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Torrance, CA, US

Strategic Human Resources Business Partner serving in the department of Public Works, overseeing a staff of 650 across 5 bureaus. Collaborating with executive leadership to design and implement strategies that will attract, engage, and develop employees and cultivate a high-performance culture. Leads strategic staffing plans, compensation, benefits.

Long Beach, California, United States

 Human resource business partner for 550 staff across 5 department units.  Supervise a 12 Personnel Division staff team and provide oversight of all employee-related programs and processes, including payroll, recruitment, employee engagement, leaves, labor relations and training and development.  Provide oversight for the full employment lifecycle of.

 Human resource business partner for 150 staff across 6 department units.  Principal budget manager for approx. $8.5 million department budget.  Collaborate with unit Directors to provide guidance, direction, expertise and advise on all HR processes, programs, and policies (i.e., Recruitment, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Learning and.

Currently serving as the principal budget manager for approximately $8 million and human resources manager for 150 staff within the office of Enrollment Services. Responsible for the development and recommendation of Enrollment Services policies and procedures related to budget and personnel administration. Managing staff hiring process and policies.

Greater Los Angeles Area

 Organize and manage all operations including program projects, fundraising, committee and volunteer functions, organization communications and community services.  Recruit, orient, train and develop volunteers and staff in fundraising, program and organizational activities. Manage Executive and Associate Board of Directors roles and responsibilities.

West LA

 Supervised operations for the Student Employment Office, which includes the hiring and payroll process for over 300 student employees and annual budget of approximately $1.5 million. Chair of a 12-department audit which led to the development of new hiring processes and procedures for student employees and an estimated savings of $950,000.00 over 5.

Greater Los Angeles Area

 Oversaw personnel processes, coordination of financial budgeting, regional communications and training and development for 1700 Financial Advisors and 600 Support Staff. Implemented a Regional SharePoint site which improved the employee evaluation process and increased employee morale. Managed regional staff support leadership associations and training.

Van Nuys, CA

 Evaluated 200 college scholarship applications annually to determine funding needs and match applicants with appropriate grant and donor resources. Prepared and administered the $250,000 annual budget while maintaining accurate financial records for the organization. Increased organization visibility through website development and social media marketing

 Supervised a team of 15 tellers, created schedules, oversaw completion of financial transactions, and maintained a culture of high-quality customer service. Conducted staff training and development and administered quarterly and annual reviews. Consistently exceeded aggressive branch sales goals by managing both team and individual sales metrics.

Master'S Degree, Education

Activities and Societies: The Legacy, HSU Cheer Squad

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology