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KELLI KENT
Austin,TX
Summary
Organized and proactive administrative professional with 12 years of experience supporting daily operations, managing logistics, and coordinating across teams for client success. Proven ability to streamline processes, manage inventory and systems, and provide high-level administrative support. Strong communicator with experience supporting leadership, managing vendors, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
College & Career Advisor
KIPP Austin Collegiate
Austin, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations for a high-volume caseload of 151, ensuring timelines, documentation, and processes run efficiently for individual application life-cycles resulting in admissions to Top 50 Colleges such as Stanford, Emory, Columbia NYC, and UPenn
- Serve as primary point of contact for 151 students, families, and external partners such as college and workforce representatives, providing front-facing support and guidance for career planning
- Coordinate documentation workflows, including sensitive financial and compliance-related materials to meet state and federal financial aid standards resulting in more than 6 million in scholarships
- Managed scheduling and coordination of external partner visits, including calendar management, stakeholder communication, and event logistics for more than 15 partner visits per semester
- Partner with cross-functional teams such as campus and district administrators to provide external service providers to ensure seamless support delivery for client success plans
- Maintain organized systems and records across multiple platforms to track progress and outcomes for a caseload of 151
- Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions to assess individual strengths and career interests for personalized guidance using motivational interviewing practices
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessment measures, making data-driven improvements as needed
Program Coordinator & Lead Counselor
East Austin College Prep
Austin, TX
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day program operations, ensuring schedules, systems, and communications ran smoothly for 90 students in collaboration with academic counselor and registrar
- Managed tracking systems and spreadsheets to monitor student progress, documentation, and compliance for graduation audits ensuring a 98% graduation rate
- Conducted audits and maintained accurate records to meet organizational and regulatory requirements for technology inventory ad attendance metrics
- Coordinated events, meetings, and communications with internal teams and external partners to celebrate student milestones such as college acceptances and awards
- Partnered with leadership to enhance operational processes, supporting change initiatives and improving workplace relationships to address stakeholder concerns during change of leadership
- Coordinated program activities such as staff training for online learning platforms to ensure alignment with organizational goals during COVID
- Managed technology inventory systems for Chromebook distribution, tracking assets and ensuring accountability
Theatre Director/Performing Arts Center Co-Manager
Pflugerville ISD
Pflugerville, TX
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Managed program operations including scheduling, budgeting, supply ordering, and event coordination for 3 separate budgets
- Managed inventory for fundraising events such as ticket sales, concessions and donations
- Oversaw inventory and materials needed for productions and classroom operations by securing production rights, building materials, and theatrical products through external vendors
- Created and maintained comprehensive scheduling systems for a 150-person program, coordinating timelines across 5 productions within a 9-month cycle
- Increased program participation by 126% through improved systems and coordinated outreach through on campus events
Theatre Director
Northside ISD
San Antonio, TX
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw daily operations including scheduling, communications, and stakeholder coordination
- Managed materials, supplies, and logistics for large-scale events and programs
- Served as liaison between staff, leadership, and external stakeholders
- Directed and produced multiple theatrical performances, ensuring high-quality artistic execution during a 9 month cycle
- Developed rehearsal schedules to optimize time management and resource allocation.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes by implementing efficient scheduling strategies and communication methods
- Led professional development sessions for staff, training peers on best practices and classroom management strategies
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies
University of Texas at Austin
Skills
- Office Operations & Administration
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Vendor Coordination & Management
- Scheduling & Calendar Management
- Data Tracking & Spreadsheets
- Facilities & Office Coordination
- Client & Visitor Relations
- Administrative Support
- Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Excel/Sheets
- Slack/Zoom/Google Meets/GroupMe
- Data Tracking Systems
Accomplishments
Chasing Excellence Award, KIPP Texas, November 2025
Interests
Timeline
College & Career Advisor
KIPP Austin Collegiate
07.2024 - Current
Program Coordinator & Lead Counselor
East Austin College Prep
06.2019 - 06.2024
Theatre Director/Performing Arts Center Co-Manager
Pflugerville ISD
07.2017 - 07.2019
Theatre Director
Northside ISD
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Studies
University of Texas at Austin
Master of Education - Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
University of Texas At Arlington