Darcel Olayo

Results-driven administrative professional. Improved organizational efficiency. Maintained high levels of office efficiency. Expertise in managing executive calendars. Maintained information security. Skilled in maintaining executive calendars. Clearly communicates at an executive level.

Paraprofessional at Hueneme Elementary School District (2025-09 – Present)

Collaborated with educators to modify instructional materials and develop differentiated instructional strategies.

• Collaborated with educators to modify instructional materials
• Developed differentiated instructional strategies
• Provided actionable feedback
• Incorporated technology tools for interactive lessons
• Provided input on enhancing learning experiences for students
• Collaborated with the lead teacher

Cashier-Front end Supervisor at Lowes Home Improvement (2023-12 – 2025-06)

Built and managed a strong, diverse front-end team and managed store financial transactions.

• Built a strong, diverse front-end team
• Managed the store financial transactions, responsible for counting, balancing, and reconciling cash drawers, self check-out and safe funds
• Fostered a positive, collaborative work culture
• Received six awards for leadership excellence and customer service

Teacher Assistant at Toano Middle School (2023-08 – 2025-06)

Organized class scheduling and assisted teacher with instructor-related work in a cooperative and supportive effort.

• Organized class scheduling utilizing Microsoft Suite
• Assisted teacher with instructor-related work in a cooperative and supportive effort
• Administered behavior tracking systems
• Prepared multimedia resources

Substitute Teacher at Hueneme School District (2019-09 – 2023-06)

Facilitated smooth transitions for returning teachers and improvements in academic performance.

• Facilitated smooth transitions for returning teachers
• Facilitated improvements in academic performance
• Used real-world examples to enhance learning
• Provided clear instructions and evaluation criteria
• Tracked academic progress
• Achieved alignment with inclusive education policies

Paraprofessional at Hueneme Elementary School District (2018-09 – 2023-06)

Collaborated with educators to modify instructional materials and monitored adherence to behavioral expectations.

• Collaborated with educators to modify instructional materials
• Monitored adherence to behavioral expectations
• Led to successful participation in mainstream activities
• Incorporated technology tools for interactive lessons
• Collaborated with the lead teach and maintained schedules using microsoft suite

Administrative Assistant at U.S. Department of State Consulate General Mumbai (2010-05 – 2010-12)

Provided general clerical and administrative support for human resources officers and locally employed staff members.

• Provide general clerical and administrative support for two human resources officers and nine locally employed staff members, including answering telephones, preparation of travel and expense vouchers, coordinating maintenance and ordering supplies, and arranging motor pool transport
• Serve as section time keeper and timekeeper for Eligible Family Members (EFM) rover secretaries
• Coordinate security clearances for EFM hires using eQip and follow-up as required with Diplomatic Security
• Perform other regular duties, such as screening and distributing mail, including all job applications, identifying and printing cables required by American HR personnel; maintaining HR website, developing and maintain duty-officer schedule and materials; coordinate publication of vacancy announcements; provide information on incoming American employees to Management; other duties assigned

Regional Security Office Secretary at U.S. Department of State (2009-05 – 2010-05)

Provided general clerical and administrative support for Regional Security officers and managed Embassy compound access program.

• Obtained a Secret Security Clearance to conduct all duties as the Secretary to the Regional Security office for U.S. Embassy New Delhi
• Provide general clerical and administrative support for seven Regional Security officers, including answering telephones, preparation of travel and expense vouchers, coordinating maintenance and ordering supplies, and arranging motor pool transport
• Manage Embassy compound access program, coordinating up to 150 visits per week for 41 State Department sections and agencies
• Prepare and proofread letters, telegrams, memoranda and diplomatic notes
• Communicated with government officials within the U.S. Embassy regarding scheduling of briefs and foreign visits

BBA in Small Business Management – Human Resources Management – New Mexico State University (2008)