BRG Group Talent Acquisition Manager11/07-RemoteDaily activities include full lifecycle recruiting for open positions to include but not limited to Executive Management , Inside and Outside Sales , Mid - Level Management , Administrative, Language InterpretersPrimary responsibilities : developing and delivering effective sourcing and recruitment strategies , screening and interviewing candidates , closing candidates and negotiating offers . Worked collaboratively with hiring managers to ensure department expectations are met by Human Resources.

Spanish Interpreter for Depositions, Meetings, Conferences*Onsite or online workforce Language Training

• Provided Human Resources support to store manager and 190 retail associates in the areas of staffing, training and employment law.• First store in the market to hire Master Plumber & Master Electrician• 100% associate participation in Homer Fund• Increased Voice of the Customer associate participation excelling customer service levels in the store.• Successfully recruited and hired 5 bilingual associates placed in the New Orleans market stores with electrical, special services and millwork experience.

• Provided human resources support to store manager and 280 retail associates in the areas of staffing, training and employment law.• Screened and hired 600 positions in the Metairie and Central New Orleans stores after hurricane Katrina along with store management team.• Established wage incentives and guidelines for pay raises and promotions. Supervised staff of two human resources coordinators.• Implemented cost effective and innovative staffing methods, management training and selection processes, new employee orientation, and process improvements.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, Campus Services, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 10/03 –5/05• Promoted to HR Manager at the University of Alabama Campus. Provided human resources support and responsibility for 9 school cafeteria locations of 350 employees including managers, supervisors, administrative personnel, food service personnel, and utility (non-union) . This operation services the University of Alabama Dining Services., generating $10 million in annual revenues.• Safety Champion for the Southern Region Campus Services. Trained personnel on: chemicals in the workplace, material safety data sheets, Health and Safety responsibilities, on the job injuries, proper lifting and fire safety, personal protective equipment, fall protection, hazard recognition. • Record keeper- Osha 300, 300A and 301 Training-Orientation both English and Spanish • Developed partnership with employee groups, colleges and school districts, manpower, government and professional organizations, agencies to facilitate employee services and training. Facilitated employee involvement teams at various levels to increase work efficiencies.• Implemented staffing strategies that streamlined processes and procedures resulting in a 20% reduction in labor costs. Eliminated temporary labor that resulted in $30,000 in annual savings in fiscal year 2003-2004 • Facilitated new hire orientation sessions every semester resulting in a 40% reduction in turnover and safety accidents.• Developed and implemented a safety incentive program resulting in $25,000 worker’s compensation expense reduction (local). • Initiated and developed college recruiting relationships with the Hospitality Program and recruited students for the summer internship program.

ARAMARK CORPORATIONHUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, Campus Services, Southern Region, Atlanta, GA, • Provided Human Resources support to 90 Field Mangers and 4,000 non-exempt employees.• In partnership with Regional HR Director, facilitated the development of existing managers within region through annual review and development process as well as ongoing coaching. • Reduced regional liability by developing HR policy manual and applying uniform guidelines for use. • Worked with district and general managers to conduct and coordinate training efforts to improve quality of employees. Maintain processes around compensation, performance reviews, and reporting.• Participated in task forces and special project needs for region and corporate.• Troubleshoot employee relations' issues and conduct case investigations as needed.• Supported ARAMARK on HR Board policies, federal and local laws.• Coordinated training and formal mentoring program for ARAMARK employees.• Assisted employees and managers with investigations and inquiries on policy, procedures and benefits.• Served as liaison with non-English speaking employees and translated employee handbook, forms for 6 accounts and corporate benefit brochures.• Provided training for the opening of new accounts and implemented human resources manual, which was implemented at the regional level and all accounts.

• Human Resources Professional providing support and responsibility for two distribution centers of 400 employees including engineers, managers, supervisors, administrative personnel, warehousemen, drivers (non-union) and maintenance staff. This operation services Canada and the U.S., generating $150 million in annual revenues. • Played a key role in the merger from Scientific-Atlanta to ViaSat of 350+ employees coordinating the termination process, enrollment of new company benefits, answering new policies and benefit questions and scheduling employee meetings with vendors. • Coordinate hiring activities to include recruitment, interview schedules, drug screens, offer packages, orientation, and benefit processing for 86 new employees and contractors within a 6-month period. • Populated HRIS data for all employees transitioning into a new system, maintaining data entry in two systems. • Teamed up 4 community programs and 25 special events within the company.• Worked with compensation, managers and HR Director to coordinate annual merit review process, salary adjustments and promotions, entering 900+changes into two systems. • Administered and maintain COBRA, Educational Reimbursements, stock option incentive for engineers, corporate sponsorships and service award programs.