Kimberly Willis Email & Phone Number

Little Rock, Ar, Us

As the Director of Human Resources at Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools, I • Lead strategic HR initiatives • Spearhead strategic overhauls in the HR department, elevating processes across compensation, benefits, and leave policies. Institute frameworks for addressing disciplinary matters, disputes, and investigations, enhances dispute resolution fairness.• Champion performance and talent management programs, create pivotal initiatives that boost productivity, recognition, and morale. Foster an environment conducive to occupational health and safety, leading to notable improvements in staff well-being and operational safety compliance.• Pioneer a dynamic approach to staffing and recruitment, integrating best practices in hiring and talent management. Enhancing the review of reports and metrics from the organization's HR database to optimize data-driven decision-making.• Vigilantly monitor and ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Continuously update and refine HR policies and practices, safeguarding organizational compliance and mitigating legal risks.• Lead the adoption of new technologies and best practices in human resources, keeping the pulse on regulatory changes and industry trends. Communicating critical changes in policy and practice to senior management, ensuring alignment and proactive adaptation across the organization.

Maumelle,Ar

Oversaw the full scope of daily operations for 600+ students grade 6–12 to create a safe learning environment and set performance goals for students and teachers. Determined vision, policy, and procedures in the promotion of student wellbeing. Supervised a 46-person staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Managed a $195K annual budget. Employed pedagogical best practices, data analysis, and program evaluation to establish curriculum, schedule, and strategic goals.• Earned Academics Plus Charter a #9 U.S. News and World Report ranking of 301 Arkansas high schools (representing the top 3% in AR and 8% nationally).• School recognized as a 2015 and 2017 Reward School by the Arkansas Department of Education.• Raised state testing proficiency averages for grades 6–12 at or above state benchmarks, favorably comparable to local public middle and high schools.• Increased rate of completion by 5% for concurrent credit (CC) and/or AP coursework.• Earned a 95% acceptance rate into postsecondary education institutions for graduating seniors and ACT averages at or above college readiness benchmarks and state averages in all core subjects.• Received an “A” rating from Arkansas Department of Education for 3 consecutive years and was in the top 15% for student performance in 2018.• Wrote a successful grant proposal to implement a digital learning program that offered 150+ online courses to students as well as successfully procured the grant to become a Summit Learning School providing an online learning platform and curriculum for grades 6–7.• Conducted a proficiency analysis to diagnose gaps and address said gaps by overhauling curriculum, teaching strategies, and student engagement approach.• Implemented foundational remediation and intervention classes to support students who need additional support in core learning areas.

Provided guidance and support to students on academic and career goals to overcome any barriers to success. Advised students on course selection, goal setting, and post-secondary planning, often involving families to provide support and ensure student success.• Collaborated with other teachers and administration to develop strategies to offset academic, emotional, and learning difficulties.• Applied current research, didactic theories, and quantitative reports and audits to craft solutions focused on individualized learning success.

Master Of Education - Med, Secondary Education And Teaching

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Bachelor, Psychology