School Operations & Event Coordination Specialist

MONAE HARPER

School Operations Administrative Support Event Coordination

Relocating to Conyers, GA (August 2026) 203-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven School Operations and Administrative Professional with 5+ years of experience supporting school leadership through operations management, event coordination, purchasing, communications, vendor management, inventory management, and administrative support. Proven ability to coordinate complex projects, manage multiple priorities, improve operational efficiency, and build strong relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners in fast-paced educational environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

School Operations • Administrative Support • Event Planning & Coordination • Project Management • Office Administration

Vendor Management • Purchasing • Inventory Management • Logistics Coordination • Cross-Functional Collaboration

PowerSchool • Microsoft Office • Google Workspace • Canva • Website Management • Digital Signage

Family Communications • Community Outreach • Customer Service • Staff Training • Data Entry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operations Specialist Highville Charter School 2024–Present

Coordinate school-wide events including graduation, Back-to-School Night, multicultural celebrations, dances, book fairs, Teacher Appreciation, and family engagement initiatives.

Partner with school leadership to oversee event logistics, facility setup, vendor coordination, purchasing, inventory, and operational planning.

Manage school communications through website updates, digital signage, newsletters, and family messaging platforms.

Manage the school uniform store, inventory, and ordering while supporting front office operations.

Provide PowerSchool and technology support to faculty and staff while assisting with daily administrative needs.

Food Service Coordinator / Team Lead Highville Charter School 2021–Present

Lead daily food service operations serving more than 400 students while supervising and developing a team of three employees.

Manage purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, compliance documentation, production planning, and food safety standards.

Coordinate food service logistics for school events, community programs, and special initiatives.

Culinary Arts Instructor (After-School Program) Highville Charter School Concurrent

Developed and taught an after-school Culinary Arts program for elementary students focused on kitchen safety, nutrition, teamwork, and hands-on cooking skills.

Planned engaging weekly lessons while creating a positive and safe learning environment.

Owner & Operator Dips & Designs LLC 2021–Present

Manage all aspects of business operations including client relations, marketing, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, and custom event orders.

Individual Aide ACES 2019–2021

Provided individualized academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support while collaborating with teachers and specialists.

Junior Teacher Child Development Center of Branford 2016–2019

Supported classroom instruction, administrative tasks, family communication, and daily classroom operations.

EDUCATION

Gateway Community College

Associate Degree, Culinary Arts & Food Service Management (In Progress)

Metropolitan Business Academy

High School Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe Certified (Expires 2026)

CPR Certified (Expires 2026)

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