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Danielle Sokol

Huntington,CT

Summary

Detail-oriented and people-focused professional with extensive experience supporting the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, training, performance management, employee relations, and policy implementation. Proven ability to partner with leadership, maintain confidentiality, manage complex records, and support compliance-driven processes in fast-paced environments. Strong communicator with a background in coaching, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Education

Gemm Learning
08.2022 - Current

• Lead and support a distributed team of program managers, establishing performance expectations, coaching plans, and ongoing feedback aligned with organizational goals.

• Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor staff, ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Partner with leadership to address employee performance concerns, engagement challenges, and professional development needs.

• Monitor program compliance, documentation, and implementation to ensure alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain confidential employee and client records while exercising professional judgment and discretion.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, billing, and leadership teams to support organizational effectiveness.

Client Service Manager

Cornfield Growth Strategies
Westport, CT
01.2022 - Current

Director of Client Services

Cornfield Growth Strategies | January 2022 – Present

  • Manage monthly and quarterly billing processes using QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely coordination with accounting partners.
  • Oversee scheduling and coordination for all client services, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining clear communication and service continuity.
  • Maintain detailed records and documentation related to client services, billing, and operational workflows, with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for partners, supporting issue resolution with professionalism and discretion.
  • Develop and implement materials and process improvements to enhance the client experience and support operational efficiency.
  • Prepare and deliver monthly financial summaries and documentation from QuickBooks to accounting, supporting reconciliation and reporting needs.

Special Projects

  • Collaborated with leadership to develop new course materials, supporting program expansion and standardized delivery.
  • Worked cross-functionally with a website developer on the redesign and launch of a new company website, contributing content, workflow insight, and user-experience considerations.

Senior Program Manager

Gemm Learning, Inc
02.2014 - 08.2022
  • Supported onboarding and training of new hires, providing guidance on systems, workflows, and role expectations.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for employee and client concerns, exercising sound judgment and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Assisted with billing coordination and QuickBooks related inquires, supporting payroll-adjacent processes and billing accuracy for clients.
  • Trained and mentored new program managers, contributing to staff retention and performance consistency.
  • Participated in special projects, including program pilots, case studies, and internal process improvements.

Unit Secretary of Maternity

Norwalk Hospital Association
09.2011 - 02.2014
  • Maintained accurate and confidential records within hospital and state databases, ensuring compliance with regulatory and documentation standards.
  • Monitored and supported hospital safety systems, including the SafePlace infant security system, following established protocols.
  • Entered and updated census and patient movement data across multiple systems to support accurate reporting and operational continuity.
  • Reported births and completed required newborn screenings in accordance with state reporting requirements.
  • Coordinated patient transfers and room assignments through electronic systems, supporting efficient unit operations.
  • Provided administrative support to clinical staff, including data entry, communication coordination, and documentation management.

Teacher, Head Toddler Teacher, Head Infant Teacher

Creative Play Learning Center
08.2008 - 05.2009
  • Created age appropriate monthly goals for each child, implemented individualized curriculum, provided daily written and verbal communication with parents regarding daily activities and child progress
  • Developed weekly curriculums and collaborated with the educational teams to prepare children for matriculation.

Reading Clinician

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
05.2007 - 05.2008
  • Worked with individuals ages 4 to 22 utilizing the Lindamood-Bell process of learning
  • Attending professional development sessions with corporate headquarters
  • Responsibilities included teaching, recording student progress, and preparing weekly reports on students’ progress to review with parents.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies -

University of Connecticut
05.2007

Skills

  • Program management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Client relationship management
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Employee engagement
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Director of Education

Gemm Learning
08.2022 - Current

Client Service Manager

Cornfield Growth Strategies
01.2022 - Current

Senior Program Manager

Gemm Learning, Inc
02.2014 - 08.2022

Unit Secretary of Maternity

Norwalk Hospital Association
09.2011 - 02.2014

Teacher, Head Toddler Teacher, Head Infant Teacher

Creative Play Learning Center
08.2008 - 05.2009

Reading Clinician

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
05.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies -

University of Connecticut
Danielle Sokol