Nalee Thao, Mba, Phr Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

A nonprofit agency serving adults with serious persistent mental illness and substance use in the Twin Cities metro area.- Establish and maintain an intimate understanding of the organization, the markets, and clients to support business leaders and managers. - Monitor labor market to determine impact on the agency. Provide insight into the key drivers, demographic shifts, and policy developments that may affect the business in the future: the availability and cost of talent, funding/regulations, and other external factors. Foster a culture of equity and inclusiveness.- Assess and analyze for areas that require developing or streamlining of business practices, processes, policies, training and/or communication. Provide guidance, project management plans, and input on HR processes, program restructures, workforce planning, operations initiatives, and succession planning. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. - Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs, and policies. Complete Workforce Analysis reports for Affirmative Action Reporting; partner with HR Director to facilitate and maintain compliance with AAP plan.

Led a team of four undergraduate students in the assessment of an innovation from Mayo Clinic's Office of Intellectual Property. Utilized Gantt charts to map out project timelines and guided the team to produce a report including the project descriptions, scientific technology research, SWOT analysis, market analysis, potential ethical issues, and our final recommendations on how the innovation should be investigated further. Presented results to Mayo Clinic representatives in Rochester March 2016.

Breakthrough Twin Cities

A nonprofit organization devoted to preparing high-achieving, under-resourced students for entry and success in college with the support of older students passionate about education. Acted as cultural link between Hmong families and program staff; translated documents into Hmong and interpreted as needed. Conducted individual orientations welcoming new students and families to the program; reviewed expectations, commitment, and addressed questions. Led info sessions with 8th grade students and parents regarding high school registration along with program-recommended academic tracks for course planning.

St. Paul

A nonprofit AmeriCorps organization that strives to make college admission and success possible for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support to navigate the high school to college transition and to provide support through college completion.Piloted a curriculum designed to promote college retention by focusing on key aspects of the college experience such as study skills, time management, financial aid, and utilizing campus resources. Utilized Excel to collect data on vital student benchmarks for approximately 300 students and compiled it into comprehensive reports to gain insight on how to better serve College Possible students. Led student recruitment efforts by scheduling and facilitating information sessions, conducting student interviews, organizing application materials, and selecting a cohort of 40 from the pool of applicants. Maintained and updated a database which recorded student contact information and documents; managed confidential information regarding students' financial aid, academics, and life situations.

Breakthrough Twin Cities

Developed and taught a challenging curriculum for 24 eighth grade students and evaluated their progress at the end of summer. Created lesson plans that blended math, fun games, and activities as a means to help students relate and recognize the role math plays in their everyday lives.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics

Minor in Psychology