Anita Wemple
Program Development Specialist at Rutger University- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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New Jersey Licensed Social Worker
-Aug, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Meyers-Briggs Type Indicators
Meyers-BriggsNov, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Instructional Design/Developer
Langevin Learning ServicesAug, 2000- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Rutger University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Development Specialist
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Nov 2013 - Present
Working with youth who are aging out of Foster Care and are attending a Post Secondary Institution.• Responsible for the development and implementation of this $3.2 million program expansion to our Camden campus• Coach, mentor and lead staff within an academic and holistic team approach.• Coordinates recruitment, compliance, compensation and employee relations• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders across several university environments, including academic advisors, financial aid, faculty, staff and administration.• Responsible for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward student academic success, student retention, graduation rates and transfer articulation.• Develop and present training materials on program development, board development, positive youth development, strategic planning, staff development, develop cost estimates of programs, monitor projects, implement strategic planning processes, write reports on outcomes and evaluations
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Newark Emergency Services for Families
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training and Development Consultant
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Feb 2012 - May 2014
• Advised management and executives on sensitive performance issues. Developed and conducted performance appraisal workshops for management and executives, which established greater linkage between performance and merit consideration and reduced vulnerability to complaints and lawsuits.*Facilitated management trainings in interviewing, employment practices, performance reviews, conflict management,
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Training and Development Consultant
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2014
Responsible for facilitating a training for unemployed workers to become Community Health Care workers• Contribute to the evolution and advancement of the practices, tools and methodologies used within the Organizational Performance team to enable the work and achievement of the business outcomes.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Program Coordinator
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May 2011 - Nov 2013
• Designed and facilitated Team Effectiveness process involving team assessment diagnostic tools, analysis, problem-solving and action plans.• Develop and present training materials on program development, board development, positive youth development, strategic planning, staff development, develop cost estimates of programs, monitor projects, implement strategic planning processes, write reports on outcomes and evaluations. • Work with community nonprofit agencies to increase knowledge on best programming practices. • Facilitate meetings of diverse populations• Counsels, orientate, and trains managers and supervisors on the interpretation and administration of Human Resource policies. • Collaborate with partners at the local, state and federal levels.
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Program Manager
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Sep 2010 - May 2011
• Responsible for the development and implementation of this program.• Managed 68 members at 19 worksites• Conducted visits to potential nonprofit agencies to initiate negotiations for hosts placements.• Recruited and supervised members, developed workshops and facilitated orientation. • Ensured staff met all regulatory requirements and comprehends and compiles with best practices, professional standards, internal policies and procedures. • Collaborated with senior leaders, managers and members to drive program processes and programs developed by respective functional areas, including: integrating new talent, member development, member relations, succession planning, performance management, retention, compensation planning, member engagement and policy administration.• Administered all aspects of the $2.4 million grant.
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Training Coordinator
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Nov 2007 - May 2011
• Implemented management competency model and management/leadership curriculum.• Responsible for facilitating trainings to over 5,000 social workers, for the Division of Youth and Family Service. • Introduce external and update internal best practices to keep current with OD practices and thinking.• Contribute to the evolution and advancement of the practices, tools and methodologies used within the Organizational Performance team to enable the work and achievement of the business outcomes.
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Talent and Organizational Development Manager
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Nov 2005 - Jun 2007
• Community Liaison • Overseeing residential safety issues, according to NJ Dept of Human Services. Provide strategic support to agency hiring managers, by partnering with HR and others on recruiting, retention, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, competencies/skills assessment, professional development and career/succession planning. Created a framework for professional development and mentoring programs, supporting the organization’s customer service focus, that advances a diverse, high-quality staff- Lead, integrate and support diversity and inclusion unit plan initiatives.
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New Empowerment Alternatives (NEA) Program Director
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Jul 2003 - Jul 2005
In keeping with UIH policies and New Jersey Department of Human Services regulations: provided supervision to approx. 20 workers and case management along with the treatment team to residents. • Created and developed training curriculum for monthly staff development workshops. Overseen and supervised life skills planning, preparation and training for UIH residents. Assist in ensuring compliance with local and state contractual agreements. Completed EEO reports and assisted with the development of department budgets. • Responsible for filling vacancies; schedule and conduct interviews; conduct reference checks; make job offers; conduct performance evaluations; make recommendations for education and training, counseling and termination as needed. Monitored the NEA Program budget of $1.6 million; contributed to the development and preparation of the annual UIH budget and ensured departmental compliance within Agency guidelines.
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Human Resources Generalist
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Jul 2002 - Jul 2003
• Managed the administrative duties for the Executive Director and provided daily supervision of 2 staff members. Handled human resources issues, talent development and assisted with organizing fundraisers. Worked as the liaison in response to the insurance companies, completed EEO reports, scheduled appointments for drug tests and screenings for physicals and fingerprinting.
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Cablevision
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Employee Relations Manager
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Apr 1997 - Jun 2002
• Primarily responsible for solving employment issues, identifying and providing human resource/employee relations services to staff. Assisted in our change in management, by holding information meetings and keeping staff motivated by answering questions and organizing cross-trainings to build our team capacity. Supported the operations of customer service and technical staff of approx. 90 employees, for this Fortune 500 Telecommunication Company.• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of administrative staff. Assisted with the development of job descriptions and handbooks. Completed annual EEO reports and researched salary benchmarks.• Advised management and executives on sensitive performance issues. Developed and conducted performance appraisal workshops for management and executives, which established greater linkage between performance and merit consideration and reduced vulnerability to complaints and lawsuits.• Conducted all new hire orientations throughout New Jersey, ensuring consistency with mission and policies. Administered all health and welfare programs, pension plans, vacation, leave of absence, employee assistance and payroll with PeopleSoft software. Investigated accidents and prepared reports for insurance carrier.
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Human Resource Manager/Generalist
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Jan 1996 - Apr 1997
• Facilitated management trainings in interviewing, employment practices, performance reviews, conflict management, safety and sexual harassment. Administered all health and employee benefits programs.• Managed all human resource and staffing functions for this profitable waste management company. Completed market research on salaries and assisted with the development of job descriptions and handbooks.• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of administrative and payroll staff of four. Advised management in appropriate resolutions of employee relation’s issues. Responded to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs. Administered performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within the organization.
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Benefits Administrator
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Oct 1994 - Jan 1996
• Conducted safety assurance trainings and workshops for team-buildings and benefits. Administered benefits programs including life, health, dental, disability insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, employee assistance and payroll as well as managed employee relations. Investigated accidents and prepared reports for insurance carrier and completed EEO reports.
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Education
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Rider University
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management -
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Master's Degree, Social Work - Nonprofit
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