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Batavia, Illinois, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

Talent Acquisition:• Spearhead initiatives to enhance recruitment processes by optimizing job descriptions for inclusive language, alignment with recruitment goals, and heightened candidate appeal.• Implement comprehensive interview guides and drive ATS optimization to standardize assessments, improve hiring efficiency, and streamline candidate management.• Lead executive recruiting efforts to attract top-tier talent and enhance leadership capabilities.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):• Develop and implement a comprehensive DEI strategy, fostering an inclusive culture through employee engagement, education, and sense of belonging.• Serve as a DEI subject matter expert, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive DEI awareness and improvements across the organization.Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A):• Drive integrated people/talent management processes during M&A activities, focusing on talent growth and performance optimization.• Partner with HR leadership to develop a change management strategy, ensuring seamless onboarding and knowledge transfer for acquired employees.Succession Planning:• Contribute to high-level succession planning initiatives, identifying and nurturing emerging leaders within the organization.• Collaborate with leadership to develop tailored talent development programs for leadership growth and readiness.

Denver, Colorado, Us

• Drive employee engagement initiatives, leveraging data analysis to enhance satisfaction, productivity, and well-being.• Lead comprehensive DEI strategy implementation, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a strong employer brand and attract top talent.• Manage people and culture aspects during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and positive employee experiences.• Utilize HR reporting and analytics to track KPIs and provide data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.• Implement change management projects to support growth and enhance the employee experience.• Act as an expert on DEI trends, best practices, and statutory policies, driving action to improve DEI across the organization.• Partner with business leaders to create customized offerings and programs to enhance DEI efforts and establish the company as an employer of choice.• Develop and execute a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program that enhances community engagement, advances DEI beyond organizational boundaries, and promotes social change within the industry through strategic partnerships and initiatives, while leveraging these partnerships for employee development.• Direct the HR function throughout numerous mergers & acquisitions (M&A) by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, providing expert leadership on HR-related matters during the M&A lifecycle.

Denver, Co, Us

• Elevate the workplace culture by establishing a year-round company communications around D&I topics that embraces the overall local culture of Colorado and society, creating a platform for employees to embrace our differences through learning, sharing, connecting and inspiring, and influencing a once dormant volunteer team to delegate responsibility and execute as a team for our first ever Week of Inclusion.• Manage year-round people and D&I metrics (i.e. turnover, headcount, open positions, etc.) by compiling data, creating reporting documents, and communicating findings and recommendations to influence leaders to take action on the results.• Counsel and advice managers and supervisors on policy.• Manage employee onboarding and organize training & development initiatives.• General HR management - U.S. Department of Transportation compliance, employee badging, background check and drug screening, talent acquisition, and learning and development.

Denver, Co, Us

• Lead DEI committee, and align strategy and prioritize initiatives while seeking ways to elevate the committee.• Facilitates Employee Experience Survey administration and action planning in partnership with the business. Utilize survey trends to analyze and report insights to senior leaders.• Manage year-round people and DEI metrics (i.e. turnover, headcount, open positions, etc.) by compiling data, creating reporting documents, and communicating findings.• Partner with the business to identify and assesss current/future talent needs and and provide localized recruitment approach through outreach efforts.• Drive all employer branding projects to build awareness, attract and recruit top talent.• Lead and develop content for HR-related communications.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Responsible for leading and supporting the company’s D&I strategy, initiatives, and programs across the US and global Molson Coors market. • Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate D&I into broader HR initiatives. • Oversee employee resource groups (ERGs) across the US market by establishing policies, creating and monitoring annual budgets, and ensuring initiatives align to the D&I strategy and business objectives.• Elevate the workplace culture by conducting engagement surveys and provide analytical support on people metrics by communicating findings and recommendations to influence leaders to take action on the results.• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external diverse organizations.• Create and lead a communications campaign focused on humanizing the company to elevate the corporate brand, support the recruitment and retention of diverse candidates and employees, and drive a culture of inclusion.• Review policies and procedures to increase efficiencies and quality of performance.• Support talent acquisition with resources to recruit diverse talent and conduct interviews for hourly and salary roles and attract top talent by providing exceptional candidate care.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Managed the organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, volunteer program, multi-step membership recruitment program, oversight of retention and renewals, and management of event logistics, registrations and onsite preparations. • Served as the main point of contact for client association members and prospects.• Managed a two million dollar sponsorship program (2/3 of the client's annual revenues) which included overseeing the online sale process, invoicing and processing of payments, creating contracts and post event reconciliations.• Reviewed monthly financial statements, participated in development of annual budget, monthly financial forecasting, and annual audit activities.• Reviewed client policies and procedures to increase efficiencies, improve customer services and quality of performance.• Membership outreach focusing on recruitment and retention by identifying opportunities to market and promote membership.• Staff liaison for the Board of Directors and committees by taking meeting minutes, compiling board books, developing meeting agendas, and executing post meeting action items.• Managed client websites and membership databases specifically using Association Management Systems such as Avectra, Socious, and MemberSuite and ensuring data integrity

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

I was responsible for managing all logistics in our Humboldt Park, Pilsen, and Little Village neighborhoods after school choir programs. I acted as the liaison for all communications with singers and families. I worked with children and youth from various backgrounds as a mentor.• Created and managed monthly calendars• Supervised and ensured safety of all singers• Managed all registration materials, tuition, and fundraising money• Worked closely with program conductor and office staff to ensure successful programs• Raised awareness and increased enrollment in Choir programs

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

This role required the successful balance between personal banker and teller on a daily basis. I was responsible for assessing and handling customers’ banking needs, obtaining and processing customer/account information and selling bank deposit and loan products and services. I planned, built, and implemented innovative strategies to meet the financial needs of the Richmond Latino community through financial presentations and Q&A sessions held throughout the year.• Nationwide mortgage license #835662• Translator for all Spanish speaking customers and non-customers in the city• Actively develop new business and expand existing customer relationships•Built strong relationships with local organizations to develop a deep understanding of the community needs and to increase awareness and understanding• Responsibilities include consumer loan origination and closing, account opening, safe deposit transactions, and branch opening/closing procedures• Handle routine financial transactions (deposits, withdrawals, advances, loan payments, merchant transactions, etc.), and balance these transactions daily while ensuring a positive interaction with customers and non-customers• Handle complex customer service issues in absence of or as directed by branch manager• Successfully convert service opportunities into sales events• Responsible for meeting monthly quota through product sales

Bloomington, Indiana, Us

Latino Cultural Center, La CasaAs an advocacy office and link between the university and Latino community, I worked closely with other campus units, individuals, and the city of Bloomington community. I managed the cultural center to help support various group activities, presentations, and group organizations. I also organized and advised Indiana’s only statewide Latino leadership conference attended by over 400 students and professionals. I worked closely with keynote speakers, company recruiters, Latino departments at other universities, and statewide businesses.• Assisted in administrative duties that allowed me to utilize my communicative skills• Managed and mentored an exec board of 15 students• Structured and wrote for the cultural center’s semester newsletter informing Indiana University staff and student about the Latino community involvement on and off campus• Coordinated 10 high school visits throughout the school year such as planning daily agenda and student panels• Oversaw freshmen all student involvement events welcome dinner, team building, etc. throughout the school year for over 40 students• Demonstrated multi-tasking ability in handling multiple guest through culture center tours and events

Bachelor'S Of Arts In Journalism And Spanish, Journalism

Master Of Science (M.S.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Professional In Human Resources Certificate Program