Kimberlee Riper Email & Phone Number

Clifton Park, New York

Helping HR Professionals manage there most valuable investment there employees.

Human Resource Business Partner:• Responsible for anticipating talent needs and addressing them through proactive and effective recruiting, staffing, and training.• Motivate and retain existing talent while promoting a friendly and diverse workplace.• Deliver coaching/training to store management in key HR areas, including employment law, sexual harassment, title VII, ADA, and interviewing.• Investigate disputes by interviewing parties involved.• Maintain an “Open Door Policy” to all staff and managers to provide a safe landing to share concerns.• Responsible for producing payroll weekly and managing employee’s vacation, holiday and sick time.• Manage all workers compensation claims and FMLA.• Operate in a firm, fair and consistent manner in accordance with policy and procedures.• Partner with Store Manager on leveraging payroll and the scheduling based on the needs of the business.• Serve as the expert resource to store management when dealing with difficult or sensitive employee issues.• Manage employee performance through corrective action in accordance with policy and procedure.• Responsible for conducting orientation for all new associates.• Work with in-store “Voice Team” in promoting and supporting an engaged staff.

Conference Director:• Responsible for the Development of the Annual Revenue and Expense Budgets for Five Departments.• Creativity in Budgeting and Cost Cutting Procedures. • Accountable for the Sales, Retention, and Recruitment of Revenue.• Negotiated and Wrote Contracts for New and Existing Business.• Worked with Warren County Chamber of Commerce and Trade Associations on Business Referrals.• Exhibited at Sales Shows around the Region.• Determined Price Schedules and Discount Rates.• Created Numerous Weekly and Monthly Revenue Reports.• Reported Monthly Occupancy Statistics to Chief Financial Officer.• Co - Lead the Director Team with the Executive Director on the Branding of Silver Bay Association to Silver Bay YMCA of the Adirondacks.• Developed Logo for use on In-House Pieces, Press Releases, Advertisements and Brochures.• Worked with Outside Contractors on the Development of the Website and Quarterly 20 page Program Guide and Special Event Brochures.• Designed and Wrote Ads and Developed Incentives to Increase Revenue.• Worked with Executive Director and Board Appointed “Marketing Champion” on the Annual Marketing Plan.• Directed, Coordinated, and supervised all Activities Involving Sales and Marketing.• Responsible for the Management, Supervision and Operations of the Conference and Sales, Food Service, Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Marketing Departments.• Developed and Launched with the Director Team the Military Family Respite and Retreat Program.• Coordinated, Planned and Hosted Conferences, Weddings, Family Reunions and Youth Retreats.•Balanced many Events and Conferences Simultaneously Daily to Insure Exceptional Guest Satisfaction.• Developed Master Site Plan.• Developed and Implemented Policies and Procedures to allow Alcoholic Beverages to be served on the Silver Bay Campus.

Glens Falls, New York Area

Employment Counselor:• Interviewed, Screened and Placed Applicants in Positions in the Glens Falls/Saratoga Region.• Reviewed Weekly Un-Employment Benefit Claims.• Supervised On-site and Off-site Employee’s.• Represented Heber Associates at Job Fairs and Chamber Events.Travel Manager:• Reserved Airline, Hotel and Resort Accommodations, and Train Reservations utilizing Amadeus Software.• Consulted with Clients in Researching and Booking of Vacation Packages Domestically and Internationally.• Supervised and Trained Employees.• Assisted Local Companies in Booking their Employees Business Travel.