Joe D.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Lawrence Public Schools

   Jul 2017 — Present · Lawrence, MA, US

   Develop and manage the school’s master schedule, including academic classes, lunch, recess, specials, and staff duty assignments.Oversee arrival and dismissal procedures to ensure efficiency and student safety.Coordinate room assignments and space utilization for classrooms, meetings, and school events.Monitor facility needs, coordinate maintenance requests, and collaborate with external vendors for repairs and improvements.Serve as the school’s Testing Coordinator for state and district-wide assessments, including ACCESS, MCAS, and other standardized tests.Develop and oversee the testing schedule, ensuring compliance with state and district guidelines.Train and support staff in test administration procedures and accommodations.Manage test security, material distribution, and data collection to ensure accurate reporting.Act as the main point of contact for external transportation providers, ensuring timely and efficient student transportation services.Communicate transportation policies, route changes, and expectations to families and staff.Address and resolve transportation-related concerns, including delays and student safety issues.Oversee the distribution of curriculum resources, school supplies, textbooks, and instructional materials.Place and track purchase orders for school supplies, instructional materials, and operational needs.Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.Monitor the school’s operational budget for supplies and facility needs.Manage and oversee daily operational procedures, ensuring smooth execution of school activities.Provide on-the-ground support for staff and administration to resolve operational challenges.Plan and execute emergency drills (fire, lockdown, etc.), ensuring compliance with safety regulations.Coordinate with local emergency services and school leadership to assess and improve school safety procedures.

Education

• Harvard University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

  2009 — 2014

Skills

• Tutoring
• Leadership
• Economics
• Editing
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Project Management
• Philosophy
• Academic Tutoring
• Research Design
• Writing
• Teamwork
• Spanish Teaching
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Leadership Development
• Microsoft Word
• Teaching Writing
• Data Analysis
• Teaching
• Python
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Team Building
• Statistics
• Education
• Community Outreach
• Lesson Planning
• Microsoft Office