Coaching and mentoring a team of 2 staffing specialists, 1 Recruitment Coordinator, and 1 offsite client staffing coordinator manage the temporary staffing needs and be business partners with customers throughout Prince William and Loudon County. Manassas, Woodbridge, Leesburg, and Loudon Countyto drive recruitment and staffing metrics for the Manassas branch of People Ready Staffing- a True Blue company.associates- 3 Staffing Managers, a Recruitment Coordinator, and the office… Show more Coaching and mentoring a team of 2 staffing specialists, 1 Recruitment Coordinator, and 1 offsite client staffing coordinator manage the temporary staffing needs and be business partners with customers throughout Prince William and Loudon County. Manassas, Woodbridge, Leesburg, and Loudon Countyto drive recruitment and staffing metrics for the Manassas branch of People Ready Staffing- a True Blue company.associates- 3 Staffing Managers, a Recruitment Coordinator, and the office Administrative assistant• Ensuring all staffing managers are properly on-boarded after hiring, including training, and office policies and procedures. Developing performance management schedules, monitoring Time in Attendance, and dispatching workers to various job assignments based on skill requirements, experience, and education as outlined in the job profile.• Developing the master corporate training calendar to ensure all associates attend and successfully complete all required trainingand development courses for certification, personal and professional development. Manage the registration process for various training opportunities via online training, True Blue Corporate University, web-based training, and partnership with Penn Foster University. Show less

Working in collaboration with a team of highly skilled professionals in planning schematics and merchandising efforts for new store openings, resets, and rebuilds throughout the US.

Leading the total store initiative to consistently provide our customers with a shopping experience that meets or exceeds their shopping and service needs. Engaging customers by being present on the selling floor, asking questions, providing solution and receiving feedback to to help me provide better service.Managing and developing store associates to maintain store standards. Coaching department head how to understand their business, drive sales, maintaining department standards… Show more Leading the total store initiative to consistently provide our customers with a shopping experience that meets or exceeds their shopping and service needs. Engaging customers by being present on the selling floor, asking questions, providing solution and receiving feedback to to help me provide better service.Managing and developing store associates to maintain store standards. Coaching department head how to understand their business, drive sales, maintaining department standards, ensuring 100% compliance with department resets and planograms, ensuring sales promotions and signage maintained and updated. Depending on the needs of the business, I work in partnership with the Eastern division traveling across the division to provide training, operations support, sales support, special order execution, and setting up merchandising displays for special events, wine tastings, and corporate visits. Subject matter expert in Wine and Fine Cheese merchandising. Show less

Working in partnership with Store Directors and Manager to source and recruit talent to fill various department and store openings at all levels. Managing, updating, and maintaining various online recruiting tools and resources to ensure accurate and timely information regarding latest job openings, candidate status, and document processing is recorded and reported. Administering and evaluating drug screenings, and submitting background investigations. Completing candidate offers, extending… Show more Working in partnership with Store Directors and Manager to source and recruit talent to fill various department and store openings at all levels. Managing, updating, and maintaining various online recruiting tools and resources to ensure accurate and timely information regarding latest job openings, candidate status, and document processing is recorded and reported. Administering and evaluating drug screenings, and submitting background investigations. Completing candidate offers, extending offers, scheduling NEO and department level training. Following up with management to ensure successful on boarding and followup. Show less

Developing and expanding our premium selection of gourmet cheeses, cheese products and specialty foods from around the world to maintain our status of having the largest selection of local, national, and international gourmet cheese and food products. I partner with the cheese specialist to create a catering menu to meet any client or customer need. Manage in store special events and tastingsCoordinate cross merchandising opportunities with the Wine Specialist to create an interesting… Show more Developing and expanding our premium selection of gourmet cheeses, cheese products and specialty foods from around the world to maintain our status of having the largest selection of local, national, and international gourmet cheese and food products. I partner with the cheese specialist to create a catering menu to meet any client or customer need. Manage in store special events and tastingsCoordinate cross merchandising opportunities with the Wine Specialist to create an interesting Paring Menu of Wine and Cheese. Developing new sales initiatives and merchandising programs to drive premium sales in all related departments.Partnering with beverage vendors to ensure corporate plans are executed timely and in accordance with corporate sales initiatives. Educating customers and associates regarding products, services, and special events. Show less

Leading the charge design the Eastern Division Premium Training Program for Safeway World of Fine Cheese. Writing and developing a training curriculum, training guide, 16 week course module, and final cheese certification to train and develop best in class training for 16 cheese mongers, 8 cheese specialist, 16 deli managers, 24 store managers, 3 district managers regarding the operation and management, staffing, ordering, food safety, inventory control, purchasing and sales of a gourmet… Show more Leading the charge design the Eastern Division Premium Training Program for Safeway World of Fine Cheese. Writing and developing a training curriculum, training guide, 16 week course module, and final cheese certification to train and develop best in class training for 16 cheese mongers, 8 cheese specialist, 16 deli managers, 24 store managers, 3 district managers regarding the operation and management, staffing, ordering, food safety, inventory control, purchasing and sales of a gourmet cheese department. Result: 50% increase in store cheese sales over last year. In addition, cheese sales accounts for 20% increase in total deli sales during 4th Qtr. (for stores that completed training & certification) Show less

Partnering with the Mid Atlantic region store managers to assist them with total HR/ training needs. Provided benefit and payroll guidance, employee relations counseling, recruitment needs for Assistant Manager and store support positions. Provided training and corporate communication to my dedicated region. Responsible for stores in Washington DC, Chevy Chase, MD, and Virginia.

