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Irvine, California, United States

Spearhead the HR function by building and leading a proactive team to support business objectives and talent strategies. Implement scalable HR policies and processes, enhancing operational efficiency.Design and execute a competitive rewards strategy, aligning compensation and benefits with company goals. Enhance employee retention and satisfaction.

Carlsbad, California, United States

*Bolle Brands acquired SPY Optic in 2019*Human Resource Management of a US multi-state and Canadian workforceReview and make recommendations to Executive Team for improvement of company’s policies, procedures and practices on personnel matters. Review key HR metrics with leadership team. Utilize predictive analytics and work with finance team regarding.

Carlsbad, CA

• Responsible for the review and implementation of policies and procedures to assist the company with compliance of state and federal employment requirements.
• Administer the implementation of company’s group benefit programs. Process employee enrollments and terminations. Work with third-party COBRA administrator. Reconcile monthly invoices.
• Work with the division managers and administrative staff to plan and administer recruiting activities including sourcing candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews and reference review, offer packages and new.
• Facilitate and manage worker’s compensation program.
• Responsible for the administration of compensation programs, including incentive pay and salary guidelines.
• Assist department managers with preparation of written job descriptions.

Irvine

• Spearheaded and updated the performance appraisal system for the LJG Retail Division. The project detailed job analysis of all positions, auditing job descriptions, updating KSAO’s and determining the top competencies.
• Highlighted opportunities for growth
• Connected corporate strategy to the retail division strategy and personal key performance indicators
• Implemented the performance appraisal system into ADP Workforce Now and troubleshot the process
• Streamlined the entire performance appraisal system by eliminating double data entries, digitizing the process, and supporting the culture of development and teamwork within the retail division. Established Staffing.
• Behavioral Interviewing Techniques and Exit Interview Policies: Created a training outline for the Retail Team concerning Behavioral Interviewing that was based on KSAOs and listed examples of answers. Set up a.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Actively involved in hiring revisions to increase process efficiency & talent pool size in the Food & Beverage, Hospitality, and Retail Industries. Researched and utilized recruitment and staffing strategies including departmental job fairs, contracting, community partnerships, local high school and college recruitment, apprenticeship programs.

Telluride, CO

• Built and maintained company staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
• Structured and explained employee benefits and compensation
• Exercised mediation and conflict resolution between disgruntled employees
• Monitored office duties by organizing procedures and operations, preparing and submitting payroll, controlling correspondences, and supervising clerical functions
• Conducted an intensive internal audit to assist Telluride Outfitters through their IRS audit. Identified significant errors in their initial tax filings from previous years and was able to substantially decrease the.
• Restructured the accounting system to ensure a reliable database of financial reporting

San Clemente, CA

• Implemented standards of performance by conducting a restructure in personnel and company policies
• Directed all human resources and management activities. Determined staff needs, recruited and selected new employees and assigned responsibilities to entire staff. Managed new hire paperwork, benefits.
• Developed a financial budget and reviewed sales data, production and activity reports, and financial statements to ensure financial goals were achieved. Reduced operational costs significantly and increased revenues
• Oversaw inventory control, production, quality control, and relations with our overseas manufacturer
• Worked closely with our web designer to create a more user-friendly site and increased site traffic dramatically
• Created new marketing strategies and revamped our social media sites

San Clemente, CA

• Established policies and procedures for daily business operations
• Generated and implemented an efficient inventory system
• Worked closely with our overseas manufacturer to insure quality control, shipping schedules and freight procedures
• Strategized with the marketing team to increase website traffic, social media exposure and advertising presence
• Maintained the website database, assisted with processing orders and updating inventory
• Communicated with National Sales Representatives and International distributors concerning product availability, price controls and freight concerns

• Directed overall systems and operations of seven LJG locations
• Devised detailed Budget, Retail Re-cap, and Accounting Reports
• Administered inventory by diligently working with Store Managers to confirm accurate numbers
• Ensured that all licenses and agreements were up to date
• Maintained strong relations with mall management to confirm all store promotions were current
• Submitted and oversaw all artwork requests for store locations and promotional advertisements

San Juan Capistrano, CA

• Attained knowledge and hands on experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Accurately and quickly recorded large amounts of data
• Efficiently handled all Payroll and Human Resource matters
• Independently set up and maintained a complex record and filing system
• Organized and processed invoice and bill records
• Handled vendor accounts and relationships

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management And Services

Activities and Societies: Graduate Business Student Association, Young Professionals of Asheville

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies/Geography