Operations Leader for K-12 Networks and Schools

Aswan Carbonell

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Professional Summary: Operations and program management professional with experience executing complex initiatives across education systems, government, and consulting environments. Trusted partner to senior leaders, known for operational judgment, stakeholder coordination, and driving execution in high-pressure, high-visibility settings. WORK EXPERIENCE

Uncommon Schools, Inc. New York, New York

Special Assistant to the Chief Schools Officer May 2024 – December 2025

● Acted as a strategic operations partner to the Chief Schools Officer, supporting execution of priorities across a multi-region K–12 network serving thousands of students

● Coordinated logistics, timelines, and materials for inspections, board cycles, leadership convenings, and cross-regional initiatives

● Served as a central coordination point between senior leadership, regional superintendents, principals, and home office teams

● Prepared briefing materials, agendas, run-of-show documents, and executive correspondence

● Designed and maintained executive systems for scheduling, document control, and stakeholder communication across regional and home office teams

● Handled sensitive information with discretion in a fast-paced executive environment North Star Academy - Uncommon Schools, Inc. Newark, New Jersey Middle School Teacher December 2022 – May 2024

● Managed classroom operations, instructional planning, and student performance tracking

● Collaborated with school leadership and grade-level teams on school-wide initiatives

● Maintained consistent communication with families and internal stakeholders High Lantern Group New York, New York

Strategy. Communications, & Policy Associate January 2022 – December 2022

● Supported senior consultants in developing strategic briefs, work plans, and client-facing materials

● Conducted research and synthesized inputs supporting policy, communications, and operational strategy

● Participated in stakeholder meetings and internal planning sessions Somerset County Board of County Commissioners Somerville, New Jersey Confidential Liaison to the County Commissioners June 2021 – January 2022

● Provide an open line of communication between the constituents of Somerset County and the five County Commissioners

● Served as a confidential point of contact between commissioners, constituents, and department heads

● Supported scheduling, correspondence, and preparation of meeting materials U.S. House of Representatives - Office of Congressman Tom Malinowski Somerville, New Jersey Congressional Caseworker (Immigration)May 2021 – June 2021

● Managed constituent immigration cases and coordinated directly with federal agencies including USCIS and NVC

● Tracked case progress, maintained documentation, and ensured timely follow-up across multiple agencies

● Staffing Congressman at several different events (conferences, meetings, etc.) Office of the Governor, the State of New Jersey Trenton, New Jersey Aide to the Governor - Head Advance Lead May 2019 – May 2021

● Scheduled, devised, and implemented plans to execute events (receptions, press conferences, fundraisers)

● Led advance operations for high-profile gubernatorial events, coordinating logistics across communications, security, and state agencies

● Coordinated logistics with communications teams, state agencies, and executive protection

● Supported high-profile events, press conferences, and stakeholder meetings The New Jersey Democratic State Committee Trenton, New Jersey Director of Operations September 2018 – May 2019

● Built and managed centralized operational and reporting systems supporting statewide political strategy and leadership decision-making

● Partnered with Executive Director to plan and execute day-to-day operations, including events, fundraising initiatives, and stakeholder coordination

● Fully staffed VIPs at events, such as Governor Phil Murphy, Chairman John Currie, Stephen Sweemey & etc.

● Consulted on political strategies and implementation; Trained and managed other staff members within the state committee EDUCATION

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, New Jersey Major: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts Graduated: May 2017 Minor: Entrepreneurship & Music

Honors/Awards: Dean’s List: Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016 OTHER SKILLS & INTERESTS

Core Skills: Operations Coordination Program Support Stakeholder Management Executive & Board Support Event & Logistics Planning

Process Improvement Confidential Communications - Technical Tools: Google Workspace Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Workday Asana Trello Monday.com HubSpot CRM

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