Providing HR leadership and contributing to the advancement of the DOC's mission and objectives. Reporting to the Regional HR Director. Participated and contributed to the executive teams for both correctional facilities under my watch.Employee Relations/Management.Conducting Investigations on employee and labor relations matters.Draft and Present Investigation Reports to leadership teams.Drafting and revising all discipline letters from Coachings to Terminations.Complaints/Grievance Management with the multiple unions at the facilities. (AFSCME, MAPE, MMA, MNA, & Commission's and Managerial Plans.)Providing advice and counsel on HR-related issues for managers and executives on contract language, performance management, leave management, FMLA, ADA, & employee misconduct.Unemployment: managing, responding, & attending hearings on behalf of the two facilities.Lead worker assisting HR Specialists & HR Technicians.Respond to employment verifications, employee requests, and questions.

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Owner and manager of Prim Acres Farm & Sanctuary. Giving animals a second chance at life.

Run full cycle recruiting for all levels of employment at the Casino and resort.Maintain and update employee records, both digitally and physically.Ensure that the casino is compliant with all government laws and reservation laws.Help with onboarding for new employees weekly.Helped update onboarding and training materials.A part of a committee to create and implement a new ATS and employee program.

- Created and Lead the Human Resource Department- Developed and implemented HR strategies, processes, and initiatives as the first HR hire at the company- Brought recruitment in-house and implemented BreezyHR ATS as our in-house recruitment and hiring process from scratch including job postings, interviews, and offers. Saved the company $70k in recruitment fees in the few months of implementation. - Implemented a new employee recognition system Hi-Thrive & employee feedback system Officevibe- Administer and evaluate employee benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) plans, and other benefits - Conduct onboarding and training for new employees, and provide ongoing development opportunities - Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices for multi-state & international labor laws- Act as a liaison between employees and management, handle employee relations issues as they arise, and lead internal investigations - Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence. - Processed unemployment claims and acted as company representative at unemployment hearings. - Managed and implemented new performance evaluation and review schedules- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and reports in our HRIS system - Planned and managed company travel by setting up Navan(TripActions) - Hosted and planned bi-weekly employee socials and in-person quarterly meetings/events to promote team-building and connection in a remote first culture.

- HR Coordinator for Fraser Industries which includes three different sub-companies Fraser Shipyards, Lake Assault Boats, & Northern Engineering.- Managed Drug and Alcohol testing program for 250+ employees.- Full responsibility for employee lifecycle - onboarding and offboarding over 300+ employees.- Worked directly with Union Representatives on issues of employee relations with 3 different union groups.- Led the Recruitment and managed staffing needs for all three companies.- Created and led training initiatives for "Interview Training" & "Computer Training"

As a results-driven Shift Supervisor and Barista Trainer with a passion for coffee and customer service, I brought strong leadership, teamwork, and performance management skills to the team at Starbucks. I successfully led and developed high-performing teams, trained and mentored new baristas, implemented operational improvements, and consistently exceeded sales targets. My ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment, exceptional communication skills, and strong attention to detail made me an asset to any team. As a dedicated Starbucks partner, I was committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring a positive customer experience while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

· Maintain project documentation, status reports, client presentations, feedback, & approvals.· Create, manage, & complete projects in a program called Basecamp.· Inbounding calls with clients & continual communication with clients.· Writing, editing, and presenting website content.· Managing over 70 projects at a given time.· Teaching & selling website add-ons and features· Training new employees.

As a results-driven Shift Supervisor and Barista Trainer with a passion for coffee and customer service, I brought strong leadership, teamwork, and performance management skills to the team at Starbucks. I successfully led and developed high-performing teams, trained and mentored new baristas, implemented operational improvements, and consistently exceeded sales targets. My ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment, exceptional communication skills, and strong attention to detail made me an asset to any team. As a dedicated Starbucks partner, I was committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring a positive customer experience while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.

· My responsibilities included overseeing a focus group and running a fundraising/branding campaign.· I also wrote letters and articles for newspapers, radio stations, and online blogs.· I created petitions to representatives in Congress, the Senate, and the White House regarding the mission of the Borgen Project.· Through this internship I communicated primarily online and through Social Media to an international audience. Because of this, I learned how to work on a team and communicate with people internationally with one goal in mind.· I hosted and promoted an information event regarding The Borgen Project in my local community.