Ezequiel Mata
Edcouch, TX • 956-***-**** • *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Operations
Manager with over 10 years of
success leading the day to day
school operations ensuring
compliance with local and state
regulations, safety, and
accountability on operational
success.
Adept at managing logistics,
transportation, facilities,
procurement, and staff to create
safe, efficient learning
environments. Strong leadership
and communication skills and
committed to improving
operational effectiveness.
SKILLS
• Budget & Payroll
Management
• Project Planning &
Execution
• Inventory & Vendor
Management
• Compliance & Safety
Audits
• Data-Driven Decision
Making
• Time Management &
Scheduling
• Leadership Skills
• Documentation &
Transparency
• Work Ethics
EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2024 – NOVEMBER 2024
School Operations Manager KIPP TX Schools Austin, TX APRIL 2012 – MAY 2024
APO / Transportation Manager IDEA Public Schools McAllen/San Juan, TX EDUCATION
05/2023
South Texas College McAllen, TX
Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership
AWARDS
• Safety Award Campus for the year 2015 – IDEA Schools
• President’s Honor Roll List- South Texas College- 2022 & 2023
• National Transportation Manager for the year 2023 – IDEA Schools
• Lead all non-instructional operations at a K–8 charter school, managing logistics, transportation, food service, safety, and facilities to support student success.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor relationships, and budget tracking aligned with school priorities and district policies.
• Supervise operations and support staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
• Manage student information systems and attendance tracking to support data accuracy and reporting.
• Collaborate with school leadership to plan and execute testing, events, and field trips.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and school culture.
• Directed daily operations across multiple departments, including front office, child nutrition, transportation, health services, facilities, and technology for a large public school.
• Transportation- managed a team of 16 staff members, providing coaching, evaluations, and professional development to promote high performance.
• Administered budgets, payroll, and compliance with district and state regulations.
• Led recruitment and onboarding of staff to maintain strong operational capacity.
• Conducted safety audits, monitored compliance, and managed crisis response plans.
• Developed and tracked operational goals to align with school improvement plans.