Be Courageous provides business consulting services in the areas of culture, strategy, innovation, technology, and research.Be Courageous is a mindset, motivational energy, and actionable methodology, operating at the intersection of science, technology, and human behavior, to achieve transformative business breakthroughs in the present - from the future.

Managed the entirety of HR functionality as well as partnered with the COO and CFO on business strategy and financials. Details: • Built HR infrastructure including: job descriptions, org chart, talent acquisition procedure, on-boarding documents, process and procedure, performance review schedule, termination process, as well as other policies and procedures i.e. cell phone reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and tuition reimbursement• Created the business mission, vision and purpose - guiding the creation of company goals• Managed employee life-cycle from recruitment and talent acquisition through termination• Manage and direct all elements of the HR department and related systems, processes and procedures• Established and executed effective and efficient Management and HR• Implemented data retention policies and business continuity planning• Worked alongside COO on business strategy• Worked with CFO and Finance on business financials

Head of HR department, managed 3 HR employees and HR functionality of business with over 1100 employees spanning CA, OR and WA. Details: • Developed, implemented and coordinated policies and programs encompassing all phases of the employee life cycle to include: recruitment, on-boarding, new hire orientation, benefits and retirement, career development and performance management, employee exit, employee relations and services, and equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. Monitored the activities related to the above areas for all functions of the company.• Supported over 1100+ employees. Managed 3 direct reports: HR Generalist, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development, and HR Assistant

Took over a failing school and brought it back to life within 6 months by rebuilding it from the ground up. Continued running the business for 5 years managing the day to day operations, financials and HR. Details:• Ran and managed all business operations including financials, employee management and marketing; recruited, trained and manage all staff• Increased enrollment 90% in less than 6 months after acquisition, through effective marketing strategies, customer relations, staffing, and new business and educational philosophies and strategies• Transformed school’s prior reputation into one of top preschools in the Van Nuys area; +80% tour to enrollment rate; a large number also come from current family referrals • Engaged staff and fostered family involvement through various communications and opportunities, resulting in parent-initiated fundraisers, brand awareness and continued enrollment referrals and recommendations

• Consulted department heads on decisions with regards to the affects on employees and human capital.• Provided training for field managers regarding federal and state labor law compliance.• Developed management training workshops for retail managers.• Recommend and implement new approaches, processes, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of HR department and brand integrity. Originate communication templates for both internal and external contacts to ensure clarity and consistency of brand communications.• Created and managed all activities related to recruitment and pre-hire processes.• Built strong relationships and rapport with all external and internal contacts. Gained knowledge and understanding of department cultures, individuals’ values, and act as an effective resource in helping them to achieve their goals.• Effectively researched competitor data, market and external environment for HR analysis.

• For my self-improvement and growth at Juicy Couture, I initiated relationships with LCI Directors, which resulted in increased project responsibilities, including creating and facilitating management-training workshops for retail managers.• Developed and implemented new approaches, processes, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of HR department, services performed and brand integrity. Created communication templates for both internal and external contacts to ensure clarity and consistency of brand communications• Managed all activities and reports related to corporate recruitment and pre-hire processes. Gained knowledge and understanding of department cultures, departmental/position-specific competencies and streamlined communications for efficient and effective recruitment. Liaison between candidates, hiring managers and Sr. Recruiter, ensuring smooth flow and continued momentum of the candidacy process. • Was the “go-to” HR resource for 1300+ retail employees at all 100 store locations• Provided training for field managers regarding federal and state labor law compliance