Chelsea Apicella
About Chelsea Apicella
Chelsea Apicella is an Executive, Operations & IT Assistant at Adwerx in Durham, North Carolina, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in education and administrative roles, including previous positions at Naugatuck Board of Education and Strategies for Retirement, LLC.
Current Role at Adwerx
Chelsea Apicella serves as the Executive, Operations & IT Assistant at Adwerx, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she operates in a hybrid work environment based in Durham, North Carolina. Chelsea has been with Adwerx since 2019, initially starting as an Administrative Assistant. Her responsibilities include overseeing office operations, managing IT systems, and facilitating communication between departments to enhance project management.
Previous Experience in Education
Chelsea Apicella worked as a 2nd Grade Teacher at Hop Brook Elementary School under the Naugatuck Board of Education from 2015 to 2016. This role involved developing lesson plans and engaging with students to foster their educational growth. Her background in education is further supported by her Master of Science in Elementary Education from the University of New Haven, which she completed in 2014.
Professional Background in Administration
Before joining Adwerx, Chelsea held the position of Administrative Manager at Strategies for Retirement, LLC from 2016 to 2019. In this role, she managed various administrative functions and contributed to operational improvements. Additionally, she gained experience as an Administrative Assistant at Apple for a brief period in 2012 and worked as a Machine Operator at Monograms of Distinction in the same year.
Education and Qualifications
Chelsea Apicella earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Hartwick College, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She later pursued a Master of Science in Elementary Education at the University of New Haven, completing her studies from 2013 to 2014. Her educational background equips her with diverse skills applicable in both educational and administrative settings.
Operational Improvements and Achievements
In her current role, Chelsea has successfully implemented several operational improvements. She moved office space with minimal disruption to normal operations and introduced automation in billing and subscriptions, which increased timeliness by at least 75%. Chelsea also documented changes in processes and created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using Confluence, enhancing collaboration and efficiency across teams.