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Candace Cieslo

Plant City

Summary

Professional leader with progressive work experience in human resource management, strategic planning, recruiting, training, education and organizational development. Significant experience with Oracle, People Soft, HRIS, MS Office Suite, Taleo and Teams. Proven ability to drive impactful results through effective team collaboration and adaptive problem-solving. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Programs Officer

The Black Feather Foundation (TBFF)
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Created and set goals for organizational development of keystone program, to include funding, full program design and event planning.
  • Established and grew relationships with external governmental, private, and non-profit agencies to ensure clarity of purpose and develop maximum participation for program objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement innovative programs that addressed community needs.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Created and implemented program and operational frameworks, performance standards and quality assurance requirements.

Site Operations Manager

TBFF, Humanitarian City
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Recruited, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Created, organized, and developed education programs for both children and adults.
  • Coordinated refugee care, flights, relocations, food distribution, medical transportation, as well as lead daily brief to UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Agency (NCEMA) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) as the primary representative for the non-governmental organizations NGO coalition.
  • Facilitated multinational coordination efforts for (NGOs), the U.S. State Department, various embassies, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to facilitate relocation and settlement efforts on behalf of fifteen thousand individuals seeking political asylum.
  • Mitigated risks by developing contingency plans for potential operational disruptions or delays.
  • Drove excellence in customer service through effective communication channels between internal teams as well as external clients.
  • Developed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment, resulting in reduced incidents onsite.
  • Led continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas of opportunity and driving positive change across the organization.


Human Resource Manager: Recruiter, Training and Development

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Directly accountable for identifying, creating, application, and effectiveness of training, from onboarding new employees to our continuing education programs.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify and analyze to develop effective training solutions.
  • Project lead on multiple statewide initiatives, ensured successful implementation of new training platforms.
  • Developed and fostered relationships statewide, with both company and government entities.
  • Engaged multiple government agencies and community organizations, cultivated important relationships based on trust, mutual interest and goals in support of our leadership's vision.
  • Responsible for all areas of recruiting, from first contact to onboarding.
  • Served as a key point of contact for both internal stakeholders and external partners on matters relating to resource availability and allocation, fostering strong relationships built on trust and transparency.
  • Analyzed historical data to forecast future resourcing needs, enabling proactive planning and adjustments as needed.

Recruiter

Alaska Executive Search
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Recruiter for temporary, seasonal and full-time staff
  • Conducted comprehensive reference checks to ensure the credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
  • Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
  • Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing the company''s reach within local communities.

Adjunct Business Professor

University of Alaska
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Adjunct business professor for Business Foundations, Fundamentals of Supervision, Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Administration.
  • Developed curriculum to not only enhance working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of successful business, but also importance of critical thinking and soft skills.
  • Initiated partnerships with local businesses to provide real-world experiences for students through internships.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods to encourage critical think, and promote active learning and student engagement.

Spanish Teacher

Cumberland County, Pine Forest High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Managed records for120 students and implemented a stimulating learning environment, while simultaneously addressing a wide variety of learning styles for a multi-cultural and very diverse student body

Human Resource Manager, Signal (Information Technology) and Liaison Officer (Captain)

U.S. Army
01.1998 - 01.2007
  • Established and maintained exceptional working relationships with the Pentagon, Central Command (CENTCOM), Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and a variety of other key government agencies to facilitate cooperation and foster positive interagency rapport
  • Coordinated personnel and equipment requirements with Central Command (CENTCOM) assets throughout the world
  • Served as Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Liaison at Personnel Management conferences in Qatar, St
  • Louis, MO, Washington, DC and Tampa, FL
  • Developed process for training and accurate accounting in all areas of legal, dental, pay, medical and training information, coordinating with leaders ensure all soldiers were properly trained and equipped before deployments of more than30,000 mobilized soldiers over a period of15 months for units deploying to both Operation Enduring Freedom- Afghanistan (OEF-A) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
  • Platoon Leader for largest tactical Signal platoon in the U.S
  • Army
  • Supervised106 soldiers and responsible for over25 million dollars in equipment

Production Assistant Intern

NBC News
01.1996 - 01.1996
  • Wrote, edited, and tracked segments for the evening and nightly news, as well as the sunrise and weekend broadcast
  • Participated in numerous public affairs, community relations and promotional events

Legislative Internship

United States House of Representatives
01.1994 - 01.1994
  • Drafted legislative memorandums for congressman on current and developing issues and continuously tracked and researched proposed bills, providing feedback and recommendations
  • Prepared and edited correspondence and reports analyzed and interpreted pending bills in the House of Representatives

Education

M.A. - Human Resource Management (MHRM)

Webster University
Kansas City, MO

B.S. - International Politics, concentration in International Relations, Law and Organization

Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.

EdD - Education Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2024

Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational development
  • Partnership development
  • Resource mobilization
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Affiliations

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Chief Programs Officer

The Black Feather Foundation (TBFF)
01.2023 - 02.2024

Site Operations Manager

TBFF, Humanitarian City
08.2021 - 01.2022

Human Resource Manager: Recruiter, Training and Development

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
11.2018 - 01.2020

Recruiter

Alaska Executive Search
12.2016 - 05.2017

Adjunct Business Professor

University of Alaska
01.2015 - 05.2017

Spanish Teacher

Cumberland County, Pine Forest High School
01.2008 - 01.2009

Human Resource Manager, Signal (Information Technology) and Liaison Officer (Captain)

U.S. Army
01.1998 - 01.2007

Production Assistant Intern

NBC News
01.1996 - 01.1996

Legislative Internship

United States House of Representatives
01.1994 - 01.1994

B.S. - International Politics, concentration in International Relations, Law and Organization

Georgetown University

EdD - Education Leadership

Liberty University

M.A. - Human Resource Management (MHRM)

Webster University
Candace Cieslo