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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Virginia Beach, VA

• Assisted new HR leadership in championing change throughout the company by working closely with functional management, and developing, communicating and successfully launching leadership training.
• Performed extensive data analysis for Executive Leadership to conduct company-wide process improvement projects to include reducing turnover, developing new policies, and improving employee engagement.
• Worked closely with Nursing Management to develop best practices and deliver reporting needs for CMS nurse staffing requirements. Included an indepth analysis of new CMS requirements and projected needs to meet them.
• Managed and led all contracts impacting the Human Resources department, including negotiating costs. Negotiated savings of over $45k per year on multiple contracts.
• Managed project to remove all paper files, including quoting, negotiating, and completing a contract to outsource scanning, managing an employee auditing files, and arranging for storage of remaining files..
• Developed workflows while implementing process improvements for organization-wide HRIS.

Virginia Beach, VA

• Provided HR leadership expertise in reviewing existing practices and procedures to drive people-centric changes company wide.
• Worked closely with Store Managers on HR issues/concerns, conducted in person and remote training for new managers.
• Led team in successful implementation of Kronos HRIS.
• Developed workflows for the entire HR Department while implementing process improvements for Kronos. All processes transformed from paper to automation, drastically reducing labor required to conduct business.
• Managed the use of communication tools and strategic training sessions to drive adoption of the new HRIS system.
• Developed training documents and led training sessions on using Kronos.

Chesapeake, VA

• Worked with key, organization-wide stakeholders to assist HR leadership in championing change by evaluating the benefits structure, hiring process, and communication strategies.
• Proactively pursued health and wellness initiatives in anticipation of strategic goal to become self insured.
• Developed Orientation program to gain point of touch with distance employees and create a streamlined company messaging.
• Worked closely with Program Managers to drive solid relationships with employees, evaluate location specific needs, and scan the business environment.
• Reduced expenses and streamlined processes related to Employee Benefits using HRIS system Employee Navigator and Microsoft Excel.
• Conducted benefits enrollment meetings onsite and via the internet for Global employees to create a direct open line of communication and involvement.

Newport News, VA

• Assisted in payment of employees’ weekly payroll, to include calculation of paychecks in accordance with government policies and laws.
• Conducted verification/audit of over 100 checks being distributed daily.
• Responsible for various financial analyses which included departmental budget analysis, and orally reporting monthly and annually on performance to a $60M budget to ensure departmental alignment with company goals.
• Performed tasks in a variety of roles including paying medical invoices and employee compensation, purchase order management, IT coordination, and additional tasks that require a broad range of skill sets.
• Experienced in conducting government and internal auditing to ensure company adherence to all laws and regulations. Post audit work included process improvement, adoption, and documentation.
• Claims Facilitation for workers compensation claims, to include interviewing and assisting a broad range of employees, engineering to skilled labor, through the Workers Compensation Process.

Newport News, VA

• Procured materials for building government contracted aircraft carriers and submarines. Purchases were facilitated after thorough analysis attempting to achieve the best value for Huntington Ingalls Industries.
• Gained knowledge of procurement process and acted as a liaison between Huntington Ingalls and various vendors, worked with manufacturing companies in a project management role.
• Gained knowledge and experience working within the requirements of DFAR and FAR.
• Experienced working in SAP utilizing the system to procure materials for contracting.

Master’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Entrepreneurship, Innovation, And Technology Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi (Beta Xi) Professional Business Fraternity