Chief Human Resources Officer Resume Example

Summary of Essential Qualifications: Talented Executive with progressive career in Human Services and specialized experience in Leadership Development. Motivating, engaging leader known for creating purpose-driven cultures and building diverse teams.

• National and State Housing Associations
• National and Region VIII Head Start Association
• Colorado Head Start Association - Vice President 2006-2008
• National and Colorado Parks and Recreation Association

• Innovation in Municipal Government - Culture of Coaching - National, Regional & State Head Start Conferences - National Head Start Director's Conference - National & State Parks and Recreation Conferences - Leadership in a World of Diversity.

• 5-million-dollar Family Services division budget including monitoring grant funded programs, fee-based services, and City general fund accounts. Oversee the work of 60 employees at 12 locations. Ability to monitor work products, evaluate performance, and stay current by reviewing regular written and verbal reports, using technology to maintain contact, regular visits to offsite locations, and by developing a culture of trust, accountability, professionalism and support in the work place. Work closely with board members and City elected officials for the Head Start program. Provide training, annual reports, and presentations to elected officials on current projects and programs in the division. Relevant Skills and Experience: Management and Supervision: Provide oversight, direction, supervision, and budget management to seven programs in the City of Lakewood including: Older Adult Programs, Lakewood Rides, School Age Services, Youth & Family Services, Early Childhood Programs, and Head Start. Director of the Federally funded City Head Start program; coordinated management team meetings, monthly supervision of staff, and facilitated Policy Council meetings with community and parent representatives. Develop governing board procedures in conjunction with City Council members, coordinate regular governing board meetings. Develop strategic plans, long-term program goals and short-term performance objectives. Oversaw the planning and construction of a new Head Start facility that obtained Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Social Services and Public Relations: Worked collaboratively with Lakewood agencies to provide comprehensive services for families and children in City programs including: early childhood programs; school age services; older adult programs; transportation for older adults and individuals with disabilities; and mental health consultation and services. Provided supervision and case review for mental health services team. Facilitated bi-weekly interagency case management team meetings for Head Start and Transitional Housing families. Recruited and trained community volunteers and coordinated volunteer activities. Completed comprehensive community assessments as the foundation for development of program plans, goals and objectives. Assisted families with setting goals, identification of strengths, and development of family plans.
• Developed comprehensive training plans for all program personnel. Developed policies and procedures for new Head Start grant in the City of Lakewood. Created and presented annual reports per federal regulations for a variety of programs. Responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable while serving as office manager for a small for-profit business. Work with city finance department to coordinate the 20-million-dollar department budget for Community Resources. Provide department director with monthly budget reports and fund analysis reports by business units. Provided Human Resources for local Housing Authority including benefit and payroll administration; new employee onboarding; performance review and monitoring; and all required reporting