Blue Level is a global training start-up organization that provides their outstanding, customized training programs to organizations across the globe.At Blue Level I am the trusted advisor to the CEO and key members of the leadership team. I provide guidance, advice, and support to senior leadership on Blue Level's goals and strategies. I created the Human Resources department from ground up, developed and lead the implementation of all company policies and procedures including the Employee Handbook adherence. I provide guidance to the CEO on developing competitive compensation packages to bring in top talent. Because we are a global firm, I ensure compliance as it relates to national and global employment laws.Along with the CEO and CFO, crafted the Human Resources and organizational strategy and together work on staffing plans and departmental goals to support that strategy.As the Director, I manage departmental budgets and approve organizational spending. I provide direction for Blue Level's talent acquisition and retention plans as well as our compensation philosophy. I've led Blue Level through a restructure and reorganization and manage departmental budgets and approve organizational spending.

Blue Level is a global DEI, anti-racism, and sexual harassment training organization. Blue Level provides their outstanding, customized training programs to organizations across the globe. As part of Blue Level’s team, I help with content and facilitation of training workshops on the breadth of leadership topics.

Camber Property Group is an affordable housing developer in the multi-family space from ground up to preservation developments. Their developments are throughout the boroughs of New York as well as New Jersey and Pennsylvania. As the Human Resources Manager at Camber my role has been to create a Human Resources Department (of one). In that role I created the organization's policies and procedures, connected us with corporate counsel to assure that we were in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. I handled all of the day to day Human Resources needs: recruitment, onboarding, new hire orientation, benefit administration, 30-60 day check-ins, and Performance Management. In that role I was the point person for any staff HR questions, concerns, or issues.Along with the management team I created the organization's Diversity Statement and spearheaded their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion corporate training.I worked with department managers to provide guidance goal setting for all new hires using the SMART method. I guided them in developing better job descriptions using the job analysis process. I implemented the bi-annual performance review process and monitored it for internal equity. I moved us from a paper driven performance review process to an automated review platform, reducing the total review process timeline and eliminated delays in completion. I also designed and implemented Camber's unlimited PTO plan and monitored it for compliance and use.

Edwin Gould is an adoption and foster care not for profit agency that provides services to adoptive and foster care families, at risk teens and families using community-based preventive services. Their programming also includes an array of services address the whole person in crisis whether that be domestic violence prevention, mental health, or criminal justice.As the Human Resources Generalist, I was the point person for all day to day HR issues for approximately 300 employees. I advised managers on employee relations and performance management issues. I also handled and investigated employee relations issues with discretion and timeliness. I trained managers on the PIP process and write up procedures. I was responsible for full-cycle recruiting including pre-screenings, employment verifications, and background checks and streamlined the process. I extended job offers and negotiated starting salaries. I conducted new hire orientations and onboarded new hires using ADP WorkforceNow. I worked closely with Payroll. I also instituted file compliance procedures: I-9 compliance, background checks, Pay Rate Notices, medical, and performance file storage.

HarlinJacque Publishing provides writing, literature, and critical thinking skills through the writing of poetry. They provide keynote and guest speaking services for the Department of Education and other organizations. HarlinJacque Publishing also provides professional development to teachers and administrators of the Department of Education as well as training for parents and parent groups on how to support their children in their learning journey.At HJP, I handled all day to day operations including billing, invoicing, and all client contracts. I monitored existing processes for effectiveness and efficiency and created a client follow up and marketing plan. I also created a more efficient accounts receivable process.

L+M Development Partners is an affordable real estate developer with developments in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and California.At L+M I managed all of the day to day HR activities for approximately 200 employees. I administered and managed the Human Resources programs including leave-of-absence, disability, FMLA, parental leave, Workers’ Compensation, and COBRA. I was responsible for maintaining on-site personnel records, administering benefits enrollment and programs, ACA reporting compliance, as well as spending accounts, and recruiting.I administered benefits plans, conducted annual open enrollment sessions, processed new hire benefit, 401(k), and company Spending Accounts enrollments. I was responsible for all new hire onboarding and orientation and ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Processed terminations; conducted exit interviews, and unemployment requests.I was the integration team lead in moving payroll to ADP WorkforceNow. I administered and managed the Summer Internship program. I also organized the annual corporate-wide off-site team building events.Office Administrator, Compliance Specialist October 2011 to June 2013As the Office Administrator and Compliance Specialist I was responsible for ensuring on time reporting and compliance to all federal, state, and city regulatory agencies. I monitored monthly Development project reporting and was the point of contact for IT, HR, Payroll, and Accounting. I provided support for EVPs and Development Directors. I also Implemented structure and improved processes to office operations and activities.I created the first company office procedures handbook. I also led the website redesign team and was responsible for all updates to the corporate website.

Ensured on time reporting and compliance to federal and state regulatory agencies. Reported to COO and President of Division. Implemented structure and improved office operation processes.* Responsible for city, state, and federal regulatory compliance. * Monitored monthly internal Development project reporting. * Point of contact for IT, HR, Payroll, and Accounting.Key Achievements:* Developed office procedure handbook for New York City office. * Improved administrative processes of the Development office.* Led website redesign team and was responsible for all updates.

Your Virtual Hands was a virtual operations, management, and assistant company that provided business systems support to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Through Your Virtual Hands, I assisted clients with business organization and business building activities.Human Resources; I managed compliance of company policies. Interviewed and on boarded contractors and employees. Created onboarding and offboarding processes. I also managed employee and contractor issues.Management and Strategic Support; I guided clients toward developing long term strategies, branding, and moving toward cloud computing. I worked with companies to build foundational documents like employee handbook, policy and procedures handbook. I also worked with businesses to develop branding strategies.

Brinks is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. At Brinks I was responsible for processes that supported the effective operations of Brink’s New York region and improved administrative processes, training programs, and reporting and controls. I ensured the development and execution of action plans to improve performance.I was responsible for preparing monthly regional revenue impact reports which tracked revenue, accidents, and loss by department.I monitored annual performance appraisals and increases for exempt and non-exempt employees and managed performance expectations of Branch Managers, trainers, Recruiter, billing, and administrative staff. I administered leave of absences, FMLA, and Workers' Compensation. I authorized all new hires, promotions, suspensions, and terminations. With U.S. Headquarters, I coordinated the preparation of Affirmative Action Plans and coordinated audits.Working with corporate HR and IT, I coordinated HR systems activities and related HRIS training at the branch. I identified problems and provided training and hands-on support for improvement. I worked with our insurance carrier and spearheaded fraud investigations. I Investigated and resolved employee complaints. While at Brinks I instituted a hire-from-within approach to recruitment and identified internal talent for advancement. I implemented the 30-60-90 day review process and implemented safety re-training program and compliance.