• California Labor Law • HR Best Practices • Performance Management • Talent Acquisition • Compensation and Payroll • Organizational Development • Benefit Negotiations • Staff Coaching and Mentoring • Policy Development and Compliance • Employee Relations • Team Building/Leadership • ADP Work Force Now, Total Source, Run• Leaves of Absence • Budget Management • Company Culture and Employee RecognitionOversaw the planning, direction, and management of all HR-department activities in compliance with California and Federal Law for an organization with over 100 exempt and non-exempt employees.• Supported senior management to maintain policy development and compliance. Served as analyst for compensation, benchmarking activities, and salary structure. • Coached supervisors and managers in human resources policies, candidate selection, disciplinary process and actions, employee relations, harassment training, performance evaluations and interviewing techniques. • Managed all aspects of leaves of absences, Workers Compensation claim/Unemployment claims and attend hearings. Develop/maintain resume database. • Wrote, developed and implemented new policies and procedures as applicable. Created organizational charts and staff planning charts for all departments and all positions.• Processed semi-monthly payroll, with four commission plans, and bonus structures.• Developed all employee recognition programs and company culture standards.

Managed the design and merchandising of product. Held a critical role in supporting the entire process from initial vision, to product delivery. Handled marketing/sales strategy and project management.• Created concepts for jewelry designs• Contract and vendor pricing negotiation • Overseas vendor interactions to develop inventoryMerchandising Analyst Analyzed inventory risks and opportunities. Implemented inventory allocation strategies thus improving cash flow and increasing profit margins.Showroom Development Manager Managed development of 10 showrooms from conceptualization through operation. Designed interior floor plans. Ordered services and licenses necessary for business operation and confirm installation and completion. Coordinated allocation delivery, stocking, and setup of jewelry within the showroom and warehouse. Hired and trained new employees.

Provided personal administrative support and assistance to the Regional and District Executive Team consisting of 3 Regional Managers and 5 District Managers. Assisted in opening 28 stores in California and coordinated the opening of 3 Regional offices and 5 district offices. Prepared financial and administrative reports. Managed the Executive and Associate succession planning and review process for the territory

Managed the daily operations and profitability of the store including: staff management, customer satisfaction, product presentation, inventory management and carrying out seasonal changes and promotional activities.

Responsible for maintaining operational standards, customer service levels, driving sales, budgeting and controlling labor, visual standards, staff development, inventory control, training, recruiting, interviewing associates. Managed five districts (57 stores), apparel visual merchandising. Responsible for merchandising 14 new stores and 3 annual boat shows.