Jennifer Wampler Email & Phone Number

Santa Clarita, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Recruited and appointed key leaders to fortify the management team.• Cultivated a respected reputation for my ability to collaborate, attract, retain, nurture, and inspire employees towards heightened productivity.• Formulated Standard Operating Procedures for all departments to streamline business processes and established salary guidelines for each department.• Designed, planned, and implemented, as well as enhanced, Human Resource programs and policies tailored to the specific needs of the business.• Evaluated Human Resource practices and trends, ensuring the implementation of best-in-class solutions throughout the company in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.• Orchestrated team-building initiatives and employee training programs, resulting in a reduction in turnover.• Successfully averted the need for employee layoffs by minimizing costs across various locations.• Provided coaching and mentoring to managers in the areas of employee relations and performance improvement plans.• Oversaw the administration of benefit programs in strict accordance with laws and regulations.• Revamped commercial insurance plans, leading to a $5,000 reduction in annual costs and securing D&O and EPLI insurance after a 7-year gap.• Managed day-to-day operations, including Accounts Payable/Receivable, and developed and monitored annual budgets for each location.• Spearheaded the organization through three consecutive years of timely and accurate audits.• Secured EIDL, PPP, and PPP 2.0 loans during the pandemic to ensure business continuity.• Effectively handled day-to-day operations, including Accounts Payable/Receivable, and produced operational budgets and Year-to-Date P&L comparisons to track revenue and expenses.• Successfully obtained EIDL and PPP loans to support the organization.• Provided oversight for independent contractors and vendors.

• Led the strategic revitalization of a multimillion-dollar charter network consisting of seven schools.• Orchestrated the comprehensive planning and successful execution of governance, HR, facilities, insurance, and site-line operations.• Provided coaching and mentorship to supervisors and management in progressive discipline and conflict resolution.• Managed a staff of 656 across seven locations in Southern CA, driving optimal performance.• Implemented effective reduction in force strategies during a challenging organizational transformation.• Conducted a governance audit, drafted policies and procedures, and created an employee handbook.• Led efforts resulting in the successful implementation of safety plans and procedures, including the formation of safety committees with site leadership.• Introduced systems and processes that resolved and reduced organizational liability and expenses.• Lowered workers’ compensation rates by minimizing staff injuries, incorporating quarterly site walkthroughs and safety trainings.• Conducted annual risk assessment reports for the Board of Directors and collaborated with commercial insurance brokers.• Conducted internal salary and policy audits for legal compliance, resulting in a 50% reduction in labor risks through employee reclassification.• Realized $15,000 in savings in health care premiums while enhancing the employee benefits package without impacting the bottom-line budget for salaries, thereby reducing expenses and boosting team morale.• Built and motivated cross-functional teams surpassing corporate expectations, leading talent management and succession planning efforts with a focus on increasing diversity.• Provided oversight for the administration and maintenance of benefit programs, including paid time off, insurances, 401(k), FMLA, COBRA, etc., in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Worked closely with brokers to ensure a cost-effective, competitive, and compliant benefit portfolio.

• Conducted a comprehensive operational audit encompassing HR and facilities, leading to enhanced systems and the formulation of impactful employee policies and procedures.• Supervised and cultivated a team of 175, fostering improved performance and morale through the implementation of an open-door policy.• Elevated workplace efficiency by streamlining company procedures, introducing multiple school site intranets.• Took charge of governance responsibilities, coordinating board meetings, preparing agendas and meeting minutes, and revising outdated Board policies.• Designed a compensation structure incorporating salary grades to ensure equitable remuneration.• Kept abreast of federal and multi-state employment and labor laws to ensure compliance.• Achieved a significant reduction in commercial insurance costs through strategic negotiations and implementing key facilities changes.

• Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and day-to-day management of operations, payroll, and employee benefits administration.• Managed a team of 30 individuals.• Enhanced operational efficiency through the establishment of streamlined systems and procedures.• Formulated a compensation structure inclusive of salary grades.• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of federal and multi-state employment and labor laws.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba

General Studies