Cristina Garcia-Coleman

Hi, my name is Cristina Garcia-Coleman. I am an independent consultant within the nonprofit and education sector. I support organizations with strategic planning, workforce planning, talent recruitment, talent management, process development and operations. I enjoy aligning business and human resources strategies to reach organizational goals.

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Results driven Human Resource Professional who has successfully aligned business and human resource strategies to ensure effective and efficient use of human capital to reach organizational goals. Developed and implemented the business plan and expanded an organization across key business functions. Excel at partnering cross-functionally across organizations to become a strategic partner with employees and senior leadership. A team builder with strong general management skills. SPHR Certification.  Professional Skills Strategic Planning, Project Management, Budgeting, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Leadership & Talent Management, Human Resource Generalist, Financial Management, Operations Management

Managing Director at Public Preparatory Network

March 2008 - January 2012

Developed and implemented finance, operations, and human resource strategies for a fast growing network of charter schools. Managed a budget of $14M and oversaw growth of the organization from 35 to 125 employees over four years. o Hired, on-boarded, trained, and motivated 12 person team, which included finance, operations, human resources and technology personnel. o Led development of a human capital and talent retention strategy, including a new training program and curriculum. o Developed organizational dashboard to track key HR metrics on recruitment, retention, and career development. o Led development of a total rewards strategy with goal of moving the organization more in-line with competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards practices. o Implemented changes to company's insurance, employee benefits, and retirement plans to enhance offerings to employees at a cost savings of nearly $100K to the network. o Developed recruiting and selection process for new non-instructional hires and leadership candidates including evaluation tools based on core competencies. o Revised existing Employee Handbook and Financial Policy and Procedures Manual to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Interim CEO at Public Preparatory Network

June 2010 - August 2010

o Worked with Board of Trustees to establish the organizational strategy and succession plan throughout CEO transition, including messaging the change to internal and external constituents. o Led consensus building between the charter management organization and school leadership; directed staff meetings and the Principal Residency search.

Policy Analyst & Special Assistant to the President at The After-School Corporation

December 2003 - August 2006

Policy Analyst Responsible for public fundraising, program evaluation, and policy analysis. o Raised $500K in public funds to support a new community service initiative, which positively impacted 50 after-school programs. o Conducted evaluations of after-school programs against various metrics and made recommendations for improvement. Special Assistant to the President o Managed cross-functional relationships among internal departments and over 100 community-based organizations and corporate partners; represented President at meetings with corporate and community partners.

Assistant Director at SCORE! Learning Inc

December 2002 - December 2003

Responsible for sales, marketing, new customer acquisition, parent outreach, and facilitation of tutorial sessions.

Consultant at Self-Employed

August 2012

Independent consultant supporting organizations with: - Talent recruitment - Talent development - Workforce planning - HR training - Process development - Survey development and analysis - Operations

Human Resource Certification Institute

2012 – 2012

Certification

Columbia University - Columbia Business School

2006 – 2008

MBA

Stanford University

1998 – 2002

BA

Concentration: Communication

The Spence School

1994 – 1998

HS diploma

Travel, sports, and the Knicks.