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Arpana Fernandes

@arpanafernandes

I lead administrative operations, compliance, governance, and large-scale educational programs across complex institutions.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute my operations, governance, compliance, executive coordination, and program-management experience in a mission-driven organization with complex cross-functional work.

I've spent 26+ years keeping complex administrative, operational, and governance functions running smoothly across education and nonprofit organizations.

At Woodstock School, I progressed from Administrative Assistant roles supporting the Vice Principal, Director of Finance, and Chief Operating Officer to Assistant Manager Operations & Legal. I coordinate board meetings, institutional documentation, contracts, statutory compliance, government liaison, and cross-functional operations spanning Finance, HR, ICT, Security, Food Services, Health Centre, and Estates.

I also lead the end-to-end delivery of Summer at Woodstock, the school’s twice-yearly enterprise revenue program, managing admissions, marketing, fee administration, staffing, and event execution. My work includes fixed-asset records, annual budgeting support, policy manual compilation, property administration, and Hindi translation of employee communications.

Earlier, I managed administration, personnel operations, financial coordination, student registration, and multicultural engagement at East West Educational Foundation. I bring fluent English and Hindi communication, strong stakeholder coordination, and practical experience supporting compliance awareness initiatives including POCSO and POSH.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant Mgr - Operations & Legal

Woodstock School

Jul 2019 - Aug 2026 (7 years 1 month)

Managed operations and legal compliance, coordinated board meetings, and liaised with regulatory authorities and legal consultants.

Operations Management Legal Compliance Government Liaison Contract Management

Program Coordinator, Summer at Woodstock

Woodstock School

Jul 2019 - Aug 2026 (7 years 1 month)

Spearheaded planning and execution of the school's enterprise revenue program, directing end-to-end operations including admissions, marketing, and event execution.

Program Management Event Planning Admissions Marketing Staffing

Admin Asstt - COO

Woodstock School

Jul 2012 - Jun 2019 (6 years 11 months)

Provided executive support to the COO, managed office operations, and coordinated with government authorities and internal departments.

Executive Support Office Administration Government Liaison

Admin Assistant - Finance & Legal

Woodstock School

Jul 2008 - Jun 2012 (3 years 11 months)

Assisted the Director of Finance in day-to-day functioning of the finance department, maintained property records, and handled legal matters. Liaised with parents, students, and staff, and was involved in fee collection and purchases.

Finance Legal Property Management Stakeholder Liaison Fee Collection Purchasing

Admin Asstt - Vice Principal

Woodstock School

Apr 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 2 months)

Managed office tasks and calendars for the Vice Principal, supported administrative operations, and coordinated with various departments.

Office Administration Calendar Management

Administrative Assistant

East West Educational Foundation

Apr 2005 - Mar 2007 (1 year 11 months)

Managed the administrative function of East West Language Institute, maintained accounts for Metro Delhi International School, and managed the administrative function of East West Educational Foundation.

Administrative Management Accounting Operations