Learning & Development Leader - Organizational Growth & Compliance
Resume:
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Learning & Development Organizational Development Leader Training Design & Coaching KPI Driven Results Employee Relations
Visionary and results-driven leader with 15+ years of experience transforming organizations, building people systems, and aligning compliance with business outcomes. Known as the candidate who translates vision into reality — bringing innovative solutions, resilience, and people-centered leadership that leaves a lasting mark beyond the interview. Proven ability to coach and develop staff, implement enterprise-level learning systems, and build cultures that thrive under challenge. Expertise in adult learning, employee relations, compliance oversight, organizational change, and KPI-driven strategy.
Beyond the resume — the candidate you remember
Signature Impact Highlights
HR & Employee Relations Strategy: Partnered with HR leaders to resolve complex workplace conflicts with legally defensible outcomes; strengthened retention and compliance through onboarding and training programs.
Equitable Hiring Systems: Designed and implemented a structured interview process to ensure consistency, transparency, and equity for all job candidates, strengthening organizational fairness and compliance.
Union & Employee Relations Leadership: Built collaborative relationships with Teacher Union representatives, meeting monthly to ensure predictable communication and feedback. Partnered on negotiations over work hours, expectations, and disciplinary investigations, maintaining transparency and trust that improved morale and supported 97% staff retention. Retention & Engagement: Achieved 97% staff retention, far above industry benchmarks, by creating leadership pipelines, coaching administrators, and embedding accountability systems. KPI-Driven Results: Increased graduation rates from 77% 97% (highest among all high schools in district history), expanded International Baccalaureate Diploma participation by 118%
(highest in school history), and reduced student suspensions by 67% (from 55% to 18% in two years) through data-driven restorative practices and consistent staff coaching, creating a safer and more inclusive learning environment.
Innovative Leadership: Directed the nation’s only “IB for All” urban public high school, building improvement systems from the ground up without precedent — proving ability to innovate under ambiguity.
Adult Learning & L&D; Leadership: Designed and delivered professional development that enabled staff to master 5 enterprise learning systems real-time data accuracy and improved organizational outcomes.
Professional Experience
Indianapolis Public Schools – Shortridge High School Indianapolis, IN Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students July 2019 – Present
● Lead workforce of 100+ staff; oversee HR, operations, compliance, and organizational strategy for a complex $8–10M budget.
● Partner with HR & Employee Relations to ensure compliance with federal/state labor laws, district policies, and employee investigations.
● Developed and implemented a standardized interviewing process to ensure consistent candidate evaluation and equity in hiring decisions, enhancing trust and compliance across recruitment practices.
● Built collaborative relationships with Teacher Union representatives, meeting monthly to ensure predictable communication and feedback. Partnered on negotiations over work hours, expectations, and disciplinary investigations, maintaining transparency and trust that improved morale and supported 97% staff retention.
● Increased graduation rates from 77% 97% and reduced suspensions from 55% 18% through data-driven systems redesign, restorative practices, and staff development.
● Expanded advanced credentialing (IB Diploma) participation by 118% — the highest in school history.
● Directed implementation of five enterprise-level LMS/data platforms, achieving full adoption and improved KPI visibility.
● Innovated without precedent as leader of the only “IB for All” urban public high school in the U.S., creating scalable compliance and performance systems from the ground up. Whitko Community Schools – Whitko Jr/Sr High School South Whitley, IN Assistant Principal l July 2018 – June 2019
● Directed HR and compliance systems for attendance, discipline, and evaluation aligned with organizational policy.
● Partnered with Employee Relations to strengthen onboarding and training systems.
● Expanded Social Emotional Learning programs and scaled onboarding/training systems for staff.
● Developed specialized resource programs improving performance metrics by double digits.
● Mentored leadership team members in compliance, time management, and performance accountability.
Whitley County Consolidated Schools–Columbia City High School & Eagle Tech Academy Columbia City, IN
Dean of Students July 2014 – June 2018
● Oversaw workforce compliance, discipline, and investigations; aligned processes with policy and due process standards.
● Acted as organizational compliance officer for special populations; ensured adherence to federal and state regulations.
● Spearheaded conflict resolution and restorative initiatives measurable culture improvements.
Southwest Allen County Schools – Homestead High School Indianapolis, IN Teacher, Special Education & Business Education July 2008 – June 2014
● Oversaw workforce compliance, discipline, and investigations; aligned processes with policy and due process standards.
● Acted as organizational compliance officer for special populations; ensured adherence to federal and state regulations.
● Spearheaded conflict resolution and restorative initiatives measurable culture improvements.
Education & Credentials
Pursuing SHRM-CP — application submitted / exam window Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 M.A., Educational Administration & Supervision, Ball State University B.A., Business Education, Minor: Special Education, University of Saint Francis Certifications: Conflict Resolution (Trainer), Crisis Prevention, CPR Core Competencies
● Strategic Workforce Planning & Retention
● Compliance & Risk Mitigation (ADA, EEOC, Title IX, FERPA)
● Employee Relations & Investigations
● Labor & Union Relations
● Organizational Development & Change Management
● DEI & Inclusive Leadership
● Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Development
● Budget & Operations Management ($10M+)
● Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
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