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Maria Gagliardi

Maria Gagliardi

Clinton,United States

Summary

Human Resources Director/Childcare Director/Teacher with over two decades of experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and conflict resolution. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage staffing initiatives and oversee compliance with state regulations, ensuring a supportive work environment. Known for effective performance management and the development of innovative policies that enhance employee welfare and organizational efficiency. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 2 years of experience working in childcare in benefits administration and developing employee policies and procedures. Exceptional skill working with teams to hire effectively and provide strong training.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Director

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Human Resources Director/Childcare Director/Teacher with over two decades of experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and conflict resolution
  • Demonstrates a strong ability to manage staffing initiatives and oversee compliance with state regulations, ensuring a supportive work environment
  • Known for effective performance management and the development of innovative policies that enhance employee welfare and organizational efficiency
  • Staffing Initiatives
  • Onboarding Managers/ Executive Members
  • Discipline
  • Employee Welfare
  • Employee Benefits
  • Department of Labor
  • Training/mentoring
  • Policy Development
  • Employee Recruitment
  • Workers Compensation
  • Oversee Employee hiring platforms
  • Employee Grievance
  • New hire check-ins
  • On site observations
  • Staffing
  • Daily Schedule
  • Weekly staff schedule
  • Enrollment
  • Purchasing
  • Accounts receivable
  • Staff welfare
  • Discipline
  • Family events
  • Maintain all compliance of State of CT regulations
  • Maintain all company policies and procedures
  • Staff events
  • Mentoring staff
  • Curriculum management
  • Training/ professional development

Center Director

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
11.2018 - 09.2023

Center Assistant Director

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
09.2013 - 11.2018

Head Teacher

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
09.2012 - 09.2013

Teacher/Assistant Director

Children’s Garden
06.2009 - 09.2012
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Assistant Speech and Language Teacher

North Branford Board of ED
08.2003 - 06.2009
  • Assist special education students with Language based curriculum
  • Curriculum
  • Student support
  • Classroom management
  • Parent communication
  • Success learning plans for students

Stay at home mother

Home
12.2000 - 08.2003
  • Management of the household

Major Accounts

Anthem
01.1995 - 12.2000

Membership needs /enrollment for accounts such as:

UTC

Mohegan Sun

Pfizer


customer service

multi task

data entry

detail oriented

Education

No Degree - Admin/Supervision

Charter Oak
10-2018

Bachelor's -

Southern CT State University
05.1999

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee Engagement
  • Performance Management
  • Multitasker
  • Time Management
  • Attention to detail
  • HR Policies Implementation
  • Onboarding process
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Human Resources Operations
  • Employee Relations
  • Training development
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Labor Relations
  • Background Checks
  • Grievance handling
  • Leadership Development
  • Benefits Administration
  • Compliance
  • Personnel Recruitment
  • Exit Interviews
  • New Employee Training
  • Personnel files
  • Proficient in Tadpoles,Mondaycom,Procare,indeed management,Microsoft 365,Trainual, intellikids EMS,LMS
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Benefits programs
  • Staff compensation
  • Labor law compliance
  • Leadership coaching
  • HR policy development

References

  • Kate Vitale, Parent From Bright & Early, 2039076935
  • Rebecca Ambadges, Former co worker, 2038243048
  • Allison Goodmaster, Parent From Bright & Early, 2039150863
  • Sara Manzi, Former employee, 2036540170
  • Mandie Spezzano, Former Parent, 2033611704

Timeline

Human Resources Director

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
09.2024 - 10.2024

Center Director

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
11.2018 - 09.2023

Center Assistant Director

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
09.2013 - 11.2018

Head Teacher

Bright & Early Children's Learning Center
09.2012 - 09.2013

Teacher/Assistant Director

Children’s Garden
06.2009 - 09.2012

Assistant Speech and Language Teacher

North Branford Board of ED
08.2003 - 06.2009

Stay at home mother

Home
12.2000 - 08.2003

Major Accounts

Anthem
01.1995 - 12.2000

Bachelor's -

Southern CT State University

No Degree - Admin/Supervision

Charter Oak
Maria Gagliardi