Carlos A. Robles
Carson
Summary
Operations and strategy professional with a track record of supporting senior leadership, managing budgets, and executing cross-functional initiatives. Experienced in financial oversight, workforce operations, and process improvement within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Brings an accounting-focused academic background and strong analytical discipline to operational decision-making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Planning and Operations
Loyola Marymount University – College of Business Administration
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as a member of the College of Business leadership team, providing direct operational and strategic support to the Dean and Associate Deans.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning, including identification of college priorities, development of annual proposals, spending plans, and college-level reports.
- Provide operational leadership in executing strategic goals, ensuring alignment between day-to-day operations and long-term college priorities.
- Coordinate and manage high-impact, cross-functional initiatives within the Dean's Office, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and objectives are met.
- Oversee budget monitoring and operational expenditures in coordination with Academic Budgets and Planning; track spending, internal grants, awards, and special project expenses.
- Serve as the primary Human Resources liaison for the College, overseeing faculty and staff recruitment, onboarding, contracting, and compliance through Workday.
- Support confidential personnel matters in collaboration with Human Resources and University Legal, exercising discretion and sound judgment.
- Prepare high-level communications, reports, presentations, and briefing materials on behalf of College leadership.
- Establish and maintain operational reporting and datasets to support annual reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
- Support and participate in the Dean's Executive Council, providing planning, operational, and briefing support for executive-level discussions.
Academic Affairs Associate – Operations
Loyola Marymount University – College of Business Administration
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Served as primary operations liaison between academic units and centralized offices including Finance, Budget, HR, Facilities, and IT.
- Coordinated faculty recruitment processes, contracts, compensation workflows, and compliance activities.
- Managed high-volume, deadline-driven operational processes requiring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
- Trained faculty and staff on Workday Financials, Recruiting, and HR systems.
- Supported budget approvals, expense oversight, and financial compliance across departments.
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Loyola Marymount University – College of Business Administration
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided direct executive support to the Dean, managing calendars, communications, meetings, and travel.
- Prepared briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Supported confidential administrative and personnel matters with discretion.
- Assisted with operational coordination and special initiatives within the Dean's Office.
Accounting Clerk; Office Manager / Executive Administrative Assistant
AMI Group, Inc. / AMA Advisors, Inc. / AMI Holdings, LLC
Santa Monica, CA
04.2009 - 05.2019
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts, reconciliations, and month-end close support.
- Maintained financial records, documentation, and internal control compliance.
- Provided executive-level administrative and operational support, including calendar management, correspondence, and travel.
- Conducted operational research and financial analysis to support planning and decision-making.
- Implemented workflow and office system improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Loyola Marymount University
Associate Degree - Business Management
Long Beach City College
05-2015
Skills
- Operations & Strategic Planning
- Executive & Stakeholder Support
- Recruiting & Workforce Operations
- Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Workday Financial &Recruitment Expertise
- Financial Analysis & Budget Management
- Cross-Functional Project Management
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
Accomplishments
- Building an events app to streamline event bookings and track checklists
- Staff member of the year 2025
Affiliations
- Dean's Executive Council — Executive Operations & Planning Support
- Board Administrator, Real Estate Society – LMU
- Accounting Society – LMU
- LatinX Business Society – LMU
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Manager, Planning and Operations
Loyola Marymount University – College of Business Administration
08.2025 - Current
Academic Affairs Associate – Operations
Loyola Marymount University – College of Business Administration
01.2021 - 07.2025
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Loyola Marymount University – College of Business Administration
05.2019 - 12.2020
Accounting Clerk; Office Manager / Executive Administrative Assistant
AMI Group, Inc. / AMA Advisors, Inc. / AMI Holdings, LLC
04.2009 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Loyola Marymount University
Associate Degree - Business Management
Long Beach City College