Diana Pichardo Garcia
Sunnyvale
Summary
Proactive professional with a solid background in operations oversight and effective communication. Skilled in fostering partnerships among staff, parents, and vendors, leading to improved compliance and operational efficiency. Aiming to drive initiatives that enhance educational continuity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Records and Attendance Manager
The Primary School
East Palo Alto
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated communication among parents, staff, and community to strengthen partnerships.
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities in a a collaborative educational environment.
- Developed and implemented policies to enhance student engagement and learning experiences.
- Coordinated purchasing of custodial, teacher, office supplies, and student snacks while maintaining accurate inventory for streamlined operations.
- Coordinated with food vendors to support effective implementation of school meal programs.
- Ensured compliance with safety processes and reporting for federal, state, and local regulations.
- Built partnerships with vendors across various services to optimize school functionality.
- Proactively managed facility and operational needs to guarantee uninterrupted educational continuity.
Operations Manager/HR Representative
Lydian Academy
Menlo Park
11.2017 - 08.2022
- Managed daily operations to optimize workflow and allocate resources effectively.
- Coordinated with administrative team to streamline processes and improve communication.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
- Oversaw the accurate updating of confidential student records and transcripts.
- Administered the enrollment process from student intake, academic planning, scheduling, and ongoing communication with faculty and families.
- Streamlined onboarding documentation workflow, ensuring compliance with I-9 and tax paperwork for new hires.
Connections
Best Buy
San Carlos
11.2013 - 11.2018
- Coordinated employee schedules and delegated tasks to streamline workflow.
- Assisted customers in locating merchandise through clear communication.
- Maintained knowledge of promotions, payment exchange policies, and security practices to support customer service.
Education
Associate of Arts - English
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills06-2009
Skills
- Project management
- Policy development
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Operations oversight
- Inventory management
- Budget control
- Expense tracking
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Project planning
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Records and Attendance Manager
The Primary School
08.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/HR Representative
Lydian Academy
11.2017 - 08.2022
Connections
Best Buy
11.2013 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - English
Foothill College