- Lead and manage projects related to the “Statewide Education and Workforce Development Act” consisting of collaborative efforts of over 20 state agencies and organizations.- Develop project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, in collaboration with stakeholders and project teams. - Coordinate project activities, ensuring adherence to project management methodologies and best practices. - Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or issues, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies. - Track project budget, allocate resources efficiently, and manage project expenditures effectively. - Ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

- Directed and managed program and project design, establishment of associated goals and milestones, tracking, evaluation, and reporting; bringing together multiple stakeholders and helping drive decisions. - Assessed programs and oversaw documentation of policies, procedures, and rule changes to streamline operations to achieve maximum effectiveness. - Directed and managed creation, evaluation, project alignment, coordination, and tracking of strategic planning for the agency, including agency’s strategic plan and agency’s Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) strategic plan.- Creation of a project management system within the agency’s enterprise information platform; analyzed business needs, collected requirements, created initial design of the system and worked with colleagues to identify additional needs and issues, and negotiated and contracted a vendor to complete the project.- Consulted with SC Public Library Directors on human resources issues and recommended solutions based on policies, procedures, and programs.- Forecasted human resources needs; made recommendations regarding human resources planning; developed the personnel budget request plan to increase personnel budget funding.- Directly supervised the Human Resources Generalist and State Data Coordinator.- Developed and managed budget based on analysis of business needs.

- Implemented a comprehensive human resources program by leading project and program design in recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, employee/employer relations, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA), training and development, benefits, personnel transactions and records. - Provided consultations to SC Public Library Directors on human resources issues and recommended solutions based on policies, procedures, and programs.- Forecasted human resources needs; made recommendations regarding human resources planning.- Developed and designed a comprehensive classification and compensation program for the agency that incorporated the state program structure; performed market research and analyzed survey data to support recommendations.- Established procedures for screening applications and interviewing applicants; advised managers on hiring decisions and salary offers; analyzed and implemented process improvements in diversity recruiting and tracking AA efforts; worked with communications department to develop LinkedIn branding.- Advised leadership and staff on various employee relations issues; reviewed and made recommendations concerning disciplinary actions; conducted investigations into various human resources issues; responded to requests for information from official sources.- Directed employee training and development; identified training needs; scheduled training based on available resources and coordinated appropriate administrative details. - Created online workflow process for tuition assistance and reimbursement process, and professional development information request and data capture.

- Advised School of Medicine (SOM) departments regarding recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, benefits, personnel transactions and records.- Advised leadership and staff on various employee relations issues; reviewed and made recommendations concerning disciplinary actions; conducted investigations into various human resources issues; responded to requests for information from official sources.- Conducted research on and resolved compensation issues, made recommendations on compensation changes, and provided guidance on compensation policies and procedures. - Reviewed and approved position descriptions and position postings. - Reviewed grant criteria and ensured personnel spending aligned with requirements.- Reviewed performance management documents quarterly and counseled management on proper delivery and timely completion. - Advised employees regarding benefits and assisted employees in completing paperwork for making benefit changes. - Created and delivered human resource training.

- Instructed students on educational opportunities and technical skills required for employment. - Created and delivered training for faculty, staff, students and parents, related to student services, financial aid, money management, test anxiety, and career planning. - Developed and conducted informational financial presentations for current and prospective students. - Conducted academic advisement for new or readmitted students; completed student program plans. - Assisted students with selecting courses for registration, adding and dropping courses, reviewing account information such as financial aid awards and account balances, and reviewing online student orientation. - Managed all student loan programs and trained relevant staff. - Assisted with coordination of Veterans Affairs (VA) education programs to include certifications, evaluation of programs, and maintenance of records.

- Advised School of Medicine (SOM) departments regarding recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, employee/employer relations, benefits, personnel transactions and records.- Conducted research on and resolved compensation issues, made recommendations on compensation changes, and provided guidance on compensation policies and procedures. - Reviewed performance management documents quarterly and counseled management on proper delivery and timely completion. - Reviewed and approved position descriptions and position postings. - Reviewed grant criteria and ensured personnel spending aligned with requirements.- Ensured that appointment periods/re-hire paperwork and/or termination paperwork was completed correctly and timely. - Advised employees regarding benefits and assisted employees in completing paperwork for making benefit changes. - Created and delivered human resource training.

- Researched and analyzed external and internal market data to make recommendations to senior management involving compensation program development, program evaluation and change, program implementation, and design and maintenance of supporting systems and processes.- Participated in market surveys and managed vendor relationships.- Created and maintained a classification and compensation manual with policies, procedures, and training components.- Consulted with leadership on new and existing positions; conducted job audits, documented duties to ensuring appropriate classification.- Collaborated on creation of new and revised job descriptions that met appropriate policies and procedures. - Worked closely with Recruiters, HR Generalists, Payroll, management, and staff to ensure documents were correct and handled appropriately, including performing quality assurance procedures.