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Mary Kohanski

Winchester

Summary

As I transition into semi- retirement, I am looking for an opportunity to use my skill set that has always been focused on people and customer service. In addition, I am a detail-oriented Craftsperson specializing in sewing, painting and upholstery. Well-organized and methodical with excellent teamwork and time management abilities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief People Officer

Park-9 Dog Bar
06.2022 - Current

Created and continue to manage the HR function for a Best of Boston start-up by providing Human Resources and Payroll services for a company that launched a new concept in dog and human hospitality

Director of Human Resources & Strategic Planning

Premier Diagnostic Services
09.2021 - 08.2025

Developed a workforce strategic plan to guide the leadership team, from change management to systems optimization to introducing and implementing a new learning and performance management system.

Director of Human Resources

Franciscan Children's Hospital
2017 - 2021

Established a new strategic plan for HR that included a new staffing model and identified the top priorities to address, functional goals, and tactics to achieve those while securing strong support from the Board of Trustees.

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06-2004

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Ownership of tasks
  • Active Listening
  • Customer service excellence
  • Effective time management

  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Artistic problem-solving
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Certified Trainer in Management & Customer Service
  • Certificate in Financial Management (Cornell University)
  • Certificate in Strategic HR Practices

Timeline

Chief People Officer

Park-9 Dog Bar
06.2022 - Current

Director of Human Resources & Strategic Planning

Premier Diagnostic Services
09.2021 - 08.2025

Director of Human Resources

Franciscan Children's Hospital
2017 - 2021

Master of Arts - Organizational Management

University of Phoenix
Mary Kohanski