Brett Kunsch
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Ria Mehta
Brett has an ability to conceptualize and manage high-impact and complex human capital initiatives. I knew Brett for over 5 years at a large and pivotal moment of NYC schools' talent pipeline and retention investment. He was analytical, relatable, and you could count on him for everything from the in-the-weeds tasks to the 30,000 ft ones.
Niki Stanley, SHRM-SCP
I first hired Brett as a temporary consultant because he was detail oriented, smart and could get things done. Best decision ever, so much so we offered him a full-time role and he grew to be an invaluable asset to the work of supporting teacher staffing of 6K teachers for the largest public school district in the country. His strengths include priority setting, achieving goals, working with large sets of data, resiliency, and leading his teams via trust and empathy. Brett’s skills are easily transferable and he is an asset to any team he is a part of! Write Brett a recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/recs/give?senderId=brettkunsch
Mei Guan
Over the last 3+ years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Brett. In many ways Brett has been a colleague and a mentor to me in my time with NYC DOE. As a colleague, Brett is a thoughtful collaborator. He is comfortable with ambiguity and managing through change while staying true to the mission of the work -- promoting equity by supporting hard to staff schools. For example, we've both been involved in planning many large scale events for schools across NYC to connect with potential teacher candidates. As the data analyst on these projects, I would support the group with reports on invitation, registration, and attendance rates. And Brett would be the strategist in the group who would tie the data back to current initiatives that guide the work of our office. It is this attitude of keeping the strategy top of mind where I've seen Brett being able to pivot in response to moving targets. Beyond being an awesome colleague, Brett has been a mentor to me. He is generous with his time and is always willing to make time to understand any developing situation. I've witness first hand his curiosity and commitment when it comes to cross team work. And I would often ask Brett for his advice on something or what is his take on a situation.
Ria Mehta
Brett has an ability to conceptualize and manage high-impact and complex human capital initiatives. I knew Brett for over 5 years at a large and pivotal moment of NYC schools' talent pipeline and retention investment. He was analytical, relatable, and you could count on him for everything from the in-the-weeds tasks to the 30,000 ft ones.
Niki Stanley, SHRM-SCP
I first hired Brett as a temporary consultant because he was detail oriented, smart and could get things done. Best decision ever, so much so we offered him a full-time role and he grew to be an invaluable asset to the work of supporting teacher staffing of 6K teachers for the largest public school district in the country. His strengths include priority setting, achieving goals, working with large sets of data, resiliency, and leading his teams via trust and empathy. Brett’s skills are easily transferable and he is an asset to any team he is a part of! Write Brett a recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/recs/give?senderId=brettkunsch
Mei Guan
Over the last 3+ years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Brett. In many ways Brett has been a colleague and a mentor to me in my time with NYC DOE. As a colleague, Brett is a thoughtful collaborator. He is comfortable with ambiguity and managing through change while staying true to the mission of the work -- promoting equity by supporting hard to staff schools. For example, we've both been involved in planning many large scale events for schools across NYC to connect with potential teacher candidates. As the data analyst on these projects, I would support the group with reports on invitation, registration, and attendance rates. And Brett would be the strategist in the group who would tie the data back to current initiatives that guide the work of our office. It is this attitude of keeping the strategy top of mind where I've seen Brett being able to pivot in response to moving targets. Beyond being an awesome colleague, Brett has been a mentor to me. He is generous with his time and is always willing to make time to understand any developing situation. I've witness first hand his curiosity and commitment when it comes to cross team work. And I would often ask Brett for his advice on something or what is his take on a situation.
Ria Mehta
Brett has an ability to conceptualize and manage high-impact and complex human capital initiatives. I knew Brett for over 5 years at a large and pivotal moment of NYC schools' talent pipeline and retention investment. He was analytical, relatable, and you could count on him for everything from the in-the-weeds tasks to the 30,000 ft ones.
