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Mission Statement & Career Change
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Kate Sunderland

Monkton,MD

Summary

Dynamic Human Resources Director at Total Talent Network, adept at fostering a positive culture and enhancing employee relations. Proven track record in developing successful campaigns and streamlining processes, showcasing strong teamwork and event planning skills. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic collaboration and effective communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

Total Talent Network / INTENT
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
  • Fostered positive work environment and nurtured organizational culture.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations and employee accountability.
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.

Sales and Success Team

Visual Comfort
12.2022 - 03.2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Development Officer

Roland Park Country School
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency in prospect research, donor management, and event planning.
  • Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
  • Developed successful fundraising campaigns for various organizational projects, resulting in increased financial support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05-1995

Skills

  • Employee relations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Quality control
  • Donor relations
  • Partnership building
  • Event planning

Mission Statement & Career Change

I have been successful in several roles throughout my life: from full time stay at home-mother to development officer to lighting specialist to human resource director.   What I have learned, is I love working and making lives better through meaningful relationships and engagements.  I have a passion for creative design, people, and success.  In this next chapter, it is my mission to weave my creative talents, people skills, and corporate background into a fulfilling and team oriented position that improves the communities I can serve.

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

Total Talent Network / INTENT
03.2024 - 05.2025

Sales and Success Team

Visual Comfort
12.2022 - 03.2024

Development Officer

Roland Park Country School
08.2014 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

College of Charleston