Mary Durkin
About Mary Durkin
Mary Durkin serves as the AVP of Human Resources at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, where she has worked since 2013. With a strong background in human resources and organizational development, she has implemented effective talent management strategies and fostered collaborative partnerships.
Work at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Mary Durkin has served as the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology since 2013. In this role, she has implemented a life cycle approach to talent management, focusing on enhancing the overall effectiveness of the organization. Durkin has facilitated various projects aimed at promoting employee morale through strategic initiatives. Her work involves providing coaching and guidance to managers on business and employee relations issues, ensuring that human resources functions align with the college's broader business strategies.
Education and Expertise
Mary Durkin holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Administration and Supervision from St. John's University in New York. She also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Adelphi University. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History at Trinity University in Washington, D.C. This educational background equips her with a solid foundation in both management principles and human resources practices.
Background
Before her tenure at Vaughn College, Mary Durkin worked for 26 years at the State Bank of Long Island, where she held the position of Director of Human Resources and Training from 1985 to 2011. During her time there, she developed collaborative partnerships to enhance organizational development and employee relations. Her extensive experience in human resources has shaped her approach to improving organizational effectiveness in her current role.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Mary Durkin has executed business strategies that align with human resources functions to improve organizational effectiveness. Her initiatives have included developing collaborative partnerships and implementing talent management strategies. Durkin's focus on employee relations and organizational development has contributed to the success of the teams she has led, both at Vaughn College and previously at the State Bank of Long Island.