Carmen Aliber
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Daniel Lieber
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen at Cummings (where I have an office) and as a fellow School Committee member in Wakefield. Carmen has a gift in being able to talk with people directly, honestly, and handle thorny issues with grace. Her compassion is matched by her strong analytical skills and commitment in consistently making a positive difference. At Cummings, I needed her assistance in handling a situation where we encountered some fantastic employees and those that needed assistance in their productivity. She handled the situation confidentially and with apparent success as we have had all positive, productive experiences with employees since the conversation. She ensures the "human" is in HR, respecting each individual while making sure the organization is productive. Working with Carmen on the Wakefield School Committee was a pleasure. She encouraged open discussions about any topic and always kept focused on the children within the school district. We always left any discussion as friends and with a greater understanding of how we were making a positive difference within our community, which we both love. Carmen's analytical skills are extremely keen. She is able to consistently measure the value she contributes to organizations. She recognized when there was political strife within Wakefield about a prior Superintendent before others and then proceeded to lead the Committee, and the entire community, in hiring Joan Landers, an outstanding Superintendent who moved the district forward. She asked very tough questions about proposed budget expenditures and union needs during negotiations. She helped craft the ~$25 million budget for the school district each year. Consistent with her strong belief in education, Carmen continues to get professional education, keeping on the leading edge of HR. I am fortunate to know Carmen -- she is genuine, smart, and a great person to work with. In short, Carmen Urbonas is a positive, dedicated leader who gets results.
Erica Wright
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen for the past five years. Carmen is an effective HR professional who is always finding new ways to educate herself so that she can be an influential leader and a
Daniel Lieber
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen at Cummings (where I have an office) and as a fellow School Committee member in Wakefield. Carmen has a gift in being able to talk with people directly, honestly, and handle thorny issues with grace. Her compassion is matched by her strong analytical skills and commitment in consistently making a positive difference. At Cummings, I needed her assistance in handling a situation where we encountered some fantastic employees and those that needed assistance in their productivity. She handled the situation confidentially and with apparent success as we have had all positive, productive experiences with employees since the conversation. She ensures the "human" is in HR, respecting each individual while making sure the organization is productive. Working with Carmen on the Wakefield School Committee was a pleasure. She encouraged open discussions about any topic and always kept focused on the children within the school district. We always left any discussion as friends and with a greater understanding of how we were making a positive difference within our community, which we both love. Carmen's analytical skills are extremely keen. She is able to consistently measure the value she contributes to organizations. She recognized when there was political strife within Wakefield about a prior Superintendent before others and then proceeded to lead the Committee, and the entire community, in hiring Joan Landers, an outstanding Superintendent who moved the district forward. She asked very tough questions about proposed budget expenditures and union needs during negotiations. She helped craft the ~$25 million budget for the school district each year. Consistent with her strong belief in education, Carmen continues to get professional education, keeping on the leading edge of HR. I am fortunate to know Carmen -- she is genuine, smart, and a great person to work with. In short, Carmen Urbonas is a positive, dedicated leader who gets results.
Erica Wright
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen for the past five years. Carmen is an effective HR professional who is always finding new ways to educate herself so that she can be an influential leader and a
Daniel Lieber
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen at Cummings (where I have an office) and as a fellow School Committee member in Wakefield. Carmen has a gift in being able to talk with people directly, honestly, and handle thorny issues with grace. Her compassion is matched by her strong analytical skills and commitment in consistently making a positive difference. At Cummings, I needed her assistance in handling a situation where we encountered some fantastic employees and those that needed assistance in their productivity. She handled the situation confidentially and with apparent success as we have had all positive, productive experiences with employees since the conversation. She ensures the "human" is in HR, respecting each individual while making sure the organization is productive. Working with Carmen on the Wakefield School Committee was a pleasure. She encouraged open discussions about any topic and always kept focused on the children within the school district. We always left any discussion as friends and with a greater understanding of how we were making a positive difference within our community, which we both love. Carmen's analytical skills are extremely keen. She is able to consistently measure the value she contributes to organizations. She recognized when there was political strife within Wakefield about a prior Superintendent before others and then proceeded to lead the Committee, and the entire community, in hiring Joan Landers, an outstanding Superintendent who moved the district forward. She asked very tough questions about proposed budget expenditures and union needs during negotiations. She helped craft the ~$25 million budget for the school district each year. Consistent with her strong belief in education, Carmen continues to get professional education, keeping on the leading edge of HR. I am fortunate to know Carmen -- she is genuine, smart, and a great person to work with. In short, Carmen Urbonas is a positive, dedicated leader who gets results.
