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East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Led and managed outreach efforts with employers, community partners and educators to link CCAT's technical expertise, education programs and services to raise awareness and build adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies. Provided project management and support for grant programming and educational workshops for incumbent workers. Supported the implementation of inquiry based K-16 manufacturing-themed STEM and workforce pipeline programs that foster success, and especially for those currently underrepresented in these fields.

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Led the design, implementation and management of CCAT REV-Up! Grant, returning 68 COVID-impacted workers to Manufacturing Employers across CT. Marketed program to employers, trade associations and community partners to link Cares Act funding, supports and upskilling training services. Exceeded program goals.

Led Connecticut and New England operations of Kelly Education, developing and driving business partnerships, school district solutions and educational talent acquisition strategies. Responsible for high growth and turnaround situation success, delivering results with a high performing team of recruiters and client service leaders. Recognized for innovative employee and customer engagement best practices. Known for developing a dynamic work culture and outstanding reputation for customer service success.

Led the team of Greater Hartford and Springfield area Staffing Industry Professionals for Kelly Services, representing all of Kelly's product solutions including Engineering and Professional Staffing, and for Administrative, Call Center, Light industrial/Manufacturing and Educational Staffing Needs. Designed, piloted and implemented programs subsequently recognized nationally as Best Practices:- Community and university engagement in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to support student job preparation, search and interview preparation learning- Workshops and Speaker series for professional development, job skill enhancement and industry focused learning for Substitute Employees and Contract Employees- Customized Building Substitute solutions that improved fulfillment gains by 10-20%

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Drove greater collaboration across State of CT Kelly districts, including Professional, Administrative, Manufacturing and Distribution Center and Education staffing solution delivery, resulting in growth for each operation.

Farmington, Connecticut, United States

Scope of service expanded to include statewide Engineering and Scientific staffing management and New England operations of Legal staffing services. Turnaround success and growth in each operation, and continued expansion of Education, Insurance and Finance and Manufacturing and Distribution services, continually exceeding budgeted goals and performance metrics.

Responsible for Greater Hartford Area Kelly Services' Commercial Operation, including developing, implementing and managing multiple On site Customer Staffing operations. Selected for numerous interim assignments at Corporate HQ, and to lead teams for other operations in management transition, both in CT and in MI. Strong success and reputation for recruiting, training and retaining a high performing team that delivers results, and exceeds plan and KPI expectations