JULISSA ARANGO
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Empathetic and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in higher education and administrative coordination. Experienced in event planning, process optimization, and executive support for division leadership. Skilled in coordinating complex operations, managing budgets, and organizing logistics for university events and outreach initiatives. Proficient in technical systems including Workday, Concur, AggieBuy, Canva, and EAB Navigate. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, deliver operational excellence, and foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Projects Coordinator
Tarleton State University
02.2026 - Current
- Coordinate complex administrative support functions for the Division of External Operations, including planning and execution of administrative processes for Online, Communications, Extended Education, and Workforce Development
- Provide executive support by managing outreach location logistics, scheduling appointments and meetings for division leadership
- Prepare and submit monthly travel, procurement, and expense reports in alignment with university policies and procedures
- Proficiently utilize systems such as Workday, Concur, Canopy, Canva, EAB Navigate, SWAY, 25Live, AggieBuy, and others for scheduling, budgeting, and event management
- Formulate, interpret, and implement administrative and special event management procedures, ensuring compliance and process improvement
- Conduct special analyses, project summaries, and operational reports to support division leadership
- Plan and execute campus events, initiatives, and meetings with a focus on external groups, organizations, and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinate event logistics including facility requests, layout planning, communications, and day-of execution, ensuring operational excellence
- Collaborate with student workers and graduate assistants to accomplish event-related tasks and setup/takedown
- Manage 25LIVE event intake and approvals, and maintain campus calendar accuracy for external groups and campus-wide events
- Prepare and send event communications—announcements, reminders, and follow-ups—according to established guidelines
- Provide on-site event support, including vendor coordination and cross-department partnerships
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in budget management, scheduling, and division leadership support
Administrative Coordinator II
Tarleton State University
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Coordinates complex administrative support and plans operations for the division under general supervision
- Serves as a representative at meetings and manages scheduling for division leadership and outreach locations
- Tracks expenses and processes travel, mileage, and P-card transactions through Concur, AggieBuy, FAMIS, and Emburse Expense
- Performs special analyses and project summaries to identify and resolve workflow issues
- Formulates and implements administrative procedures, ensuring adherence to university policies and records retention standards
- Manages faculty and staff event logistics, including catering, scheduling, and communications using 25Live and Outlook
- Partners with External Operations to improve event efficiency and enhance online engagement through social media analytics and SWAY
Graduate Assistant
Tarleton State University
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed planning, setup, and on-site coordination for high-profile events including the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Preview Day, and Staff Senate
- Coordinated advising schedules and reminders via EAB Navigate to support student success
- Assisted outreach efforts by leading campus tours and providing professional front-desk support for prospective students
- Collaborated with student workers to facilitate event setup and takedown, ensuring all materials met program needs
TX Pet Receptionist
Pet Suites Fort Worth
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Client Relations: Proactively managed outgoing calls to confirm and remind clients of appointments, ensuring high attendance rates and customer satisfaction
- Process Standardization: Standardized transaction processing and cash handling procedures to improve accuracy and operational efficiency
- Inquiry Management: Professionally routed incoming inquiries with sound judgment in a fast-paced environment
Concessions/Baseball Stand Staff
Fields at Station 63
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Customer Service: Delivered high-quality service to large volumes of fans during summer league games, ensuring order accuracy and speed
- Cash Management: Handled high-volume cash and card transactions with precision during peak game times
- Inventory & Safety: Maintained a clean and organized workspace while monitoring stock levels to ensure seamless operation during events
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Management
Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, TXBachelor's of Business Management - Management
Tarleton State University
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Administrative support and coordination of complex operations for multiple teams and projects
- Executive scheduling and calendar management for division leadership and outreach initiatives
- Event planning, logistics, and day-of execution for campus and external stakeholder events
- Process development and implementation for administrative and event management procedures
- Budget tracking, financial and expense reporting including monthly travel and procurement reconciliation
- Technical proficiency in Workday, Concur, AggieBuy, Canopy, Canva, EAB Navigate, SWAY, and 25Live
- Facility coordination and layout planning for campus events and meetings
- Inquiry management and professional communication skills, including bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities
- Collaboration with student workers, graduate assistants, and cross-department team
- Vendor coordination and on-site support for events, including operations partnership
- Special analyses, project summaries, and operational reporting to support leadership decisions
- Ability to multitask, strong planning and organizational skills, and attention to detail
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
Timeline
Special Projects Coordinator
Tarleton State University
02.2026 - Current
Administrative Coordinator II
Tarleton State University
06.2024 - 02.2026
Graduate Assistant
Tarleton State University
11.2023 - 05.2024
TX Pet Receptionist
Pet Suites Fort Worth
06.2023 - 11.2023
Concessions/Baseball Stand Staff
Fields at Station 63
06.2020 - 08.2020
Masters of Business Administration - Management
Tarleton State University
Bachelor's of Business Management - Management
Tarleton State University