Strategic leader concerning all Human Resources operations (policy development and management, HRIS adoption and implementation, compliance, compensation, onboarding, and document management), DEI operations, and Workforce Development.Skill Development and Key Accomplishments* Compensation Analysis completed for FY22/23* Recruitment consultation with hiring managers to reconfigure job descriptions and postings* Policy development and employee handbook revision* Doubled workforce development program numbers * Implemented new performance appraisal process and learning management system

Responsible for both strategic and fiscal management and development of educational programming for both youth and adults, including classes/seminars/workshops, discovery camps, and workforce development. Oversaw all human resources operations and tools (compliance, employee experience, policy development, recruitment, onboarding, and employee assets). Oversaw all IT operations (helpdesk, software, and hardware adoption and maintenance, contract services for equipment, and maintenance).Skill Development and Key Accomplishments* Created an intranet to assist with employee self-service * Navigated COVID-19 and created policies to keep the spread among employees low* Adopted technology to continue the growth of education programs within a virtual environment * Presented at the American Public Gardens Association annual conference regarding Workforce Development and Teens (2019)

I oversaw all day-to-day and long-range strategic planning regarding facility maintenance and repairs, IT and Data Networking, Human Resources policy and processes, and the Youth Tree Team (high school workforce development program).Skill Development and Key Accomplishments* Managed the entire process for new VoIP telephone system migration (contract negotiation, implementation, staff training)* Refined tech adoption for equipment purchases and completed a technology audit to create a 5-year equipment replacement plan

Assisted with the day-to-day physical and digital resources (preventative and routine building maintenance scheduling, technology software licensing adoption, and auditing). Served as the front-line generalist for onboarding, benefits administration, and employee file management.Skill Development and Key Accomplishments* Streamlined HR processes by adopting and implementing Paycor in order to consolidate timekeeping, payroll, employee information management, and benefits

2013 - 2015: I coordinated and lead the development of content for global programs and products for children and young adults. The scope of my leadership also entailed budget management and tracking, overseeing independent contractors, and database management.2015 - 2021: Freelance contractor working with project managers to manage the translation of various published products.

Assistant Director (SafePlace)January 2013 - September 2013Supervised the day-to-day operations of a children's emergency shelter that was in operation for 24 hours daily, every day. Utilized expertise as a certified Child Welfare Professional for the state of Florida to counsel abandoned, neglected, and abused youth as well as trained over 32 employees and volunteers on trauma-informed care for all the clients.Licensing and Placement Specialist (Palm Beach Foster Care Team)April 2011 - January 2013 Certified Child Welfare Professional who educated and prepared prospective foster parents through the licensing process. Advocated for and coordinated the logistics for child placement in foster and adoptive homes according to their physical and emotional needs. Conducted home study evaluations and background clearances to make informed decisions regarding the family's readiness to foster.Resident Assistant (His Caring Place)April 2011 - May 2012Lived in a home with three (3) young women and their infants/toddlers along with two (2) other staff members to counsel and teach the residents tactical life skills to assist with parenting, educational matters, and career development.

As the Director (Assistant Director from October 2005 until June 2007), I was solely in charge of recruitment, budgets, and strategic plans, program development and facilitation, hiring, and evaluation of employees, as well as training for precollege programming (Summer Scholars Program and Dual Enrollment) and visiting student non-degree programs (Miami Semester). Other areas of expertise in this position included contract negotiation and administration, marketing, public speaking, program evaluation, and application file reading for the Office of Admission.