Laura Romanosky, PMP
Director of Finance, HR, and Operations at Outward Bound California- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP)
FMANov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
MSDE Advanced Professional Certificate- Elementary Education, Special Education
Maryland State Department of Education
Experience
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Outward Bound California
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance, HR, and Operations
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May 2021 - Present
At OBCA, Laura develops financial plans and strategies, manages risk related to finance, HR, and organizational sustainability, drives budget preparation, analyzes and reports on financial results to the board of directors, provides input into strategic decision-making, and monitors cash flow and liquidity. Laura's team drove the creation of the updated employee handbook, aligned to CA HR law, as well as OBCA's first compensation philosophy that balances long term sustainability needs with supporting our employees. Show less
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SELF - Special Education Leader Fellowship
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance
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Jul 2020 - May 2021
Laura managed the day to day and strategic financial operations of the organization via QuickBooks Online including board and grant reporting, PPP application, cashflow management in the face of Covid-19 related earned and grant revenue decline. She led HR compliance including on and off-boarding, payroll and benefits evaluation and management as well as overall process creation and improvement. Laura managed the day to day and strategic financial operations of the organization via QuickBooks Online including board and grant reporting, PPP application, cashflow management in the face of Covid-19 related earned and grant revenue decline. She led HR compliance including on and off-boarding, payroll and benefits evaluation and management as well as overall process creation and improvement.
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New Pathways New Orleans
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Director of Operations
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
Laura managed the operations, finance, communications, and operational strategy at New Pathways New Orleans. This included creating and implementing organizational policies and systems in a start-up environment. She created NPNO's Finance Manual and HR Policies and Procedures Handbook. She managed the organization's finances via QuickBooks, annual budgeting, monthly finance reporting, and cash flow forecasting. Additionally, Laura managed organizational communications including website design, social media management, and board and partner communications. Show less
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KIPP New Orleans
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Student Support
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
As Director of Student Support, Laura manages the student support service delivery for over 80 students with exceptionalities, representing over one-fifth of the student body. The team of case managers, para-professionals, and related service providers are tasked with ensuring successful outcomes for our students with special needs. Highlights from the school year including having over 66% of students with disabilities meet their MAP goals, the highest of any middle school in KIPP New Orleans Schools and having a student in the self-contained setting receive a school-wide leadership award for the first time in school history. Show less
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Business Operations Manager
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
Oversee day-to-day operational activities of the school including: Data managementFacility management: managed custodial vendor staff on site; coordinate and manage renovation/upgrade projects; troubleshoot and resolve emergent issues on a daily basis.Transportation and Food Service: maintained collaborative relationship with food service and transportation vendors to ensure timely, reliable, and safe delivery of servicesHuman Resources: managed human resource operations for the school and serve as a liaison with KNOS HR Team, Manage staff on-boarding and off-boarding in conjunction with regional HR, finance, and IT teams, lead Performance Management process for all operations staff at the school level, collaborate with the KNOS HR Team to ensure school-level HR compliance with various employment-related government agencies and maintain personnel filesAdministration: Support School Leader and the KNOS School Support Center as a school-level point-of-contact with the Recovery School DistrictRecruitment and Branding: Manage student recruitment, support with staff recruitment, plan school-wide events and all-staff retreatsCommunications: Function as school’s first point of contact for community, contractors, and suppliers on all non-instructional elements of school operationFinance: Prepare annual budgets, work closely with the School Leader and in conjunction with the regional finance teamFollow fiscal policies regarding procurement and vendor payments Review school’s monthly financial results with the finance team, monitor spending in relation to annual budget, sharing highlights and concerns with the School LeaderParticipate in year-end audit and fiscal policy setting Show less
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StudentsFirstNY
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Manhattan, New York, United States
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Policy and Communications Fellow
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Sep 2014 - May 2015
Created and managed stakeholder policy agenda tracker. Identified, proposed, and developed research projects. Conducted research related to education policies at the local and state levels. Maintained media tracker by monitoring press stories relevant to StudentsFirstNY. Worked with team to draft content for briefs, blog posts, partner updates, and other written communications. Supported senior staff on special projects. Created and managed stakeholder policy agenda tracker. Identified, proposed, and developed research projects. Conducted research related to education policies at the local and state levels. Maintained media tracker by monitoring press stories relevant to StudentsFirstNY. Worked with team to draft content for briefs, blog posts, partner updates, and other written communications. Supported senior staff on special projects.
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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MPA Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
President, Wagner Management and Leadership Organization Coursework includes: Strategic Management, Performance Measurement and Management, Financial Management, Developing Human Resources, Fundamentals of Fundraising, Conflict Management and Negotiation, Excellent School Design, Intersection of Operations and Policy: A Multimedia Learning Experience in the NYC Family Homeless Shelter System, Operations Management President, Wagner Management and Leadership Organization Coursework includes: Strategic Management, Performance Measurement and Management, Financial Management, Developing Human Resources, Fundamentals of Fundraising, Conflict Management and Negotiation, Excellent School Design, Intersection of Operations and Policy: A Multimedia Learning Experience in the NYC Family Homeless Shelter System, Operations Management
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Education Pioneers
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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400 - 500 Employee
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Graduate School Fellow
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
DC Public Schools, Division of Early Childhood Education Created school enrollment guide and accompanying parent and professional marketing materials. Developed parent-to-parent word of mouth outreach plan to enroll 300 high needs students in PK 3 and PK 4. DC Public Schools, Division of Early Childhood Education Created school enrollment guide and accompanying parent and professional marketing materials. Developed parent-to-parent word of mouth outreach plan to enroll 300 high needs students in PK 3 and PK 4.
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Baltimore City Public 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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IEP Chair/Special Education Teacher
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2013
IEP Chair, SY 2012-2013 Chair 504/Student Support Team, SY 2011-2012 Experience successfully teaching inclusion and model of special education Mentored new teachers in IEP implementation Prekindergarten through 8th grade special education 1st-3rd grade summer school, general education 4th grade MSA Prep after school program, special and general education Member, Achievement Committee, 3 years Secretary, School Family Counsel Member, Instructional Leadership Team Co-Chair, Reading Committee Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2015
New York University
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy -
2008 - 2011
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master in the Art of Teaching, Special Education Concentration -
University of Maryland
BA, Psychology
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