Marco Baeza, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

United States

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Transformed HR operations for one of the largest community college system in the nation, mobilizing 5,600 current and retired employees serving 38,000 Students. Played a key leadership role as a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet, overseeing all HR strategies, policies, programs, and processes:◆COLLABORATIVE HR TRANSFORMATION: Transitioned the HR division from isolated operations to a synergized unit, introducing consistent communication processes, promoting team collaboration, and addressing employee relations challenges. Managed all recruitment, professional development, employee relations, and performance management policies for academic and classified personnel, ensuring compliance with Title 5, EEO, and Sec 53000/59300 regulations.◆STREAMLINED BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION: Boosted employee retention by conducting market analyses to ensure cost-effective, industry-competitive benefit offerings. Created the District Health Benefits Advisory Committee (HBAC), directing the implementation of the health benefit plans, recommending savings opportunities, plan changes, and empowering employees to use their benefits to the fullest. ◆SMOOTH LABOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: Serving as Chief Negotiator, promoted organizational stability by securing unprecedented labor agreements for long-term collaborative relationships.◆$7M IN OPERATIONAL COST REDUCTIONS: Reversed a three-year budget deficit through disciplined cost controls. ◆ENGAGED DEI LEADERSHIP: As the district's Chief Diversity Officer, championed diversity and inclusion by integrating DEI principles and best practices into hiring and retention, performance management, training, and compensation policies. Established a district-wide DEI Leadership Committee to increase diverse faculty hiring.◆COMPLIANCE & RISK MITIGATION: Leveraged knowledge of Title IX, ADA, California Education Code, and other relevant regulations, serving as Chief Negotiator with labor unions, achieving solid agreements to minimize legal risk.

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Transformed HR operations for one of the largest community college system in the nation, mobilizing 5600 current and retired employees serving 30,000 Students. Played a key leadership role as a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet, overseeing all HR strategies, policies, programs, and processes:◆COLLABORATIVE HR TRANSFORMATION: Transitioned the HR division from isolated operations to a synergized unit, introducing consistent communication processes, promoting team collaboration, and addressing employee relations challenges. Managed all recruitment, professional development, employee relations, and performance management policies for academic and classified personnel, ensuring compliance with Title 5, EEO, and Sec 53000/59300 regulations.◆STREAMLINED BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION: Boosted employee retention by conducting market analyses to ensure cost-effective, industry-competitive benefit offerings. Created the District Health Benefits Advisory Committee (HBAC), directing the implementation of the health benefit plans, recommending savings opportunities, plan changes, and empowering employees to use their benefits to the fullest. ◆SMOOTH LABOR CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS: Serving as Chief Negotiator, promoted organizational stability by securing unprecedented labor agreements for long-term collaborative relationships.◆$7M IN OPERATIONAL COST REDUCTIONS: Reversed a three-year budget deficit through disciplined cost controls. ◆ENGAGED DEI LEADERSHIP: As the district's Chief Diversity Officer, championed diversity and inclusion by integrating DEI principles and best practices into hiring and retention, performance management, training, and compensation policies. Established a district-wide DEI Leadership Committee to increase diverse faculty hiring.◆COMPLIANCE & RISK MITIGATION: Leveraged knowledge of Title IX, ADA, California Education Code, and other relevant regulations, serving as Chief Negotiator with labor unions, achieving solid agreements to minimize legal risk.

Faculty Teaching Positions◆Leadership, Ed.D. Program | California State University, Fullerton CA◆Leadership, Ed.D. Program | California State University, Long Beach CA◆Teaching and Learnings, Doctor of Public Policy Program | California Baptist University, Riverside CA State University, Fullerton, Leadership Ed.D. Program 2019 – PresentCalifornia Baptist University, Teaching and Learnings, Doctorate Public Policy 2018 – PresentCalifornia State University, Long Beach, Leadership Ed.D. Program 20## – Present

Serving a diverse population of 36,000 residents, implemented and managed comprehensive HR strategies and programs covering talent acquisition and retention, performance management, professional development, employee relations, and DEI, overseeing budget performance: ◆BOOSTED EFFICIENCIES: Established a cohesive, high-performing team, ensuring synchronized HR operations throughout the organization.◆STREAMLINED RECRUITMENT PROCESSES: Aligned selection process with Title V requirements for diverse and equitable hiring practices attracting top-tier talent.◆REDUCED TURNOVER BY 30%: Enhanced professional development programs, expanded employee recognition initiatives, and open communication fostered a more supportive environment, retaining valued employees.◆DATA-DRIVEN KPI FORMULATION IMPROVED ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE VISIBILITY: Assessed organizational performance by developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for all HR and talent management functions, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Managing a $100M budget, steered a dedicated team of 9,000 staff members, developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and practices to support employee recruitment, retention, and development:◆COST REDUCTIONS & LONG-TERM FISCAL POLICY FORMULATION: Streamlined HR processes such as employee leave adjustments reduced costs. Long-term fiscal policy development laid the foundation for continued healthy financial performance. ◆SMOOTH LABOR RELATIONS & ENHANCED EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION: Served as Chief Negotiator with three labor groups, leading CBA negotiations, resolving litigation, and collaborating with unions to drive performance improvement initiatives, while boosting staff satisfaction levels◆POLICY AND PROCEDURE FORMULATION: Designed and implemented policies and procedures to effectively manage salaries, performance evaluations, grievance handling, and compliance with EEO and related compliance areas.◆PROACTIVE LEGAL COUNSEL: Worked closely with legal counsel regarding special board requests, employee discipline, or potential litigation, safeguarding organizational stability.

Corona, Ca, Us

Leading 2,000 staff members serving 30,000 students, provided strategic direction, operational oversight, and executive-level advisory for all HR functions, facilitating the recruitment, training, and development of a diverse workforce for optimal employee relations and high retention rates:◆COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PROGRAMS FOSTERED RETENTION: Created competitive compensation programs, including salary structures and performance management frameworks. ◆NEW EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES REDUCED TURNOVER BY 50%: Designed and implemented more robust professional development and employee recognition initiatives, slashing turnover by 50%.◆ALIGNING PAY SCALES WITH JOB DUTIES REDUCED COSTS: Conducted an analysis of pay scales relative to job roles, eliminating redundancies and trimming salary costs.

Administrative Management PositionsVarious Educational Institutions · Full-timeVarious Educational Institutions · Full-time1996 - 2014 · 18 yrs1996 to 2014 · 18 yrsCalifornia, United States · On-site California, United States · On-sitePrevious Positions◆Administrator, Hemet Unified Scholl District◆Administrator, Riverside Unified School District◆Categorical Program Specialist/Assistant Principal, Highgrove Elementary/Riverside USD◆Associate Consultant, Houghton Mifflin◆Teacher, Longfellow & Highgrove Elementary/Riverside USD

Doctor Of Education (Edd), Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Science - Ms, Curriculum And Instruction

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

School Of Law, Negotiations Program, Negotiations And Conflict Resolution

Education, Curriculum And Instruction, Human Resource Management And Leadership

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Public Administration/Educational Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, History