Cindy A. Fallon
Forked River,NJ
Summary
Qualified Director with a proven background in human resources, strategic planning, and project management. Successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact initiatives. Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder communication and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, School of STEM
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Direct creation and direction of academic course schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and facilitating seamless student journey towards graduation
- Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to optimize execution of STEM courses and resource allocation
- Analyze and present data on schedule effectiveness, driving informed decision-making
- Assist in development of official course descriptions, support faculty in creating new courses and certifications, and maintain up-to-date curriculum records in CourseLeaf
- Conduct grant-related research, manage funding, and oversee purchasing process for projects such as cybersecurity and NSF initiatives
- Develop and implement departmental procedures, embracing innovative practices and technologies to enhance operational efficiency
- Unified best practices across academic schools, leading to more efficient scheduling and reduced costs
- Hired and developed strong pool of adjunct faculty, contributing to robust and diverse educational environment
- Authored policies that streamlined grant management, resulting in effective allocation and use of funds
- Spearheaded adoption of innovative technologies and platforms, including CourseLeaf and X25, to enhance organizational performance
- Developed strategic planning initiatives as part of Guiding Coalition, contributing to long-term academic success
Adjunct Faculty
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Taught the following disciplines: Intro to Human Resources, Student Success, Integrating Microsoft Office
- Responded to academic invitations with recommendations for textbook selections, influencing curriculum and supporting student learning
- Participated in assessment of student learning outcomes, aligning teaching strategies with departmental objectives
- Ensured coverage of course material, holding classes for all scheduled times, including final session
- Developed strategic planning initiatives as part of Guiding Coalition, contributing to long-term academic success
- Maintained academic standards and consistency by adhering to official course descriptions and syllabi requirements
HR - Learning & Development Administrator
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Results-driven Learning and Development professional with expertise in analyzing organizational needs and developing innovative programs that align with business goals and enhance employee performance
- Skilled in collaborating with management to assess learning gaps, create effective surveys, and promote a positive learning culture
- Proven ability to implement process improvements, manage L&D budgets, and design strategic learning curricula to drive organizational success
- Adept at evaluating employee skills and productivity, identifying areas for growth, and staying current on industry trends and best practices to ensure continuous improvement in learning initiatives
- Directed the design and delivery of high-impact training programs to address skill gaps and improve organizational performance, leveraging both internal and external resources
- Developed comprehensive surveys and assessments to identify training needs, aligning learning initiatives with employee development and business goals
- Led cross-functional teams to document and integrate performance training into an innovative L&D platform, improving accessibility and tracking for over [X] employees
- Spearheaded the optimization of Canvas LMS and Simple Syllabus, providing training to faculty and department heads, resulting in increased efficiency and engagement
- Managed partnerships with external vendors to deliver cost-effective webinars, increasing participation in professional development programs across the college
- Championed a continuous learning culture, leading to a measurable increase in internal promotions and overall employee engagement
HR - Talent Acquisition Manager
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Administered talent acquisition processes and organizational development initiatives for diverse academic institution
- Designed and delivered broad spectrum of training programs, including compliance, to administrators, faculty, and staff, leveraging both internal and external expertise
- Developed data-driven talent development strategy, identifying and addressing critical skill gaps, which informed targeted training efforts
- Proposed and documented process improvements for recruiting and HR technology systems, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws
- Lead project manager in implementing new ATS (PeopleAdmin), resulting in streamlined hiring practices and improved training protocols
- Added additional modules including position description and employee evaluation
- Created and regularly updated training materials, including smart forms that replaced time-consuming PDF emails
- Developed and updated ongoing training materials and trained over 100 hiring managers and faculty on new ATS, ensuring smooth transition and widespread adoption
- Assessed and updated the college's HR training and performance modules, maintaining current and effective employee development resources
- Increased number of talent seekers by marketing process and optimizing budget, resulting in enhanced recruitment effectiveness
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MinnesotaEdD - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota11.2024
Skills
- Learning & Development Strategy
- Human Resources Technology
- Talent Acquisition & Retention
- LMS & ATS Optimization
- Data Analysis
- Employee Skill Development
- Performance Management Integration
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Data-Driven Program Evaluation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Power BI
- SharePoint
Accomplishments
- Led a team of five in developing and implementing a new ATS.
- Documented and resolved outdated software to track hiring trends, which led to effective data analysis.
- Achieved better faculty organization by introducing Simple Syllabus for instructional tasks.
Timeline
Associate Director, School of STEM
Ocean County College
01.2019 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Ocean County College
01.2017 - Current
HR - Learning & Development Administrator
Ocean County College
01.2016 - 01.2019
HR - Talent Acquisition Manager
Ocean County College
01.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
EdD - Educational Leadership And Management
Capella University