Erica Wright
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen for the past five years. Carmen is an effective HR professional who is always finding new ways to educate herself so that she can be an influential leader and a
Daniel Lieber
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen at Cummings (where I have an office) and as a fellow School Committee member in Wakefield. Carmen has a gift in being able to talk with people directly, honestly, and handle thorny issues with grace. Her compassion is matched by her strong analytical skills and commitment in consistently making a positive difference. At Cummings, I needed her assistance in handling a situation where we encountered some fantastic employees and those that needed assistance in their productivity. She handled the situation confidentially and with apparent success as we have had all positive, productive experiences with employees since the conversation. She ensures the "human" is in HR, respecting each individual while making sure the organization is productive. Working with Carmen on the Wakefield School Committee was a pleasure. She encouraged open discussions about any topic and always kept focused on the children within the school district. We always left any discussion as friends and with a greater understanding of how we were making a positive difference within our community, which we both love. Carmen's analytical skills are extremely keen. She is able to consistently measure the value she contributes to organizations. She recognized when there was political strife within Wakefield about a prior Superintendent before others and then proceeded to lead the Committee, and the entire community, in hiring Joan Landers, an outstanding Superintendent who moved the district forward. She asked very tough questions about proposed budget expenditures and union needs during negotiations. She helped craft the ~$25 million budget for the school district each year. Consistent with her strong belief in education, Carmen continues to get professional education, keeping on the leading edge of HR. I am fortunate to know Carmen -- she is genuine, smart, and a great person to work with. In short, Carmen Urbonas is a positive, dedicated leader who gets results.
Erica Wright
I have had the pleasure of working with Carmen for the past five years. Carmen is an effective HR professional who is always finding new ways to educate herself so that she can be an influential leader and a
Credentials
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Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Human Resources Certification InstituteJun, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Society of Human Resource ManagementDec, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Dexter Southfield School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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May 2017 - Present
Dexter Southfield is an independent day school where students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Working with our Board of Trustees and Head of School, I oversee strategic HR leadership and initiatives to ensure Dexter Southfield maintains a culture of academic excellence and remains an employer of choice. Among our successes: • High employee retention rates (95%) and low applicant-to-hire ratio (17:1) for 2023-2024 • Selective hiring strategies have… Show more Dexter Southfield is an independent day school where students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Working with our Board of Trustees and Head of School, I oversee strategic HR leadership and initiatives to ensure Dexter Southfield maintains a culture of academic excellence and remains an employer of choice. Among our successes: • High employee retention rates (95%) and low applicant-to-hire ratio (17:1) for 2023-2024 • Selective hiring strategies have led to highly qualified faculty and maximum student enrollment • Introduction of a successful teaching fellowship program recruits and trains emerging faculty • Total Compensation restructuring has ensured market competitive salaries and benefits • Performance Management systems maintain a culture of continued excellence • Budget Management has yielded fiscal stability despite challenging economy and labor market • Leadership Training Program offers career development to all current and emerging leaders • Strategic initiatives have led to a 30% growth in student enrollment over a five-year period • Technology integrations have led to the implementation of a full-cycle HRM system • Strategic planning enabled us to remain fully staffed for on-campus learning throughout COVID • Safety planning led us to be 1 of 3 in-person summer camps approved to operate in MA in 2020 Show less Dexter Southfield is an independent day school where students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Working with our Board of Trustees and Head of School, I oversee strategic HR leadership and initiatives to ensure Dexter Southfield maintains a culture of academic excellence and remains an employer of choice. Among our successes: • High employee retention rates (95%) and low applicant-to-hire ratio (17:1) for 2023-2024 • Selective hiring strategies have… Show more Dexter Southfield is an independent day school where students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Working with our Board of Trustees and Head of School, I oversee strategic HR leadership and initiatives to ensure Dexter Southfield maintains a culture of academic excellence and remains an employer of choice. Among our successes: • High employee retention rates (95%) and low applicant-to-hire ratio (17:1) for 2023-2024 • Selective hiring strategies have led to highly qualified faculty and maximum student enrollment • Introduction of a successful teaching fellowship program recruits and trains emerging faculty • Total Compensation restructuring has ensured market competitive salaries and benefits • Performance Management systems maintain a culture of continued excellence • Budget Management has yielded fiscal stability despite challenging economy and labor market • Leadership Training Program offers career development to all current and emerging leaders • Strategic initiatives have led to a 30% growth in student enrollment over a five-year period • Technology integrations have led to the implementation of a full-cycle HRM system • Strategic planning enabled us to remain fully staffed for on-campus learning throughout COVID • Safety planning led us to be 1 of 3 in-person summer camps approved to operate in MA in 2020 Show less
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Cummings Properties
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United States
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Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Human Resources
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2017
