Shavell Santacruze
@shavellsantacruze
I streamline executive operations and coordinate projects to improve compliance and outcomes.
What I'm looking for
I’m a purposeful operations and administrative professional with over 15 years of experience supporting executives, leadership teams, vendors, and cross-functional departments in demanding environments. I lead project coordination, budget oversight, procurement, and process improvement—keeping daily execution streamlined, accountable, and compliant. I’m recognized for managing complex initiatives while building strong stakeholder relationships.
Across New Orleans International Airport, Tulane University School of Medicine, Public Storage, and KIPP/charter school settings, I’ve provided high-level executive support, handled complex travel logistics and calendar coordination, and supported confidential institutional initiatives. I also bring data-driven change management and analysis to operations—translating performance and enrollment data into actionable recommendations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training documentation, and operational readiness updates.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Change Management & Implementation: Spearheaded data-driven educational initiatives and curriculum process changes, seamlessly aligning daily classroom operations with broader institutional objectives and strict accountability frameworks.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Evaluated complex student performance datasets to conduct comprehensive root-cause analysis, translating findings into strategic reco
Executive Administrator
Provided administrative support and operational coordination for commercial leases, airport concessions, and departmental programs.
Senior Executive Administrator
Provided high-level executive support to the SVP/Dean; managed complex travel logistics, calendar coordination, and confidential institutional initiatives.
Property Manager
Oversaw site operations, including facility budgeting, leasing agreements, customer relations, collection activities, and daily bank deposits.
Secondary School Teacher
Manage daily classroom operations, student records, and stakeholder communications in a high-accountability environment.
Analyze student performance data to develop targeted academic interventions and improve educational outcomes.
Collaborate closely with school leadership, faculty, and families to align classroom goals with broader institutional objectives.
Balance multiple competing prioritie
Assistant Project Manager
Contributed to project planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communications across active construction and project sites.
Directed daily administrative and building operations, serving as the pivotal point of contact for families, staff, and external vendors.
Led school-wide operational projects, facility upgrades, and logistical initiatives to ensure seamless on-campus execution.
Managed operational budgets, coordinated procurement and purchasing workflows, and managed financial reconciliations.
Supervised facili
Managed student enrollment pipelines, attendance records, and scheduling systems while ensuring total data integrity.
Extracted and analyzed system data to provide school leadership with actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
Audited student databases regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies across multiple reporting platforms.
Supported the executive leadership team by managing front-office workflows, calendar scheduling, and professional correspondence.
Assisted with internal HR tasks, including payroll tracking, attendance monitoring, and new-hire onboarding support.
Created and maintained organized physical and digital filing systems to optimize information retrieval.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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