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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Partner with leadership team to shape and implement RRG's HR and talent strategies. Lead development of HR policies and procedures, and ensure legal compliance. Oversee employee development programs, including performance management, compensation programs, and team culture in the US and across RRG's global regions. Manage all people operations infrastructure and digital platforms, including payroll, on/off-boarding, benefit administration, and analytics. Provide guidance and support for employee success. Manage administrative staff.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provided a wide range of clients with Human Resources Management services. Performed HR audits and identified key areas for improved HR structures. Established/improved policies and procedures and prepared Employee Handbooks. Counseled clients through staff management issues, ensuring legally compliant hiring and termination procedures. Provided benefits management, including annual open enrollment. Worked with clients to achieve compliance with Federal, State, and Local employment law legislation. Procured and rolled out HR tools and platforms (i.e. Zenefits, Bamboo, ADP Workforce, Paylocity.) Ran and/or oversaw payroll (Paychex, Gusto, Paylocity, ADP.) Performed full-cycle staff recruiting. Performed due diligence for funding and acquisitions. Oversaw in-house client staff, or provided consulting staff for on-site presence or project work. Client list included: Valence Community, Maximum Fun, ChowNow, MVMT Watches, The Virtual Reality Company, Exactuals, Mattermost, Fanbank, Renewable Resources Group, Brand Networks, Shift Labs, Thrive Market, VideoAmp, MeUndies, Little Labs, MaxCDN, Kin Community, StackPath, Webalo, Slickdeals, No6, Total Beauty, Reimagine, MPower, Be Structured, CREXi, GoToMyApartment.

Formerly Shift Labs Inc. Oversaw Human Resources function for 80+, multi-state, international, ad-tech firm. Rolled organization off PEO and established payroll, benefits, 401(k). Revised and updated HR policies and developed 2014 employee handbook. Rolled out Halogen performance review system and employee recognition plan. Established internal HR procedures. Oversaw recruiting function, providing all levels of full-cycle recruiting support. Supervised HR Staff. Continued through 2016 post acquisition as a consultant, assisting with acquisition integration, supporting BN company culture, running payroll, administering benefits and 401k, and providing leadership to the Santa Monica office.

Oversaw Human Resources Management for local nationals at AHF offices and clinics in 18 countries. Provided day-to-day support and guidance to AHF global staff and management in all aspects of International Human Resources. Responsibilities included compensation management in local currencies, benefits administration, adherence to local employment laws and customs, standardizing policies and procedures commensurate with US headquarters, and adherence to US and International grant requirements. Supervised administrative support staff.

Designed and Managed Human Resources function for venture-backed, start-up optical microsystems company. Responsible for successful management of Human Resource Department duties, including HR Management, recruiting, organizational development, employee relations, compensation, benefits and safety. Recruiting successes included increasing staff by 125% in one 12 month period. Negotiated employment, sourcing and benefit contracts. Protected company from losses by successfully managing major layoffs, employee conflicts, tricky leave issues and workers comp claims. Managed compensation program, including benchmarking, annual survey, stock options and performance management. Partnered with and provided support to Executive team through periods of change, fund closings, office relocations, lean times and growth. Provided leadership to other functional areas including office management, accounting and QA for ISO 9000 Certification. Managed HR and administrative staff. Ran payroll through Paychex payroll system.

Developed human resource function for rapidly growing, High-Tech start-up company. Implemented procedures for employee policies, personnel files, onboarding and termination. Administered employee benefit program, including time-off tracking. Ran payroll. Other duties included payables, space planning, special events, office furniture and supply purchasing and facilities management. Performed payables and bank reconciliation in QuickBooks.

Performed general office manager, human resource and benefit administration duties. Hired and supervised staff. Planned and budgeted special events.

Ma, Liberal Studies

Ba, Theater Arts