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Paul Bonnel

Paul Bonnel

Hayward,CA

Summary

Efficient professional seeking to join and contribute to an HR department. Supports pre-employment, staffing, on-boarding processes and troubleshoots issues to meet company needs. Exhibits high level of discretion to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

The Jazz School
Berkeley, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
  • Sourced venues for events in accordance with client needs and preferences.
  • Worked closely with audio visual technicians and other technical personnel in setting up equipment at the venue.

Dean

The International School of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
10.2018 - 06.2024
  • Recruited and managed a team of supervisors who monitored students.
  • Performed reference checks, and collaborated closely with Human Resource for hiring.
  • Created comprehensive handbook for consistent adherence to company standards.
  • Approved timesheets and time-off requests (ADP).
  • Conducted investigations, leading up to corrective actions, and termination.
  • Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends in student engagement and developed strategies for improvement.
  • Provided guidance on student discipline matters including investigations and hearings.
  • Observed campus climate regularly to maintain student safety.

Director of Admissions

Adda Clevenger School
San Francisco, CA
08.2013 - 10.2018
  • Directed admission department in the inquiry-enrollment lifecycle, developed and implemented strategies for recruitment.
  • Followed up on all inquiries, scheduled open houses, recruitment events
  • Ensured the daily operation of the school when the Head of School was not present.
  • Met enrollment and retention goals
  • Great oral and written skills to communicate effectively with all constituents
  • Conducted parent, teacher, student interviews and meetings, maintained confidentiality
  • Assessed applications, conducted interviews, and reviewed evaluations to determine eligibility for admission.

Director of Secondary School Placement

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
  • Educated families about high school options and application strategies (public, parochial, independent).
  • Ensured placements in top-tier high schools across the country, within a competitive market.
  • Collaborated with teachers, compiled high school applications accurately, and submitted required materials on time.
  • Established Student Council, creating leadership avenues

Education

Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-2010

Masters Degree - Music

Yale University
New Haven, CT
05-2001

Bachelor Degree - Music

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco, CA
05-1998

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Human Resources policies and procedures
  • Talent recruitment
  • Onboarding and training
  • Payroll completion
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Maintaining documents and records
  • Crisis Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Exit interviews

Affiliations

• Music fanatic: I enjoy listening to music ranging from Rameau to John Coltrane

• Avid traveler: I love discovering and experiencing new cultures. Favorite trip: volunteering in an orphanage in New Delhi, India

• Student of Tae Kwon Do: I am a 1st degree Black belt, taught students as young as 4 and competed in collegiate and state events

• I enjoy nature and the outdoors: running, windsurfing and riding motorcycles

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Event Coordinator

The Jazz School
06.2024 - Current

Dean

The International School of San Francisco
10.2018 - 06.2024

Director of Admissions

Adda Clevenger School
08.2013 - 10.2018

Doctorate of Musical Arts - Music

Rutgers University

Masters Degree - Music

Yale University

Bachelor Degree - Music

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

References

References available upon request.
Paul Bonnel