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Costa Mesa

• Manage human resource functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, records maintenance, safety and recreational programs.• Plan weeklong, semiannual event requiring activities for team building, departmental breakout sessions and company update meetings for entire organization.• Created and Implemented annual and quarterly review process for staff employees and contractors• Develop company policies and procedures and updated new employee orientation presentation and process• Created and updated job descriptions to better fit legal requirements and company skill-set/culture

Irvine, Ca

Placed top IT talent in companies across Orange County; grew existing accounts and executed new contracts through cold calling, networking and client meetings with C-Level Executives, V.P.s, directors and line managers; provided project based solutions for IT managers and departments; worked with international candidates on visa status and employment in the US. • Doubled business in 2014 • Earned Director status after hitting over 1 million dollars in sales 2012• Rookie of the year 2009

Irvine, Ca

Placed top human resources candidates in companies nationwide and industry wide; sourced candidates via direct contact, online research and networking; developed business through cold calling, penetrating existing accounts and building relationships with clients; interviewed, coach and counsel candidates.• Started the Human Resources Executive Recruiting Division in Irvine branch• Created candidate profile questionnaire to successfully screen recruits

Brea, Ca

Recruited branch managers, loan officers, and office personnel for 18 national retail branchesPlaced top producers in the industry, increasing productivity within the branches; sourced candidates through cold calling, internet advertisement, print media and networking. • Tripled database of candidates• Trained branch managers on developing recruiting strategies for their region• Implemented tools and marketing strategies to attract top recruits• Identified top candidates to start successful new branches within the company

Lake Forest, Ca

Branch Manager (11/2002 – 2/2004)Led staff of 5; oversaw all branch activity; ensured staff met or exceeded all branch productivity goals; accountable for monthly P&L reports; Recruited, interviewed and hired branch personnel; handled all human resources functions at the branch level including: exit interviews, new hire orientations, disciplinary actions and training; coached and counseled temporary associates on behavioral and performance issues; developed, designed and implemented new marketing strategies • Exceeded corporate profit expectations by 80% for 2003 • Top 25% of Branch Managers for Orange County Region 2003• Top 2% in Sales for Orange County Region 2003• Top 5% Nationally in Sales 2000 - 2004Sr. Account Executive (2/2000 – 10/2002) Specialized in placing skilled administrative professionals in temporary and full-time positions; qualified, acquired, serviced and expanded client base; pre-screened and submitted quality candidates to clients.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

General Assignment ReporterReported, wrote and edited stories for all newscasts; setup interviews daily for local nightly newscasts; Live and in the field experience including: spots for local newscasts, CNN and NBC networks; maintained database of confidential sources, references and officials; fill-in Anchor• Third place for Olympic Team coverage AP Awards 1996

Bachelor Of Communications, Broadcast Journalism

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism And Mass Communication