Kara M. Barbaro
Wayzata
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 15 years of expertise in recruitment, training, and operations management, dedicated to enhancing onboarding processes and ensuring compliance oversight. Success in optimizing recruitment strategies has led to improved efficiency and reduced onboarding time. A robust background in managing employee relations and administrative functions positions well for the role of Admissions and Enrollment Manager, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for students and staff. Highly proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and database management, prepared to address diverse challenges within the educational sector.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Talent Manager
Globe Life
01.2010 - Current
- Engaged with department supervisors and clarified current and future hiring needs; prepared advertising for recruitment purposes
- Interview candidates, and prepare recommendations for candidate selection
- Led new employee virtual orientation, assembling critical contacts required for each new employee to properly incorporate that individual into the American Income processes and culture
- Apply and renew all agent licenses
- Oversee all background checks
- Processed all employee payroll
Director
FLS International
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Academic advising to FLS International students with interest in continuing studies in the United States while explaining eligibility and selection criteria of schools of choice
- Monitored academic progress and operations of all FLS students, tracked and reported admission data of all students to FLS International Corporate Office to improve operating margins
- Oversaw all hiring and training of new employees, scheduled activities, orientations, and in-service workshops for all continuing staff
- Ensured schools compliance with USCIS rules; created and updated electronic records for each FLS international student in SEVIS
- Taught English to EEL students, created assignments, weekly tests and monitored student achievements
Program Director
Wu Yee Children's Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Oversaw $5.4M Child Development Program Managed program personnel, program development, strategic planning and visioning, fund source development, compliance, and long-range program budgeting
- Responsible for all regulatory requirements for Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, state preschool contract requirements, and leadership to all Child Development Staff Fostered and developed strong relationships with federal, state and local partners
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Develop strategies to increase enrollment through new and pre-existing on-campus events and new family experiences.
Human Resources Manager
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Developed & implemented systems to track employee data pertaining to hours, benefits and teacher retirement plans
- Responsible for recruitment and all staff hiring procedures
- Oversaw as Athletic Director and Student Activities Coordinator
- Coordinated & maintained Board of Director relations and database as well as scheduling of all meetings
- Monitored cash flow, all aspects of the school budget, school bank accounts & assumed all related duties of accounts payable and employee payroll/benefits
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
CSUChico
Chico, CASkills
- Talent acquisition
- Recruitment strategies
- Pitch development
- Employee relations
- Labor relations
- Talent training
- Program oversight
- Interviewing
- Recruitment management
Certification
- Short Call Substitute Teacher
- Minnesota
Timeline
National Talent Manager
Globe Life
01.2010 - Current
Director
FLS International
01.2008 - 01.2010
Program Director
Wu Yee Children's Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Human Resources Manager
Los Angeles Leadership Academy
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
CSUChico
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