Administer the WorkPlus Program which assists program members with job skill development,life skills, group work experience, and job placement that leads to permanent employmentstatus.* Liason with local companies in order to place program participants in permanent workpositions.* Conduct resume writing workshops.* Instructor for computer skill courses and job search skill seminars.

Owner 2008 to Dec 2010Owner responsible for the day to day operations of a preschool. Duties included; full P&Lresponsibility, financial reporting, payroll, insurance and benefit processing, sales,marketing, customer and vendor communication and overseeing the care and education ofenrolled children.* Restructured the business in all areas to allow for incremental growth while encouragedopen communication and feedback in order for customers to share ideas and participate intheir child's education.* Increased teamwork skills among current staff members in order to better maintain andaccomplish enrollment goals.* Cut costs and increased profits by building enrollment by 44% in the first year, inspite of a challenging economy.* Partnered with Director to review all job applicants and annual employee evaluations.* Planned and coordinated marketing events including community days, open houses andhosting Chamber of Commerce luncheons.* Handled all human resource functions for the company, including, recruiting/hiring,terminations, payroll and benefits coordination.* Created and maintained employee policy and procedure handbook.

Realtor 2006 to 2008* Responsible for making offers, closing deals, and initiating resale activity. * Worked effectively with clients, including ability to identify needs, tactfully answerquestions, secure financing and resolve problems. * Generated sales leads and solicited new business.

Manufacturer of Licensed and Non -Licensed Emblems and Embellishments; Oversaw the training, development and performance of the Human Resource andAdministration departments, reporting directly to the President of the company.* Full P&L responsibility for the company working directly with the President.* Responsible for final approval on the hiring of new employees as well as determiningoverall compensation for new hires.* Ensured that employee turnover remained at an acceptable level of 5% during this timeframe.* Responsible for developing and updating the company handbook which contained policies,procedures and other pertinent benefit information for all employees.* Monitored and processed all payroll transactions (with ADP) to ensure correct fundswere administered bi-weekly.* Spearheaded a company-wide employee management project for all team members whichresulted in streamlining reporting and management structure.* Responsible for bi-annual evaluations of team members.* Consistently exceeded company sales goals by an average of 12% and customers servicesatisfaction goals by 21%.* Planned and coordinated monthly team building seminars and events.* Key liaison between manufacturing facilities in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan whichincluded overseas travel to these facilities for onsite meetings 2 times per year.

Ensured excellent customer service, pro-actively managing a team of accountrepresentatives. Resulting in an overall 28% increase in inside sales volume.* Prioritized department projects by delegating the appropriate work to members of theteam.* Enrolled and terminated employees from medical and dental benefits.* Responsible for new hire orientation and training program.* Maintained and updated employee personnel files.* Responsible for the development of the annual budget, which reflected profit goals aswell as sales projections.* Conducted frequent department meetings in order to facilitate clear communicationbetween team members.