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Cheryl Brunz

Scottsbluff,NE
Cheryl Brunz

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Executive DirectorHuman Resources ManagerHuman Resources AssistantHuman Resources SpecialistHuman Resources Coordinator

Summary

A passion for enhancing the lives of elderly individuals within communities drives a commitment to excellence in leadership. As a knowledgeable Director, established a proven track record of guiding organizations toward growth and success through strategic planning and innovative problem-solving. Expertise in managing diverse teams consistently results in improved operational efficiency and the cultivation of collaborative environments. A strong focus on financial oversight and stakeholder engagement ensures sustainable organizational success.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Aging Office of Western Nebraska

Executive Director
02.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Empowered a team of 126- and 5-member management team to help and assist the elderly in the Panhandle of Nebraska. Planned, executed a budget of over 4 million and stayed within budget. Collaborated with the State of Nebraska to execute the Medicaid Waiver grant. Worked closely with Nebraska Legislature Senators. Developed an Employee Handbook and forms for different programs to operate at 100%. Resolved conflict between employees/providers/contractors/ clients. Worked with insurance Companies from health insurance, workmans compensation, liability and any insurance that a business needs. Worked alongside of the Advisory and Governing Boards.

Northfield Retirement Communities

Manager of Services
11.1999 - 02.2010

Job overview

  • In charge of 3 dietary departments, 2 maintenance departments, an Assisted living department, 3 housekeeping departments which overall consisted of 104 employees in 3 different buildings within 2 towns. Was in charge of keeping the departments running smoothly which included: scheduling all departments, timesheets for accuracy, budgeting for all departments that ran 3.2 million dollars and remained in budget. Partnered with HR to resolve conflicts. Assisted in redesigning a 2-million-dollar renovation of a commercial kitchen.

Education

Central Community College
Hastings, NE

Associate of Science
01-1999

Skills

  • Management
  • Budgets
  • Human Resources
  • Trained employees on new computer programs
  • Strategic Vision
  • High level decision making
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Organizational development

Accomplishments

  • Achieved100% buy-in introducing Peer Place for tasks related to saving data for the Agency
  • Documented and resolved employee issues which led to employees staying at the Agency for more than 5+ years.
  • Developed and implemented a Elderly Access Fair for people 60+ that has become an annual event.
  • Overhauled the training for internal stakeholders and rolled out new programs which resulted in a boost in overall job performance.

Interests

  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact.
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings.
  • Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities.
  • Participating in local clean-up initiatives.

Timeline

Executive Director

Aging Office of Western Nebraska
02.2010 - Current

Manager of Services

Northfield Retirement Communities
11.1999 - 02.2010

Central Community College

Associate of Science