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Environmental Leadership ProgramDirector of People and Operations
Nov. 2023 - Sep. 2025United StatesAs Director of Operations (DPO), I lead all internal operations to drive our organization's success. Working closely with the Executive Director (ED) and our team of environmental leaders, I ensure that every aspect of our HR and operational processes runs seamlessly. I am deeply committed to providing exceptional support and guidance to team members from the moment they join us to the time they depart. My role is not just about managing tasks, but about pioneering new processes and approaches that align with our goals and values. I ignite strategic planning initiatives that move us toward our vision. Whether it's crafting an Organizational Change Management Plan or coordinating our benefits, I infuse enthusiasm and dedication into each day. One of the most important aspects of my job is fostering a culture of empowerment, equity, and collaboration among our team. I believe in the power of strong leadership presence and strive to be a beacon of support for all staff members. With an open-door policy and a genuine passion for our mission, I ensure that everyone feels valued and heard. Within Human Resources, I see an opportunity to cultivate values and embed them within our operational systems. I am driven by enhancing our HR functions, from refining training and development programs to championing employee well-being. Every policy is carefully crafted to align with the company's mission. I am also committed to improving our IT security measures and implementing strategic technology plans that elevate our efficiency and effectiveness. In collaboration with our finance partners, I ensure that financial information is readily accessible and that our budgeting processes enable strategic decision-making. Beyond my core responsibilities, I actively participate in Board Meetings, contributing valuable insights and strategies to further our mission. I am a passionate advocate for our organization's growth, success, and impact.
Pasa Sustainable AgricultureAssociate Director of Human Resources
Feb. 2023 - Nov. 2023Harrisburg, PAAs the Associate Director of Human Resources at Pasa Sustainable Agricultural, it is my responsibility to implement people strategies and enterprise-wide programs to attract, engage, align, develop, and retain personnel in order to foster a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive work environment. I prioritize having fun while working with the Operations team and Human Resources team to enhance documentation, procedure, and teamwork. With the help of the Human Resources Assistant, I manage, coordinate, execute, and maintain activities related to benefits, payroll, hiring, onboarding, and employee relations. Keep up-to-date on all federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations that affect all stages of an employee's career.
Manage HR initiatives like benefits, insurance, COBRA, open enrollment, and compliance measures. Finding innovative ways to promote Pasa's diversity, equality, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) goals, including the recruitment and retention of diverse individuals, requires research, development, recommendation, and implementation of new ideas. Assist the DEIJ Staff and Board Working Group in designing and implementing an onboarding procedure to ensure that all new employees receive DEIJ and anti-racism training, with a focus on the food system.
Bright Futures Early Learning Centers of PADirector of Program Implementation
Nov. 2020 - Feb. 2023Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States (remote)I was hired to spearhead program and technology strategy and implementation. I drive organizational HR, Finance, and Operations initiatives with a team of 2 direct reports. I oversee the entire remote school program in collaboration with teachers. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:
Ideated a new grant writing process and secured a $5M grant to become the largest state-funded preschool in Pennsylvania with 220+ children enrolled. Partner with HR to interview and onboard new employees. Source and implement software programs to enhance the day-to-day management of the company. Automate processes and institute new SOPs to capture operational efficiencies. Overhauled the organization’s website, overseeing 5 web designers and graphic designers.
Manage all digital strategy including social media, SEO, SMS, and email ad campaigns.
Directed multiple marketing campaigns totaling $60K in budget spending. Increased clicks from 600 to 30K per month and enrolled 200 new students. Plan and execute all annual events and parties with a $50K event budget. Achieved 100% adoption of next-gen software in 2 months with 3 group training sessions. Saved 80+ hours per week in paperwork and redundant data entry. Migrated from ADP to Gusto software with training for 38 employees.
Leverage CRM analytics to create KPIs, marketing trends, and audit results.
Harrisburg Childcare CoalitionOffice Manager
Jun. 2012 - Oct. 2019In this role, I served as Office Manager for the agency with a staff of 15 people. I managed a $100K monthly budget including payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, expense reports, multiple accounts, and data analysis. I recruited, hired, trained, scheduled, and managed all administrative staff. I handled all travel arrangements for the office and managed vendor and contractor relationships. I planned and executed all holiday parties, community days, and special events. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:
Increased employee retention by 10% through team building and engagement activities.
Improved team performance by evaluating and reporting on employee productivity metrics. Spearheaded corporate objectives and special projects in collaboration with various divisions. Delivered results on time and within budget.
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