Robin Ott, Mpa, Shrm-Scp Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Greater Cleveland

Independence, Ohio, United States

Beachwood, Ohio

Provides full cycle HR support by managing and executing tactical and strategic HR activities and initiatives in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment of staff and interns, performance management, training & development, compliance, employee record management, benefits administration, and employee relations.Collaborates with management to support and improve workforce performance, employee development, overall engagement, and the advance of Firm initiatives; Serves as a resource for employee relations issues through the organization, consulting with and advising leadership and management.Promotes process standardization and improvement; updates, develops and implements personnel policies and procedures. Maintains employee personnel, performance and continuing education records. Manages & administers employee benefit programs, including 401K, PTO, LTD, Life Insurance, Health & Dental Plans, and firm payroll. Interprets and administers leave of absence programs, including FMLA in accordance with federal law, ensures compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefit laws and regulations and provides recommendations for new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve the efficiency and service.Performs special projects and research on topics related to the effective and efficient use of human resources in Firm operations; Provides administrative, operational and training support to other departments, as needed.

Mentor, Oh

Managed alumni communications, events and database for nationally-recognized Leadership Program.

Painesville, Ohio

Established and maintained relationships with stakeholders of all levels to support Lake County Free Clinic (LCFC)'s mission and strategic plan.Served on the LCFC’s leadership team; established strategic goals of the volunteer and outreach program.Identified, evaluated and coordinated volunteer and community outreach activities.Provided internal management support, including database management, organization communications, and record keeping. Assisted Development Director with donor relations.

Directed all operations of volunteer staff and intern programs to meet and support organizational goals and objectives.Established strategic goals and evaluation processes for quality improvement; restructured orientation and created an online orientation option to streamline placement. Implemented electronic timekeeping and scheduling system.Supervised Botanical Garden on-site volunteer coordinator and volunteer office assistants.Integrated Arboretum & Botanical Garden volunteer office, including converting to a new software and documents, and established of standard processes and best practices; Maintained strong volunteer & staff supervisor satisfaction during organizational merger.Identified solutions to increase engagement and community-building of staff and volunteers.Broadened talent pool by establishing Junior Volunteer Program, Family Volunteer Days and Emergent Leaders young professionals group to engage new audiences. Managed database of over 6,000 individuals: maintained files and provided monthly and ad-hoc analytics to stakeholders. Coordinated Annual Recognition Program and Clambake Dinner for over 300 guests and year-round recognition of individuals.Created and distributed print and electronic volunteer communications and promotional materials.

Collaborated with management to increase stakeholder awareness and involvement though outreach, volunteerism, membership and events.Successfully coordinated all special events, including Lanes for Change bowling fundraiser, Creating Futures Benefit & Silent Auction and Annual Meeting.Developed Corporate Annual Giving program to increase corporate giving and meet fundraising goals.Served as lead staffer for five day national conference; assisted with planning and coordination of conference activities and program, assigned and supervised 50+ volunteers and staff and administered online registration and communications.Annually Recruited, trained, placed and managed over 200 volunteers and interns.• Developed volunteer program’s infrastructure to more effectively meet organizational needsEducated other staff and leadership on management practices and reduced staff-volunteer conflicts.Maintained volunteer database and documentation; submitted quarterly reports to leadership. Developed and marketed new volunteer initiatives to meet program goals.

• Assisted program staff in Center's research, program development and facilitation

•Developed, marketed, and implemented a variety of programming for children and families for a growing and diverse community

Master'S Of Public Administration, Nonprofiit Management & Leadership

Earned Master's in Public Administration, focused on Nonprofit Management & Leadership.

Ba, Studio Arts/Public Service

Active in student government, student community service organization and other student life organizations. Member of Campus Outreach.

Certified Volunteer Administrator (Cva)