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St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

At Midwest Dairy Association®, we are proud to represent over 4,000 dairy farms to 41 million consumers across our region. We work on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in our products and production practices.We work with others to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. We focus our efforts on sharing insights and developing programs and resources for our retail, health and wellness, school food service and industry partners. Our goal is to maximize our impact by working with and through our partners to share information and real-time experiences that showcase how dairy products resonate with today’s consumer: responsibly produced, nutrient-rich, locally driven and offers real enjoyment.We’re bringing dairy to life for a better world with exciting flavors, convenient products, memorable experiences and credible information. We are funded by farmers across a 10-state region, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. As part of the national dairy checkoff, we focus on dairy promotion, nutrition education and research and are committed to health and wellness through different collaborative programs.

San Francisco, Us

• Manage HR operations across the U.S., collaborating with global partners to unify employee culture• Developed career pathing frameworks, detailing growth paths and core value requirements• Implemented advanced HR analytics, driving data-driven decision making• Refined DE&I policies and led cultural enhancements based on employee feedback• Analyze employment data including NPS data, salary data, and performance data to recommend improvements and develop new strategies for employee retention• Transitioned company to new payroll and benefits systems, creating comprehensive training materials• Enhanced current performance management program for senior leadership to assist with communication and transparency, incorporating Workday into the process• Act as a trusted advisor, consultant, and confidant to the business leaders and the employees, proactively offering and counsel when necessary• Guide people managers and employees through performance evaluations and rewards throughout the year• Developed updated policy and procedures for the U.S• As well as new hire orientation program• Streamlined HR workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and staff satisfaction• Maintain compliance with federal, multi-state, and global employment laws and regulations• Advanced the use of our Workday system utilizing advanced features, limiting manual procedures, and elevating records data• Created onboarding materials for new hires to ease transition into company culture.• Designed fair compensation packages, ensuring equity across all roles.• Administered employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans.• Analyzed compensation data to develop competitive salary structures for various positions.• Handled confidential matters with discretion to maintain workplace and employee privacy• Supported all GTM and Delivery teams as well as shared services functions.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Built new recruiting and onboarding practices for both Catena Solutions and Advanced Resources. • Assisted in development of compensation structures based on market research and internal equity considerations.• Implementation of Wellness Programs throughout all the AG Companies• Optimized hiring strategies by forecasting hiring needs and effectively implementing recruitment initiatives.• Lead Onboarding Process & Procedure Project to help streamline the onboarding employee experience• Developed recruitment strategies to meet the organization’s current and future needs, leveraging a high-quality diverse talent pool for the organization• Acted as a trusted advisor, consultant, and confidant to the business unit President and senior leadership team, proactively offering advice, counsel and thought partnership related to HR challenges• Responsible for all workplace investigations with the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality• Spearheaded a wellness program to increase employee retention and empower our employees to prioritize themselves• Managed employee performance evaluation processes and provided feedback for improvement.• Designed fair compensation packages, ensuring equity across all roles• Pioneered diversity initiatives, fostering an inclusive workplace culture• Facilitated staff training programs to enhance employees' skills and career development opportunities.• Implemented succession planning strategies to ensure continuity in leadership positions.• Supported organizational change initiatives by providing guidance on HR implications and best practices.• Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations to minimize legal risks for organization.• Organized company-wide events to promote team building and foster positive organizational culture.• Strengthened employee knowledge and abilities, leading comprehensive training program for new and established employees. that increased retention and lead

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Pioneered ATS integration, optimizing recruitment efficiency• Developed comprehensive training programs, improving employee skills and career growth• Drove enterprise talent acquisition strategies based on human resources and talent acquisition data.• Developed career progression frameworks, boosting staff development• Cultivated diverse talent pool by implementing inclusive recruitment practices.• Evaluated effectiveness of current sourcing methods and made improvements as needed.• Created job descriptions that accurately reflected position requirements and responsibilities.• Negotiated competitive compensation packages with selected candidates.• Ensured compliance with all relevant employment laws throughout the recruitment process.• Streamlined application process through use of applicant tracking systems ATS.• Engaged and partnered with business leaders to understand hiring requirements and formulate successful talent acquisition strategies to meet different needs.• Owned weekly, monthly and quarterly business-specific reporting on departmental and team hiring goals.• Facilitated recruitment workflows between candidates and hiring managers.• Designed and executed robust onboarding program for new hires.• Coached hiring managers on best practices, processes and tools for achieving talent acquisition results.• Trained hiring managers in effective interviewing techniques and legal compliance matters.• Mentored junior members of Talent Acquisition team, providing support and guidance.• Mediated personnel disputes as link between management and employees.• Improved organizational structure with revamped charts and growth plans.• Brought in top candidates by establishing competitive compensation structures and benefits policies.

• Attended industry events and career fairs to network and promote company brand.• Provided training and guidance to recruitment team members on best practices.• Conducted interviews with potential candidates in-person and via video conferencing.• Developed recruitment strategies to attract top talent.• Utilized social media platforms for employer branding efforts.• Analyzed recruitment metrics to assess effectiveness of sourcing strategies.• Implemented efficient applicant tracking systems for better organization.• Established relationships with colleges and universities for campus recruiting initiatives.• Oversaw background checks, reference checks, and employment verification processes.• Negotiated compensation packages, including salaries, benefits, and bonuses.• Revised job descriptions as needed to accurately reflect current roles and responsibilities.• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and regulations pertaining to hiring practices.• Maximized employee satisfaction and reduced turnover with motivational strategies and enhanced training.• Analyzed training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.

Us

Advisory Search Group A national firm providing comprehensive and innovative staffing solutions specific to the staffing and recruiting industries.Our StrategyAttracting top talent is vital to organizations, and our unique strategy assists our client partners in building strong internal foundations through efficient talent acquisition.Advisory Search Group effectively creates client and candidate partnerships, connecting the right talent to the right opportunity with an unsurpassed level of professionalism and confidentiality.. I am the recruiter's recruiter for the East Coast. Focusing on the D.C. metro area and surrounding cities mostly.

Diemen, Noord-Holland, Nl

As a Sr. Agent, I was responsible for running a full staffing desk. Full desk sales and recruitment across multiple verticals including: IT, Creative Services, Administration, Banking, Sales, and Marketing. 30% Market Growth in the first year and Top Perm Placement Award. As an Account Manager for the Northern Trust Account (all locations throughout the U.S.) I was responsible for account compliance (on a national level), managing and filling all orders in the Chicago Market across all department. Roles included: Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Engineer, Application Developer, Quality Assurance Engineer, IT Application Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Data Warehouse Manager, Data Analyst, Purchasing Agent, Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Auditor, Finance Manager, Accountant, Lock Box, Securities Advisor, Trader, Fund Managers, V.P. of Marketing, Compliance, and Administration.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design

Art, Fine Arts