Elizabeth Naranjo

About Elizabeth Naranjo

Hi! Thanks for stopping by. Here’s a little about me and why I’d be a great addition to your organization.Operations and engagement professional with over 15 years of experience supporting senior leaders, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and managing projects and events across higher education, corporate, and community-focused settings.Known for strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams and departments. Skilled at navigating complex priorities, facilitating communication, and creating structure in dynamic environments. Naturally curious and quick to learn, with a passion for taking on new challenges and applying solutions-oriented thinking to every task.Recent experience includes supporting the Chief Revenue Officer at BrandStar, contributing to lead generation efforts, tracking KPIs, and assisting in the development of sales playbooks to streamline onboarding and alignment. Also responsible for managing executive operations, preparing strategic reports, and coordinating communication across departments.Previous roles in higher education at Broward College and Florida International University provided a strong foundation in academic operations, stakeholder engagement, and community relations. Successfully led major institutional and campus events, supported executive initiatives, and strengthened internal systems to improve collaboration and service delivery within complex university settings.Actively seeking opportunities that integrate operational expertise with growing experience in business development and external engagement, particularly in environments that prioritize collaboration, purpose-driven work, and relationship-building.Let’s connect! I’d love to explore how my skills can contribute to your organization’s success.

Experience

1. Sr Administrative Assistant Project Manager

   American Intercontinental University

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Support the President and Provost with project coordination and daily operations.• Manage logistics for Board of Trustees meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and travel.• Plan and coordinate virtual and in-person meetings across the AIUS system.• Track projects and support academic initiatives, accreditation activities, and program rollouts.• Enter contracts in ARIBA and maintain organized systems for invoices and university documentation.• Handle executive travel, expenses, reimbursements, and new-hire coordination.• Partner with cross-functional leaders and external stakeholders to drive alignment and operational efficiency.

Education

• Florida International University

  Master's degree, Engineering Management

  2011 — 2011

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science in Business Management

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Event Planning
• Spanish
• Operations Management
• Nonprofits
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Office
• Procurement
• Facilities Management
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Teamwork
• Training
• Security
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Process Improvement
• Policy
• Corporate Events
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Analysis
• Florida Notary
• Program Development