My role is quite unique, as is expected from a start-up company. I am currently the Director of Operations and Human Resources overseeing all aspects of operations at the Distillery. I work closely with the CEO, Todd Manly, and serve as his Executive Assistant on many tasks. As with any start-up company, I wear many hats: IT, Marketing, Merch, and anything else that needs to be done to keep the company moving forward. I even bartend and cook food when needed.

Oversees, manages, administers, and enhances HR Program for the Company and its various business units (5 restaurants, a catering company, and the parent company). Facilitates employee's full life cycle and development within the company -- from recruiting and hiring, training, advancement, to retention and beyond. Responsible for ensuring best/risk-adverse/legal practices are followed by management and staff throughout the organization by developing SOPs used company-wide. Trains new managers… Show more Oversees, manages, administers, and enhances HR Program for the Company and its various business units (5 restaurants, a catering company, and the parent company). Facilitates employee's full life cycle and development within the company -- from recruiting and hiring, training, advancement, to retention and beyond. Responsible for ensuring best/risk-adverse/legal practices are followed by management and staff throughout the organization by developing SOPs used company-wide. Trains new managers on proper HR procedures, hiring and terminating employees in HRIS (Paylocity), employee relations and conflict resolution, and personally handle all escalated employee counseling and/or terminations. Processes and disputes unemployment claims filed with the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services. Works with insurance representatives regarding Worker’s Compensation claims. Oversees and manages payroll processing and benefits for all entities which totals over 400 employees (with high industry turn-over rate). Oversight: Compensation and BenefitsEmployee CommunicationsEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementHRISJob AnalysisOnboardingRecruitment and RetentionSuccession PlanningEmployee Reward Programs Show less

Under the general direction of the Director of Office Administration in Washington, DC and according to established Firm policies and procedures, responsible for performing all human resources administrative tasks in the Washington, D.C. office. This included, but was definitely not limited to:• Full life cycle hiring of staff, maintaining HRIS (PeopleSoft) for all D.C. office personnel, • Benefits and HR orientation for new staff and attorneys, • Employee relations… Show more Under the general direction of the Director of Office Administration in Washington, DC and according to established Firm policies and procedures, responsible for performing all human resources administrative tasks in the Washington, D.C. office. This included, but was definitely not limited to:• Full life cycle hiring of staff, maintaining HRIS (PeopleSoft) for all D.C. office personnel, • Benefits and HR orientation for new staff and attorneys, • Employee relations, • Coordination of secretarial work assignments, • Supporting Firm Management and employees regarding policy interpretation and implementation of STD, LTD, and FMLA; coordinate with third party vendor for processing of leave. Show less

The partners, attorney, and staff of Dickstein Shapiro LLP joined Blank Rome. I continued in my role as HR Coordinator, with the same duties as before and assisted with the transition. For more information on the joined firms, please visit: http://blankrome.com/index.cfm?contentID=73&itemID=23

Dickstein Shapiro used a different progression system. A Coordinator was higher than a Specialist.

• Maintain and organize database of personnel files and documentation for all staff and attorneys.• Assists in full life cycle hiring staffing needs.• Enter new hire information along with other personnel data into HRIS (UltiPro) and state registries to maintain compliance.• Prepare weekly report on Firm-wide staff changes to ensure accuracy, cohesion, and consistency between administrative department. • Support benefits processing of new and terminated employees through various… Show more • Maintain and organize database of personnel files and documentation for all staff and attorneys.• Assists in full life cycle hiring staffing needs.• Enter new hire information along with other personnel data into HRIS (UltiPro) and state registries to maintain compliance.• Prepare weekly report on Firm-wide staff changes to ensure accuracy, cohesion, and consistency between administrative department. • Support benefits processing of new and terminated employees through various providers’ administrative portals including UHC, Delta Dental, Cobra, and VSP.• Manage the distribution of Above & Beyond staff appreciation program awards and anniversary awards.• Review invoices for content and accuracy; process for payment and proper GL allocation. • Assists with development of Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)b y providing reports and working with a third party.• Organizes and facilitates various firm-wide functions and events (e.g., Staff Appreciation)• Maintains spreadsheets, including $95,000 departmental budget tracking, and other HR data on a regular basis. Show less

