Campus Operations

KIPP Newark Lab High School
07.2023 - Current

Director of School Operations Fellow

KIPP Newark Lab High School
03.2022 - 06.2023

Associate Director of Operations

KIPP Newark Lab High School
09.2021 - 03.2022

Student Services Manager

Achievement First Aspire Middle School
07.2019 - 08.2021

Office Coordinator

Achievement First Aspire Middle School
05.2017 - 07.2019

Office Manager

Achievement First Inc.
10.2016 - 05.2017

Banker

Capital One Financial Corp
09.2010 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management

Saint Leo University

High School Diploma - undefined

Acorn High School for Social Justice

Bachelor's Degree: BA - Accounting

DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management

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