Perry Ralenkotter

Perry Ralenkotter, SHRM-CP, has an extensive work experience spanning multiple industries. Ralenkotter currently holds the position of Director of HR & Employee Engagement at the Taft Museum of Art since April 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Associate Director of HR & Employee Engagement at the same institution from October 2021 to April 2022.

Ralenkotter's career began at Yamaha Corporation in 2007, where they worked as a Training and Development Consultant. In this role, they conducted needs assessments and delivered professional adult learning sessions at international conferences, workshops, and clinics.

From 2008 to 2021, Ralenkotter contributed their expertise as a Union Representative and Bargaining Team Member at the Indiana State Teachers Association-Sunman Dearborn Community Schools. Perry played a crucial role in employee/labor relations and collective bargaining, conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with working agreements.

Ralenkotter also holds extensive experience in education as a Site Leadership Team Member, Department Head, Mentor, and Music Educator at Sunman Dearborn Community Schools from 1991 to 2021. Perry contributed to education policy, participated in hiring processes, and guided new educators in their professional development.

In addition, Ralenkotter has shared their knowledge as an Adjunct Professor of Humanities at Indiana Tech in 2017. Perry designed and delivered arts and humanities courses, encouraging students to explore the arts' role in decision-making and life choices.

Perry Ralenkotter, SHRM-CP, has an education history that includes studies in Human Resources Management from Northern Kentucky University from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Perry has a Master of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Kentucky and a B.M.E. degree from the same university. Perry also holds various additional certifications, such as "De-Escalating Conversations for Customer Service" from LinkedIn obtained in August 2023, "Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding" from LinkedIn obtained in September 2021, "Strategic Human Resources" from LinkedIn Learning obtained in September 2021, "SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)" from SHRM obtained in May 2021, "People Analytics and Evidence-Based Management" from the University of Mannheim, Business School obtained in January 2021, and an Indiana Professional Teacher License from the Indiana Department of Education obtained in August 2018.