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Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Virginia Beach, Va

Chesapeake, Va

I manage all human resource functions for this 60 person industrial and government contractor. Included is bi-weekly payroll, employee relations, benefits, and employee recognition and engagement initiatives. Additionally, I serve as the company's EEO Officer and Safety Manager

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Responsible for all corporate HR functions in support of approximately 2,500 employees in 48 states and Canada. Responsible for providing strategic HR support to senior management. Collaborated with the corporate officers, IT staff, and financial and accounting personnel on ways to align HR initiatives with the organization's strategic and business objectives. Developed and delivered executive and staff training programs. Coached managers on the successful handling of problem employees. Administered the HR Department’s budget. Supervised a staff of seven (7) HR subordinates. Reported to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Example accomplishments included: * Successfully defended Department of Labor claim of wage and hour violation. No fines, penalties or back taxes were assessed. No violations found.* Led 9-month conversion of HRIS. Reduced data entry time by 50%. Personally trained 300 supervisors and staff on the use of the new system through one-on-one, recorded and live webinars.* Created an in-house new hire report which resulted in a savings of $5,000 in the first month alone.* Established a workplace wellness program that inspired employees to lose weight and improve physical health. Total weight loss over a 4 month period with 25 employees was in excess of 200 pounds.* Successfully resolved a number of cases dealing with harassment, hostile work environment, and allegations of discrimination.

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Managed all HR operations for this international non-profit organization. Duties spanned recruiting and staffing, staff development, employee relations, conflict resolution, and administration of all benefits and compensation. Responsible for payroll. Updated policies, procedures, and operating manual. Trained managers in HR issues. Responsible for the in-house safety program and warehouse activities. Also responsible for providing HR support to senior management and giving presentations to staff and the Board of Directors on Al-Anon’s HR policies, and HR laws and regulations in general. Reported directly to the Executive Director. Example accomplishments include: * Investigated and resolved grievances involving claims of unfair performance evaluations and disputes among employees.* Spearheaded a study to determine the costs of self-insurance for short-term disability. The findings showed Al-Anon would save $80,000 over a five-year period by changing to this method of coverage. Received commendation for this effort.* Conducted annual market research to derive competitive salaries for all personnel.* Received commendation for “taking charge” in organizing extra-curricular activities, boosting employee morale, and the successful implementation and management of Al-Anon’s onboarding program.

Franklin, Virginia

Responsible for coaching and counseling welfare recipients to prepare them for employment under the auspices of the welfare-to-work program. Recruited businesses to offer training programs and provide employment. Conducted work readiness training; gave presentations to city council, and conducted economic analyses quantifying the benefits of welfare-to- work. Example accomplishments included:* Trained and coached a 40-year old “life-time” welfare recipient to obtain and maintain full-time employment. She had been labeled “hardest to serve” by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Social Services. Received commendation for this effort. * Reduced case load from 50 to 12 welfare recipients through coaching and training. Provided workshops and seminars to help recipients overcome barriers to employment.

Mba, Business, 3.8 Gpa

Achieved a 3.8 GPA out of a 4.0 while working full-time.

Ba, Management, 3.8/4.0

Activities and Societies: Theater clubPaid for 80% of tuition and room & board with grants and scholarships!