Adriana Rutherford
San Diego ,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, adept in operations management and team leadership. Excelled in strategic planning and problem-solving, significantly increasing efficiency and team productivity. Skilled in data analysis and employee motivation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Fluent in Spanish, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and cultural awareness.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational Leader
Dot To Dot
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Oversaw and ensured quality of all departments of the school sites.
- Recruited, hired, and trained over 15 employees.
- Directly interacted with parents in person and e-mail to address their questions and concerns approximately 10 times a day.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- On a daily basis used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions across all departments of the school.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability such as verifying all student and employee files are up to date for state regulations, and doing weekly inspections of all spaces.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Optimized inventory management strategy through accurate forecasting and demand planning methodologies.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive policies and procedures in compliance with industry regulations that led to long-term growth and success.
- Played a leading role in opening a new preschool. This included training all the new hires across multiple departments, filling out the licensing paperwork and ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
- Developed and implemented the food education program to introduce children to .....
Director/Pedagogista
Dot To Dot
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Created and trained the team on the Inquiry and Reggio Emilia Approach philosophy and curriculum within school site locations
- Led and Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Educator
Dot To Dot
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented and collaborated with colleagues to develop Reggio and Inquiry based curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
Preschool Educator
San Diego Unified School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
Preschool Educator
Community Renewal Team
02.2014 - 09.2014
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northcentral University
San Diego, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY12-2013
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Inventory Management
- Data management and analysis
- Performance evaluations
- Staff development
- Delegation
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Onboarding and orientation
- Enrollment process
- Educational applications (Kaymbu/Procare)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Docs Suite
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- NAREA(National American Reggio Emilia Alliance)
- Attended International Regio Emilia Conference Study in Reggio Emilia Italy
Timeline
Operational Leader
Dot To Dot
01.2018 - 12.2024
Director/Pedagogista
Dot To Dot
06.2016 - 06.2018
Educator
Dot To Dot
06.2015 - 06.2016
Preschool Educator
San Diego Unified School District
01.2015 - 06.2015
Preschool Educator
Community Renewal Team
02.2014 - 09.2014
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northcentral University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Manhattan College
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