James Troupis
Co-Founder at OpenSeat.me- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
HR Certification Institute - HRCINov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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OpenSeat.me
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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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Co-Founder
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Jul 2021 - Present
Co-founded OpenSeat to help our nation's schools tackle the mental health and wellness needs of their diverse student bodies. Founded and led by current and former school leaders and mental health professionals, we're designed to serve as an extension of a school's social-emotional support team (e.g. counselors, social workers, culture team, etc.) by providing students access to a diverse team of professionals 1:1 and virtually at all times of the day. Co-founded OpenSeat to help our nation's schools tackle the mental health and wellness needs of their diverse student bodies. Founded and led by current and former school leaders and mental health professionals, we're designed to serve as an extension of a school's social-emotional support team (e.g. counselors, social workers, culture team, etc.) by providing students access to a diverse team of professionals 1:1 and virtually at all times of the day.
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Mariner Financial Wellness
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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May 2022 - Feb 2023
Served as an advisor to Spring with their work in K-12 schools; acquired in early 2023. Served as an advisor to Spring with their work in K-12 schools; acquired in early 2023.
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Noble Schools
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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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Chief People Officer
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Jul 2018 - Apr 2022
Led Noble's People Team in pursuit of making Noble the best place for the nation's top education talent to work. The People Team was comprised of 21 amazing team members comprising three sub-teams: Talent; Human Resources & Payroll; and Employee Engagement. Together we supported 1,600+ full-time employees, 18 schools, our central office, all temp/contract staff, and our staff daycare. Some key responsibilities/accomplishments included: • Led the local K-12 schools market in… Show more Led Noble's People Team in pursuit of making Noble the best place for the nation's top education talent to work. The People Team was comprised of 21 amazing team members comprising three sub-teams: Talent; Human Resources & Payroll; and Employee Engagement. Together we supported 1,600+ full-time employees, 18 schools, our central office, all temp/contract staff, and our staff daycare. Some key responsibilities/accomplishments included: • Led the local K-12 schools market in employee experience, including: ➢ 88% annual staff retention (2021); highest mark in organization’s history ➢ Glassdoor rating of 4+ (350+ reviews); top-of-market rating (charters; Chicago K-12) • Designed and led a multi-year restructuring of compensation for all 1,600 organizational employees from support staff through chief-level compensation • Championed the organization’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism ➢ During tenure as chief, staff identifying as people of color increased from 42% in 2013 to 68% in 2022 • Served as the main point of contact and trainer for senior leaders regarding performance management, progressive discipline, and similar employee-relations issues requiring HR support • Worked extensively with internal and external counsel on labor and employment matters; well-versed in employment law particularly related to discrimination and harassment; labor and employee relations; and internal investigations • Member of the small team that led all COVID-19 response, strategy, and communication since the start of the pandemic Note: In 2018, as a part of a broader rebrand and acknowledgment of the much-expanded people-focused work, my title changed from Chief Talent Officer to Chief People Officer and the "People Team" was officially created; work overseeing HR and similar functions began two years prior
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Chief Talent Officer
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
Led the organization’s talent acquisition and leadership pathways work as the organization went through rapid growth. Some key responsibilities/accomplishments include: • Led all talent acquisition functions and strategy as the organization more than doubled in size in less than three years (700 to 1,400+); annually hired 300+ full-time staff members • Designed and facilitated hiring policies, data systems, communication structures, and applicant tracking system… Show more Led the organization’s talent acquisition and leadership pathways work as the organization went through rapid growth. Some key responsibilities/accomplishments include: • Led all talent acquisition functions and strategy as the organization more than doubled in size in less than three years (700 to 1,400+); annually hired 300+ full-time staff members • Designed and facilitated hiring policies, data systems, communication structures, and applicant tracking system functionality for the over 100 hiring managers within the organization • Supported the building of internal leadership-development programs (e.g. Management Accelerator) annually enrolling 75+ employees in internal career development pathways • Created organization-wide employee engagement program (“OneNoble”) that brings together employees from across all sites for events involving family, fun, and fitness
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Founder & High School Principal
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Jul 2007 - Jun 2013
Successfully designed, opened, and led a new non-selective public high school on Chicago’s South Side: Gary Comer College Prep, a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools • Led a team of 70+ full-time staff and an operating budget of $6.5 million in support of ~700 high school students • Oversaw successful design and building of a new $14 million+ facility • Ranked #1 of 118 high schools in Chicago for college enrollment (2012 and 2013); ranked #3 in ACT growth… Show more Successfully designed, opened, and led a new non-selective public high school on Chicago’s South Side: Gary Comer College Prep, a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools • Led a team of 70+ full-time staff and an operating budget of $6.5 million in support of ~700 high school students • Oversaw successful design and building of a new $14 million+ facility • Ranked #1 of 118 high schools in Chicago for college enrollment (2012 and 2013); ranked #3 in ACT growth (2011) • Exceeded benchmarks with over 93% average daily student attendance and over 90% parent participation in quarterly report card pick-ups • Served as the youngest principal in Chicago Public Schools during early tenure as principal (founded the school at age 27) • Awarded the Ryan Award, an award given annually to the 1-3 principals considered doing the most impactful highest-performing work in the country; $25,000 honorarium
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Director
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2005 - 2007
Directly coached 100 teachers (48 in first year, 52 in second year) in 41 different schools throughout Los Angeles as a member of the Teach For America*Los Angeles program team. Additional work included: • Regularly designed and led professional development and training for the region’s 100s of teachers • Worked on multiple committees responsible for national program design including a framework and rubric for instruction (“Teaching as Leadership Rubric"/"TAL Rubric") • Led… Show more Directly coached 100 teachers (48 in first year, 52 in second year) in 41 different schools throughout Los Angeles as a member of the Teach For America*Los Angeles program team. Additional work included: • Regularly designed and led professional development and training for the region’s 100s of teachers • Worked on multiple committees responsible for national program design including a framework and rubric for instruction (“Teaching as Leadership Rubric"/"TAL Rubric") • Led interview days and selection at colleges and universities across the country for incoming corps members
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Corps Member Advisor
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2005
Responsible for the training of 16 incoming Teach For America teachers at summer training (Houston, TX).
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Orleans Parish School Board
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Teacher
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2003 - 2005
Taught 5th and 6th grade at John A. Shaw Elementary School as a Teach For America corps member • Served as school’s head of science and chess club coach Taught 5th and 6th grade at John A. Shaw Elementary School as a Teach For America corps member • Served as school’s head of science and chess club coach
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Education
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1999 - 2003
Northwestern University
B.S., Communication -
2007 - 2008
National Louis University
M.Ed., Educational Adminstration
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