Servant leader and collaborative partner, provided guidance, mentoring, information and resources to senior leaders, hiring managers, and staff.Directed a complex HR department restructuring to breakdown silos, cross-train HR team members, create efficiencies, and improve customer service.Collaborated with colleagues to identify and select a new ERP to create efficiencies in current HR processes and improve data-driven decision making.Led negotiations and negotiated a total of 9 union contracts that created opportunities for employees, improved working conditions, and maintained fiscal responsibility.Reviewed and revised hiring process using an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens which resulted in the use of racial equity and inclusion questions in both screening and hiring processes, requirement for diverse hiring committees, expanded recruitment efforts, etc. Increased diversity of new hires for licensed positions by 18% over a 5-year period.Led selection processes for the hiring of all senior administrators and principals.Integrated a ticketing system (Ask HR) to improve customer service to employees. Processed and managed a number of grievances and complaints; represented the District during arbitrations and formal dismissal hearings.

Servant leader focused on improving educational experiences for students and families attending Kingsley Elementary School. Analyzed academic data, discipline data, and financial data to make informed decisions. Managed HR functions for a school with a staff of 45 employees. Responsible for all decisions regarding staffing and employee evaluations for licensed and non-licensed staff. Coached/trained staff according to their roles in working with students and families. Ensured that staff followed Board policy, compliance and legal guidelines in all areas, including special education programming. Accomplishments:Led school improvement team; set goals to improve student achievement; facilitated professional learning to improve professional practice and instruction.Cultivated collaborative, trusting relationships between staff teaching across various disciplines which led to increased supports and interventions for students.Improved hiring practices by developing representative interview teams that increased staff engagement and ultimately led to retention of staff.Implemented a Saturday program to increase family and student engagement.