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New York, Ny, Us

Bronx, New York, Us

Bronx, New York, Us

Bronx, New York, Us

Strategic oversight of talent, Human Resources, and people compliance.

Bronx, New York, Us

Human Resources Management• Execute a clear process for the centralized management of onboarding of employees and administration of Public Prep benefits programs• Develop and manage key relationships with employee health, dental, life insurance, and liability providers and brokers.• Train key staff involved in the benefits administration process. • Conduct an annual analysis of our benefits program and facilitate decision-making process with senior leadership as to whether to make any changes. Human Capital Strategy • Work with network and school leadership teams to provide mission-aligned professional development and professional development related to Human Resources. • Establish and oversee performance evaluations for all non-instructional staff members at the school and network. • Lead efforts in the management and execution of the Total Rewards Strategy.• Conduct a gap analysis of current personnel policies and procedures. • Refine and oversee network-wide staff recruitment strategy.• Manage process of revising and norming job descriptions.Human Capital Support and Training • Provide guidance to employees on all HR policies and procedures, including support and counsel regarding personnel and job-related conflicts, complaint and dispute resolution, and management of employee performance issues. • Review and assess Performance Improvement Plans (PIP), termination and subsequent COBRA leave administration. • Manage recruitment department while defining job scope for roles across the network and the ideal candidate profile for each (including, but not limited to, competencies, skills, and qualifications). • Work alongside six hiring managers to determine hiring process for non-instructional staff, including participants and performance tasks for external and internal candidates. • Monitor teacher certification, fingerprinting, and other on-boarding and Human Resources and staff compliance information.

Bronx, New York, Us

• Establish talent sourcing strategy and goals rooted in data to ensure fidelity in recruitment to support Public Prep’s organizational sustainability.• Work alongside the Managing Director of Human Resources, senior leadership at the network, and network-wide hiring managers to revise and create job descriptions, interview guides, hiring resources, and processes.• Grow and strengthen relationships with leading education and non-profit organizations to source talent such as Teach for America, Broad Residency, Education Pioneers, Educators 4 Excellence, Idealist.org, Nemnet.com, etc.• Research, design, develop, and maintain recruitment marketing materials for Public Prep’s use for online/social media marketing and staff recruitment events (i.e., open houses, information sessions, and job fairs)• Utilize market data to inform decision making regarding instructional and non-instructional roles to ensure competitiveness in the education market for recruitment strategy• Provide customer service to potential and active candidates throughout the selection process, clearly communicating expectations for each stage in the interview process and next steps.• Conduct applicant material screen and initial phone interview screen for positions available and determine whether to advance candidates and if so, which role or entity is the best fit for them given their skills and qualifications.• Support special projects pertaining to recruitment and human resources including but not limited to: employment agreements/contracts, non-instructional salary scale creation, Human Resources Information System program roll out, website redesign, and streamlining of HR benefits processes.

New York, Ny, Us

Instructor for Continuing and Professional Studies courses related to Organizational Development and Human Resources.Courses taught --- Creating Effective Teams and Partnerships- Recruitment, Selection, and Employment Practices

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Coordinated and managed curriculum development and program logistics for the emerging non-profit. Specializing in youth mentoring and career development, the Catalyst Network Foundation identifies and creates a tailored, proactive career roadmap to help youth achieve outlined ambitions.- Designed and structured youth career and leadership development two-week summer intensive curriculum to incorporate the vision, mission and goals of the Catalyst Network Foundation.- Developed a student academic year curriculum/workshops to engage new youth and maintain cohort engagement through - Supported grant writing and development to ensure alignment with overall youth program and curriculum and aid in the acquisition of funding.- Liaised with school and community partners to build and maintain effective working relationships in an effort to align program with academic programming at the school-level and professional goals with corporate/community entities.- Developed and edited organization applications, publications and marketing materials.

- Collaborated with and supported School Leadership Team to ensure alignment with network mission, vision and goals and promote professional growth and collegiality among instructional and non-instructional staff members.- Responsible for the management of the school’s budget of $3.5 million of per pupil allocations and miscellaneous fundraising income.- Managed human resources for staff of 35 employees as it pertains to payroll, employee benefits, professional development support, and compliance with network policies and procedures.- Supervised Operations Team of 5 members to ensure professional growth, personal development, and optimal day-to-day functioning of school through weekly operations team meetings and one-to-one check-ins.- Oversaw and coordinated student food services by establishing partnerships with the food service vendors, cafeteria management and liaise with the New York State Education Department as it pertains to program accountability, compliance and financial recording.- Communicated with co-located school and partners in shared space to promote collaboration of resources at the shared campuses.- Liaised with NYC DOE various entities including, but not limited to: New York State Education Department, State University of New York, Office of Pupil Transportation, Division of School Facilities, Charter Schools Office, and New York City Department of Education’s SchoolFoods to ensure compliance and network level support for campus.- Member of the School Leadership Team, Public Prep Technology Leadership Committee and Building-Wide Safety Committee and Building Response Team.

- Worked hand in hand with instructional leader to manage day-to-day operations of growing 5-7 school (i.e., academic scheduling, purchasing, student assessment data, school events/field trips, student programming)- Coordinate weekly operations meetings and compile weekly notes to be distributed to school staff- Manage and coordinate relationships with all outside vendors/organizations; including but not limited to: Parent Teacher Association, New York City Department of Education, School Foods, security, custodial services, and contracted academic service providers- Created systems for purchasing, ordering, student assessment data, parent communications, teacher deliverables- Member of the Building-Wide Safety Committee

Boston, Ma, Us

- Assisted principals in hiring of teachers for two of Boston’s turnaround schools by vetting district-wide candidate pools and creating resume books.- Streamlined data collection and enhanced recruitment strategies for district’s internal employees Pathway Programs for English as a Second Language Licensure and Students with Moderate Disabilities Licensure to increase the number of dually licensed teachers in BPS.- Revised and updated spreadsheets of over 100 state organizations to advertise for district recruitment efforts.- Edited district marketing material for Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure (MTEL) preparation handbook and both Pathways programs (ESL & Students with Moderate Disabilities) for dissemination to teachers and school leadership throughout the district.- Utilized online professional development program to align application processes and professional development credits to initiate paperless applications for certification preparation programs.

- Designed project proposals, presentations, and publications using Microsoft PowerPoint and Publisher - Aided in the preparation, organization, and implementation of New Homeowners Orientations for over 200 applicants and their families.- Restructured and managed database of over 500 potential homeowners to support data analysis of client base.- Launched and managed recruitment for Will Drafting Clinics for new homeowners as liaison with Elon University Law School.- Created artifacts and template designs for ongoing homeowner resources.

Greensboro, Nc, Us

- Created “Grad Week” initiative, a week-long series of informational programs to introduce undergraduate students to the realities of pursuing graduate education and developing mentors among lower classmen.- Collaboration with three campus organizations to foster collegiality and support campus wide academic programming.- Developed the “A.R.K. Movement” (Acts of Random Kindness), a series of service-learning activities at NCA&TSU and two surrounding universities in collaboration with two non-profit organizations.

Washington, D.C., Us

Professional Certificate, Leadership & Organizational Development

Education Policy & Management

B.S., Child Development & Family Studies