Jonathan Groth Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

Ny / Ct

Founded Mad Factory Films, a micro-budget independent film production company. Our character and plot centric stories use a minimalist approach in production to deliver original stories with exceptional quality. Developed, produced, and premiered our first original short film, “The Berkshires”**"Three lifelong friends are driven to the brink of hysteria when they struggle to comprehend who or what is harassing their peaceful getaway in rural Massachusetts" **Shot on location over 2 days in Berkshire County, MA on an iPhone 7, film debut of all cast and crew - $1,300 budget

New York, New York, United States

Connecticut, United States

Connecticut, United States

New York, Ny

Consult with all levels of leadership to proactively understand critical pain points, and partner to identify/recommend opportunities to strategically address**Conducted individual coaching, team & leader integration sessions, and DISC workshops - facilitated follow-up action planning to drive impactCoordinate cross-functional partnerships to develop & consistently execute recruitment and training playbook for rapid growth organization**Developed and implemented: Hiring manager SBI interview training, Role-specific competency interview guides, Blitz day interview process for hiring ramps, Training/onboarding logistics and contentImplement and sustain employee development programs focused on consistent education on responsibilities in process and tools/resources built to support manager effectiveness and employee engagement**Partnered with Learning & Performance, Talent Development COEs, and business leaders to: develop Career Mapping and Pathing tools for managers and employees - influence coordination of Career Clinics and standard development training offerings/curriculums Lead ongoing, yearly HR processes for multiple client groups (~900 employees) by establishing key partnerships and understanding of business objectives to successfully utilize Compensation and Performance Management programs

New York, Ny

Consult with Leaders, as well as with cross-functional partners, on key HR processes and programs. Work to understand business priorities, assessing talent trends and business objectives to strategize supporting initiatives.Consult with multiple stakeholders on recruiting, interviewing, compensation structure, org design, new hire and manager training, and culture initiatives in support of building a new, innovative organization that drives a differentiated member service offering**Build processes to support consistent execution, while allowing for flexibility to support expansion in a dynamic organization**Leverage data to inform several different project team updates - collaborating on follow-up action steps**Strategically communicate progress updates to Sr. Leadership to drive understanding and efficient decision-making - translate feedback into executionLead analyses and support decision-making related to client-specific talent trends & strategy, and implementing competitive compensation practicesFacilitated 4 separate DISC assessment session, both virtually and in person, for groups ranging from 15-50 - providing an overview of assessment results, potential impact of results, and an opportunity to build team awareness that drives effectiveness**Delivered 1.5-2 hour sessions focused on building understanding of how one's actions create a perceived character type, how to best identify those character types in others, and how you can use that understanding to be an effective collaborator on any team**Consulted with Sr. Leaders of teams participating to understand goals of session and suggest adjustments to the presentation to provide targeted value for their team

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Member of an accelerated development program focused on providing a breadth of experience in rotations through three HR functions, opportunities for formal development/classes, and involvement in strategic projects/initiativesCompleted 8-month roles in HR Analytics, Compensation, and HR Business Advisory ServicesCertifications include: DISC Behavior Assessment, Executive Presentation, Korn Ferry Emotional Intelligence Assessments (ESCi and 360 Feedback Consulting)Led and co-led projects related to: Performance Management and Total Rewards; High Potential Talent Identification and Development**Each included primary and secondary research, analyzing findings and forming recommendations in-line with organizational objectives, and presenting those recommendations, along with plan for implementation, to senior leaders

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Collaborated with HR Business Partners and Leaders to identify need and strategize approach for HR initiatives in support of aligned client group’s talent goals and business objectivesProvided broad-range tracking, reporting, and analysis on personnel data in a way that supports client understanding as well as my ability to influence resulting action steps **Including: Recruiting Progress vs. Budgeted Headcount and Scheduled Timeline; Compensation decisions to consult on alignment to org philosophies; Attrition, Hiring, Development data consultingParticipated in the development of strategy and HR project management through execution of multiple mass hire recruiting initiatives which included: **Supporting the creation of Talent Profiles (KSA's) aligned to business objectives/role responsibilities **Collaborating with Talent Acquisition partners to define sourcing priorities, recruiting timelines, interviewing strategies**Providing updates to Leadership of HR functions, Business Clients, Learning & Performance on progress and adjustments to action plansDeveloped tools and resources to fit business-specific needs (Define Career Paths – Tech v. Client Services; MGR feedback & coaching training; Org Design; etc…)

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Participated in development of enterprise-wide approach to address new FLSA regulations with a focus on compliance, cost, and change management implications**Performed analyses on impacted population (~1,000 employees), considered change management initiatives necessary to ensure smooth implementation, communicated strategy and justification to leaders/decision makersActed in project manager capacity for cross-functional team, tasked with efficiently organizing team, contracting with all members on roles and responsibilities, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders throughout timeline of projectIdentified ties between compensation programs/processes and Aetna’s values and behaviors **Presented findings to drive discussions of philosophy/guiding principles and areas of opportunity to better align comp. practices with stated EVP

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Provided support to Sr. Consultants on projects presented by business units wanting to make data driven personnel decisionsGained an understanding of the consulting process and used analytical mindset in approach to answering questions clients had about trends in turnover, workforce planning, and process/program effectivenessPresented findings on 5 analyses to drive strategic thinking by clients and spark conversation around actionable steps to be made by department leaders or further analyses to provide greater understanding of efficiencies or opportunities

Chapel Hill, Nc

Write and develop content, including articles and blog posts, to build awareness of the business school and attract graduate students and executives to programs offeredGather news and conduct interviews to showcase students, faculty, and alumni on School’s news site and in press releases

Hartford, Ct

Implemented Aetna’s Integrated, Comprehensive Partnership guidelines to organize 2 volunteer opportunities for 100 Summer Associates in program (30 percent participation)Published 3 articles on internal communications site supporting the strength of Aetna’s brandProvided content and designed layout for 5 volunteer opportunities included in company’s weekly newsletter to promote employee engagmentDeveloped new millennial recruitment strategy for Capstone Project based on research of target audience

Chapel Hill, Nc

Refined Project Management skills as lead for team of 5 associates (strategists and designers) Participated in idea conception and creationEstablished a brand identity for a startup business journalism website in an attempt to gain readership and increase average time on site

As Aetna began developing a new virtual assistant to help aid Customer Service Representatives it was my job to edit and consolidate current policies without losing the overall meaning of that policy. My goal was to provide all user's of Aetna's corporate e.Policies website a system that could easily be navigated through, ultimately hoping to decrease the time it takes for each call and each manually processed claim by an average of 30 seconds.

Chapel Hill, Nc

Completed Business and Marketing analysis for a local Chapel Hill business in an attempt to help improve their marketing department.Contributed to Advertising on Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and the company website to increase consumer awareness

Chapel Hill, Nc

Worked as a waiter with the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority on the UNC campus for both semesters during my sophomore year while also taking 15 credit hours both semesters.

Obligations within the Recreation Department included organizing newest health folders and aquatic assessments, and communicating with nurses and other staff while also showing patience and compassion towards clients. Planned 5 activities a week, 1 per day that would be appropriate for the developmentaly disabled clients consisting of day trips, indoor activities, etc...

Promoted from strictly loading to scanning and loading packages within the first month on job. Held responsible for the loading and unloading of 5 separate trucks averaging between 500-600 packages per pre-sort shift.

Assisted in the organization of events to inform the voting population of her intended grass roots campaign.Compiled information on voting projections and prepared data in an easy to read format.

Bridgeport, Ct

Gained invaluable communication practice and customer service experience through discussing recommended services and options for certain jobs.