Kaitlyn Thibault
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Experienced with optimizing operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. Utilizes strategic planning and effective resource management to drive organizational success. Track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational success and optimize resource allocation. Expertise in team leadership and process improvement, ensuring seamless operations and goal achievement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Executive Operations
Community College of Rhode Island
11.2024 - Current
- Streamlined operational processes to enhance team productivity and efficiency across multiple departments.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives, resulting in improved workflow management.
- Developed and implemented training programs to elevate employee performance and operational knowledge.
- Championed employee engagement initiatives, resulting in increased retention rates and improved team morale.
- Provided critical support to executive leadership during periods of organizational growth and restructuring.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts that reduced costs while maintaining service quality.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs
Community College of Rhode Island
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed complex scheduling for Vice President and Associate Vice President, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Coordinated communication between departments to facilitate collaboration on key initiatives.
- Produce projects that promote enrollment through scholarships, including branding, media outreach, and presenting at Commencement.
- Designed and planned divisional retreat with a specific focus on strategic planning.
- Organized safety training procedures for all departments across four campuses as well as obtaining American Red Cross certificate training for student facing employees.
- Supervise student worker and an accountant for the office.
- Track course enrollment for each term and make suggestions to add or cancel courses.
- Coordinated and facilitated Commencement for over 1,000 graduates.
Undergraduate Student Engagement Operations Manager
Brandeis University
09.2022 - Current
- Supervise a staff of 25 students along with student coordinators who are responsible for the daily operations of the Usdan Game Room, Brandeis Ticket Office, and Student Production Services.
- Responsible for developing the student coordinator role and responsibilities.
- Facilitate the communication and planning of student coordinators to take the lead on planning events in the Usdan Game Room, Cholmondeley's Coffee House, and many production spaces all over campus including the Levin Ballroom in Usdan, the Shapiro Campus Center Theater, the Spingold Mainstage, and more.
- Conduct weekly coordinator meetings, one-on-ones with students and coworkers.
- Professional Development: Online training for editing websites; Choice Ticketing software; When to Work; and Workday online platforms.
Math Teacher, Grade 6-8
Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Utilized technology to teach interactive lessons for synchronous, asynchronous and concurrent classrooms to enhance student engagement.
- Worked alongside a team of seasoned teachers and co-taught classes with my counterpart on other teams and communicated daily about our student body’s wellbeing, education and disciplinary issues.
- Communicated regularly to students, families, and guardians.
Office/Program Assistant
URI Club Sports
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Organized and scheduled travel agendas and transportation for club sport teams.
- Communicated and coordinated with athletic governing bodies, student leaders, community members, and other department heads within Campus Recreation.
- Scheduled field space along with game and practice times.
- Completed the duties of a fiscal clerk such as recording budget changes, handling money, and approved purchase orders for 18 club sport teams.
- Coordinated administrative duties for the Club Sport Director.
- Reviewed and brainstormed club sport risk management, along with new policies for early COVID specialized to each sport.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Middle School Endorsement-Mathematics
The University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2020
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of Rhode Island
Kingston05-2026
Skills
- Operational excellence
- Data-driven decision making
- Business analysis
- Organizational development
- Logistics management
- Facilities & Operations management
- Strategic planning
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Rhode Island Elementary, Pre-K-6
- Rhode Island Middle School Math, 6-8
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Manager of Executive Operations
Community College of Rhode Island
11.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs
Community College of Rhode Island
02.2023 - 11.2024
Undergraduate Student Engagement Operations Manager
Brandeis University
09.2022 - Current
Math Teacher, Grade 6-8
Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2022
Office/Program Assistant
URI Club Sports
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Middle School Endorsement-Mathematics
The University of Rhode Island
Master of Arts - Public Administration
University of Rhode Island