Laura Ward Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee

Greater Nashville Area

Online Programs - Walker School Of Business

Teach graduate level Career Management Course in the accelerated, online Human Resources Development program. Experience with multiple platforms, including Canvas and BlackBoard.

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Led successful start-up campus by recruiting, training and developing a dynamic and competent faculty to provide quality education to graduate students• Represented Webster University in community and leadership roles• Responsible for management of all aspects of the Ozarks Regional extended campus, serving communities in Southwest Missouri• Successfully identified and recruited students and faculty for the MBA, MHA and five Master of Arts Programs• Met regional workforce needs by developing two Master of Arts cohorts with Springfield Police Department and a Master of Health Administration program with Mercy Health System• Developed and implemented Dean’s Speakers Series, providing management development training to over 200 managers and professionals in the area• Managed a local staff that provides quality service to students and the community• Conducted regular systems analyses to identify opportunities for growth in the region• Applied accountability standards to students, faculty and staff to create an environment for achieving goals for quality, consistency, service and success• Served as adjunct faculty both in the classroom and online in the areas of career management and interpersonal and organizational communications• Served as an adviser to new directors in the region in the areas of recruitment, advisement and leadership• Earned Webster University’s Presidential Citation Award in 2005 and 2007 for exemplary work in online education and community involvement

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Work with program staff to identify ways to integrate volunteers into program efforts into four major programs: Cooperative Living, Independent Living, Foster Care and Youth Connections.• Created and implemented a comprehensive volunteer program to meet the needs of direct care programs and administrative programs.• Represent Monroe Harding in the community through leadership and volunteerism and membership in community organizations.• Responsible for crafting the message of the agency and implementing standards. Efforts include roll-out of new website in April 2015, creation and implementation of strategic marketing plan and social media strategy.• Identify opportunities to promote the agency in the media, write and disseminate press releases.• Create and implement a comprehensive strategic marketing and social media plan in support of the mission and vision of the organization.• Ensure all volunteers who have contact with youth have completed all necessary background checks and tests required by state regulatory agencies. • Speak to community groups on behalf of Monroe Harding. Groups range in size from 5 to 50, and include youth groups, churches, and corporate groups.

Springfield, Missouri Area

• Facilitated a multi-disciplinary team that coordinated the development of community-wide plans for areas related to children, safety, and education through collaboration among community agencies, schools, and businesses to best utilize and obtain dollars for the betterment of the community • Participated in state-level meetings on behalf of the Director of the Caring Communities Program• Developed a comprehensive resource library for use by staff and the community • Served as Staff Liaison to the Welfare Reform and Workforce Development Coalition• Developed and implemented human resources policies and procedures and management and staff training for the agency, which had oversight for the Community Partnership and related grants• Developed and implemented the Agency’s first affirmative action plan

Springfield, Missouri Area

● Responsible for scheduling and presenting information session about study abroad programs to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Business Administration● Assisted inbound international students with schedule preparation and acclamation to the University and community● Assisted in planning and conducting orientation for outbound students and their parents. Content included information about both academic and student life topics. Also covered passport, visa, and conduct requirements● Developed newsletter for University staff and students highlighting program activities

Springfield, Missouri Area

● Started as Human Resources Assistant and moved to HR/Education Manager in 1995● Managed all human resources and training functions for the Blood Center. Duties included oversight of hiring, payroll, development, training and disciplinary functions for center● Developed and implemented a full-service employee assistance program, and provided additional staff development opportunities. ● Managed the volunteer function for local blood drives, which included recruiting, training, coordinating and scheduling more than 50 volunteers. ● Coordinated and conducted staff training in mentoring and instruction, performance management, and leadership● Oversight of all regulated training for blood services staff and volunteers, and worked with Compliance Officer to ensure proper documentation maintenance● Ensured all training activities met the Food and Drug Administration guidelines, and had oversight of human resources and training functions during annual FDA audits● Coordinated all activities for an affirmative action audit by the Office of Federal Contracts and Compliance in 1996 in which the agency was given a perfect review.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Resources Management And Services

Master Of Science - Ms, Counseling