- Implements, develops and maintains Powell's human resources system, payroll system, timekeeping system, and other Corporate IT related systems based on need. Provides in-depth support to all levels of users regarding the use of these systems, and training and documentation for tier 1 support staff. - Utilizes industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution and measures project performance to identify areas for improvement. - Partner with training and coaching departments on project implementation to provide technical writing, training, and implementation guidelines for rolling out new business technologies. - Perform user and requirement analysis on procedures and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow and limitations and identify areas of improvement for better business outcomes.

- Identify, research, and prioritize needs of the corporate management team, and IT department. By implementing and maintaining applications for IT support which decrease response times, and allowed for much easier flow of communication. Continually work with various departments throughout the company working to provide time and cost saving processes. - Assigned projects to lead from inception to completion, this includes making necessary identification of the complexity, and challenges of a project, and setting up goals, budgets, and time lines needed to complete the project.- Work with various outside vendors and outside technical support to achieve project goals, many times being the sole liaison between Powell’s and outside vendors and/or consultants. -Assist management with contract negotiations, investigations, and grievance process. -Work with department managers to develop best practices for internal procedures involving IT solutions. This includes testing and evaluating current process and procedures, and make they are the most efficient and effective.

- Implements and maintains Powell's human resources system, payroll system and timekeeping system.- Develops and maintains software programs to support HR, management, and other Powell’s employees.- Provides in-depth support to all levels of users regarding the use of these systems.- Assists management with contract negotiations, investigations and grievance process.- Tests and implements software updates as needed.- Communicates interactively with management and HR/Payroll team to determine specific needs.- Incorporate companies reporting technologies to retrieve data and do advanced analysis.- Supports management in the development of personnel policy by retrieving, evaluating and presenting confidential HR/Payroll data.

As a HR Generalist/Analyst I participate as a team member to define, design, implement, support and test ADP solution through the system development life cycle (HRIS, Benefits, and PTO/Self Service, ATS, and Performance management and compensation modules). In conjunction with an internal ERP system. I participate in testing and validation of HRIS applications, as well as performing data entry, data retrieval, with standard, custom, and ad hoc report generation. Assist in recruitment effort for all exempt, nonexempt personnel, and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career growth program, and writes and places advertisements. In conjunction with the Human Resources Director, and Business Stakeholders I assist in defining requirements, document specifications, create workflows, implement and support the Company’s HRIS application.I provide constant support for the onboarding process, assist in all development and training materials, ensuring user expectations are met with timely communication. I administer various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; ensuring successful development and implementation; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

During my time as a Project Office Coordinator I was responsible for the coordination of project activities, and assist Project Managers on strategic, and high priority projects. This involves implementation, maintenance, and executions of process related to project coordination and project management for software development projects. Primary responsibilities included contractual reporting, contract compliance,project support, security administration, conducting project audit, and assisting with project reviews.I directly reported to the Sr. Director of Quality and PMO, I also worked on a matrix-ed support basis with other staff.

• Project administration; carrying out project set up requests from Delivery Management Team, conduct weekly project audits for all project teams• Maintain Resource Management Group (RMG) tool• Develop and maintain internal processes and procedures directly related to global delivery activities • Process, file and record security requests by client account• Prepare invoice and/or invoice data by client account • Develop and maintain internal processes and procedures directly related to account delivery activities under guidance of PMO• Prepare a variety of weekly and monthly reports on program activities and operations and gather statistical data as needed or requested. • Maintain projects in professional services applications. Enter a variety of data into electronic databases. • Conduct program evaluation activities, project audits, and participate in project reviews.• File and record contractual paperwork

During my time as an Apparel PIC I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the apparel department. The aim was to maximize profit, while minimizing costs in any area I could control. A primary responsibility was to ensure promotions are accurate and merchandised to the company’s standards. Also ensuring all staff was fully versed on the target for the day, and excellent customer care standards are always met. • Oversaw six departments located in the Apparel section of the store• Scheduled daily shifts for all employees • Assisted management team along with section heads of departments to correctly merchandise and PLANO-gram each section of the department• Ensured correct pricing for merchandise for each department• Ensured that the employees stay on task and deliver excellent customer service• Closed the department, closed cash drawers, and prepared nightly reports to management• Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.• Maintain staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.• Assisted Department head with market merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios.• Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.• Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.• Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

While working at Safeway I became a dairy manager. In this position I had to keep track of inventory, then ordering new stock. I used some of the information systems that the company had in place. I use the computer program that the inventory was kept in, as well as the program to order new freight. During my time at Safeway I also learned how to to the file maintenance, this gave me an opportunity to work closely with the companies inner computer systems. I saw what it was like using the information systems.

Carried out daily orders for entire departmentMaintained inventory tracking Ensured correct rotation was being carried out dailyDeveloped weekly inventory, salvage reports that were delivered to the corporate offices Assisted in dropping out of stock count for store down 60%