-Responsible for all Human Resources functions including new hire on-boarding, administration of all employee health, dental and retirement benefits, employee recognition, Human Resources policy administration, employee records, staff training, and corporate insurance administration including Worker’s Compensation. In the first three months, I was able to successfully update the employee policy hand book, obtain health and dental renewal rates with a 0% increase, create a new medical plan option to reduce the deductible payable by employees, and obtain a 30% reduction in the employer-paid life insurance premium. Since then, I successfully implemented the ADP Workforce Now payroll/timekeeping/HR & benefits system to streamline payroll from 30+ hours bi-weekly to a 3-hour process, and launched an agency-wide wellness program. Served on the Board of Directors for one of the Housing Authority affiliated non-profit organizations for several years. Also in charge of the agency's risk management process, reviewing property, liability and worker's comp policies each year and overseeing any changes during the policy period, along with employee benefits programs.

As Payroll/HRIS manager, I oversaw bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees all over the state of Texas, as well as maintaining the HR information system data and employee files. I also oversaw issuance of company credit cards to new managers, and consult with management re HR issues and policy.Initially, I was HR Manager for two years, and was instrumental in creating and implementing HR policies, customer service models and employee training programs that helped take this company from 7 million in sales to over 100 million in sales.

-Responsible for directing staff of five in all Human Resources functions for a new store that opened successfully July 18, 2006. Lead & coordinated mass hire events that resulted in the full staffing of the store with almost 300 employees. Successfully lead recruiting initiatives through two holiday hiring seasons, meeting hiring goals both times. Recognized for maintaining store personnel turnover lower than established norms for a new store. Assured job-specific training completed for all employees & personally lead orientation training for all newly hired employees. In charge of organizing community volunteer events and reviewing all requests for donations. Other duties include maintaining & updating the many communication boards, scheduling & leading monthly chat sessions with employees and following up on their concerns, organizing regular morale-boosting employee recognition events and other activities, overseeing the weekly payroll processing and employee work schedules, and many other administrative functions as well as operational functions. Routinely assist operations executives with store operations, guest concerns and cash office processes. Also, responsible for monitoring employee work-related injuries and making sure people are getting back to work as soon as possible.

-Responsible for directing staff of six in all recruiting, benefits and Human Resources functions for a state-of-the-art call center for Dish Network satellite TV with over 900 employees. Coordinated continuous recruiting program and oversaw new hire and other required training courses for up to eight classes (240 people) per month. Was able to successfully hire over 423 people in one month during the August 2003 ramp-up to jump-start the center. Successfully negotiated with 10+ local businesses for food, service and merchandise discounts for EchoStar employees. Participated in weekly update and brainstorming sessions with HR Managers from all over the corporation to address common concerns and find solutions. Prepared employee statistics for operations managers and call center director. Consulted employees, supervisors and management regarding HR issues, disciplinary actions, terminations and personal situations. My staff and I saved the company over $230,000 through participation in the Work Opportunities Tax Credit (WOTC) program.

MC Fabrication Industries, Inc., Brownsville, Texas (5/1993-10/2002) [Fabricación Tecnológica de México, S. A. de C.V., Matamoros, Mexico] Held the following four positions: Director of Human Resources & Administration (2/1999-10/2002) - In charge of Labor Relations, Human Resources, and General Administration Support functions at Mexican metal-working subsidiary plants (FabTec [360-600 Employees] & SolTec [100-200 employees]) including union contract negotiations, safety and other government-required committees, corporate insurance, plant security & medical staff, immigration visas for non-Mexican personnel & visitors, legal matters, elaboration of contracts in Spanish, and organization of company social events. FabTec staff reporting to me: 3 directly, 15 indirectly. Played key role in spin-off of SolTec plant in April 2002.- Handled all Human Resources functions for MC Fabrication employees [19-41 employees] in three states including payroll, payroll tax and benefits administration, corporate & employee insurance, monitoring of corporate lease agreements & legal counsel, new hire orientation, personnel policies and record maintenance in complex, international setting. Wrote & introduced MC Fab Employee Handbook May 1999.

Manager of Human Resources & Traffic (4/1995-2/1999)- Continued oversight of all human resources functions and traffic functions. Given an increased amount of MC Fab corporate duties due to success in previous assignment, such as corporate insurance, benefits management including the set-up of the company 401(k) plan and vacation policy, and elaboration of all official Human Resource policies.

Supervisor of Human Resources & Traffic (4/1994-4/1995)- Responsible for all Mexican HR functions for FabTec plant. A key player in the 1994 set-up of SolTec plant, including development of the union contract and workshop rules, building leases, government permits, staffing, etc. Am especially proud of the SolTec union contract structure I designed, which still highly favors the company during wage increase negotiations. Oversight of HR functions and labor relations at the SolTec plant. Staff at SolTec reporting to me: 1 directly, 6 indirectly.- Oversaw and involved in day-to-day traffic operations, including coordination of import and export activities, reception of steel plate at the Port of Brownsville, setting up emergency air cargo shipments, tracking loads to destination, customer service, and many customs issues on both sides of the border. - Staff reporting to me: 5 directly, 19 indirectly. Administrative Specialist/HR Specialist (5/1993-4/1994)- Responsible for all Mexican HR functions for FabTec plant, including union contract negotiations, safety and other government-required committees, corporate insurance, plant security & medical staff, immigration visas for non-Mexican personnel & visitors, legal matters, elaboration of contracts in Spanish, organization of company social events, and routine HR paperwork. Introduced and administered employee recognition program that was used for five years, and achieved the desired effect of motivation. Re-vamped all government-required committees, reduced absenteeism 57% through closer monitoring, and formed a close working relationship with the union representatives. The effects of this mutual respect established here felt throughout my stay at FabTec.