Candace Hopkins

Operations professional with experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives, managing compliance documentation, streamlining operational processes, and supporting organizational priorities. Skilled in project coordination, stakeholder management, confidential records administration, process improvement, and data-informed decision-making in fast-paced environments.

Special Education English Language Arts Instructor | Operations, Compliance & Case Management at KIPP DC Public Charter School (2025-10 – 2026-07)

• Managed compliance for 95+ active student cases, ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory adherence, and timely completion of required records.
• Coordinated cross-functional workflows among administrators, counselors, families, and instructional teams to execute organizational priorities and student support initiatives.
• Maintained confidential records, tracked operational deadlines, and ensured compliance with federal and organizational policies.
• Analyzed assessment and operational data to identify trends, prioritize interventions, and support data-driven decision making.
• Balanced multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation and stakeholder communications.

Student Resource Instructor | Program Coordination & Student Services at Goodwill Excel Center (2023-08 – 2025-10)

• Coordinated operational support services for 40–60 clients per cohort, ensuring timely follow-up, resource allocation, and program continuity.
• Maintained confidential records, monitored performance metrics, and ensured compliance with internal policies and reporting requirements.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to improve operational workflows and optimize learning management system processes.
• Served as the primary liaison among learners, instructors, campus leadership, and external consultants to resolve operational issues efficiently.

Senior Resident Assistant / Teaching Assistant / Orientation Advisor | Admin Support & Student Affairs at University of Maryland College Park (2019-01 – 2022-05)

• Coordinated onboarding logistics, scheduling, and operational planning for programs serving more than 500 participants annually.
• Planned and executed 20+ events, managing logistics, stakeholder communication, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Supported administrative operations through documentation management, compliance with university policies, and cross-department collaboration.

Impact Consulting Fellow | Strategy & Operations Coordination at Climate Resilience Network (2025-10 – 2025-12)

• Managed project timelines, synthesized research findings, and prepared strategic recommendations for organizational leadership.

Strategy & Marketing Consultant | Global Program Operations & Strategy at Major League Baseball (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Prepared executive-level recommendations and presentations supporting strategic decision-making and internal collaboration.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Consultant | Organizational Strategy & Operations at Warren Wilson College (2020-12 – 2021-03)

• Conducted institutional assessments and presented DEI recommendations to campus stakeholders.

Master of Science in Management Studies – Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland College Park (2026-05)

Bachelor of Arts in English Literary & Cultural Studies – University of Maryland College Park (2022-12)