I serve as the primary administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the Sr. Director of Human Resources (HR). My daily tasks include fielding phone calls from both outside vendors and internal employee related questions, relaying messages when necessary, photocopying, e-faxing, preparing various reports for business meetings, scheduling meetings, managing and maintaing calendars for both bosses and for the department, preparing travel arrangements and itineraries, and… Show more I serve as the primary administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the Sr. Director of Human Resources (HR). My daily tasks include fielding phone calls from both outside vendors and internal employee related questions, relaying messages when necessary, photocopying, e-faxing, preparing various reports for business meetings, scheduling meetings, managing and maintaing calendars for both bosses and for the department, preparing travel arrangements and itineraries, and processing expense reports.I draft general correspondence on behalf of the CHRO and the Sr. Director of HR. I work closely with the CHRO and Sr. Director of HR on confidential employee relation matters including processing and updating compensation information for non-exempt and exempt business professionals. I work closely with the Staff Recruiting manager on posting and monitoring open positions, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and completing background checks.• Maintain, organize and manage active and terminated personnel files for DC, NY, and CT.• Upload and manage documents to employee's profiles in HRIS (UltiPro).• Respond to employment verification and background check inquiries.• Manage content for HR Department intranet pages.• Process HR Updates through Employee Self-Service daily and distribute.• Maintain and compile weekly Staff Changes Report for entire firm.• Coordinate monthly departmental meeting.• Process, maintain, and review monthly invoices for content and accuracy. • Maintain spreadsheets pertinent to the Department.• Prepare check requests for various HR Department expenditures.• Enter new hire information and other data into HRIS.• Control and process for payment the Department's and the CHRO's business credit cards.• Process applications through viDesktop and submit resumes for review to Recruiting Manager. Show less

As the Administrative Assistant for Human Resources (HR Assistant III equivalent), I ensured that Ivymount and MSDE regulations were followed when hiring new employees. This included scheduling newly hired employees to meet with me for completion of mandatory pre-boarding forms—I-9, E-Verify compliance, federal and state tax forms, background check scheduling with an outside fingerprinting vendor, internal forms, and benefit forms. I created and maintained personnel files for over 200 staff… Show more As the Administrative Assistant for Human Resources (HR Assistant III equivalent), I ensured that Ivymount and MSDE regulations were followed when hiring new employees. This included scheduling newly hired employees to meet with me for completion of mandatory pre-boarding forms—I-9, E-Verify compliance, federal and state tax forms, background check scheduling with an outside fingerprinting vendor, internal forms, and benefit forms. I created and maintained personnel files for over 200 staff members. I was an integral part of reorganizing and implementing the entire hiring process from offer letter to full-time status increasing productivity, organization, and reliability by 100 percent; overall respectability of the Directors and the school naturally followed. I processed and maintained new employee information in on-line benefits systems (Health, Retirement, etc.), payroll database (Paychex), and the school attendance system. I compiled and distributed benefit information packets to new employees creating a standard "Welcome" packet used in orientation. I contacted vendors and worked with our brokerage firm to produce an amazing Benefits/Health Fair at Open Enrollment. I developed and presented training and orientation briefings for employees on the available benefit programs, their general coverage and benefits, and the costs of the specific plans and programs. I provided advice and assistance to employees regarding benefit problems and issues. I am responsible for researching, identifying, and explaining complicated employee benefit-related issues, or continuing benefits (such as Cobra) administered after separation. I maintained attendance records for the entire staff, processed leave and sick request forms, advised employees on leave benefits, and monitored staff’s daily attendance. I entered and updated staff payroll and deductions (including benefits, docked pay, and other deductions) into Paychex payroll system. Show less

As the personal assistant to the CFO, I was responsible for knowledge in all areas of policies pertaining to the school, resolving building issues, and assisting in overall operations of the school. I was known as the person to whom people come for answers—if I did not know the answer immediately, I was able to find the answer quickly and efficiently.

Lead bartender responsible for customer service and relations, bar organization/cleanliness, and cocktail creation. Constant interaction with Senators, Congresspersons, DC Council members, and other high profile guests.

