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Virginia, United States

Supporting the development of client solutions and the creation of strategies, approaches, implementation plans, etc.Developing and conducting stakeholder interviewsDeveloping communications, such as presentations, newsletters, memos, etc.Drafting documentation for client and internal work productsSupporting the data gathering and analysis of data to identify gaps and recommendationsSupporting the professional training and development of more junior team members when required

Virginia, United States

Supporting the development of client solutions and the creation of strategies, approaches, implementation plans, etc.Developing and conducting stakeholder interviewsDeveloping communications, such as presentations, newsletters, memos, etc.Drafting documentation for client and internal work productsSupporting the data gathering and analysis of data to identify gaps and recommendations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Served as the dedicated HR account manager for complex clients, maintaining close working relationships with client executives and internal account managers to help manage sensitive personnel situations, provide business coaching, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies while remaining focused on achieving organizational and project objectives.- Assessed, redesigned, and scaled up existing procedures and policies, including those regarding parental leave and disability claims, to support steep corporate growth and future requirements.- Led an interdepartmental team to research, deploy, manage, and maintain technological tools to onboard and terminate employees, manage benefits across multiple states, support process development, and provide a wide array of HR services. - Spearheaded the creation, tracking, and analysis of metrics through data recording, manipulation, and visualization to develop an HR dashboard and used the results to improve HR services.- Helped lead firm diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to bring awareness, establish transparency, and execute measurable improvements to firm culture and operations.- Designed and oversaw the implementation of a knowledge management strategy, using a deep understanding of stakeholder perspectives to create effective knowledge management systems, resources, and collaborative knowledge sharing practices. - Led the implementation of an HRIS and acted as the HRIS system administrator, including by researching, building, testing, and rolling out customized system tools while strategically using system data.- Provided financial analysis to clients regarding employee salaries, benefits costs, employer taxes, and other HR-related expenses.- Created and delivered quarterly HR team trainings on a range of strategic and operational topics, from project management to COBRA administration best practices.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Partnered with the HR Director to evaluate, develop, disseminate, and execute strategic HR objectives, policies, procedures and standards. - Provided empathetic, effective, and efficient HR service to nonprofit clients, relying on a deep knowledge of all relevant policies, procedures, and plans. - Proactively suggested and supported system and process improvements to increase quality and efficiency of HR client service. - Designed and implemented onboarding processes for new staff, including the draft and execution of offer letters, benefits paperwork, tax forms, and orientation trainings. - Supported open enrollment by participating in insurance company negotiations, communicating plan changes, redesigning employee election procedures, and processing elections to ensure accurate and timely benefits coverage. - Developed metrics to identify, anticipate, and tailor responses to a high volume of client requests, creating response templates to improve clients’ understanding of common issues. - Guided the delivery and enforced the compliance of performance reviews while processing raises and promotions.

Pasadena, Tx

- Redesigned employee handbook to comply with state/federal statutes and facilitate access and adherence to company policies in union and non-union sites.- Developed HR dashboard and corresponding key performance measures used to inform decisions based on trends in staffing, employee and labor relations, and demographics. - Assisted in restructuring job architecture to improve talent retention and job role clarity.- Supported creation of new management training plan and modules on the collective bargaining agreement.- Helped to establish intern program for Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians- Analyzed compensation scheme to distribute market competitive wage increases under a constrained budget.

Houston Tx

- Coach 26 new MBA candidates on career selection, resume development and recruitment processes.- Counsel students on optimizing academic and extracurricular career development opportunities.- Liaise between students and Career Development Specialists to support data collection, analysis for evaluating student needs and progress, and subsequent action planning.

Sysco Corporate Headquarters, Houston Tx

- Led presentation of core principles, models, and the business case for diversity to Sysco executives and associates to build organizational awareness and support.- Created workshop to help HR leaders identify and understand the impact of micro inequities on employee-related costs such as productivity, retention and the prevalence of litigious action. - Partnered with key employees in change management, legal, and other functions to understand how to better align employee life-cycle strategies in a 60,000-employee, post-merger company.- Conducted in-depth interviews with high-level leaders to establish state of company culture.- Created 60-item, multi-category internal audit to assess culture progress and empower HR Business Partners to identify opportunities and implement effective field solutions.- Identified and selected appropriate talent management metrics to measure progress, and drafted scorecards and dashboards to display and analyze information.- Analyzed over 50 leading companies in diversity, inclusion and engagement to identify and implement best-in-class practices and strategies that align with company needs in a large-scale change environment.- Proposed and justified list of initiatives including mentoring programs, affinity groups, and multiculturalism trainings to support culture strategy development and employer of choice vision.

- Mitigated escalated customer service situations to maintain consumer retention in accordance with company culture and goals.- Handled small business cash transactions totaling up to $3,000 daily.- Reduced manufacturing time by up to three minutes and timeliness error logs by two to four per week by developing new product organization and placement strategies.- Trained, evaluated and managed 10-15 employees in store operations while leading on-site, team-based problem solving.- Promoted to manager after six months while consistently receiving team player of the month award.

- Transported vital documents between the offices of over 150 state representatives. - Maintained the Senate chamber, arriving early to prepare for hearings and staying late to restore the appropriate decorum of the Capitol building while managing an 18-hour school schedule.- Facilitated communication between legislators and lobbyists by organizing and distributing appropriate forms and testimonies.- Trained for situational awareness by Sergeant at Arms to assist with building security operations.

- Directed and assisted clients at an average of 80 calls per day.- Processed and filed invoices in addition to handling all administrative paperwork.- Researched hundreds of existing products and services to create a comprehensive company catalog.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Sociology With Government Minor

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honors Society, Rowing Crew, Intramural Volleyball