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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

*Oversaw all aspects of employee relations and performance management for 3,500+ employees in the United States and Canada.*Managed the employee grievance process by investigating misconduct claims and advising management on appropriate disciplinary actions, prioritizing consistency and risk mitigation.*Counseled managers on how to navigate situations and conversations relating to performance management, EEO compliance, leaves of absence, benefits offerings and workplace accommodations.*Provided guidance to other Employee Relations Specialists on how to problem-solve complex employee matters in the U.S. and Canada.*Coordinated the exit process for resigning employees by conducting exit interviews and preparing quarterly exit data reports.*Facilitated an interactive development session on Change Management to high performing managers and individual contributors in the corporate office. *Ensured compliance with individual U.S. state Final Pay laws during employee terminations and resignations.*Conducted first day orientation for new hires in the corporate office.*Completed employment verification requests for employees in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.*Updated and maintained employee records using SAP SuccessFactors.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

*Led operations for the Activate O'Neill program and executive board of 13 members.*Set goals for each member of the executive board and tracked progress weekly.*Drafted the organization’s inaugural constitution and bylaws. *Curated and hosted a panel discussion on successfully transitioning to post graduate life, featuring a combination of alumni of the Activate program and tenured career professionals.*Facilitated monthly General Body meetings to inform members of the program about programming updates and news related to DEI.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

*Served as a member of the Activate Student Council, focusing on enhancing DEI for the students of the O’Neil School.*Advised the Dean of the O'Neill School on how to better serve, retain, and attract students from underrepresented communities.*Attended the Activate Indianapolis Summit and participated in workshops on topics related to DEI and professional development.*Planned and executed social programming to foster organizational community building.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

*Served as a member of the Executive Board, overseeing a SHRM-certified chapter of 40+ members.*Managed all chapter finances and secured funding for events and other organizational initiatives through membership dues and corporate sponsorships.*Planned and hosted events, tailored to the interests of students studying Human Resource Management. *Collaborated with companies and recruiters to inform members of internship and full-time job opportunities.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

*Oversaw the Southwest region of the U.S. and handled all matters related to employee relations and performance management.*Conducted investigations into claims of employee misconduct and recommended appropriate disciplinary actions. *Created and facilitated a development session on Change Management, tailored to high-potential individual contributors. *Analyzed HR investigation data from 2021 to 2023 and highlighted trends, using Excel and Power BI. *Maintained records of PTO and Sick Pay state laws to ensure legal compliance in employee termination and resignation pay outs.*Collaborated cross-departmentally to build a new Lids store concept from scratch and delivered a pitch to the senior leadership team.*Partnered with a local charity to coordinate a volunteer experience for our 17 corporate interns.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

*Teaching Assistant for “Intro to Not For Profit Accounting”.*Completed assignment and exam grading by utilizing Canvas.*Fostered student engagement and learning through the preparation of in-class activities.*Conducted meetings with students to ensure the understanding of course materials and expectations.

*Led the daily operations of the Benjamin Harrison Day Camp Program; including the training, scheduling, supervision and performance management of 21 counselors and 4 subordinate Site Directors.*Created engaging activity programming, corresponding to themed weeks. *Developed and facilitated a three day training session; teaching staff members emergency protocols, behavior management techniques, and analyses on child behaviors.*Led a fundraising initiative for the YMCA's Annual Campaign and raised over $1,000.

*Assisted the Site Director in the planning, supervising, and implementation of the program. *Supervised and coached a team of 11 counselors.*Taught and administered effective behavior management techniques.*Built meaningful connections with camp participants, parents/guardians and staff members.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

*Ensured the safety and well-being of a group of 30 school-aged campers without assistance.*Administered effective behavior management techniques. *Led large groups of arts and crafts activities.

Bachelor Of Science In Public Affairs, Management

Activities and Societies: *Hudson and Holland Scholars Program *Bowen Family Scholars Program *2023 OVPDEMA Ghana Study Abroad Program

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Human Resources Development