• Manage 4 key sections of Risk Management: claims, safety, insurance, and general risk management.• Administer claims made against the city, including document production, responding to claims inquires, and gathering information from internal departments as needed.• Maintain the City's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), including establishing and updating policies, coordinating safety training, determining safety topics, conducting facility and site inspections, identifying hazards, and making recommendations for corrective actions as needed.• Coordinate the insurance renewal cycle by gathering underwriting data, submission to carriers, and analyzes quotes obtained.• Review vendor insurance for compliance with City requirements, obtain requests for quotes for related Risk Management vendor contracts, and participate in the City's efforts to control and mitigate the impact of disaster or pandemic events.• Provide regulatory and statistical reporting of safety, public liability/property damage, and workers' compensation claims, and create a variety of presentations, spreadsheets, dashboards, narrative reports, and other tools to present and analyze data.

• Conduct full cycle recruiting activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, interviewing candidates, and extending job offers. • Participate as a member of the Risk Management and Safety Committee teams, providing insights and recommendations for enhancing safety protocols and reducing liability. • Conduct regular walkthroughs and audits to identify and bridge gaps in safety measures, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. • Manage employee leaves, including administering FFCRA, SPSL, and FMLA, and ensuring proper documentation and communication with employees and management. • Provide support to employees with benefits inquiries, helping them to understand their options and navigate the enrollment process. • Assist with worker’s compensation claims, including processing claims and coordinating with insurance providers and healthcare providers to ensure proper care and compensation for injured employees.

• Manage full cycle recruiting for all exempt and non-exempt positions, resulting in a revenue growth from $18M to $42M over a span of 3 years.• Administer new employee on-boarding training including: review of company culture, safety, lean manufacturing, ethics, company-developed tools, outlook training, AS9100/ISO9001, and IT security.• Manage 3-5 direct reports; including a receptionist, HR assistant, and safety engineer.• Create, implement, and manage safety programs and PPE, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.• Oversee employee benefits program and 401(k) program, ensuring employees receive accurate and timely information about their benefits and retirement plans.• Conduct employee counseling and off-boarding process in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.• Manage worker’s compensation claims, ensuring prompt and accurate handling of claims and timely communication with employees and insurance carriers.• Investigate claims of harassment, retaliation, and discrimination and provide recommendations. • Mediate disputes between employees and managers to resolve conflicts and improve working relationships.• Develop new policies, modify procedures, and update employee handbook.• Participate in developing other departments’ goals, objectives, and job descriptions.• Maintain compliance with federal/state laws and regulations, including CAL/OSHA.• Work with Company’s legal counsel to address legal issues and ensure compliance with legal requirements.• Complete special projects as assigned by President, demonstrating flexibility and ability to handle new challenges.

• Oversee recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, utilizing effective sourcing strategies and ensuring compliance with EEO regulations.• Conduct new employee orientation and training programs, covering lean manufacturing, safety, ethics, company-developed tools, and IT security.• Maintain accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.• Assist in the evaluation of employee performance reviews, providing feedback and guidance to managers and employees.• Develop and write new policies and procedures as required to ensure compliance and improve HR operations.• Handle employee counseling and exit process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and that employees are treated with respect and professionalism.• Engage employees in efforts to improve and drive the company culture, including organizing team-building activities and events.• Participate in developing department goals and objectives, working collaboratively with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives.

• Collaborated with team members to design and develop a custom Excel spreadsheet to track the status of current jobs on machines.• Enhanced an existing Excel spreadsheet to provide a more accurate measurement of lead time and quality check duration for parts.• Trained employees on the use of the Excel spreadsheets and provided ongoing support.• Considered and incorporated feedback and suggestions from employees to continuously improve the spreadsheets.• Implemented the use of these spreadsheets in both the Gardena and Mexicali facilities.

• Purchase majority of raw material and hardware for the company.• Purchase all processing required for customers' parts.• Visit processing houses on occasion to check on status of hot parts.• Engage in negotiation regarding price for raw material, hardware, and processing.

• Ensure GMPI's safety programs are current, identify potential hazards in the work environment, and enforce safety standards at all levels of the organization.• Update GMPI's MSDS/SDS binders and improve PPE selection for employees.• Implement and oversee a respiratory protection program.• Educate employees on the importance of lean tools such as 5S, POU, and TPM.• Work with all levels of the organization to implement new ideas, improve processes, and drive waste out of GMPI's processes.• Facilitate and lead continuous improvement activities related to lean manufacturing.• Conduct training sessions on lean manufacturing principles and practices for employees.• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and productivity.• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to safety.

• Provide customer service by greeting, assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints

• Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.• Authorize payments and merchandise returns.• A liaison between management and non-management team members.

• Responsible for the management of the Photo Center. • Maintain the film and paper processors. • Order expense items such as paper, envelopes, labels, etc.• Perform minor repairs to the photo machines.

• Process film.• Assist customers with the kiosk.• Stock merchandise in aisles and cooler.

• Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.• Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.• Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.