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JOLANDA OMARI
LANGUAGES
Albanian - Bilingual/Natural Proficiency
Greek - Full Professional Proficiency
Italian - Limited Professional Proficiency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant
School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 2012 – 2024 Serve as the primary administrative liaison for the department, managing correspondence, calendars, and internal/external inquiries.
Oversee marketing efforts, including newsletters and promotional materials. Coordinate financial processes, including invoice reconciliation, purchasing, and budget maintenance, ensuring compliance with university policies and grant regulations. Supervise work-study students and manage departmental payroll and scheduling. Provide comprehensive administrative support for faculty evaluations, hiring processes, and student services, including registration and advising.
Organize departmental events, faculty reviews, and collaborations, such as projects with Living on Earth radio and international partnerships.
Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement
Boston College High School, Boston, MA 2007 – 2012 Acted as the professional representative of the Vice President’s office, managing communication and inquiries with discretion and efficiency. Directed all alumni events and supervised administrative staff. Anticipated and addressed administrative needs, ensuring seamless office operations. Oversaw budgets, processed expense reports, and managed travel arrangements for the Vice President. Coordinated board activities and supported strategic planning sessions for high-level donor relations. Created detailed reports, correspondence, and presentations for internal and external audiences. Office Manager
University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 1998 – 2007 Managed payroll systems and acted as a liaison between HR and departmental offices. Supervised graduate students, guiding them through international documentation and compliance. Advised and tutored international students, providing ESL support and academic mentorship. Dynamic professional with 20+ years of management and administrative experience, specializing in academic settings and university-level initiatives. Proven expertise in business development, project management, communications, strategy, and fundraising support. Recognized for a resourceful, solution-oriented approach to leadership and collaboration, fostering trust and delivering results in diverse and multicultural environments. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Sales support
Scheduling
CRM Project Management
Stakeholder Communication
Proposal Management
Marketing, Campaign Creation
University of Tirana, Albania
Bachelor’s Degree in History & Geography
EDUCATION
UMASS, Boston
Graduate Studies in ESL and Psychology
Budgeting Systems
Records Management
Tech Integration (Webinar)
CONTENT CREATION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGEMENT