High School Human Resources
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Eric Ely
Email: **********@********.***
Address: *** ****** ****** **.
City: Poughkeepsie
State: NY
Zip: 12601
Country: USA
Phone: 518-***-****
Skill Level: Senior
Salary Range: $130,000
Willing to Relocate
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ERIC ELY
1836 Oakland Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12308 518-***-**** **********@********.***
Executive Professional
Dynamic, versatile leader with 17 years experience at the executive level. Former school superintendent and high school principal familiar in all aspects of human resource management, from staff recruitment and selection to mentoring and evaluation. Proven track record of results with exceptional planning and administration knowledge. Outstanding strategist distinguished for management and team-building skills and conflict resolution abilities, capable of bringing together leaders and staff to achieve organizational goals while still encouraging personal growth and excellence. Extensive experience in managing a company's investment in human capital, with a well-developed understanding of how to lead and serve employees and meet the needs of the organization. Expert at effectively implementing programs that improve progress and productivity, creating and executing a comprehensive and focused professional development program for staff in previous position.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Strategic & Tactical Planning Leadership & Communication Skills Human Resources Negotiations
Employee Relations Budgeting Change Planning & Management Decision Making Data Analysis
Building Labor-Management Relations Building Organizational Culture Root-Cause Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SOUTHBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Southbridge, MA
Superintendent of Schools, 2010-2013
Served as the Chief Executive Officer and Human Resources Manager for a staff of 380, encompassing 5 schools.
Key Accomplishments:
* Organized Labor-Management Council with union leaders.
* Implemented comprehensive human resources program.
* Honored by the Massachusetts Chapter of ASPIRA (an international organization dedicated to the achievement of Latino and Hispanic children) as a "Friend of ASPIRA" for superintendent work (2011).
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOLS, Schenectady, NY
Superintendent of Schools, 2006-2010
Served as the Chief Executive Officer for a staff of 1,900 in 21 buildings, developing and managing a total budget of over $160 million annually.
Key Accomplishments:
* Worked with the Labor-Management Council, successfully negotiating over 25 collective bargaining agreements with up to 8 separate units within one organization.
* Improved school district's student achievement ratings significantly, increasing proficiency levels by an average of 5% per year and reducing the achievement gap in ELA and Mathematics by over 75%. As a result of these improvements, the Schenectady City School district achieved Adequate Yearly Progress status for the first time.
* Significantly changed the culture of leadership in the district, working collaboratively with the school board, administrators, teachers, and community to develop a Contract for Excellence based on the following components: reduced class size; extended day program; Instructional Coaches in all elementary and middle schools; increased school day length for all levels; implementation of an Early Childhood Education Center; increased remedial staff in reading and mathematics for grades K-8; implementation of a new Alternative Education Program for high school students; and implementation of a new Credit Recovery Program for high school students. These efforts had the dual role of helping students achieve at unprecedented academic levels and expanding the responsibility of results.
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* Built collaborative relationships with a number of community leaders and organizations to create Strengthening Families Project, "Bigelow Corners," and to establish a Family Welcome Center - a unique cooperation effort between the local hospital and school district, facilitating new families' entry into the Schenectady school and healthcare system. These relationships opened a new era of community involvement within the school district.
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOLS, Schenectady, NY
Assistant Superintendent for Operations, 2004-2005
Managed daily operations of the school district, consisting of a staff of 1,800 and encompassing 21 schools.
Key Accomplishments:
* Served as the chief troubleshooter for district superintendent.
* Supervised the 21 building principals.
DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Dover, NH
High School Principal, 2002-2004
Led high school of 1,800 students and supervised staff of 140. Oversaw all operations of school, from facilities and faculty members to budgets and expenditures.
Key Accomplishments:
* Recognized as a "New Hampshire High School of Excellence" for the first time.
ZANESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS, Zanesville, OH
High School Principal, 1999-2002
Led high school of 1,200 students and supervised staff of 95. Oversaw all operations of school, from facilities and faculty members to budgets and expenditures.
Key Accomplishments:
* Exceeded state standards, increasing from 5 out of 17 Ohio standards to achieving 13.
HUBER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS, Huber Heights, OH
High School Principal, 1994-1999
Led high school of 2,400 students and supervised staff of 185. Oversaw all operations of school, from facilities and faculty members to budgets and expenditures.
Key Accomplishments:
* First school to be recognized as a Brad Tillson School of Excellence (1997).
Previous positions include Secondary Math and Science Teacher for several school districts.
EDUCATION
* University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, Master of Science, Administration and Supervision
* The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Bachelor of Science, Math and Science Education
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