Oversee all operations of the production companyProduce, direct and deliver documentary, narrative and promotional filmEnsure all legal paperwork is completed and in place before the start of filming including SAG-AFTRA union agreements, insurance, workerscompensation, city and location releases and transportationManage production schedule and oversee all logistics when on locationCreate and manage the production budgetMulti-task many moving parts, communicating with all… Show more Oversee all operations of the production companyProduce, direct and deliver documentary, narrative and promotional filmEnsure all legal paperwork is completed and in place before the start of filming including SAG-AFTRA union agreements, insurance, workerscompensation, city and location releases and transportationManage production schedule and oversee all logistics when on locationCreate and manage the production budgetMulti-task many moving parts, communicating with all production staff to ensure a timely delivery of productOversee the post-production processOversee the licensing of archival footage and musicOversee the deliverables to distributors such as Apple TV, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu etcHandle all marketing and social media for projectsManage submitting, delivering and marketing for all film festivalsHandle all fundraising including grants and fiscal sponsorships Show less

HR Director responsibilities for the local Fox 4 Television Station, Fox Station Sales and the Las Vegas Engineering HubOversee IBEW Union negotiations in partnership with Legal and Station General ManagerImplement all HR initiatives, policies and programs in client groups such as performance management, FLSA, code of conduct, worker’s compensationfor over 250 employeesResponsible for the annual FCC Report detailing the station’s hiring and recruitment process to ensure EEO… Show more HR Director responsibilities for the local Fox 4 Television Station, Fox Station Sales and the Las Vegas Engineering HubOversee IBEW Union negotiations in partnership with Legal and Station General ManagerImplement all HR initiatives, policies and programs in client groups such as performance management, FLSA, code of conduct, worker’s compensationfor over 250 employeesResponsible for the annual FCC Report detailing the station’s hiring and recruitment process to ensure EEO complianceOversee and facilitate annual benefits open enrollment through presentations and employee meetings ensuring the benefit enrollment process runssmoothlyDevelopment and oversight of the Summer Internship programHold quarterly one on one management training for team leaders.Provide HR support for additional stations on an as needed basis including WFLD Chicago and WTTG Washington, DCResponsible for all employee relations issues to protect the client and company from risks associated with litigationConduct highly sensitive investigations of violations of company policy (sexual harassment, discrimination, violence in the workplace, anti-trust, etc.)Administer FMLA and all Leave of AbsencesManage the full recruitment life cycle for Business Unit positionsConduct sexual harassment prevention training sessions for all employeesProvide management training to ensure compliance of labor laws and company policy of progressive disciplineManage Annual Incentive Program and Annual Merit Increase for client group and ensure accuracy of information for Compensation DepartmentBuild, develop and manage client relationships in order to deliver value added HR servicesHandle special projects as instructed by the General Manager Show less

Universal Music Group acquired BMG Music Publishing. I was retained and promoted. HR Generalist responsibilities for the North America and Global Information Technology Division, with over 300 employees nationwideResponsible for all employee relations issues to protect the client and company from risks associated with litigationConduct highly sensitive investigations of violations of company policy (sexual harassment, discrimination, violence in the workplace, anti-trust… Show more Universal Music Group acquired BMG Music Publishing. I was retained and promoted. HR Generalist responsibilities for the North America and Global Information Technology Division, with over 300 employees nationwideResponsible for all employee relations issues to protect the client and company from risks associated with litigationConduct highly sensitive investigations of violations of company policy (sexual harassment, discrimination, violence in the workplace, anti-trust, etc.)Implement all North American HR initiatives, policies and programs in client group such as performance management, FLSA, code of conduct, worker’scompensationManage the full recruitment life cycle for Business Unit positionsConduct employee training regarding the prevention of discrimination and harassmentProvide management training to ensure compliance of labor laws and company policy of progressive disciplineManage Annual Incentive Program and Annual Merit Increase for client group and ensure accuracy of information for Compensation DepartmentManage and oversee HR CoordinatorBuild, develop and manage client relationships in order to deliver value added HR servicesHandle special projects as instructed by Vice President, Human Resource Show less

Began as a HR Coordinator and was promoted to HR Administrator then to HR Manager.Responsible for a full scope of Human Resources disciplines and acts as the first point of contact for the Beverly Hills, San Diego and Dallas, Texasoffices (125+ employees)Identify, investigate, manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including but not limited to employee complaints and the disciplining ofemployeesFacilitate conflict and problem resolutionStrategize with… Show more Began as a HR Coordinator and was promoted to HR Administrator then to HR Manager.Responsible for a full scope of Human Resources disciplines and acts as the first point of contact for the Beverly Hills, San Diego and Dallas, Texasoffices (125+ employees)Identify, investigate, manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including but not limited to employee complaints and the disciplining ofemployeesFacilitate conflict and problem resolutionStrategize with management to analyze current and future staffing and organizational needsMotivate and help to retain existing employee talent by anticipating, discovering and solving human resource matters before they become critical issuesProcess new hire paperwork and conduct new hire orientations and benefit orientations as well as process termination paperwork and conduct exitinterviewsAdminister all leave of absences for all US locations by processing all paperwork, tracking leave time and communicating all leave information includingapplicable federal and state job protection laws to the employeeRecruit, evaluate, interview and hire candidatesInterpret and administer company policies and employment law regulationsAssist supervisors and employees in interpreting and applying HR policies and proceduresOversee the performance appraisal process by analyzing and critiquing performance appraisals for objectivity, accuracy, consistency and legalityNegotiate pay rates and agency fees with Temporary Employment Agencies and Recruiting FirmsPlace all temporary staffing needs for the Beverly Hills and San Diego locationLiaison with corporate payroll in regards to any payroll issuesHandle special projects as instructed by Vice President, Human Resources Show less

First point of contact for all employee inquiries including, but not limited to benefits issues, payroll and policy questionsProcessed payroll for all Warner/Chappell offices in New York, Nashville, Miami, and Los AngelesHandled new hire orientations, and the processing of all new hire paperwork from recruitment through benefits and payroll implementationProvided ergonomic assessments of employee workstations and handled all ordering of ergonomic equipmentHandled the placement… Show more First point of contact for all employee inquiries including, but not limited to benefits issues, payroll and policy questionsProcessed payroll for all Warner/Chappell offices in New York, Nashville, Miami, and Los AngelesHandled new hire orientations, and the processing of all new hire paperwork from recruitment through benefits and payroll implementationProvided ergonomic assessments of employee workstations and handled all ordering of ergonomic equipmentHandled the placement of all temporary staffMaintained employee filesProcessed all employee verification requestsHandled all clerical duties of the departmentAssisted in numerous HR projects and reports as needed Show less

Performed in Broadway Shows, Broadway National Tours and Regional Theatre throughout the U.S., Canada and JapanVoice teacher to over 40 students from middle school to adulthood Pianist and guest soloist for various concert performances