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Asheville, Nc, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Asheville, Nc, Us

-Served as the chief human resources administrator of the college and provided administrative leadership and operational oversight for organizational development, compensation, benefits administration, talent selection, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and risk management. -Served on the President's Cabinet and supported over 200+ full-time staff and faculty. -Supervised and managed HR and Payroll team comprising of one full-time Human Resource Generalist and one full-time Payroll Specialist.-Attended Board of Trustee meetings and served as a point of contact to the Board around governance and new trustee training.-Promoted an environment that was supportive of the College's mission, values, and vision of student-centered education and services.-Coordinated and worked with outside legal counsel to minimize risk, address liability and litigation, responsibilities included providing background information, documentation, and testimony as required in depositions or litigated matters.-Conducted investigations and worked independently, in the case of an employee grievance, or in conjunction with the Title IX Officer of the college regarding Title IX matters to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.-Managed relationships with benefits brokers, health care providers, and third-party administrators to administer benefits and benefit deductions for the college's self-funded benefit offerings and health and wellness plans and initiatives. -Oversaw, developed, revised, and implemented College policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations as well as national best practices.-Managed job descriptions and the performance management process, including annual evaluations, coaching supervisors on frequent feedback. -Provided coaching and professional development opportunities for staff and faculty on personnel issues and employment matters.

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-Supported a staff of, on average, 70 full-time employees and 200+ part-time employees, including full-time and part-time employees in three unions.-Provided overall leadership and management of the HR department to support the achievement of the Ordway’s mission and goals, including the supervision of one full-time HR Generalist and several, temporary HR Interns.-Directed, managed, and evaluated employee recruiting and hiring, resulting in the ongoing attraction of top talent, reduced administrative time and costs, and more effective hiring.-Evaluated the Health Benefits Programs, in collaboration with insurance brokers, to result in competitive, pragmatic, and cost-effective benefit offerings.-Evaluated and administered the compensation strategy and structure, under the direction of the VP/CFO, to result in competitive compensation plans and equitable practices across the organization.-Developed and maintained personnel policies, ensured timely reporting of compliance requirements, and adhered to legal best practice guidelines with regards to policies and recordkeeping. -Participated in union negotiations, taking notes and delivering action items, and ensured the practical application of union contracts with regards to policy and pay.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Managed and directed a team of HR professionals.- Worked directly with the VP of HR on accurate tracking and reporting of compliance information.- Conducted exit interviews with employees and made recommendations to the team for corrective actions and continuous improvement.- Provided counsel to employees of all levels with regards to managing team members or continuous improvement and growth opportunities of their own.- Collaborated with leadership to implement cultural improvement and retention strategies.- Maintained and promoted onboarding process targeted to hire, retain and train top employees.- Handled employee concerns and took appropriate and timely action to maintain a high level of morale and productivity.- Worked with leaders across the organization to identify training gaps and ongoing training needs that helped the company align to strategic goals and imperatives.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Responsible for the design and delivery of three internal training programs targeted to top performing, high potential employees.- Implement, coordinate and maintain our online Learning Management System tool. - Create proactive and responsive solutions to business needs and identify opportunities for continuous education and growth for individuals as well as teams. - Deliver and orchestrate Myers Briggs Type Indicator assessments and coaching. - Prepare and facilitate training courses - both live and online. - Responsible for performing other miscellaneous duties as it relates to training and development.- Work with leaders and Human Resources to identify training gaps and ongoing training needs.- Proactively keep up to date and informed of new training methods for adult learners, techniques of other companies, and pending introduction of new products to ensure current effective programs for the workforce.- Strive to align training opportunities and programs with company goals and strategic imperatives.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Assisted with hourly and agency new hire orientation, onboarding, and staffing.- Maintained internal Sharepoint site and responded to any questions or concerns regarding communications posted on this site.- Responsible for helping design and deliver our employee recognition program, which assisted in overall employee retention.- Created annual HR reports showing yearly turnover, tenure, workforce and staffing and hiring statistics and data.- Acted as one of the primary contact for all general HR questions.- Responsible for helping purchase, impliment and train employees on utilizing Halogen for our internal performance management system - cutting administrative time in third for annual evaluation processes.- Coached employees on career pathing, conflict management and competencies.- Assisted the SVP of Human Resources with calendar and travel plans.

- Communicated across several disciplines - directors, designers, production managers; to keep everyone informed and aware of how productions were operating and what tasks were left to be accomplished.- Supervised all youth actors, Assistant Stage Manager and all backstage crew during rehearsals, tech week and performances. - Responsible for recording any changes to the script as well as blocking, light cues, sound cues, and set changes.- In charge of taking production meeting notes, performance notes and rehearsal notes and distributing them accourding.- Coordinated schedules for productiton meetings, tech rehearsals, costume fittings and photo calls.- Upheld clean and organized operating condition of the rehearsal space and performance space - including stage, prop storage, set shop, green room and lighting booth.

Bachelor'S Degree, Theatre/Theater; Management Studies

Ba, Theatre, Business