
Jennifer Casillas
Executive Assistant | Operations Coordinator
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About
Executive administrative and operations professional with 10+ years of experience supporting senior leadership, coordinating complex schedules, and managing operational workflows. Skilled in executive calendar management, travel coordination, expense reconciliation, and cross-department communication in both academic and private-sector environments. Known for improving processes, maintaining organizational efficiency, and supporting high-level decision-making.
Experience
Administrative Coordinator at UNM College of Pharmacy (2024-01 – Present)
- Manage complex executive calendars and scheduling priorities for the Department Chair, Vice Chair, and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
- Coordinate department travel, purchasing, and expense reconciliation for 20+ faculty and staff, maintaining accurate financial records and approvals through Banner and Chrome River
- Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for monthly faculty meetings, seminars, and retreats
- Maintain departmental policies, compliance documentation, and operational guidelines
- Support administrative onboarding for research labs and faculty members
- Produce monthly newsletters and internal communications for faculty and staff
- Coordinate logistics and documentation for academic events including summits, ceremonies, and convocations
- Manage department-funded faculty awards and contract renewals
Administrative Assistant at International Clinical Educators (2023-06 – 2024-05)
- Maintained CRM records and faculty data for over 1,000 educational institutions using Zoho CRM
- Researched newly accredited academic programs to identify potential partnerships and leads
- Created and distributed invoices, quotes, and customer communications
- Implemented retention strategies for customers with declining usage metrics
- Troubleshot technical issues and supported client onboarding
- Designed marketing and promotional materials for outreach campaigns
- Transcribed educational videos for closed-caption accessibility
Owner & Operations Manager at Rosewood Lash & Skincare (2020-09 – 2023-09)
- Founded and operated a service-based business overseeing staffing, scheduling, financial management, and marketing while supervising a team of employees and managing daily operations
- Supervised a team of 2–5 employees including hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management
- Managed full-cycle bookkeeping, taxes, and financial documentation using QuickBooks
- Coordinated high-volume client scheduling and operational workflows
- Created marketing campaigns across email, social media, and digital advertising platforms
- Designed and maintained company website and online customer engagement channels
- Managed inventory procurement and vendor relationships
Salon Manager at Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar (2013-06 – 2019-09)
- Supervised operations and scheduling for a team of 10–15 employees
- Developed customer service procedures, training manuals, and operational guides
- Led hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and staff training initiatives
- Managed payroll, bookkeeping, and operational reporting
- Oversaw marketing campaigns, including email marketing and social media outreach
- Maintained strong customer satisfaction ratings across online review platforms
Education
Bachelor of Liberal Arts – University of New Mexico (EGD 2028)
Florida State College at Jacksonville (2005-01 – 2007-12)