Developed and executed HR strategic initiatives to support organization’s business plan and best practices, advising corporate executives on workforce development, legal compliance, and talent management. Created and faciltated a formal company-wide leadership training and development program for all levels of management, from emerging directors to senior executives. Designed and launched a formal orientation and on-boarding process, yielding a reduction in turnover and increase in productivity… Show more Developed and executed HR strategic initiatives to support organization’s business plan and best practices, advising corporate executives on workforce development, legal compliance, and talent management. Created and faciltated a formal company-wide leadership training and development program for all levels of management, from emerging directors to senior executives. Designed and launched a formal orientation and on-boarding process, yielding a reduction in turnover and increase in productivity within one year of implementation. Developed a school-to-work cooperative education program with area vocational schools to provide on-the-job training and create a pipeline of skilled workers in Boston's highly competitive job market. Oversaw HR, Benefits, and Payroll team that supported 700+ employees throughout six separate corporate entities. Show less Developed and executed HR strategic initiatives to support organization’s business plan and best practices, advising corporate executives on workforce development, legal compliance, and talent management. Created and faciltated a formal company-wide leadership training and development program for all levels of management, from emerging directors to senior executives. Designed and launched a formal orientation and on-boarding process, yielding a reduction in turnover and increase in productivity… Show more Developed and executed HR strategic initiatives to support organization’s business plan and best practices, advising corporate executives on workforce development, legal compliance, and talent management. Created and faciltated a formal company-wide leadership training and development program for all levels of management, from emerging directors to senior executives. Designed and launched a formal orientation and on-boarding process, yielding a reduction in turnover and increase in productivity within one year of implementation. Developed a school-to-work cooperative education program with area vocational schools to provide on-the-job training and create a pipeline of skilled workers in Boston's highly competitive job market. Oversaw HR, Benefits, and Payroll team that supported 700+ employees throughout six separate corporate entities. Show less
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Wakefield Public School System
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Committee Chair, Member
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2004 - 2010
• Led committee during superintendent search and labor union negotiations • Chaired Labor Relations committee during benefits restructuring and grievance hearings • Chaired Policy and Public Relations committees, serving as public relations/media liaison • Assisted in developing and implementing a five-year strategic improvement plan • Experienced in federal and state education laws, employment laws, employee/labor relations • Led committee during superintendent search and labor union negotiations • Chaired Labor Relations committee during benefits restructuring and grievance hearings • Chaired Policy and Public Relations committees, serving as public relations/media liaison • Assisted in developing and implementing a five-year strategic improvement plan • Experienced in federal and state education laws, employment laws, employee/labor relations
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Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Manager / Consultant
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1989 - 1998
• Oversaw HR operations and initiatives for Massachusetts chapter (Jobs for Bay State Graduates) • Negotiated comprehensive benefits package, achieving 25% savings with no benefits reduction • Facilitated new hire orientation, performance management and payroll administration • Developed and presented professional training and development workshops • Authored and introduced employee policy handbook, incorporating federal and state laws • Secured teaching staff licenses… Show more • Oversaw HR operations and initiatives for Massachusetts chapter (Jobs for Bay State Graduates) • Negotiated comprehensive benefits package, achieving 25% savings with no benefits reduction • Facilitated new hire orientation, performance management and payroll administration • Developed and presented professional training and development workshops • Authored and introduced employee policy handbook, incorporating federal and state laws • Secured teaching staff licenses and certifications through MA Department of Education Show less • Oversaw HR operations and initiatives for Massachusetts chapter (Jobs for Bay State Graduates) • Negotiated comprehensive benefits package, achieving 25% savings with no benefits reduction • Facilitated new hire orientation, performance management and payroll administration • Developed and presented professional training and development workshops • Authored and introduced employee policy handbook, incorporating federal and state laws • Secured teaching staff licenses… Show more • Oversaw HR operations and initiatives for Massachusetts chapter (Jobs for Bay State Graduates) • Negotiated comprehensive benefits package, achieving 25% savings with no benefits reduction • Facilitated new hire orientation, performance management and payroll administration • Developed and presented professional training and development workshops • Authored and introduced employee policy handbook, incorporating federal and state laws • Secured teaching staff licenses and certifications through MA Department of Education Show less
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Human Resources Coordinator
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1991 - 1996
• Assisted with recruitment, retention, and performance management of Finance team (300+ ees) • Coordinated personnel training and development programs • Supported CFO in staffing consolidations following hospital merger (Partners Healthcare) • Assisted with recruitment, retention, and performance management of Finance team (300+ ees) • Coordinated personnel training and development programs • Supported CFO in staffing consolidations following hospital merger (Partners Healthcare)
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Education
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Harvard University
Graduate Certificate, Organizational Behavior -
Northeastern University
Master of Science - MS, Organizational Leadership / Human Resources Management -
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Organizational Communication
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