Director of Talent and Human Resources

• Jul 2023 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Jul 2019 - Present

• Built Human Resources function and department as founding Director of HR during acquisition of 3 schools; resulting in staff increase from 30 to 300 employees • Designs and leads onboarding for new network and orientation for campus staff • Monitors employee relations, safety and wellness across the organization, including conducts confidential investigation and associated documentation of incidences if/when needed • Manages execution, oversight and evaluation of benefits and payroll… Show more • Built Human Resources function and department as founding Director of HR during acquisition of 3 schools; resulting in staff increase from 30 to 300 employees • Designs and leads onboarding for new network and orientation for campus staff • Monitors employee relations, safety and wellness across the organization, including conducts confidential investigation and associated documentation of incidences if/when needed • Manages execution, oversight and evaluation of benefits and payroll administration and coordinates directly with Finance team members to deliver service to staff • Sets the vision and goals for staff engagement and satisfaction system, including collecting feedback, communicating progress and challenges and managing leadership team to adjust and model desired behavior

Director of Strategic Initiatives

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2019

• Design and lead effort to fulfill staff commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness through policies, practices, and attitudes • Developed a system to monitor implementation of the strategic plan, developed systems to transparently track KPIs across multiple workstreams and owners; devised internal and external communications strategy related to organizational blueprint • Research, plan, and implement changes to achieve excellence in the areas of internal communications… Show more • Design and lead effort to fulfill staff commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness through policies, practices, and attitudes • Developed a system to monitor implementation of the strategic plan, developed systems to transparently track KPIs across multiple workstreams and owners; devised internal and external communications strategy related to organizational blueprint • Research, plan, and implement changes to achieve excellence in the areas of internal communications, onboarding, technology, collaboration, work processes, and knowledge management • Launch an initiative to achieve organizational and operational excellence at the network level, set and improve organizational culture, aligned to organizational values; manage Office Manager and office budget • Facilitate, create and curate adult learning experiences for leaders including executing and organizing meaningful learning opportunities for School Management Organization (SMO) leaders and School Principal collaboration that drive the improvement of school outcomes

Chief of Staff

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

• Consulted with executive clients, including large charter management organization and small family foundation, to meet varied needs • Conducted talent searches and staffing processes • Acted as a key thought partner to executives; provided coaching and identified solutions to challenges • Managed communications for Office of the Chief Operating Officer, including communication to Executive Directors • Helped clients identify and align priorities, created regular progress… Show more • Consulted with executive clients, including large charter management organization and small family foundation, to meet varied needs • Conducted talent searches and staffing processes • Acted as a key thought partner to executives; provided coaching and identified solutions to challenges • Managed communications for Office of the Chief Operating Officer, including communication to Executive Directors • Helped clients identify and align priorities, created regular progress check-ins • Provided communications and data analyses; draft emails, reports, and presentations for Board of Directors, funders, and key stakeholders Show less • Consulted with executive clients, including large charter management organization and small family foundation, to meet varied needs • Conducted talent searches and staffing processes • Acted as a key thought partner to executives; provided coaching and identified solutions to challenges • Managed communications for Office of the Chief Operating Officer, including communication to Executive Directors • Helped clients identify and align priorities, created regular progress… Show more • Consulted with executive clients, including large charter management organization and small family foundation, to meet varied needs • Conducted talent searches and staffing processes • Acted as a key thought partner to executives; provided coaching and identified solutions to challenges • Managed communications for Office of the Chief Operating Officer, including communication to Executive Directors • Helped clients identify and align priorities, created regular progress check-ins • Provided communications and data analyses; draft emails, reports, and presentations for Board of Directors, funders, and key stakeholders Show less

Senior Managing Director/Managing Director of Communications

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

• Led functional team including managing four managers and two directors with overall team of 25-35 staff members • Led region-wide and team strategic planning as member of the Chicago-Northwest Indiana Leadership Team • Managed approximately $3 million budget, and led team through significant budget and staff reduction period • Researched and designed staff structure, role expectations, goals, and vision • Designed process for data collection, tracking, and reporting, and… Show more • Led functional team including managing four managers and two directors with overall team of 25-35 staff members • Led region-wide and team strategic planning as member of the Chicago-Northwest Indiana Leadership Team • Managed approximately $3 million budget, and led team through significant budget and staff reduction period • Researched and designed staff structure, role expectations, goals, and vision • Designed process for data collection, tracking, and reporting, and communicated impact to diverse constituents, including board of directors • Lead team to outpace regional employee engagement survey results by average of 5% • Implemented “Art of Coaching” staff training plan to increase staff coaching efficacy and raise member satisfaction to highest level in 5 years

Managing Director

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2015

• Recognized as the highest-performing region in the country for 3 consecutive years, teachers in top quartile of all teachers: 110% Benchmark Achieved • Hired, developed, evaluated, and managed a team of eight coaches, including two directors • Facilitated at national trainings, and designed regional onboarding scope and sequence for new employees • Trained Diversity and Inclusiveness facilitator and participant in Culturally Responsive Management group • Redesigned summer… Show more • Recognized as the highest-performing region in the country for 3 consecutive years, teachers in top quartile of all teachers: 110% Benchmark Achieved • Hired, developed, evaluated, and managed a team of eight coaches, including two directors • Facilitated at national trainings, and designed regional onboarding scope and sequence for new employees • Trained Diversity and Inclusiveness facilitator and participant in Culturally Responsive Management group • Redesigned summer training staffing model and evaluation tools

Manager, Leadership Development

• Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

• Co-managed group of five managers to design learning experiences shared with managers nationally • Led a subset of content development for the region, impacting approximately 70 professionals • Set vision and direction, analyzed data, constructed learning experiences • Exceeded student achievement goals, leading 17 teachers to at least 1.5 years of growth with 95% retention • Coached and developed 23 corps members to achieve significant academic and personal growth with students