Dana Kardon, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

As the Human Resources Director for the Epstein School, I make sure all facets of our HR department run smoothly. From managing payroll, to projecting & analyzing budgets for competitive compensation models, to finding meaningful and sustainable benefits programs to support our talent, my team and I design policies and systems that allow our employees to recognize their potential and continue to enhance their skills. I manage the details so our faculty can focus on what they do best – developing tomorrow’s leaders. And what could be more rewarding than ensuring our educators have the resources, means, and support they need to allow them to thrive in one of the most vital areas there is, education? Specialties: Performance Management & Professional Growth InitiativesOrganizational DevelopmentProject Staffing, Forecasting, Budgeting Benefits & Compensation AdministrationPolicy DevelopmentWorkplace Mediation and InterventionPayroll ManagementHR Compliance AuditsCost AnalysisTalent Recruitment & Retention

Greater Atlanta Area

As Operations & HR Manager for Mobients, I ensure our business run smoothly. From projecting & analyzing budgets for clients, to managing benefits programs, to paying the bills and making sure the lights stay on, I manage the details so our designers can focus on innovative mobile design.In my Human Resources capacities I direct all aspects of our talent management including searching for designers to join our team and implementing policies and systems that allow our employees to recognize their potential and continue to grow professionally. I ensure that quality and standards are in place so our clients can continue to rely on the outstanding service they have come to expect from Mobients.

Developed and implemented technology training courses for digital educational products such as online testing programs, e-books, and web-based services for the classroom.Developed presentations, led meetings, facilitated design sessions, and advised customers on all aspects and curricular areas of learning.Researched & reviewed state curricula. Prepared complex reports and maintained databases detailing client contacts, state curriculums and product alignments for educational products. Attended regional and state industry trade shows. Setting up, breaking down booths, plus maintaining and providing information to interested customersTeamed with school systems to develop and integrate learning solutions and provide advisory services.Designed and conducted interviews, field surveys, focus group questions, and other data collection methods to assist sales representatives with marking objectives. Conducted webinars and web based training sessions for end users to reduce costs to customers and employer.

Provided technical support and problem resolution on pertaining to educational software use and implementation in large school systems.Completed 1 year contract to provide training and implement e-learning program in over 50 school systems across the state.Managed customer relationships including training, status meetings, gathering customer requests, and providing timely feedback to both customer and management.

Presented weekly updates to leadership team regarding lesson plans and academic progress of students.Worked with parents, local businesses, and community leaders to improve educational experience for students.Served as mentor to beginning teachers and employees new to system.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Paralegal Certificate

Ma, Education Administration

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