Sara Yakhi
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Goal-oriented educator dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline costs and enhance procedures. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Director
Fusion Academy Warner Center
Woodland Hills, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Directed daily academic administration, faculty support and admissions efforts.
- Oversaw student retention efforts and to maintain university goals and objectives.
- Managed admissions efforts and drove marketing initiatives for new enrollment.
- Developed and oversaw campus budget to support annual planning and goal achievement.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
Homework Cafe Director
Fusion Academy, Cafe
Woodland Hills, CA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported a staff of 34 teachers prepare instructional material and displays.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Administration of Exams and standardized testing.
- Implemented data from testing results for 85 students
Department Head
Fusion Academy
Woodland Hills, CA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Curriculum development for 25 humanities teachers
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
- Implemented strong control and evaluation procedures to maximize departments' work quality.
- Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
Store Manager
Val Surf
Woodland Hills, CA
06.2009 - 09.2018
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed 15 store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
Education
RYT 200 - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance
Woodland Hills06.2019
Master of Arts - Political Science
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - American Government
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06.2015
Skills
- Campus operations
- Admissions efforts
- Graduate placement efforts
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Planning and Coordination
- Coaching
Timeline
Campus Director
Fusion Academy Warner Center
08.2021 - Current
Homework Cafe Director
Fusion Academy, Cafe
08.2020 - 08.2021
Department Head
Fusion Academy
07.2017 - 07.2020
Store Manager
Val Surf
06.2009 - 09.2018
RYT 200 - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance
Master of Arts - Political Science
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - American Government
California State University Northridge