Adult Volleyball League
Sarah Talmadge
Newark,NJ
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager focused on successful team building, and operational improvements. Skilled at seeing "big picture" while still also focusing on details. Passionate coordinator of student and staff professional developments. Well organized, attentive to detail and effectively prioritizes tasks.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, NJ
08.2020 - Current
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, finance, human resources, safety and compliance
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained partnership with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget programming and community initiatives
- Managed afterschool activities and athletics, served as liaison to connecting teams and clubs to city-wide initiatives and service opportunities
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment and student matriculation plan
- Performed queries and delivered weekly data reports regarding student performance, attendance and daily schedules.
- Collaborated with School Leadership to refine long and short term goals of the school community
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages and support sustainability objectives.
- Created, analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results
Special Projects Coordinator
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, NJ
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted with coordinating campus-based student enrollment and recruitment events, including parent open houses and student orientations.
- Responsible for tracking room availability and facility usage during school operational hours.
- Spearheaded refinement of after school programming procedures and attendance protocols to ensure club management and promote student involvement and leadership development for ~12 clubs.
- Assisted in establishing student-athlete eligibility guidelines and oversees NCAA HS Portal Eligibility Center.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals, including secured permits and prepared work plans for successful off-site school-sponsored events.
- Managed online communications from social media, email and website sources
- Oversaw the distribution and collection of test materials and assists with school-wide student test administration.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with students, families and community partners.
AmeriCorps Urban Education Fellow
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, NJ
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Engaged student management techniques, while showing understanding.
- Developed and maintained student action plans addressing academic goals, strengths and developing leadership skills
- Delivered effective tutorial sessions in Mathematics and English Language Arts with students 14-19 years old.
- Supported Operations team with after school programming and facility usage.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Answered student and familiy inquiries by phone or email and responded promptly.
Education
B.A. - Anthropology & Sociology and Religious Studies
Lafayette College
08.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
Project development and life cycle
Effective leader
Staff training/development
Microsoft Suite
Communication Skills
Certification
CPR Certified Cintas- August 2021
Interests
Travelling
Timeline
Operations Manager
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
08.2020 - Current
Special Projects Coordinator
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
07.2018 - 08.2020
AmeriCorps Urban Education Fellow
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
B.A. - Anthropology & Sociology and Religious Studies
Lafayette College
08.2012 - 05.2016