Jay Polaki⚡️ SHRM-SCP/SPHR

Jay Polaki⚡️ SHRM-SCP/SPHR

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Hi, I am Jay Polaki, the Chief Gecko a.k.a CEO and Co-Founder of HR Geckos - a copilot…

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    Friends & Foundation Board Member

    Howard County Library System

    - Present 1 year 6 months

    Education

    Friends and Foundation of Howard County Library System is a nonprofit organization that supports HCLS in its mission to deliver high quality education for all ages.

    ​Specifically, we support:
    Battle of the Books
    HCLS Spelling Bee
    HCLS BumbleBee
    HiTech STEAM classes and events
    HCLS Mobile Units
    Notable Author Events
    HCLS Project Literacy graduation
    Racial Equity Initiatives
    Summer Reading Clubs
    Teen Initiatives
    Online Homework Assistance
    Enchanted…

    Friends and Foundation of Howard County Library System is a nonprofit organization that supports HCLS in its mission to deliver high quality education for all ages.

    ​Specifically, we support:
    Battle of the Books
    HCLS Spelling Bee
    HCLS BumbleBee
    HiTech STEAM classes and events
    HCLS Mobile Units
    Notable Author Events
    HCLS Project Literacy graduation
    Racial Equity Initiatives
    Summer Reading Clubs
    Teen Initiatives
    Online Homework Assistance
    Enchanted Garden
    Family Movie Nights

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    Data Analytics & HR Technology SIG Co-Leader

    NORTHERN VIRGINIA SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

    - 2 years 6 months

    Education

    The mission of the Data Analytics & Technology (DA&T) Special Interest Group (SIG) is to offer learning and development opportunities related to human resource technologies and systems as well as workforce and talent analytics. Northern VA SHRM's DA&T SIG allows area professionals to come together to discuss and explore technology and analytics topics in smaller group settings.

    Our meetings are also great networking opportunities for professionals with a specific interest in human…

    The mission of the Data Analytics & Technology (DA&T) Special Interest Group (SIG) is to offer learning and development opportunities related to human resource technologies and systems as well as workforce and talent analytics. Northern VA SHRM's DA&T SIG allows area professionals to come together to discuss and explore technology and analytics topics in smaller group settings.

    Our meetings are also great networking opportunities for professionals with a specific interest in human resources technology and analytics. Any professional interested in, or who works in a related field is welcome to attend our presentations and meetings.

    Our meetings are held bi-monthly in the Northern Virginia community and program topics are announced via this website. Most programs provide HRCI and/or SHRM certification hours.

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    Member Of The Board Of Advisors

    Women of Color in the Workplace®

    - 10 months

    Economic Empowerment

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    Newsletter Editorial Team

    Lean In India

    - 4 years 7 months

    Education

    We help women achieve their ambitions and work to create an equal world.
    We want a world where people of every gender can pursue their dreams without bias or other barriers holding them back. Where girls grow up to be confident, resilient leaders. Where more women run companies and countries. We are driven by the belief our society and economy would be better if women and girls were valued as equal to men and boys.
    As a member of the Newsletter Editorial team, I bring well-researched and…

    We help women achieve their ambitions and work to create an equal world.
    We want a world where people of every gender can pursue their dreams without bias or other barriers holding them back. Where girls grow up to be confident, resilient leaders. Where more women run companies and countries. We are driven by the belief our society and economy would be better if women and girls were valued as equal to men and boys.
    As a member of the Newsletter Editorial team, I bring well-researched and thought-changing articles and updates to our members.

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    Programs Committee - HoCoHRS/SHRM Maryland Chapter

    Howard County Human Resources Society

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    Plan and coordinate the activities of the program committee to provide monthly and satellite programs for the Howard County HR Society membership. Work closely with the President and President-Elect in strategizing the annual slate of programs. Seek out speakers, collect bios and present findings/recommendations to the Board for review and approval. Coordinate schedules with speakers; coordinate and/or prepared handouts and handle any speaker/facility/logistic needs. Participate in Board…

    Plan and coordinate the activities of the program committee to provide monthly and satellite programs for the Howard County HR Society membership. Work closely with the President and President-Elect in strategizing the annual slate of programs. Seek out speakers, collect bios and present findings/recommendations to the Board for review and approval. Coordinate schedules with speakers; coordinate and/or prepared handouts and handle any speaker/facility/logistic needs. Participate in Board meetings, program committee conference calls, and webcasts.

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    Programs Committee

    CUPA-HR Maryland Chapter

    - 10 months

    Education

    Planned and coordinated the activities of the program committee to provide monthly and satellite programs for the CUPA-HR Maryland chapter membership. Worked closely with the President and President-Elect in strategizing the annual slate of programs. Sought out speakers, collected bios and presented findings/recommendations to the Board for review and approval. Coordinated schedules with speakers; coordinated and/or prepared handouts and handled any speaker/facility/logistic needs. Participated…

    Planned and coordinated the activities of the program committee to provide monthly and satellite programs for the CUPA-HR Maryland chapter membership. Worked closely with the President and President-Elect in strategizing the annual slate of programs. Sought out speakers, collected bios and presented findings/recommendations to the Board for review and approval. Coordinated schedules with speakers; coordinated and/or prepared handouts and handled any speaker/facility/logistic needs. Participated in program committee conference calls and webcasts.

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    Editor In Chief

    IPAC: International Personnel Assessment Council

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

    IPAC provides members and others in the field with easily accessed and varied opportunities to learn, share, experience, and teach state-of-the-art recruitment and merit-based assessment practices. Established in 1976, IPAC (then known as IPMAAC) operated as a section of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) through 2008. IPAC is now an independent nonprofit organization.

    Served as Editor of the IPAC Assessment Council Newsletter, raised…

    IPAC provides members and others in the field with easily accessed and varied opportunities to learn, share, experience, and teach state-of-the-art recruitment and merit-based assessment practices. Established in 1976, IPAC (then known as IPMAAC) operated as a section of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) through 2008. IPAC is now an independent nonprofit organization.

    Served as Editor of the IPAC Assessment Council Newsletter, raised advertising revenues, and brought new expert contributors to the fore.

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