Kelly Ferderigos
Charleston, South Carolina
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
07.2017 - 10.2023
- Directed organization's HR department, including employment forecasting, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management (job evaluation & performance reviews), labor law compliance, payroll, budgets, and management training.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to support the organization's mission.
- Led and mentored a team of operations professionals, provided coaching, training, and guidance to promote professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with the CEO, administrators, and department heads to align HR initiatives with organizational objectives to drive organizational success.
- Directed employee investigations (interviews, evidence analysis, prepared detailed investigation reports with findings and recommendations), collaborated with legal counsel, and implemented corrective actions and preventative measures based on investigation findings.
- Developed and maintained HR budgets, forecasted and monitored federal/state/local budgets to ensure alignment with organizational financial goals and objectives.
- Title IX Coordinator.
Owner/Operator
Cavlo Properties
01.2010 - 06.2017
- Successfully launched and operated a small, property management business, overseeing all business operations.
- Created and implemented organizational business plan (including marketing, financial, employee, and customer satisfaction goals).
- Managed daily operations and employment.
Editorial Office Manager
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MUSC)
12.2004 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with Editorial team to operate international medical journal. Aligned the strategic goals of the journal to decrease journal expenses and increase journal viability.
- Developed and implemented procedures and systems to optimize productivity and ensure a seamless workflow.
- Managed office budget; provided fiscal reports to the stakeholders quarterly.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SCBachelor of Art - English
College of Charleston
Charleston12-2002
Skills
- Strategic Human Resource Leadership
- HR Learning/Training/Career Development
- Employee Engagement and Retention
- Total Rewards Strategies & Organizational Law & Regulation
- Compensation Systems & Benefits
- Talent Acquisition (Job design, Recruitment, Onboarding & Assimilation)
- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Budgets: Creation/Management/Accountability
Affiliations
College of Charleston Alumni Association
Daughters of Penelope (American Hellenic Education & Progressive Association)
Ladies of Philoptochos Society
Palmetto Society for Human Resource Management (P-SHRM)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Sigma Beta Delta National Honors Society
Certification
SHRM Certified Professional (CP) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) May 2024
Volunteer Leadership
Hellenic Dance of Charleston (currently serve as Treasurer, Board of Directors)
Trinity Montessori School Board (member)
Daughters of Penelope-American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Former President, Vice President, and Secretary-Board of Directors)
Timeline
Director of Operations
Charleston Charter School for Math and Science
07.2017 - 10.2023
Owner/Operator
Cavlo Properties
01.2010 - 06.2017
Editorial Office Manager
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MUSC)
12.2004 - 07.2010
SHRM Certified Professional (CP) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) May 2024
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Art - English
College of Charleston
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