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Julia Grdich

@juliagrdich

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Seasoned operations and finance leader optimizing budgets, compliance, and school operations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role managing operations and finance in an education-focused organization that values compliance, process improvement, staff development, and measurable outcomes.

I am a seasoned operations and finance professional with over a decade of experience driving organizational efficiency, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and leading cross-functional teams in K–12 education. I have a proven record of improving financial outcomes—growing net profit from $40K to $500K—implementing inventory systems, and ensuring audit readiness and regulatory compliance at local, state, and federal levels.

I lead HR, facilities, safety, and community engagement efforts with hands-on experience overseeing large campuses, coordinating events for hundreds of participants, and coaching instructional staff to improve student outcomes. I prioritize strategic planning, process improvement, and staff development to deliver measurable operational and educational impact.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Operations

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Movement Charter School

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Managed a $5M+ operating budget and increased net profit from $40K to $500K within two years through cost optimization and revenue strategies; directed HR for 50+ employees and led facilities oversight for an 85,000 sq. ft. campus.

Budget Management Financial Reporting HR Operations Facilities Management Audit & Compliance Strategic Planning

Safety Director

Sugar Creek Charter School

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Developed and implemented school-wide safety protocols and emergency response plans, trained 150+ staff, and updated evacuation and crisis response strategies to ensure regulatory compliance.

Emergency Response Staff Training Regulatory Compliance Crisis Management Reunification Procedures Risk Management

Testing Coordinator

Sugar Creek Charter School

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Directed standardized test administration in compliance with state policies, managed scheduling and reporting, and increased K–2 testing performance by 25% through process improvements.

Test Administration Scheduling Data Reporting Staff Training Compliance Process Improvement

Instructional Coach

Sugar Creek Charter School

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Coached and managed 9 teachers, analyzed academic data for 350+ students to inform instruction, and designed professional development to improve instructional quality.

Instructional Coaching Teacher Development Data Analysis Professional Development Curriculum Design Performance Improvement K–6 Instruction

Grade Level Lead

Sugar Creek Charter School

Jan 2012 - Jan 2020 (8 years)

Led grade-level team of 6 teachers, taught grades 2–4, chaired the Safety Committee, and contributed to curriculum development and accreditation processes over an eight-year period.

Team Leadership Curriculum Development Assessment Design Classroom Instruction Mentoring