Function as HR Manager for Asheville, NC and Mount Holly, NJ locations. Responsible for succession planning, conducting talent reviews, leading performance evaluation processes and implementing cross-training programs. Support employee engagement efforts by conducting barometer surveys, developing coworker reward and recognition programs, and encouraging community philanthropy. In addition to managing recruitment and new hire onboarding, handle all employee relations investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations. Also accountable for all HR Generalist duties. Lead the Asheville Community Rewards Team, and serve as contributing member on the Plant Safety Team, the Plant OHSE Steering Team, and the AFA Global Engagement Team.

Function as HR Generalist for Shelbyville, KY and Mount Holly, NJ locations. Responsible for managing all pre-hire and on boarding processes, including posting positions and managing applicant flow, conducting background/drug test screening, compiling new hire paperwork, and administering new hire orientation. Processed bi-weekly payroll, all data entry into payroll management system, and managed absence tracking reports. Assisted with benefits enrollment, life status changes, FMLA / Short Term Disability claims, and all wellness initiatives. Handled employee relations issues, investigations, disciplinary action and terminations with Human Resources Manager. Led the AFS Co-worker Activities Team, Co-Facilitated the AFS Behavior Based Safety Team, contributing member on the AFS OHSE Steering Team, the FAME Wellness Team, the FAME New Hire Orientation Team, and the Shelby County Human Resources Association.

Primarily responsible for managing all pre-hire and on boarding processes, including posting positions and managing applicant flow, conducting background/drug test screening, compiling new hire paperwork, and administering new hire orientation. Develop and conduct training sessions (i.e. sexual harassment, team member handbook, new hire process, Form I-9, etc.). Process unemployment claims and represent the Company in unemployment appeals hearings. Handle employee relations issues and investigations with Human Resources Manager.

Primarily responsible for coordinating recruitment methods to attract quality candidates appropriate to the position and organization’s needs. Manage all pre-hire processes, including the employee referral program, applicant background screening, and recruitment analytics. Act as the liaison between Corporate Recruiting and Human Resources to ensure the applicant has a seamless transition from pre-hire to post-hire. Develop and implement improvements to policies, programs, and procedures to advance the effectiveness of Human Capital.

Primarily responsible for providing the initial contact, via phone calls and email communications, to new potential students, gauging the student’s qualifications prior to admission, and facilitating their progress through the enrollment process. Consistently surpassed performance expectations, while also assuming additional responsibilities including administrative support to various departments, inner-office event coordination, and new hire training.

Primarily responsible for outside sales and marketing for radio stations WXBM and WMEZ. Managed an account list of 65+ businesses, and maintained and exceeded monthly goals and quotas. Achieved a quarterly average of 102% sales quota. Consistently recognized as a top sales representative for generating new business.

Participated in a highly competitive collegiate summer internship. Visited 30-40 new or current advertisers daily, sold approximately $27,000 in advertisements, and earned top 10 recognition among all sales representatives in the region.