I'm Josh O’Leary, a seasoned administrator with extensive international experience in education, project management and stakeholder coordination. I'm back in Ontario pursuing an MBA part-time and eager to apply my background in administration and technology to drive impact in education, non-profit work, and community building.

Josh O’Leary

I'm Josh O’Leary, a seasoned administrator with extensive international experience in education, project management and stakeholder coordination. I'm back in Ontario pursuing an MBA part-time and eager to apply my background in administration and technology to drive impact in education, non-profit work, and community building.

Available to hire

I’m Josh O’Leary, a seasoned administrator with extensive international experience in education, project management and stakeholder coordination. I’m back in Ontario pursuing an MBA part-time and eager to apply my background in administration and technology to drive impact in education, non-profit work, and community building.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more

Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced

Work Experience

Interim Store Manager at Stouffville Wheel & Tire
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Oversaw day-to-day retail and service shop operations; Led workforce scheduling, shift coordination, and staffing coverage; Supervised, coached, and supported service and shop staff; Managed inventory control and oversaw procurement, and receiving; Monitored KPIs including service times and customer satisfaction; Prepared weekly and monthly performance reports for ownership; Ensured compliance with company policies and safety standards; Handled escalated customer issues and coordinated corrective actions; Coordinated vendor and third-party deliveries and pickups; Managed budget oversight, cost control, and expense tracking; Administered shop IT systems including point-of-sale (POS) software; Supported hiring, onboarding, and HR-related processes; Assisted with retail and service during staffing shortages; Maintained store appearance, merchandising standards, and records; Open and closed store and led daily and weekly meetings.
Administrator, Curriculum Coordinator at American School in Kofu
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2025
Provided leadership across multiple projects and public-facing events; Managed international affiliate orders, accounts payable, and records; Administered online credentials including G Suite, DNS, and Facebook; Maintained international member database with reporting and analysis; Traveled internationally to represent headquarters in operational matters; Planned and reviewed international event and travel logistics; Delivered presentations to staff, the board, and other stakeholders; Trained and supervised staff, volunteers, and external service providers; Guided international instructor development in person and online; Produced digital resources to support education and communication; Operated effectively in a hybrid environment using diverse digital tools; Mediated conflicts among international affiliates and stakeholders; Planned and coordinated community-building and outreach events; Managed partnerships with external organizations (WASC, WIDA, ACER); Delivered bilingual stakehold
International Coordinator at Aikido Renshinkai NPO
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2026
Provided leadership across multiple projects and public-facing events; Managed international affiliate orders, accounts payable, and records; Administered online credentials including G Suite, DNS, and Facebook; Maintained international member database with reporting and analysis; Traveled internationally to represent headquarters in operational matters; Planned and reviewed international event and travel logistics; Delivered presentations to staff, the board, and other stakeholders; Trained and supervised staff, volunteers, and external service providers; Guided international instructor development in person and online; Produced digital resources to support education and communication; Operated effectively in a hybrid environment using diverse digital tools; Mediated conflicts among international affiliates and stakeholders; Planned and coordinated community-building and outreach events; Managed partnerships with external organizations (WASC, WIDA, ACER); Delivered bilingual stakehold

Education

MBA (ongoing) at Jindal Global University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
MA Japanese Studies at University of Sheffield
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
BSc Computer Science at University of London
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
BA Political Science at York University
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026
MA in Japanese Society at University of Sheffield
January 11, 2030 - January 3, 2026

Qualifications

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
January 1, 2026 - January 3, 2026
GOOGLE AI ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
January 1, 2022 - January 3, 2026
IBM CHILD PROTECTION (Level 2)
January 1, 2019 - January 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
See more