Amy Ramos Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, California Area

Santa Barbara, California Area

Santa Barbara, California Area

Santa Barbara, California Area

Santa Barbara, California Area

Oversaw all human resources functions — including staffing, compensation, benefits, and employee relations — for a non-profit organization that operated three medical clinics and a dental clinic.As a member of the senior leadership team, participated in strategic planning for the organization, and advised the CEO and other executives on employment law and HR rules and policies.Assisted managers in managing employee performance and leave issues and in complying with employment law.Conducted salary surveys, developed competitive salary grades, and administered the compensation system.Served as lead staff member on the management negotiating team in initial contract negotiations with Union of American Physicians and Dentists.

Established guidelines for administration of a new Multi-Campus Research Program.Monitored the Center’s budget.Coordinated the Center's annual grantmaking process and ensured that award funds were used on allowable expenses and in accordance with grant guidelines.Developed and implemented communication and publicity strategies.Planned and coordinated annual conference.

Served as managing editor of "Kalfou," a new ethnic studies journal, including: editing submissions; communicating with authors and editorial board members; suggesting article topics and book reviews to faculty editor; developing journal policies and procedures; coordinating negotiation of publishing agreement with University of Minnesota Press.Publicized the Center’s activities by preparing annual reports, PowerPoint presentations, newsletter articles, and press releases.Assisted faculty in identifying, applying for, and complying with the terms of grants from sources such as the National Endowment for the Humanities, California Council for the Humanities, and UC Office of the President.

Edited news articles and other stories to ensure correct grammar, appropriate writing style, and factual accuracy.

Progressively responsible experience, beginning as a Personnel Analyst I.Supervised a diverse team of 12 staff engaged in recruiting, assessment, position classification, and compensation for the County’s 23 departments and 4,500 employees.Advised executives, managers, and supervisors regarding employment law, employee relations, HR rules and policies, supervisory practices, and employee performance and reasonable accommodation.Administered a marketing program to promote the County as an employer of choice, including development of the County’s employment brand and creative print, electronic, and broadcast advertising.Supervised bidding, awarding, and administration of contracts for HR-related services worth more than $200,000 annually, including employee and new hire medical exams and drug testing.