Alex Berg, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Normal, Il, Us

Normal, Illinois, United States

Danville Il

-- ECICAA is a social services nonprofit which operates state and federal grant programs including Head Start early childhood education services, home energy assistance, home weatherization services, and rental assistance. -- As Associate Director of Administration, I served as the C-level director of HR, operations, IT, and administration for a grant-funded organization with an annual operating budget of approx. $10 million and with 95-110 full-time employees.-- Initiated… Show more -- ECICAA is a social services nonprofit which operates state and federal grant programs including Head Start early childhood education services, home energy assistance, home weatherization services, and rental assistance. -- As Associate Director of Administration, I served as the C-level director of HR, operations, IT, and administration for a grant-funded organization with an annual operating budget of approx. $10 million and with 95-110 full-time employees.-- Initiated upgrade of organization-wide email services from a third-party provider to Microsoft Office 365 accounts, which improved user experience and saved the organization approximately $10,000 annually-- Directed procurement process for multiple $25,000+ contracts to maximize value and ensure compliance-- Guided full scope of HR functions including employee relations, compensation, performance appraisal, and recruitment-- Orchestrated insurance plan procurement, administration, claims, and compliance for Group Health, Commercial Property/Liability, Commercial Auto, D&O Liability, Workers' Compensation, Daycare Accident, and Cyber coverages Show less

Danville, Illinois

-- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment process for more than 25 new hires in consultation with senior leadership staff: screened and interviewed candidates, extended employment offers, conducted background checks, and led new-hire orientation and onboarding-- Coordinated bi-weekly payroll process for staff of 115+ employees, including salary rate changes, benefits changes, garnishments, and timecard verification to achieve 100% accuracy for each payroll transaction-- Administered… Show more -- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment process for more than 25 new hires in consultation with senior leadership staff: screened and interviewed candidates, extended employment offers, conducted background checks, and led new-hire orientation and onboarding-- Coordinated bi-weekly payroll process for staff of 115+ employees, including salary rate changes, benefits changes, garnishments, and timecard verification to achieve 100% accuracy for each payroll transaction-- Administered fringe including: Health, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and 401k Show less

Danville, Illinois

-- Managed bi-weekly payroll process for staff of 115+ employees; Administered fringe benefits-- Maintained 115+ confidential personnel, benefits, medical, and background clearance records to ensure 100% compliance

Greater Boston Area

-- Contributed to HR functions, office operations, and project support for a staff of 90+ as member of administrative team

Greater Boston Area

-- Conducted 45-minute guided tours of the museum property; Transacted sales of tours and gift shop merchandise; Cleaned historic artifacts and textiles per specially trained preservation techniques

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

-- Recipient of 2018 Outstanding Academic Performance Award from the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs; 3.97/4.00 GPA -- Graduate.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: ISU Big Red Marching Machine, ISU Indoor Basketball Drumline -- Magna cum laude honors; 3.84/4.00 GPA -- Dual.

High School Diploma