Kenya Hernandez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated educational administration professional with more than 10 years of experience in admissions, enrollment management, campus operations, and facilities coordination. Proven success in recruiting prospective families, coordinating admissions events, building community partnerships, and guiding students through the enrollment process while supporting the daily operations of a multi-campus school environment. Recognized for exceptional customer service, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with families, faculty, staff, vendors, and community partners.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Associate
St. Genevieve Parish Schools
Panorama City, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate the complete admissions process for Preschool, Elementary, and Junior High programs from initial inquiry through student enrollment.
- Serve as a trusted resource for more than 100 prospective families annually by providing personalized guidance throughout the admissions process.
- Facilitated enrollment of approximately 85-120 new students each academic year, contributing to school growth and community engagement.
- Plan and coordinate Open House events, Sunday Mass recruitment, campus tours, and special admissions events designed to increase student enrollment.
- Developed and maintained relationships with feeder schools through visits, presentations, and community outreach, enhancing the school's visibility and recruitment efforts.
- Conduct family interviews, assist with student readiness assessments, and coordinate campus shadow days for prospective students.
- Collaborated with administrators, faculty, and staff to create a welcoming and seamless admissions experience, ensuring families felt valued and supported throughout the process.
- Prepare admissions packets, maintain confidential student records, and ensure all enrollment documentation is complete and accurate.
- Represent the school professionally at recruitment events while promoting the mission, values, and educational programs of St. Genevieve Parish Schools.
Facilities Associate
St. Genevieve Parish Schools
Panorama City, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate the day-to-day facilities operations for multiple school campuses to ensure safe, efficient, and well-maintained learning environments.
- Manage maintenance requests and oversee the timely completion of work orders in collaboration with the maintenance department.
- Serve as the primary liaison between faculty, administration, maintenance personnel, and outside service providers to resolve operational needs.
- Prioritized multiple projects while responding promptly to campus maintenance concerns, ensuring minimal disruption to learning environments.
- Coordinated scheduling and communication with contractors, vendors, utility companies, plumbers, construction professionals, and public agencies to facilitate timely project completion.
- Supported campus improvement projects through organization, communication, and attention to detail, contributing to enhanced facility conditions.
- Process purchase orders and assist with vendor payments while maintaining accurate administrative records.
Teacher's Assistant
St. Genevieve Elementary
02.2015 - 08.2022
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with daily lesson preparation and instructional activities.
- Provided individualized and small-group academic support in reading, writing, mathematics, and language development.
- Fostered a positive and engaging learning environment while reinforcing classroom expectations and student success.
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and families to foster student growth and promote academic achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Admissions & Enrollment Management
- Student Recruitment
- Family & Parent Relations
- Community Outreach
- Open House & Recruitment Events
- Student Interviews & Assessments
- Enrollment Processing
- Records & File Management
- Campus Operations
- Facilities Coordination
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Purchase Order Processing
- Administrative Support
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Professional Communication
- Customer Service Excellence
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Organization & Multi-Tasking
Timeline
Admissions Associate
St. Genevieve Parish Schools
08.2022 - Current
Facilities Associate
St. Genevieve Parish Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
St. Genevieve Elementary
02.2015 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Phoenix