Human Resources Quality Assurance

JAMES R KELLY

* ********** ***** - ************ ** 12603-3272

Home Phone: 845-***-****

E-mail: *********@***.***

Cell Phone: 914-***-****

Fax: 845-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated Executive leader with strong expertise in the innovative

operation of various not for profit and profit organizations seeking the

opportunity to apply superior and well-honed Executive management talents

in support of exceeding organizational objectives.

MAJOR

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Directed/Administered Fundraising Programs; Researched/Applied for

grants

. Directed/Administered affirmative action and disability accommodation

goals.

. Established/Maintained volunteer program

. Designed web sites

. Board Member, Officer, and member of many community organizations

. Developed marketing strategies

. Created and built employee-management teams.

. Designed and conducted training for managers and employees.

. Demonstrated leadership through Senior Management positions and as a

Consultant.

. Evaluated and redesigned entire Departments

. Results-oriented promoter and innovator in restructuring programs

. Conducted downsizings

. Conducted salary surveys and established competitive salary rates

. Designed/Implemented Career Development Plans

. Conducted training on Performance Evaluation Systems and Standards

. Administered/Negotiated large labor union agreements

. Established/Administered disciplinary and adverse action procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Poughkeepsie NY

Management Consultant

1998-Present

. Offered substantive consulting services to Organizations (100-5,000

employees) over multiple states with the intent of evaluating and

redesigning resource management structures and implementing cost-

effective and efficient management policies and procedures to better

serve organizations and employees.

. Evaluated, redesigned and restructured numerous human resource

departments to implement policies responsive to Affirmative Action and

Americans with Disabilities Act designed to attract and retain

minorities, the disabled, and women. Experienced substantial success in

taking this national with specific clients.

. Implemented internal policies to balance the workforce with a

representative minority population.

. Developed and implemented strong HR programs including written employee

policies and procedures, documentation, discipline, interviewing

techniques, compensation program design, career development plans, and

minority workforce and performance tracking systems.

. Developed and implemented innovative downsizing programs, including

outsourcing, along with strategies to streamline and realign with

minimal impact on women and minorities.

DUTCHESS COUNTY ASSOCIATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - Poughkeepsie, NY

Executive Director

2008-2009

Responsible for the development, coordination, evaluation, and

administration of programs and services throughout Dutchess County for the

Association for Senior Citizens. Responsible for providing a safe

environment and ensuring accommodations where necessary for all Senior

Citizens. Responsible for fundraising events, Grant Writing, Budget

planning and execution, volunteer recruitment and development, and

organizational training.

DANBURY HOUSING AUTHORITY - Danbury CT

Vice President of Human Resources

2005-2006

. Designed, developed, and implemented entire Human Resources Program.

. Initiated EEO/AAP/ADA plans. Developed procedures to attract minorities

and structured jobs to accommodate the disabled.

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. Established recruitment process and developed interviewing techniques.

. Established training and awards recognition programs.

. Developed and implemented Employee Personnel Policies Manual.

. Established personnel records, including Employee Personnel Folders.

. Developed Position Descriptions, established exempt/non exempt status,

and implemented performance appraisal plan.

. Established progressive disciplinary process.

. Negotiated collective bargaining agreements

. Reviewed and adjusted salaries.

GATEWAY COMMUNITY INDUSTRIES - Poughkeepsie NY

Director of Vocational Services

2004-2005 & 2006-2007

. Responsible for training and finding employment for individuals with

mental and physical Disabilities for a nonprofit organization including

vocational evaluation, job training and job placement services.

. Strategically worked with sponsors, employment agencies and company HR

departments in support of developing employment prospects for agency

clientele.

. Resourcefully applied training, motivation and evaluation expertise to

promote the highest success.

GOOD COUNSEL - Poughkeepsie NY

Director of Fund Development

1999-2003

. Oversight of the Fund Development for a nonprofit organization providing

shelter for 100 mentally ill mothers and their babies over 7 locations

in multiple states. Increased revenue from less than 1 million dollars

to over 4 million dollars during my tenure.

. Responsible for budget planning and execution. Designed mail plans.

Developed and distributed fundraising letters and newsletters.

. Established and maintained donor database. Conducted donor surveys.

. Designed and modified web sites. Developed marketing strategies.

Designed and distributed media releases. Designed brochures.

. Established and maintained volunteer programs. Organized special events.

Administered speakers program. Researched and applied for Grants.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - Castle Point NY

Director of Administration

1979-1998

. Oversight for all aspects of Human Resource for 3,000 employees at the

Castle Point Medical/Mental Health Center.

. Directed/Administered affirmative action and disability accommodation

goals.

. Initiated computer-tracking system for the purpose of streamlining the

Human Resource Management workload, monitoring work in progress, and

tracking AAP/ADA upward mobility.

. Implemented a career development plan for employee advancement through

uniform guidelines and evaluation processes.

. Successfully developed and implemented advancement training program that

included prototype training systems complete with video guidance.

. Established salary surveys to determine the best compensation packages

to attract candidates for hard to fill vacancies.

. Instituted and coordinated a company wide Quality Assurance program and

Steering Committee to evaluate employee progress to determine candidacy

for additional training and vocational guidance.

. Developed and implemented realignment policies in support of cost

efficiency goals.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Chairperson of Professional Societies

Board Member, Dept. of Mental Hygiene

Member, Chamber of Commerce

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