Experience

Jubilee Association of Maryland

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Apr 2000 - Present

  Kensington, Maryland Jubilee Association is a local, growing, progressive nonprofit that provides services to adults who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities in Montgomery County, Maryland. Jubilee enjoys a stellar reputation in Maryland and beyond, and distinguishes itself with its faith-based foundation, individualized community supports, innovative housing solutions, exceptional Boards, skillful use of partnerships, team-based approach to services, and progressive, people-friendly… Show more Jubilee Association is a local, growing, progressive nonprofit that provides services to adults who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities in Montgomery County, Maryland. Jubilee enjoys a stellar reputation in Maryland and beyond, and distinguishes itself with its faith-based foundation, individualized community supports, innovative housing solutions, exceptional Boards, skillful use of partnerships, team-based approach to services, and progressive, people-friendly human resources philosophy. Our employee turnover & vacancy rates are well below industry standards for 20+ years, and our staff are engaged and mission-driven. We continuously improve and enhance. The Director of Human Resources is responsible for: Business and Strategic Management: Generate, implement and report on Strategic Plan goals and Scorecard targets related to human resources. Staffing and retention: Ensure organization obtains, onboards, develops and retains talent needed to meet its goals. Employee relations: Coach managers on positive employee relations. Create systems to resolve conflicts and complaints. Elicit employee input on business decisions. Design employee feedback mechanisms. HRD: Plan learning opportunities and development that assist the organization to achieve its mission and goals, including teaching the values and best practices related to person-centered services. Ensure learning opportunities over the employee life cycle, including career ladder, mentorships, EARN grant, leadership opportunities, coaching employees and creating development plans. Total rewards: Design employee incentives, compensation, benefits and rewards to attract and retain staff. Oversee open enrollment process, broker relationship, and relationships with third party administrators. Address rising health care costs through creative alternatives such as HRA and self-funding. Lead all wellness efforts. Show less



Shared Support Maryland

• HR Professional (contract position)

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

  Baltimore, Maryland Area Provide human resources expertise and support to innovative provider of self-directed services..



United Communications Systems

• Systems Analyst

  • Aug 1998 - Apr 2000

  Management contractor to the Department of Labor. Tracked and managed budget and contracts for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction. Processed personnel transactions, created performance standards, filled vacancies, arranged relocation and facilitated employee performance reviews in a Federal, unionized environment. Led projects such as office relocation and major purchases. Coordinated annual Combined Federal Campaign for national OSHA office, raising $120,000.



Vocational Services, Inc.

• Acting Executive Director

  • May 1998 - Jul 1998

  Upper Marlboro, MD Serve as Executive Director during leadership transition, ensuring financial viability and continuity of services.



Vocational Services, Inc

• Director of HR

  • 1996 - 1998

  Researched and created this nonprofit's first HR department. Responsible for all HR-related functions. Supervised accounting and administrative services.



Vocational Services, Inc.

• Program Director, Assistant Director of Employment Services, Program Coordinator

  • Apr 1989 - Aug 1996

  Coordinate vocational, employment and seniors services to adults with developmental disabilities.