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Palo Alto, California, Us

SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI company for digital transformation across the most important and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly, with over 3,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals located globally in 40 countries.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

• Structured and negotiated job offers and compensation packages with candidates and hiring managers• Created a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process by continual contact with the candidates and hiring managers• Created and implemented recruiting strategies for 19 multi-state properties with a 45 day average time to fill• Partnered with vendor to build Application Tracking System (ATS). Planned and organized roll-out on new system and trained HR staff and all hiring managers on utilization of ATS• Partnered with key stakeholders to write and update job descriptions for optimal recruiting outcomes• Sourced candidates by a multiple recruiting platforms and matched their qualifications to the needs of the business and to build bench strength • Year over year filled an average of 50 exempt positions and over 250 candidate interviews• Trained hiring managers on interviewing skills and techniques which included the legal aspects of the hiring process• Provided advice and counsel to hiring managers regarding personnel practices, policies and employment laws• Partnered with HR team to assist with employee relations, benefits, and payroll issues• Developed and implemented J1 student program

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

• Provided solid counsel and guidance on employee relations and recruiting issues to hiring managers and associates• Developed recruiting strategies to attract highly qualified candidates• Managed full-cycle recruiting process to grow organization by 350 employees • Wrote and revised job descriptions to align with business needs• Coordinated and conducted new hire orientation and on-boarding• Coached managers on the hiring and selection process• Conducted off boarding protocol with exiting employees

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

• Oversaw and managed the all areas of the human resources department• Administered employee benefits and processed bi-weekly payroll• Coached managers on employee relations issues and evaluating talent bench strength• Identified, selected and hired candidates to fill exempt and non-exempt positions

 Oversaw all aspects of staff performance evaluation, progressive discipline, employee relations resolutions, and grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws Developed and implemented disciplinary policies and procedures to ensure consistency and fair standards that aligned with employment laws and regulations  Trained managers on interviewing skills and employment laws Selected and implemented new payroll system and trained managers company wide Oversaw employee benefits administration Developed and implemented a performance appraisal system for the company in collaboration with management in order to maximize performance and productivity Coached managers on creating performance goals and delivering feedback to meet performance standards

Virginia Beach, Virginia, Us

GOLD KEY/PHR HOTELS & RESORTS, Virginia Beach, VA November 2004-September2011Human Resources Manager – Gold Key/PHR February 2008-September 2011Benefits Administrator/ Human Recourses Generalist February 2007-February 2008Executive Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Food & Beverage May 2005- February 2007Banquet/Restaurant Manager-Mahi Mahs Seafood Restaurant & Saloon November 2004-May 2005 Managed the daily operations of the human resources department and the company's career center for seven resorts, five restaurants, and 2,000 employees Managed annual operating budget of $1 million Traveled abroad to interview and hire over 100 international student work and travel students, partnering with CIEE, (Council on International Educational Exchange) Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal employment and related human resources laws Recruited, interviewed, and selected candidates for exempt and non-exempt positions Resolved a variety of employee relations issues throughout the organization

 Developed experience on customer service, sales and management  Responsible for cash and credit card transactions for the day Managed a staff up to thirty employees per shift Trained new employees on the menu, serving etiquette, and the computer

 Responsible for managing all employee personnel files and event planning Assisted in processing bi-weekly payroll for hundreds of employees using ADP Developed recruiting strategies to attract best candidates , conducted group interviews for all sales and customer service agents and extended job offers Analyzed and balanced monthly bills and responsible for assisting employees with all benefits offered