Operations & Administrative Leader, Bilingual (English/Spanish)

JENNIFER CABRERA

Bronx, NY ***** Open to Relocation

929-***-**** **************@*******.***

Languages: English & Spanish (Bilingual)

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Lawyer with 20 years of experience. Results-driven Operations and Administrative Leader with extensive experience in school operations, budgeting, payroll, human resources, and financial management within K–5 educational environments. Proven ability to lead cross- functional teams, optimize operational processes, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards. Currently based in New York and open to relocation, as well as onsite, hybrid, and remote leadership opportunities. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School – Elementary School Bronx, NY Operations Manager March 2024 – Present

• Lead the Operations Department of a charter school serving 460 students and 70 staff members.

• Collaborate with the Fiscal Department to analyze financial data and ensure budget compliance.

• Partner with school leadership and senior management to develop and manage the annual budget.

• Oversee procurement, payroll, and audit processes to ensure accurate reporting and efficiency.

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local educational regulations. Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School – Middle School Bronx, NY Operations Assistant December 2022 – March 2024

• Supported the Operations Manager in maintaining seamless school operations in a fast- paced environment.

• Coordinated administrative logistics, purchasing, and vendor relations.

• Assisted with payroll processing, attendance tracking, and student data management.

• Ensured compliance with school policies and operational procedures. Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School – Middle School Bronx, NY Operations Associate October 2022 – December 2022

• Contributed to the daily administrative and logistical management of the middle school.

• Supported cross-departmental communication to enhance operational efficiency. Children’s Aid Society – PS8 Luis Belliard Manhattan, NY Office Manager September 2021 – September 2022

• Managed administrative and financial operations for an after-school program.

• Handled payroll submission, expense tracking, credit card reconciliation, and petty cash flow.

• Maintained personnel files in compliance with NYC DOE, DOH, and DYCD regulations.

• Oversaw inventory management, purchasing, and vendor coordination.

• Supported the Community School Director with calendar management and reporting. Importadora La Plaza, SAS Santiago, Dominican Republic Credit and Collections Manager October 2015 – March 2021

• Evaluated customer creditworthiness and developed tailored payment plans.

• Managed national client portfolio and resolved overdue accounts through direct client engagement.

• Supervised the credit and collections team to achieve performance and recovery goals.

• Collaborated with accounting and finance departments to streamline reporting and compliance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Law

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), Santiago, Dominican Republic June 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Management and Administration – PUCMM

• Certified Language Management – PUCMM

• Certified Behavioral Management – PUCMM

• Certified Human Resources – PUCMM

• Essential Management Skills – International Business Management Institute (IBMI) KEY SKILLS

• Budgeting & Forecasting

• Payroll & HR Administration

• Financial Analysis

• Compliance & Audit Coordination

• Procurement Management

• Data & Database Management

• Staff Training & Team Leadership

• Communication & Collaboration

• Adaptability & Dependability

• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

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