Ashley Cooke
Somers,NY
Summary
Dynamic, empathetic, results-driven HR leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in marketing technology and healthcare industries. Equipped with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing HR teams, fostering a world-class company culture and employee experience to drive organizational success for both onsite and remote teams. Passionate team player who can operate in fast-paced, high pressure entrepreneurial start-up and corporate environments. Strong communication and influencing skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of People/Human Resources
Curaytor, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
- Partner with organizational leadership, executives and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built and scaled the HR strategy from inception.
- Formulate and implement high-impact HR strategies that drive organizational excellence, foster a thriving company culture, attract and retain top-tier talent, optimize employee performance, ensure strict adherence to HR best practices and compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
Manager of Human Resources
Yale New Haven Health
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Directed and managed the HR team, overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, compliance, and employee experience within an organization of 2,000 employees.
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Yale New Haven Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided comprehensive HR support to a client group of 1,800 employees and management, spanning across employee relations, engagement, development, retention, recruitment, performance management, and diversity & inclusion.
- Supervised a team of 2 professionals within the HR function to efficiently deliver HR services and initiatives.
Human Resources Generalist
Greenwich Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on employee relations, recruiting, performance management, talent management, benefits, compensation and payroll.
Executive Assistant to the SVP of HR
Greenwich Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supported HR initiatives, coordinated special HR projects and initiatives, maintained confidential, transparent and efficient communication on behalf of the SVP with internal and external stakeholders and handled confidential HR information for an 1,800 employee organization.
Human Resources Associate
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Acted as the primary liaison for employees within an organization of 1,800 employees, addressing inquiries related to recruitment, paid time off, benefits, and offering guidance on HR policies.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NYBachelor of Arts - Business Management And Marketing
Manhattanville College
Skills
- Strategic HR leadership
- Employee Engagement and Recognition
- Internal Communications
- Change Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Compliance
- Career Pathing
- Compensation Strategy and Design
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Talent Acquisition, Retention and Management
- Benefits Administration
Accomplishments
- Successfully devised and executed a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy ensuring market competitiveness and a performance management system, resulting in heightened employee engagement and performance levels.
- Pioneered employee feedback channels, notably achieving a world-class eNPS of 50, a 144% increase in work/life balance, an 80% increase in overall employee happiness, and a 118% increase in role clarity.
- Formulated and executed a strategic talent acquisition plan, including the launch of an ATS, leading to the attraction and recruitment of top-tier talent. Individually scaled a team from 1 to 10 members in 4 months.
Certification
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Timeline
Director of People/Human Resources
Curaytor, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Manager of Human Resources
Yale New Haven Health
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Yale New Haven Health
01.2014 - 01.2017
Human Resources Generalist
Greenwich Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2014
Executive Assistant to the SVP of HR
Greenwich Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Human Resources Associate
01.2008 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Mercy University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Marketing
Manhattanville College