Michelle Grasty-Colont

Experience

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  Fun Things Etc

  Apr 2007 - Dec 2009

  Head sales associate

  Demonstrated excellent leadership skills by managing fellow employees and training new employees on computer system and inventoryExperienced in assisting diverse clienteleResponsible for researching and purchasing merchandise to sell in storeOrganized, planned, and hosted special events for customers in the storeHighest rated customer service employee and in sales; worked with children of all agesDeveloped marketing and advertising strategies for store; understood and developed strong skills in retail businessCreated displays, both in-store and window Show less

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  Alltec LLC

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Office Assistant

  Wrote press releases for assorted worldwide publicationsAssisted in office and secretarial tasksEdited large company catalogs and other written documentsResearched and initiated communication with potential markets worldwide for companyWorked well under several supervisors from different departmentsEngaged in an active, international business until departure for school in August 2009

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  Grassroots Campaigns

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

  Lead Assistant Director

  Recruited, trained and managed a paid staff of 10-40 canvassers in a political campaign officeWorked on the front line of various campaigns, canvassing and fund raising for progressive organizations such as Save the Children and Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaCarefully tracked income and expenses, managed the budget for the office, processed staff payroll, maintained records for future organizing effortsDeveloped strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and ability to work within a teamDemonstrated leadership ability and an orientation towards handling a lot of responsibility, strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative Show less

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  MOM's Organic Market

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2011

  Wellness Staff

  Responsible for providing knowledge and assistance to all customers inquiring on products in alternative medicine, such as vitamins, homeopathy, herbal supplements, nutrition, and all-natural beauty careRevamped organization of the department and its systemsDemonstrated excellent communication and customer service skillsBroke sales records within a month of working at the storeMaintained a clean and welcoming environment

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  Bell's School for People Under Six

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2014

  Lead Teacher, Pre-K (4-5 year old) Classroom, Teacher Mentor

  Develop and implement behavioral management techniquesCreate a multi-disciplinary, enhancing lesson plan weeklyProvide guidance and expertise to co-workers and fellow teachersProvide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative playTeach skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition,and social skillsOrganize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development Show less

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  Get Connected by Galaxy Digital

  Oct 2014 - now

  * Partner with Executives as a trusted advisor to set and support vision for employee wellbeing throughout the year and ensure people and culture plays a role in all business discussions across all departments.* Create and deliver an annual employee experience strategy for attracting and developing diverse, high performing people.* Implement strategy around employee wellness* Manage and train managers on interpersonal relationships with staff* Educate and provide outside training to employees regarding DEI and anti-harassment policies* Maintain and edit Employee Handbook* In-house expert on employee benefits* Onboard new employees, including job posting consultation, coordinating training, identifying staff needs, and everything related to getting a new hire comfortable and happy at Galaxy Digital.* Deliver, evaluate, and refine programming that support hiring, retention and development of a talented workforce and determine the effectiveness of these programs.* Create leadership opportunities for line staff, and provide ongoing professional development opportunities company-wide.* Understand the professional development needs of employees through a variety of methods, and work towards strategies that represent what people need to succeed in our workplace, and then design objectives and implement programs around those findings.* Provide clear and effective counsel on all people-centric issues, including employee benefits and handbook policies, performance management, and employee relations.* Forge connection between Galaxy Digital employees and the Galaxy Digital brand/products by ensuring that the ‘why’ of what we do is relevant, authentic, and visible.* Partner with management in onboarding, employee growth and support, and culture moments.* Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining employee recognition programs such as performance achievements, work anniversaries, and birthdays. Show less * Drove a strategic, proactive approach to ensure people and culture is at the start of business discussions and aligns to the annual business plans across all divisions.* Established programming for diversity, equity, and inclusion* Co-created employee handbook* Worked so that HR had a seat at the table, and was included in decision making as trusted advisors by the business on all people matters.* Created and delivered strategy to becoming a completely remote team in the pandemic, including resources and experiences for all employees* Lead employee onboarding* Creatively enhanced employee brand, both internally and externally* Ensured the business is keeping pace with new ways of attracting talent while considering the skills and capabilities required for the future, including being responsible for remote work* Creatively found solutions to deliver training to national employees beyond classroom learning. Show less

  • Director of People Operations

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Director of Employee Training & Development

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Head of Employee Experience

    Dec 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Customer Training Manager

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2019