Dario Paquit Jr. Escalera
Iwateken,Hachimantai City,Japan
Summary
Proactive and resourceful Operations Manager with a proven record of building and leading operational systems in new international school environments. Skilled in facilities management, digital system design, and health and safety coordination. Recognized for hands-on problem-solving, innovation, and the ability to deliver efficient, safe, and well-organized campus operations. Known as a dependable leader and valued team member who contributes beyond expectations. Supporting both the academic and boarding life of the school through strong operational excellence and active community engagement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Operations manager
Harrow Appi International School
Hachimantai, Iwate
08.2024 - Current
- Directed operational management across facilities, transport, boarding, accommodation, catering, security, and procurement.
- Streamlined workflows and automated reporting systems via SharePoint and Power Apps, decreasing manual tasks by 40%.
- Managed budgets and termly reporting for multiple departments with transparency and efficiency.
- Optimised student and staff transport operations, enhancing scheduling and emergency response readiness.
- Implemented visitor and staff kiosk systems to monitor campus presence and display evacuation maps.
- Supported safety upgrades including emergency shut-offs in science labs and transitioned campus to geothermal energy.
- Enhanced student experience through enrichment programmes and improved recreational facilities.
Operation Officers
Harrow Appi International School
Hachimantai, Iwate
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed automated systems for transport, maintenance, accommodation, and operational support.
- Coordinated logistics for transport and boarding to meet health and safety standards.
- Supported outbreak response planning, ensuring daily readiness within school community.
- Implemented new operation strategies to improve overall productivity.
Operations Officer (Reception & Enrichment)
Harrow Appi International School
(IHR Contract) Hachimantai, Iwate
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Established effective reception workflows for visitor and parcel management.
- Led snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking programmes to enrich student experiences.
- Assisted with operational setup and system workflows for new school campus.
Food and Beverage Team Member
at ANA Crowne Plaza and ANA Holiday Inn Appi
(IHR Contract)Hachimantai, Iwate
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided exceptional guest service in dynamic hospitality settings, fostering robust teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Business and Informatics - Global Communications
Tsukuba Gakuin University
Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan 04.2017 - 03/2021
Japanese Course - JLPT Level N1, N2 Preparation
Sendai English Center
Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan 01.2016 - 03/2017
Computer Systems Design and Programming - Software Developers
ACLC College
Calapan City, Philippines05.2008
Skills
- Operational Leadership: Established and managed new school systems, facilities, and workflows from startup phase, ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations
- Financial & Budget Management: Managed monthly and termly budgets across key operational areas such as maintenance, facilities, catering, and utilities, ensuring cost efficiency and transparent reporting
- Digital Systems & Innovation: Designed and implemented a SharePoint operations page with automated workflows; developed Power Apps and Power Automate solutions for incident reporting, room booking, transportation requests, support tickets, and purchasing systems Implemented a user-friendly visitor and staff kiosk system to track campus presence, provide safeguarding guidelines, and display live evacuation maps
- Microsoft & Technical Expertise: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (D365 administration and user apps), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, and data workflow integration; knowledgeable in HTML, C, and JSON coding
- Creative & Design Skills: Experienced in website development and multimedia design using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign; created the official website for Appi Alpine Cup
- Facility & Maintenance Oversight and Health & Safety Management: Managed repairs, consumables, catering, transportation, boarding, and staff accommodation with strong budgeting and cost-control measures Oversaw statutory inspections, risk assessments, and emergency readiness procedures for both campus operations and boarding environments
- Transportation & Boarding Coordination: Led the transportation team to ensure timely and accurate service for student activities; organized daily staff transportation scheduling while managing team hours fairly Supported boarding operations by assisting with Reach Cloud setup and training for House Masters, ensuring high standards of safeguarding, health, safety, and residential wellbeing
- Enrichment & Student Engagement: Led snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking programs; built a professional-grade golf simulator to support student recreation and wellbeing
Languages
Japanese
Advanced
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Japanese Driving License (Authorized for up to 28-seat school bus)
- EVC – Educational Visits Coordinator
- Certified Snowboard Instructor – Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors
- Certified PADI Scuba Dive Master/Instructor
AISL ACADEMY
- Self as a Leader
- Middle Leadership
- AI Leadership and Strategy Webinar
- Communication Skills
- OUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Data Protection, Privacy
- Brand Guidelines and Brand Protection Policy
- Employee Conflict of Interest and Anti-Bribery Policy
- Creating a Safeguarding Culture, Policy and Practice
- AI Safeguarding
- AI Literacy and Education
- Health and Safety
- Procurement course
- Risk Assessment in the Workplace
- Facilities Management
- D365 Refresher training for approver
- MS Teams and Office 365
Affiliations
- Tennis, Golf, Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding, Hiking (100 Famous Mountains of Japan), Road & Mountain Biking (Hill Climb and Downhill), Surfing,Camping, and DIY/Owned Home Self-Renovation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations manager
Harrow Appi International School
08.2024 - Current
Operation Officers
Harrow Appi International School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Operations Officer (Reception & Enrichment)
Harrow Appi International School
06.2022 - 06.2023
Food and Beverage Team Member
at ANA Crowne Plaza and ANA Holiday Inn Appi
04.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Business and Informatics - Global Communications
Tsukuba Gakuin University
04.2017 - 03/2021
Japanese Course - JLPT Level N1, N2 Preparation
Sendai English Center
01.2016 - 03/2017
Computer Systems Design and Programming - Software Developers
ACLC College