Experience

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  New york university medical center

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  Senior learning & development specialist

  Facilitated and implemented organizational change initiatives with multi-level and cross-functional teams through strategy development, team integration, change management and process redesign.Architect of new recruitment screening tool that increased post-probation employee retention by 18%.Coached and mentored leadership/management capabilities of Hospital and School of Medicine management with high potential talent.Provided needs assessments and intervention design for corporate culture change initiatives requested across the Hospital and School of Medicine constituencies.Created and facilitated 10-week Management Training program tailored for new supervisors.Developed and facilitated customized training programs that enhance organizational culture. Topics include but not limited to: Leadership Skills for Managers, Managing Up, Listening Skills, Productive Conflict, Managing Change, Project Management, Communication Styles, Dealing with the Challenging Employee, and Human Resource Policy ProgramsProgram manager for federally mandated training initiative (HIPAA) which included the development and presentation of general and specialized training programs for 14,000 employees. A compliance rate of 92% and success at implementation led to consulting role with the Greater New York Hospital Association in assisting other healthcare institutions with establishment of their initiatives. Mas kaunti

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  Cadbury adams

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Training/capabilities manager

  Designed and delivered training materials for 300 person sales force through a variety of methods; e-learning, classroom, net meetings and other blended learning opportunities. Negotiated vendor contracts for sales capabilities meetings and other initiatives; including e-learning development, key note speaker engagements and subject matter experts. Most recent contract negotiations resulted in 35% cost savings.Facilitated strategic planning sessions with various business channels, enabling the development of a long term vision and action plans. Provided coaching to half dozen channel leaders on business performance as well as people management.Executed sales training curriculum for semi-annual National Sales Capabilities Meetings; post meeting metrics routinely indicate success with regard to total colleague skill development. Mas kaunti

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  Cadbury

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Drive cultural change initiatives across the business while at the same time embedding defined business priorities and leadership imperatives to guarantee success in programs. Lead development of current and future leaders by providing coaching, feedback and support at all levels of the organization.Manage performance management process across US and Canadian businesses that facilitates the year end, midyear performance review processes as well as the talent succession process Engage colleagues through creation of internal career fair, across half dozen sites, which enable personal growth and career development within the organization. Facilitate strategic planning and process redesign initiative for North American Supply Chain organization that led to increased efficiency in decision making skills and outcomes.Provide critical, accurate and timely responses to group audit requests as they relate to performance systems, development planning and diversity and inclusiveness goals.Enable forward movement of talent strategy through researching and identifying an assessment services partner to assist in hiring and retaining best in class talent. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability program liaison for US colleagues through the development and creation of the charter for the Cadbury C.A.R.E.S. program; maintain corporate partnerships with Save the Children and their Ambassador Program as well as with and Greater Newark Conservancy and their Green Initiatives. Efforts in sustainability have netted significant results in paper consumption reduction, recycling program involvement increase, and energy usage decline.Support cultural change initiatives through Cadbury branded development programs multiple times a year through facilitation of: Passion for People, Winning at the Point of Buying, GROW Coaching and Strategic Decision Making Mas kaunti to support North America finance team; this assignment led to permanent opportunity in HR Organizational Development group. Enabled talent strategy through management of recruitment for new colleagues and early career talent.Partnered with EVP of Finance on implementation of strategic goals for function.Facilitated NA Finance calibration session through guided discussions of colleague performance reviews and potential review feedback.Designed and facilitated NA Finance team off-site geared at improving team performance, working effectively across organizational lines, defining missions, roles and goals.Managed and expedited immigration process for international colleague transfers.Coached and advised managers and senior leaders on all HR-related aspects of the business, including recruitment, performance management, compensation and organizational structure. Mas kaunti

  • Organizational Capabilities Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Human Resources Business Partner

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
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  Lifecell corporation

  Jan 2010 - May 2013

  Manager of learning & organizational development

  • Strategic partner to executive team in the development of functional competencies, people planning, change management and cultural initiatives.• Selected by CEO to partner in the internal redesign of corporate mission, vision and guiding principles after purchase by private equity partners. Guiding principles work includes defining the seven leadership competencies for performance management and employee evaluation.• Developed electronic toolkit on change management for rapidly growing organization; content focus on preparation, execution and sustainability.• Architect of new on-boarding program for employees, temporary workers and contractors focused on a comprehensive process for the first 90 days of employment.• Revamped the annual performance planning process and interface in order to align individual performance, development planning, and succession planning into one system.• Designed a new approach to the identification of high potential talent. Facilitate all succession planning and performance calibration activities across the organization; including cross functional sessions for the technical operations and commercial functions.• Conceptualized and led the development of a Leadership Institute to provide high potentials with the tools to enhance leadership, coaching, and influencing skills.• Created, implemented, and delivered program on development planning to global organization (former parent company); program identified by global HR Leadership as best in class. • Designed and facilitate training programs including but not limited to; Foundations of Management, Situational Leadership II, Change Management, Communications, Decision Making and Collaboration. Mas kaunti

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  Symphony health solutions

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  Director of training

  • Design and establish a learning and development program for a year old organization that is composed of four smaller companies.• Partner with executive leadership team to establish organization-wide competencies, build strategy for company-wide learning and development goals.• Build framework for certification program that all customer facing colleagues will be accountable to adhering to• Lead the sales organization training initiatives which include a new sales methodology program, design learning opportunities around complex product portfolio and mobile dispersement of sales materials.• Provide HR team with expertise in on-boarding, performance management, talent management and succession planning, • Manage learning and development team, departmental budget and ROI for all learning programs. Mas kaunti

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  Agk consulting

  Mar 2014 - Jan 2019

  Principal consultant

  • Provide comprehensive talent management, employee development and management and leadership program design and facilitation services to clients.• Learning and development consultant for NYC Department of Centralized Administrative Services; provide needs assessment, instructional design and facilitation of management and leadership programs for the Economic Development Commission, Department of Environmental Protection, School Construction Authority, Department of Transportation and the Department of Education. • Executive coaching services for mid-level services to c-suite executives• HR Consultant for technical operations division of biotech company supporting 500 employees; this assignment concluded December 2014. Mas kaunti

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  Bayada home health care

  Jan 2019 - now

  Senior strategic talent partner/area director