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Lindon, Ut, Us

Provide HR Business Partner and compliance assistance to over 80 companies from the technology, construction, SaaS, food service, manufacturing, higher education and professional sectors. Work with owners, CEOs, partners and managers to ensure adherence to state and federal wage and hour, safety, leave, FMLA, ADA, EEOC and any other regulations that apply. Create policies, handbooks, and training as needed. Maintain knowledge of state HR regulations in all 50 states.- Specialize in California HR regulations and compliance- Present company-wide basic, intermediate and advanced Excel training for 20+ employees- Train client managers and supervisors on harassment prevention, leadership skills, and disciplinary procedures- Review and update employee handbooks and stand alone policies for compliance- Serve as the Employee Wellness committee chair and create engaging employee wellness content and activities

Taylorsville, Utah, Us

Presented online and in-class technology curriculum to low-income adult learners as part of the college's continuing education program. Provided learners with personalized attention and adapted teaching methods to optimize the learning experience. Utilized Spanish language skills to facilitate learning.- Presented 100s of three-hour courses on basic computer, Internet and Microsoft Office applications- Revised and updated basic and intermediate Excel and other curricula as needed- Coached over 200 students to prepare strong resumes to aid in job search efforts, personal budgets to assist with household finances and slide shows to learn presentation skills.

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Career coach, cooking show host, property manager, lead delivery driver, handymanWorking in various capacities and side hustles to explore and develop skills and abilities. Worked for Kitchen Craft Cookware, PickupNow.com, and Peaceful Property management as a 1099 employee. Resolved customer and tenant complaints, built relationships and solved problems, wrote resumes and provided job search plans and guidance.- Presented over 200 cooking demonstrations- Selected as lead delivery driver, trained and mentored new drivers, assisted with scheduling and coordination

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Provided strategic guidance to ensure effective planning and implementation of key people initiatives. Collaborated with the Vice President, Student Experience to expand accountability, transparency, and engagement while enhancing the employee experience. Remotely coached and advised leaders at all levels of the organization across the United States.- Selected to serve as Business Partner Team Lead for university-wide Workday implementation- Tested over 1,000 scenarios from 4 different Workday modules to ensure proper functionality and process flow- Created and presented training in person and via live webinars to managers of various colleges

San Jose, Ca, Us

Worked as a contractor for first 6 months. Served as lead consultant for employee relations issues in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Chile. Partnered with internal and external counsel, HR business partners, benefits, stock, global mobility, compensation, payroll, and safety and security teams to resolve employee issues remotely. Communicated in English, Spanish and Portuguese.- Presented investigations trainings as part of brown bag lunches- Translated and interpreted stock team presentation for Spanish speaking employees- Became “go to” person on the team to resolve basic IT issues- Identified and documented processes and procedures in each country including onboarding, benefits, employee relations, and terminations- Identified and helped update missing content from internal human resources portal for each country- Translated and proofread employment contracts and termination agreements in three languages- Identified and helped mitigate risks related to employment laws in Mexico and Brazil

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Developed strategic partnerships, delivered innovative solutions, and provided outstanding customer service to 7,000+ Salt Lake County employees and the agencies they work for. Provided direct human resources support in the areas of classification, compensation, recruitment, and selection.- Redesigned compensation structure and reclassified over 1200 jobs to ensure compensation competitiveness- Designed and delivered a train-the-trainer course for 20 employees selected to present ethics and sexual harassment prevention training- Proposed and helped implement changes to the personnel action process that reduced turn-around time and errors- Volunteered to join performance management improvement committee to assist with a complete overhaul of the county-wide system, from basic philosophy to execution- Trained on the Hay Group method of job evaluation that analyzes know-how, problem solving, and accountability as key factors- Selected to manage the county’s LinkedIn Recruiter license and assigned to source several difficult to fill IT and engineering positions

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Developed a strategic leadership development program for 140 leaders, from the CEO down to line managers. Conducted leadership assessments, created individual development plans, and monitored participants’ progress. Coached and mentored managers and executives. Created training courses and materials using Absorb training management software. Worked with vendors to supply specialized training offerings.- Designed 6-year strategic plan to meet CEO’s vision of becoming known for producing great leaders- Obtained 360 degree leadership assessment certification and customized an assessment to reinforce company leadership values- Designed internal marketing materials to promote and reinforce desired leadership competencies

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

Directed all human resources functions including performance management, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and training at six locations for over 230 employees. Ensured compliance with federal Head Start regulations and employment laws. Conducted community assessments and prepared grants. Performed all functions in English and Spanish. Managed IT and telecommunications functions.- Redesigned job descriptions, performance evaluations and compensation structure to be aligned with CEO’s strategic plan- Created Training and Technical Assistance plan that was adopted as a model by Head Start consultants- Wrote 3-year technology plan that saved the agency $40,000 per year- Revised and translated ten-year old employee handbook to comply with current employment laws- Researched, selected, and implemented ADP as the agency’s first human resources information system- Established accountability protocols and procured technology to create a virtual work environment for key staff- Established employee wellness program and transitioned organization from traditional health insurance to a high deductible plan with a health savings account

Draper, Ut, Us

Directed human resource activities including performance measurement, employee recognition, equal opportunity and safety programs. Provided leadership and training for combat readiness while maintaining morale, discipline and fitness in a unit of 65 soldiers. Counseled soldiers on career progression and training opportunities. Implemented training plans and conducted competency-based training. - Developed and evaluated training for 340 soldiers across five units, ensuring alignment with unit mission and essential tasks- Met established recruiting goals by through creative sourcing solutions to achieve 100% staffing- Researched and presented over 250 past due time-in-service awards to assist soldiers with career progression

Us

Managed recruiting and retention initiatives, benefits administration, employee engagement, training, and safety for this Fortune 200 company. Assured compliance with corporate policies and government regulations, including FMLA, ADA, and EEO.- Implemented compensation and performance management plans for 200 employees- Developed and presented communications, recognition and feedback training in Spanish and English- Achieved 100% staffing in a high turnover environment- Assisted with international recruiting and acquisition of employees on H-1B visas

Administered a $10 million budget and directed 150 military and civilian linguists speaking 27 languages in providing translations to local, state and federal agencies. Standardized the quality control function to improve product quality. Developed strategic leadership succession plan.- Increased individual production average 50% by reducing waste in the production process- Adapted lean manufacturing principles to lower project turnaround time by 48% - Redesigned the performance management system to improve productivity and increase morale by creating measurements that were in line with strategic objectives- Managed a team of 30 military and civilian Spanish linguists that consistently outperformed other teams in terms of the quality and quantity of work produced- Edited and provided feedback on over 34,000 pages of translations using modified Chicago Manual of Style to customize and develop individual professional development plans

Ma, Organizational Management

Ba, Spanish