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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Planning and implementing instruction for students enrolled in the Adult Education/GED Program, offering Literacy, Pre-GED, and GED courses.Delivering quality instruction, conducting assessments, and monitoring student progress in ABE/GED courses to meet the diverse needs of the community.Employing a student-focused approach to assist students in planning their career and learning objectives.Developing and executing digital literacy-based lesson plans, tailoring instruction to individual needs, and adhering to administrative protocols.Receiving direct supervision from the Director of Adult Basic Education, Workforce Development Continuing Education Division while demonstrating cultural sensitivity and knowledge of the adult student population.Applying adult educational theory and pedagogy/andragogy principles in instructional methods.Proficiently utilizing digital technology and Microsoft products for effective instruction delivery and student reporting purposes.

Experienced Notary Public dedicated to providing efficient and accurate notarial services. Detail-oriented and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Proficient in handling a variety of documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Trusted by clients for precise execution and timely completion of notarial tasks. Ready to contribute expertise to meet your notarization needs.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Leadership in Talent Acquisition and ManagementLed the establishment and implementation of recruitment and examination procedures for all agency classifications.Ensured compliance with laws and regulations in all appointments and adeptly resolved appeals/grievances.Championed the development and promotion of retention strategies, and established comprehensive new employee orientation programs.Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment and retention, including staffing forecasts, hiring plans, employment branding, candidate sourcing, and ensuring positive candidate experiences.Oversaw recruitment events and marketing strategies, driving successful engagement and hiring metrics.Delivered optimal customer service and professional representation of the agency.Directed talent acquisition activities, including strategies for correctional officers, apprenticeship programs, internships, academic programs, and veteran hiring.Trained and guided HR staff and agency leaders on best practices for recruitment, examination, and retention.Ensured compliance with new examinations and developed metrics for employee engagement and satisfaction.Supervised HR staff, approved leave, scheduled workloads, conducted training, and managed performance evaluations.Strategic Leadership in Planning and Public ReportingGuided agency hiring managers and collaborated with the DBM Recruitment & Examination Division.Aligned talent acquisition metrics with DPSCS strategic planning.Established and oversaw hiring freeze exemption processes and staffing/vacancy reporting metrics.Validated reports for testing, recruitment advertising costs, and job fair costs.Planned and measured the success of virtual and in-person hiring events.Leadership in Special ProjectsDirected HR special projects and assignments as directed by the CHRO and Assistant Secretary.Developed strategies and measured outcomes for recruitment projects.Reviewed public employment information and represented DPSCS at job fairs.

Baltimore City, Maryland

Experienced Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) leader with a proven track record in implementing affirmative action policies and plans. Guides human resource functions, labor relations, and regulatory compliance in alignment with the College's mission. Specializes in providing guidance on dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and litigation avoidance. Manages performance evaluation processes, interprets regulations and policies, and advises on labor contracts and workplace regulations. Skilled in negotiating with union representatives and overseeing employee relations cases. Adept at representing the College in hearings and administrative processes related to employee and labor relations. Conducts exit interviews and collaborates with senior management for strategic workforce retention.

Sykesville, Maryland

Lead the management of overall HR operations through administering staff, developing and updating HR strategies, and overseeing employee benefits and services, including wellness program to achieve strategic objectives. Ensure adherence to Joint Commission standards for Human Resources, Personnel and pension article, COMAR, and Federal and State Maryland laws in a proficient manner. Direct recruitment activities by formulating recruitment and retention strategies, controlling hiring budget, sourcing candidates, developing pipelines, and collaborating with colleges, job boards, and HR vendors to onboard the best talent.Supervise a team of seven members and supported 800 permanent / contractual employees while guiding Executive Leadership on implementing policies and best practices to ensure delivery of high-quality care service.Play an integral role in leading classification and compensation initiatives, such as approving delegated benchmark classification requests, non-competitive promotions, and position / vacancy downgrades to increase productivity. Acquire staff confidence by handling employee relations, representing management during hearings, and providing advice to managers and HR officers on grievances, disciplinary actions, union-related matters.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Accomplished talent acquisition goals through coordinating with administrative officials and hiring managers, creating short- and long-term recruitment strategies, and hiring potential candidates. Ensured availability of required resources through identifying ADA needs, utilizing analytical techniques, conducting job analysis, transcribing job descriptions, and screening candidates for in-person interviews. Attracted qualified candidates by developing and executing sourcing strategies and attending career fairs, community events, diversity initiatives, and professional association meetings.

Columbia, Maryland

Check members ensuring membership is current. Greet guests and enter them into software.management system.Manage incoming calls ,transfer calls and take messages.Answer member questions and assist in resolving member concerns.Perform all point of sales transactions.Handle towel service.