Worked in partnership with the CFO and Senior Managing Partner to review the H1B Visa process and develop a new program, policy and procedure for multinationals working in various countries. In addition, I was responsible for drafting the company Response to Notice of Finding be sent to the Department of Homeland Security. I also drafted the corporate emergency response and evacuation procedures, response to Pandemic Bird Flu, and training for all manager regarding the onboarding and new hire… Show more Worked in partnership with the CFO and Senior Managing Partner to review the H1B Visa process and develop a new program, policy and procedure for multinationals working in various countries. In addition, I was responsible for drafting the company Response to Notice of Finding be sent to the Department of Homeland Security. I also drafted the corporate emergency response and evacuation procedures, response to Pandemic Bird Flu, and training for all manager regarding the onboarding and new hire process for multinational employees. Review, update, and redefine the roles, responsibilities, requirements, and objectives for the following job profiles: Account Executive, Account Coordinator, and Account Manager. Work with the VP and Accounting to determine appropriate salary/ incentive structure and benchmarks for each role and develop a communication and roll out strategy for the department. I was responsible for managing the recruitment process for all account executives and open job requisitions in the New York office.Result: Average time to hire: 17 days (exceptional) All positions filled within timeline 100 approval of every H1B and J Visa application I submitted with minimal response. All employees trained on Emergency/Pandemic Response with 100% compliance Show less

This was one of the greatest experiences of a life time. I had the opportunity to be part of the transformation of the visual content industry. In partnership with the Seattle corporate office, I was hired to assist with the consolidation and restructure of seven acquired companies to create a dynamic work culture in the heart of Tribeca. We consolidated payroll, benefits, policies, procedures for over 1500 employees. Managed a large reduction in force, redefining and restructuring job… Show more This was one of the greatest experiences of a life time. I had the opportunity to be part of the transformation of the visual content industry. In partnership with the Seattle corporate office, I was hired to assist with the consolidation and restructure of seven acquired companies to create a dynamic work culture in the heart of Tribeca. We consolidated payroll, benefits, policies, procedures for over 1500 employees. Managed a large reduction in force, redefining and restructuring job roles and responsibilities, creating/changing new departments and management, defining work culture and employer brand. Developing guiding leadership principles and developing a core leadership and training program to engage and inspire employees to raise the bar and make Getty Images the industry standard. Traveled extensively throughout the USA and Europe with the SVP and VP of Human Resources to engage, motive, educate, and inspire regarding the goal and direction of Getty Images. Result: Completed consolidation and restructuring 2 months ahead of project deadline. Completed payroll and HRIS transition and targets without incident and on time. Moved 700 plus employees new office under construction without a single incident or injury. Created a true partnership between managers and associates. Gained the trust and respect of senior management, department heads, and employees across all brand cultures to embrace, engage and assist in the development of a new corporate culture. This was organizational development, change management, employer branding and leadership training at its best! Show less

Initially hired seasonally as a Floor Operations Manager. Promoted 2 months later to the position of Manager of Standard Operating Procedures- reviewing, editing, writing, and updating all operating policies and procedures for stores, support, merchants, warehouse, and corporate. I chaired the monthly policy review board with all SVPs/HR and legal, to discuss new policies, previous changes and updates, and status update for stores. Promoted within 6 months to Manager of Professional and… Show more Initially hired seasonally as a Floor Operations Manager. Promoted 2 months later to the position of Manager of Standard Operating Procedures- reviewing, editing, writing, and updating all operating policies and procedures for stores, support, merchants, warehouse, and corporate. I chaired the monthly policy review board with all SVPs/HR and legal, to discuss new policies, previous changes and updates, and status update for stores. Promoted within 6 months to Manager of Professional and Executive Development for all store management. In addition I created a new development program for college graduates interested in the support management side of retail. I developed the Macys East Support Executive Training program. Highly competitive, the program selected and hired 20 college graduates to complete a 16 week training program consisting of classroom training and rotating OJT. Once training was completed, based on performance, area of interest, and mentor feedback, trainees were assigned given permanent assignments.Result: Graduated 3 cycles with an average turnover of less than 2%. Compared to a 50% for regular Executive Training Program trainees. Received Award from Federated Department Stores Show less

Providing intake services for individuals and families diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. Processing all documents required by the City of New York including providing the client with the initial application for services, reviewing appropriate ID, reviewing or requesting a completed a M11Q form listing the appropriate diagnosis, signature, and doctor information, HIPPA information, and processing an initial Medicaid application. Coordinate all managed care needs once accepted into DAS including… Show more Providing intake services for individuals and families diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. Processing all documents required by the City of New York including providing the client with the initial application for services, reviewing appropriate ID, reviewing or requesting a completed a M11Q form listing the appropriate diagnosis, signature, and doctor information, HIPPA information, and processing an initial Medicaid application. Coordinate all managed care needs once accepted into DAS including other municipal services or health needs. Was promoted to work on special project and managed the DAS Bronx Emergency Assistance Unit processing all shelter services users and coordinating care with a DAS case worker to provide permanent housing solution. Tracked monthly demographic DAS client usage of homeless services to determine how to better service housing needs for this at risk population. I delivered monthly review of findings to the Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources Administration- Homeless ServicesResult: We were able to determine specific factors that lead to DAS clients not receiving permanent housing. In most cases, the relationship and monthly meeting with the Case manager was not happening. We then reviewed case logs to determine discrepancies, made specific changes and saw a significant decrease of 40% fewer DAS clients accessing EAU services. Show less

I was a Tanker during the Liberation of Kuwait during the Gulf War. I have seen the horrors of War and the smell of death. When I was not in the field I worked in Head Quarters, Office of Personnel as a Personnel Associate Friedberg, Germany