Niki Stanley, SHRM-SCP
I first hired Brett as a temporary consultant because he was detail oriented, smart and could get things done. Best decision ever, so much so we offered him a full-time role and he grew to be an invaluable asset to the work of supporting teacher staffing of 6K teachers for the largest public school district in the country. His strengths include priority setting, achieving goals, working with large sets of data, resiliency, and leading his teams via trust and empathy. Brett’s skills are easily transferable and he is an asset to any team he is a part of! Write Brett a recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/recs/give?senderId=brettkunsch
Mei Guan
Over the last 3+ years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Brett. In many ways Brett has been a colleague and a mentor to me in my time with NYC DOE. As a colleague, Brett is a thoughtful collaborator. He is comfortable with ambiguity and managing through change while staying true to the mission of the work -- promoting equity by supporting hard to staff schools. For example, we've both been involved in planning many large scale events for schools across NYC to connect with potential teacher candidates. As the data analyst on these projects, I would support the group with reports on invitation, registration, and attendance rates. And Brett would be the strategist in the group who would tie the data back to current initiatives that guide the work of our office. It is this attitude of keeping the strategy top of mind where I've seen Brett being able to pivot in response to moving targets. Beyond being an awesome colleague, Brett has been a mentor to me. He is generous with his time and is always willing to make time to understand any developing situation. I've witness first hand his curiosity and commitment when it comes to cross team work. And I would often ask Brett for his advice on something or what is his take on a situation.
Ria Mehta
Brett has an ability to conceptualize and manage high-impact and complex human capital initiatives. I knew Brett for over 5 years at a large and pivotal moment of NYC schools' talent pipeline and retention investment. He was analytical, relatable, and you could count on him for everything from the in-the-weeds tasks to the 30,000 ft ones.
Niki Stanley, SHRM-SCP
I first hired Brett as a temporary consultant because he was detail oriented, smart and could get things done. Best decision ever, so much so we offered him a full-time role and he grew to be an invaluable asset to the work of supporting teacher staffing of 6K teachers for the largest public school district in the country. His strengths include priority setting, achieving goals, working with large sets of data, resiliency, and leading his teams via trust and empathy. Brett’s skills are easily transferable and he is an asset to any team he is a part of! Write Brett a recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/recs/give?senderId=brettkunsch
Mei Guan
Over the last 3+ years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Brett. In many ways Brett has been a colleague and a mentor to me in my time with NYC DOE. As a colleague, Brett is a thoughtful collaborator. He is comfortable with ambiguity and managing through change while staying true to the mission of the work -- promoting equity by supporting hard to staff schools. For example, we've both been involved in planning many large scale events for schools across NYC to connect with potential teacher candidates. As the data analyst on these projects, I would support the group with reports on invitation, registration, and attendance rates. And Brett would be the strategist in the group who would tie the data back to current initiatives that guide the work of our office. It is this attitude of keeping the strategy top of mind where I've seen Brett being able to pivot in response to moving targets. Beyond being an awesome colleague, Brett has been a mentor to me. He is generous with his time and is always willing to make time to understand any developing situation. I've witness first hand his curiosity and commitment when it comes to cross team work. And I would often ask Brett for his advice on something or what is his take on a situation.
Credentials
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Hiring and Developing Your Future Workforce
Lynda.comApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Managing to Change the World
The Management CenterJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Inbound Marketing
HubSpot AcademyMay, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Coach
International Coach AcademyMar, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Edgility Consulting
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Dec 2021 - Present
Our team leads executive recruitment for social impact organizations across the United States. Clients include youth-serving non-profits, charter management organizations, foundations, and school districts. About our org and why we exist (and why I wake up every day excited to get to work!) 💫 People are what matter most in almost every field — especially in social impact organizations. Yet default practices reinforce existing structures, costing organizations the genius and diversity they need. Edgility does more than run executive searches — we help organizations bring practice and structure into alignment with values. 💫 We look at the data, ask the tough questions and—when we need to—disrupt the status quo. We’ve learned that real change can’t come from relying on the same systems and “best practices” that got us here in the first place. Our clients want to live up to their values, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. They need a trusted guide to get there. We walk them through an equity-driven process focused on finding, hiring and retaining exceptional leaders, developing transparent compensation programs, and building inclusive environments where employees thrive. This is the new standard. And we challenge everyone to meet us here. Show less
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NYC Department of Education
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Implementation, Office of School Wellness Programs
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2021
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Director of Staffing Support, Office of Teacher Recruitment & Quality
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2020
My team facilitated connections between thousands of teacher candidates and NYC's 1,600+ district schools to make strong matches. Primary responsibilities: managing the team, setting strategy, coordinating and setting up structures to track vacancies and candidate pools, and liaising with other offices on high-profile staffing initiatives.
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Senior Program Manager, Teacher Recruitment & Quality
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Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Supported district schools and community based organizations with filling all lead teacher openings within a compressed timeline to deliver on the promise of universal Pre-K in NYC for 70,000 students for the 2015-16 school year.
