RACHEL CUNNINGHAM
Lead Educator, Recreation Director
PEMBERTON,NJ
Summary
Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills. Educator with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully manages program budgets, identifies areas of growth and coordinates events to promote educational and community services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with educational leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Educator
East Windsor Regional School District
East Windsor, New Jersey
09.2010 - Current
- Assessed equipment acquisition and training needs and made recommendations to program director.
- Strategized and coordinated with department heads and managers to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.
- Developed and implemented competency-based education programs, train-the-trainer and end-user programs.
- Analyzed instructor, student and class trends to make proactive decisions about program operations.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit growth and trend reports.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
Union Representative
East Windsor Education Association
East Windsor, NJ
09.2010 - Current
- Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
- Interpreted and advised on labor relations policies and previously negotiated agreements.
- Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as company representative.
- Mediated discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Recreation Director
East Windsor Township
East Windsor, New Jersey
06.2010 - 08.2021
- Promoted interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through consistent posts on social media platforms.
- Developed annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Incorporated resident feedback to assist in quality improvement efforts and boost resident satisfaction scores.
- Used CapturePoint to document progress notes and program attendance.
- Conducted training and development programs to maximize opportunities for self-development.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
- Implemented performance review and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs and constructive feedback.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for 75 new employees.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Bank Teller
Bank of America
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona 09.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Pomona, NJ 09.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 09.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 09.2019 - 09.2020
Skills
Contract administration
Training and Development
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Event planning experience
Understanding of budgeting
Organizational skills
Timeline
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Purdue University
09.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Walden University
09.2019 - 09.2020
Union Representative
East Windsor Education Association
09.2010 - Current
Lead Educator
East Windsor Regional School District
09.2010 - Current
Recreation Director
East Windsor Township
06.2010 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
09.2008 - 12.2009
Bank Teller
Bank of America
09.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
09.2004 - 12.2008