Kelly Bunero
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Analytical, innovative, and accomplished Director with extensive experience in developing and motivating future leaders, people and team management, and employee engagement through communication. Adept at defining vision, developing strategies, and ensuring continuous improvement. Robust Human Resources background with a keen focus on culture, diversity, and development. Highly adaptable leader, overseeing multiple goals, objectives, and cross-functional efforts. Ensure proven and demonstrated knowledge of high-level communications, training and mentoring staff, and team collaboration. Consummate professional, and motivated leader, with solid legal acumen, skilled interpersonal abilities, and complex problem-solving skills. Dedication and commitment to inclusive atmosphere and environment. Effective and proven track record of critical thinking, process improvement, and maximizing efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Engagement Specialist
Norstella
01.2023 - Current
- Fixed term 15-18 month contract
- Redesigned onboarding process globally, addressing US, APAC, EU and India processes and policies
- Designed engaging presentations tailored to specific regions within the organization, effectively communicating expectations and responsibilities to new team members.
- Developed robust training materials for consistent information delivery during onboarding sessions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met and goals achieved.
- Analyzed data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in employee engagement processes.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization when necessary, fostering an environment of collaboration towards shared objectives related to customer success.
- Facilitated Intern workshops focused on enhancing communication skills among college interns, resulting in positive impact on client interactions.
- Managed logistics for Employee Engagement Global Awards, successfully coordinating events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the event landscape, implementing contingency plans as needed.
- Managed global event logistics and operations.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of focus group findings into broader research projects.
- Continuously improved focus group processes and methodologies based on lessons learned from previous projects, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinated pre-employment screenings, background checks, and documentation requirements to expedite hiring timelines and reduce potential delays in bringing talent onboard.
- Collaborated with over 20 department heads globally to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for interns across various teams and projects.
- Ensured a positive intern experience with regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and social events designed to foster networking and camaraderie.
- Contributed to overall company success by consistently identifying high-potential interns for full-time employment upon graduation or completion of their studies.
- Managed compliance with legal requirements related to global internships while ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines around intern treatment and compensation.
- Promoted diversity within the internship program by implementing targeted recruitment strategies aimed at underrepresented groups.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
- Developed customized learning paths for individual students based on their unique needs, strengths, and interests.
- Integrated feedback from learners and instructors into course improvements, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.
Director: Special Services
Little Egg Harbor School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Design scalable employee programs that demonstrate care to employees through transparent, people focused internal communications and professional development
- Develop the Human Resources framework and processes
- Create and conduct professional development training for teams of 20 to 500+ multiple times a year.
- Responsible for change communications and executive communications
- Develop and oversee technology team of 10 responsible for district management of IT functioning
- Reports directly to Superintendent and supports community engagement and communications
- Successfully formulated 40+ research questions for a survey-based staff retention
- Turnkey information to administrative team
- Developed and conducted new staff training protocols
- Supported reduction in turnover
- Develop and administer methods to increase colleague engagement, levels of satisfaction, commitment to DE&I, and colleague wellbeing
- Responsible for legal mandates and compliance in coordination with legal team
- Conduct employee evaluations and provide supportive feedback to optimize professional growth
- Directly support three separate teams consisting of over one hundred members
- Responsible for multimillion dollar budgetary planning and execution.
Principal
The Deron School of NJ
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for leading a team of two hundred employees through the pandemic
- Co-wrote and implemented the Road to Recovery
- Develop and successfully market the business for prospective families
- Reports directly to Executive Director and responsible for scripting executive leadership
- Directly respond to all legal matters
- Manage and maintain partnerships with fifty local districts and teams
- Responsible for legal mandates and compliance in coordination with legal team
- Conduct employee evaluations and provide supportive feedback to optimize professional growth
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training new team members
- Developed and implemented training manual for subgroup of team members.
Teacher
Princeton Public Schools
08.2013 - 01.2020
- Responsible for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Participate in professional learning communities to better the district
- Enhanced community engagement with school and district wide events
- Created inclusive environments for all students and staff
- Supported and trained a team of four to implement successful programs
- Conduct employee evaluations and provide supportive feedback to optimize professional growth.
Education
Educational Leadership/Superintendent and School Principal -
NJPSA/NJEXCEL
Master of Science – Special Education -
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts – English -
Wilkes University
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Executive Communications
- Business Development
- Team Collaboration
- Project Oversight
- Learning Program Implementation
- Culture and Diversity
- Detailed Oriented
- Training/Mentoring
- Event Coordination
- Leadership
- Legally Compliant
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Policy and Procedure Changes
- Internal Communication
- Employee Engagement
Technology Tools
- Adobe E-Learning Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Camtasia
- Storyline
- Captivate
- Sharepoint
- Canva
- Flipdeck
- G-Suite
Timeline
Employee Engagement Specialist
Norstella
01.2023 - Current
Director: Special Services
Little Egg Harbor School District
01.2022 - 01.2023
Principal
The Deron School of NJ
01.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher
Princeton Public Schools
08.2013 - 01.2020
Educational Leadership/Superintendent and School Principal -
NJPSA/NJEXCEL
Master of Science – Special Education -
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts – English -
Wilkes University
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