I'm the Operations Manager for the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering in New Orleans.
I bridge the gap between academic research and operational excellence. My work spans:
- Academic Operations: Scheduling, facilities coordination, collections management, and departmental infrastructure
- Finance & Procurement: Budget administration, vendor management, reimbursement workflows, and procurement transitions
- Process Improvement: Workflow automation, data organization, and system optimization for academic teams
- Communications: Marketing, student award coordination, faculty spotlights, and internal/external messaging
I transitioned to academic administration in 2025 after 12+ years in banking and finance, working across various roles at Capital One and Citigroup. That background gives me a data-driven, process-oriented lens when tackling operational challenges in higher education.
I work across:
- Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
- Python & Power Query for data analysis and workflow automation
- Web platforms (Drupal, Box, Canvas)
- HTML/CSS for internal communications and newsletters
- Project management and ad hoc problem-solving
- Collections Storage Reorganization (working with visiting students and faculty)
- WaveWorks/Candex procurement transition
- Tulane brand implementation and digital communications
- Streamlining recurring departmental workflows
When I'm not optimizing processes, I'm involved in condominium association governance, learning how to apply operational rigor to real-world property management challenges.
📧 Work: cnewcomb@tulane.edu
🔗 Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
📍 Location: New Orleans, LA