• Deliver a structured workforce development curriculum in a manner• That is dynamic, engaging, and empowering. • Deliver an instructional environment that is designed to encourage a balance of direction, doing, and debriefing• Deliver both online and face-to face content• Supervise student's projects• Provide academic units and students with accurate course descriptions in a timely fashion. • Communicate the course objectives. Direct class towards the fulfillment of objectives provided.• Inform students of any requirements related to regular course attendance and participation.• Organize and implement an instructional program• Identify, choose and implement different teaching methods for all students with various educational backgrounds• Transfer to student’s theoretical information, practical skills, methods and techniques• Provide a positive and honest environment for students during class hours• Establish and maintain good relationships with the college staff and students • Provoke students to organize debates• Stimulate analytical and rational thinking• Examine and give students a feedback about their academic activity

Headed multiple HR activities, including leading complete lifecycle recruiting and onboarding process, resolving employee issues, performing researches, and securing employee satisfaction to promote healthy workplace culture. Supported staff by acting as HR Business Partner to Exempt / Non-Exempt employees and handling evaluation process while maintaining records regarding salary and position changes and disciplinary actions in an accurate manner. Led employee relations matters, including FMLA tracking, unemployment, and disability while complying with all federal, state, EEOC, and OSHA standards and processing compensation claims in a proficient manner.

Hyattsville Md

Directed routine staffing activities by crafting and executing recruiting and retention strategies as well as suggesting corrective actions to improve employee performance, retention, and experience. Facilitated in developing human resources information system, performing annual performance review, and preparing wage / salary program while conducting exit interviews to examine employee separation cause.Supervised a team of 75 lifeguards while evaluating market trends, collaborating with management to implement change, and complying with federal, state, and local standards to meet business needs.

Washington D.C

• Coached other mentors on varies aspects of mentorship and how to lead to high graduation rates• Achieved 100% graduation mentorship rate for students participating in the Depart of Human Services Program • Provided tutoring and mentoring services for at-risk children from Department of Human Services, attended truancy court hearings, initiated contact with families of students who were developing patterns of truancy • Performed home visits and served as a liaison with site and key administrators regarding student truancy issues • Assisted families in accessing district, community and county resources to help reduce truancy • Composed,collect and analyze student data around truancy, graded paperwork, and reviewed progress• Provided ongoing follow up and support with families and students and provide progress reports

Ellicott City, Maryland

Regulated a broad range of HR activities by executing health and insurance benefits, including communications, open enrolments, and employee changes, COBRA reporting to outsourced vendor, and administering FMLA leave. Cultivated impactful working relationships with colleges to conduct hiring while analyzing recruitment stats to execute improvements.Played a vital role in executing ACA for 230 staff members and adhering to regulatory authorities’ standards of child protective services, criminal background investigation, and drug screening to maintain process accuracy. Drove complete recruitment cycle through understanding job requirements, sourcing candidates, maintaining talent pool, developing strategies, and measuring process effectiveness to optimize productivity.

Silver Spring

Facilitated routine HR tasks by processing staff time / attendance and compensations claims, administering FMLA leaves, maintaining employee and labor relations, and ensuring compliance with standards / procedures to meet business needs.Led and trained a team of 250 workers for community outreach program while preserving applicants’ data, performing new joiner orientation, and training new employees by using Team Trainer program to boost business performance.

Annapolis, Maryland

• Performed legislative research to include background of issues, comparative legislation in other states, and potential fiscal impacts; prepare written statements as to purpose of proposed legislation• Arranged public testimony • Provided constituent support and communications• Worked with caucus members in devising strategy for committee testimony, draft/edit floor debate arguments and assist in coalition building to ensure passage of legislation important to the caucus• Tracked bills of interest and keep caucus chairman informed of progress• Designed and manage databases, set up e-mail files for legislation and other communications

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported in research and analysis of applicable regulations / policies for assigned tasks as well as recommended training courses to executives for assisting in succession planning. Streamlined workflow by maintaining accurate records, preparing case files, gathering background information, and compiling insightful reports while attending union negotiations to resolve conflicts in a timely manner.

Laurel Md

Achieved business milestones through recruiting suitable candidates by preparing and posting job announcements on print media / job boards, scheduling interviews, and performing background checks. Handled concerns of over 25 staff members pertaining to deductions and deciphering pay stubs, processing invoices / checks, and identifying and eradicating discrepancies to process error-free payroll.

• Provided administrative support and updated mailing lists and QuickBooks Systems • Reviewed confidential records for SES; Determined discrepancies in specialized database• Generated daily statistical reports for upper management • Prepared and reviewed specialized documents for Pentagon transferal

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Development

Training I & II – Facilitated Leadership Training at Prince Georges Correctional Facility, April 2014 Consulting – Provided Marketing.

Bachelor Of Science, Political Science And Government

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Development