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Program Manager, Teacher Recruitment & Quality
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Sep 2011 - Feb 2014
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HR Project Coordinator, Division of Human Capital
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
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MillennialCoach
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Greater New York City Area
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Career Coach for Young Professionals
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Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Assistant
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2009
Offered full-time staff position based on job performance as research assistant to US Congressman Steve Israel (NY-2). Served as constituent liaison and representative for the congressman on the telephone, in meetings with constituents, and at public events. Diligently supported casework team, outreach coordinators, legislative staff, and communications directors on daily priorities in fast-paced and high-energy environment. • Advised constituents in seeking federal grant opportunities and assisted with related research. • Managed 16 summer interns in daily office operations and individual research projects. Rewrote 15+ page intern handbook including policies, procedures, and development opportunities within the office. • Drafted talking points for the congressman’s weekly speaking engagements. Show less
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Long Island University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Instructor, Writing Department
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
Promoted to position based on excellent tutoring performance at university writing center. Conducted semiweekly class sessions in Argumentation and Analysis and Study Skills and Strategies. Plotted out lectures, readings, and assignments to balance student needs and writing department standards. Consulted 40 students one-on-one for individualized research projects. Continued work as writing tutor at writing center. Promoted to position based on excellent tutoring performance at university writing center. Conducted semiweekly class sessions in Argumentation and Analysis and Study Skills and Strategies. Plotted out lectures, readings, and assignments to balance student needs and writing department standards. Consulted 40 students one-on-one for individualized research projects. Continued work as writing tutor at writing center.
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Research Assistant to US Congressman Steve Israel
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Jul 2006 - Jan 2007
Served as sole research assistant for "Charge!: History's Greatest Military Speeches" From the Acknowledgements (xi): "Brett Kunsch was an extraordinary research assistant. In addition to fact checking, writing, and editing, he made substantive creative contributions to the book that improved my earlier drafts." -- Rep. Steve Israel (NY-2) https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Historys-Greatest-Military-Speeches/dp/1591143993 Served as sole research assistant for "Charge!: History's Greatest Military Speeches" From the Acknowledgements (xi): "Brett Kunsch was an extraordinary research assistant. In addition to fact checking, writing, and editing, he made substantive creative contributions to the book that improved my earlier drafts." -- Rep. Steve Israel (NY-2) https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Historys-Greatest-Military-Speeches/dp/1591143993
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Stony Brook University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Writing Tutor
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2006 - 2007
Mentored undergraduate students 1-on-1 to leverage their academic and professional backgrounds to write compelling resumes, cover letters, and application essays for entry into internships and graduate, business, law, and medical schools. Consulted undergraduate, graduate, and English Language Learner students with academic, professional, and creative writing projects across all academic disciplines. Coached several students weekly to advise on larger projects such as dissertations or master's theses. Show less
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LIU Post
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Jan 2004 - May 2006
Peer leader and community manager of university residents and liaison between residents, hall director, residence life, and university services. Afforded counsel, support, and knowledge to residents and new resident assistants. Engaged in ongoing peer leadership and staff development. Developed and hosted social, wellness, and educational programs to foster community among residents. Rendered consistent positive feedback from residents, resident assistants, and hall directors.
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Writing Tutor at the Writing Center
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2005 - 2006
Mentored undergraduate students 1-on-1 to leverage their academic and professional backgrounds to write compelling resumes, cover letters, and application essays for entry into internships and graduate, business, law, and medical schools. Consulted undergraduate, graduate, and English Language Learner students with academic, professional, and creative writing projects across all academic disciplines. Coached several students weekly to advise on larger projects such as dissertations or master's theses.*Served as tutor in Fall 2008, as well. Show less
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Editorial Staff, Student Newspaper
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Sep 2002 - Dec 2004
First served as Arts & Entertainment Editor and later as Managing Editor for a staff of 20+ undergraduates. Cultivated team atmosphere via staff meetings and events. Met with writers weekly to define goals and manage obstacles to performance. Wrote editorials and film, theater, and music reviews; contributed to feature news stories.
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Education
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2006 - 2007
Stony Brook University
BA, History -
2009 - 2010
International Coach Academy
Certified Coach Training Program, Career Coaching -
2002 - 2006
Long Island University
BFA, Film -
Center Moriches High School
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2007 - 2007
University of Sussex
Student Exchange, European History -
2022 - 2023
Seth Godin's Akimbo Workshops
TMS Certificate Granted, The Marketing Seminar
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