SUZI ANDREWS
Summary
Experienced Director of Operations proficient in managing education operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Skilled human resources generalist with proven track record of hiring and managing school faculty and administrative professionals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Headlands Preparatory School
09.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily operations for this small private school specializing in 1:1 learning and individualized instruction for students in 6th-12th grades.
- Serve on leadership team and work to ensure commitment to school vision and mission in all aspects of curriculum, academics, and school culture.
- Shepherd prospective families through admissions process from inquiry to enrollment.
- Provide all HR functions for faculty and staff of 25-30 including the hiring process, onboarding, training, benefits assistance, leave management, interactive process and reasonable accomodations, progressive discipline and severance/termination.
- Manage building operations, maintenance and custodial personnel, vendor contracts and emergency procedures.
- Develop marketing plan and forge relationships with local media representatives; prepare and update marketing materials.
- Spearhead planning for school events such as open houses, science night, student art show, employee appreciation events, holiday celebrations and graduation.
Administrative Assistant
Mill Valley Middle School
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Monitored and recorded student attendance using Aeries software, answered phones and greeted visitors, supported administrators/teachers, provided first-aid for students and staff, assisted students with medication as directed, maintained confidential student records, sent communications using Parent Square, edited school website, documented student discipline, prepared injury reports and conducted follow-up as needed, completed other tasks as requested.
President Volunteer
CSEA Chapter 360, Mill Valley School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Represented approximately 120 employees in 28 different job classifications, negotiated and interpreted collective bargaining agreements and memoranda of understanding, reviewed and interpreted relevant employment law and contracts for members, handled union grievances, represented members in Skelly hearings, attended discipline meetings in furtherance of Weingarten rights, worked with district directors and superintendent to resolve employee concerns, met with superintendent monthly or as needed to further district/labor relations, attended school board meetings as CSEA representative and reported out to board.
Health Specialist
Mill Valley School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Assisted school district nurse with all aspects of student health and wellness, supported diabetic students, developed district standards for providing first aid to students, maintained student immunization records, helped school district nurse with hearing and vision screening, lead allergy/asthma/defibrillator trainings for teachers and staff.
Administrative Assistant
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Monitored and recorded student attendance using Aeries software, answered phones and assisted visitors, supported administrator/teachers, provided first-aid for students and staff, maintained confidential student records, sent communications using Constant Contact, prepared yearly Emergency Binders for staff.
Education
Certificate - DEI in The Workplace
Cornell University ILR
Ithaca, NYCertificate - Human Resources Law
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Pittsburgh, PAJuris Doctor -
UOP McGeorge School of Law
Sacramento, CABachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Davis
Davis, CASkills
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources
Timeline
Director of Operations
Headlands Preparatory School
09.2021 - Current
President Volunteer
CSEA Chapter 360, Mill Valley School District
08.2019 - 06.2021
Administrative Assistant
Mill Valley Middle School
03.2017 - 06.2021
Health Specialist
Mill Valley School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant
Tamalpais Valley Elementary School
08.2008 - 06.2015
Certificate - DEI in The Workplace
Cornell University ILR
Certificate - Human Resources Law
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Juris Doctor -
UOP McGeorge School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California - Davis
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