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Boston, Ma

Sharon, Massachusetts, United States

Empow Studios• Sourced over 100 candidates through job boards, social networks, universities, and educator networks.• Advised the CEO on an organizational restructuring project to support a 3 year growth plan.• Delivered both virtual and in person onboarding training to two dozen seasonal staff.• Built staff files and reviewed current staff files for compliance with state EEC regulations.• Conducted performance reviews, promotions, terminations, and conducted exit interviews.

Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Norwood Public Schools• Helped implement a grant funded professional development program for teachers.• Collected survey data that showed a 20% higher completion rate compared to DESE data from other districts.• Scheduled weekly motivational meetings with educators to engage in the program.

Belmont, Massachusetts, United States

• Sourced hundreds of candidates and made 30 associate hires over 3 years.• Presented an organizational growth plan that provided a path for the business to grow from under $100,000 net revenue to over half a million in revenue in one year.• Liaisoned with state representatives for EEC compliance and annual inspections.• Conducted periodic employee performance reviews, developed performance action plans, and delivered termination agreements.• Managed 2020 PPP loan process to provide associates with 6 months of paid work before the franchise closed.

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

• Sourced over 250 candidates and made 60 hires during a 6 month build up to launch.• Served as the dedicated CPR/1st aid Instructor for all employees: tracking completed LMS certificates, teaching the live course, and filing accurate paperwork with Red Cross for over 300 employees. • Efficiently utilized Taleo HRIS to provide a high quality onboarding to all team members.• Support the annual open enrollment process by communicating key changes and deadlines

Sharon, Massachusetts, United States

Contributed to HRIS and ATS system management (ADP and Careerplug) for better workplace efficiency.• Collaborated with the town HR manager to introduce an electronic onboarding system simplifying the onboarding process.• Responsible for organizing and maintaining impeccable employee HR files.• Successfully mediated grievances between employees which had previously impacted staff culture.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

• Curated orientation curriculum to over 2,000 international travelers over 3 years.• Managed an average portfolio of 10-15 program support cases at a time.• Managed a team of over 100 volunteers: tracking their engagement and success promoting high school exchange programs in different regions of the US.• Delivered step-by-step plans for volunteers to execute during program emergencies, such as academic issues, student mental health issues, student safety issues, and visa issues.• Created concise documentation for worldwide colleagues on these cases for their foreign legal teams to assess risk management.

Kent, Ct

Developed program curriculum and special events for children.Lead and managed a team of 325 staff.Coordinated logistics for the day-to-day operations of children's summer camp.

Bachelor'S Degree, Education

Activities and Societies: Men's Soccer, Resident Advisor

B.A., Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity, Men's Soccer team* 2002-2004 Resident Assistant, Scudder Hall international dormitory..