Provide analytical and technical program support for the Employer Employee Verification (EEV) and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) programs; organizational and program analysis and general management support; immigration status verification/issue resolution, decision analysis, identify and evaluate business systems and work processes while processing and coordinating secondary and third-step non-confirmation for DHS supporting employers and State and Federal agencies… Show more Provide analytical and technical program support for the Employer Employee Verification (EEV) and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlement (SAVE) programs; organizational and program analysis and general management support; immigration status verification/issue resolution, decision analysis, identify and evaluate business systems and work processes while processing and coordinating secondary and third-step non-confirmation for DHS supporting employers and State and Federal agencies nationwide. Proficient in government immigration database programs (TECS, CIS, SVS, SEVIS, CLAIMS, etc.), and trained to recognize fraudulent government issued identification documents. Show less

Advocate for youth/young adults; representative of Lay Ministers globally; direct contact with domestic and international churches, pastors, Board of Elders (Bishops), and ED; collected, recommended, and assisted in the development of resources to be used in world-wide churches; educate new lay ministers/leaders on political actions. Provided support for domestic and international lay leaders in ministry. Trained lay leaders on inter-religious dialogue.

Revitalized the local Youth Program with outreach primarily to children of LGBTQ parents. I trained new leaders interested in youth ministry development both locally and regionally, and was instrumental in the development of curriculum to be used for training new leaders specific for MCC, as well as a denomination wide student curriculum which launched at the 2007 General Conference. I was responsible for organizing, developing, and leading curriculum for Regional and Worldwide Youth… Show more Revitalized the local Youth Program with outreach primarily to children of LGBTQ parents. I trained new leaders interested in youth ministry development both locally and regionally, and was instrumental in the development of curriculum to be used for training new leaders specific for MCC, as well as a denomination wide student curriculum which launched at the 2007 General Conference. I was responsible for organizing, developing, and leading curriculum for Regional and Worldwide Youth Conferences. Show less

Managed the mailroom of a fast-paced law firm during the evening ensuring the administrative needs of attorneys, partners, and legal assistants were met efficiently. • Facilitated daily cleaning and organization of offices and conference rooms. • Collaborated with legal assistants, attorney, and partners on filings and research on new cases.• Managed case file rooms including the processing of incoming files on case.• Maintained log books and spreadsheets of active… Show more Managed the mailroom of a fast-paced law firm during the evening ensuring the administrative needs of attorneys, partners, and legal assistants were met efficiently. • Facilitated daily cleaning and organization of offices and conference rooms. • Collaborated with legal assistants, attorney, and partners on filings and research on new cases.• Managed case file rooms including the processing of incoming files on case.• Maintained log books and spreadsheets of active cases.• Implemented efficient and streamlined methods to help the team better meet deadlines.• Improved timeliness by 25%. • Liaised between third party companies and firm (i.e., shippers and couriers). • Reviewed as a top performer for 2002-2004; top percentile of the Firm in 2006. Show less

Managed team for the production of complex copy jobs to meet the business needs of clients and regular customers.Executed excellent customer service. • Managed production of business stationary (e.g., letterhead, business cards, etc.) from third party vendors.• Implemented centralized location for Business Stationary and Document Creation.

Nuclear Missile Facilities Maintenance Technician. Responsible for the management of $10.5 million equipment account to include documentation accountability, equipment serviceability, and supply liaison. Responsible for database management for equipment, vehicles, and hazardous materials.• Monitor, operate and supervise operation of consoles, fault display panels and checkout equipment.• Monitor status of missiles, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), boosters, payloads and subsystems.•… Show more Nuclear Missile Facilities Maintenance Technician. Responsible for the management of $10.5 million equipment account to include documentation accountability, equipment serviceability, and supply liaison. Responsible for database management for equipment, vehicles, and hazardous materials.• Monitor, operate and supervise operation of consoles, fault display panels and checkout equipment.• Monitor status of missiles, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), boosters, payloads and subsystems.• Supervise and perform missile, RPA, space lift booster and payload systems maintenance and launch processing.• Coordinate launch processing or maintenance activities.• Disassemble, inspect, service and replace components and wiring.• Perform intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) coding activities. Show less