Experience

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  Kelly Education

  • Virginia, United States

  • Education Staffing Consultant

    • Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
    • Virginia, United States

    After 14 great years as the Director of Finance & HR for Appomattox County Public Schools (30+ in the field of education in total), I decided to do something a little different.  Starting January 10th, I became an Education Staffing Consultant for Kelly Education. In this new role I will be meeting with, listening to, and assisting school divisions in Virginia with their staffing challenges – especially the substitute teacher shortage.

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  Appomattox County Public Schools

  • Appomattox, VA

  • Director Of Finance and Human Resources

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2022
    • Appomattox, VA

    2013 – January 2022 Director of Finance & Human Resources, Appomattox County Public Schools – In 2013 I took on the functions of Director of Finance in addition to the functions of Director of Human Resources. We eliminated a central office administrator due to tough budget times and I volunteered to do both. 2008 - 2013 Director of Human Resources, Appomattox County Public Schools – I was responsible for all human resource functions (recruiting, interviewing, hiring, terminating, evaluating, etc). In addition, I was responsible for teacher licensure/renewals, issuing of employment contracts, placing student teachers, ensuring legal compliance, and much more.

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  Lynchburg City Schools

  • Lynchburg, Virginia Area

  • Assistant Director of Personnel

    • Aug 2004 - Jan 2008
    • Lynchburg, Virginia Area

    I successfully performed all functions related to the management of the Personnel Department. I was the Asst Director of Personnel and then Acting Director when the Director departed.

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  Aetna Healthcare

  • Blue Bell, PA

  • Education Consultant

    • Jan 2000 - Jul 2004
    • Blue Bell, PA

    I was responsible for coordinating training for roughly 450 employees. This included development and modification of curriculum, scheduling and delivery of training, and post-training evaluations/process analysis. I personally taught several classes for entry level staff, both face-to-face and via LearnLinc (internet based training).

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  Prudential Healthcare

  • Cranbury, NJ

  • Supervisor (production and HR functions)

    • Jul 1997 - Dec 1999
    • Cranbury, NJ

    I managed a staff of 10 to 30 people and managed several key projects as well. My primary responsibilities included the following:• interviewing and hiring staff on a regular basis• releasing staff who were not meeting performance expectations• setting team and individual performance goals • motivating staff to maximize their productivity and to meet their targets• working with internal and external constituents to ensure top customer service• providing frequent feedback through an appraisal process• creating reports for team and individual performance measures• providing staff development to increase performance

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  University of Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg, VA

  • Associate Director of Residence Life & Housing

    • Aug 1986 - Jun 1994
    • Lynchburg, VA

    My 2 main functions for these 9 years were human resource management and staff development. More specifically, my primary responsibilities included the following:• recruiting new staff• interviewing and hiring staff (approx. 50 positions each year).• coordinating the staff evaluation process• releasing staff who were not meeting predetermined expectations• leading goal-setting for individual staff members and for residence hall teams• supervising and providing formative feedback to staff• planning and implementing the staff development program• budget management• creating job descriptions• developing the policies and procedures manual for staff

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  Edmeston Central School

  • Edmeston, NY

  • High School Social Studies Teacher

    • Aug 1983 - Jun 1986
    • Edmeston, NY

    I was employed as a secondary social studies teacher. In addition, I coached baseball, softball, soccer, and basketball at various levels.