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Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

• Partner in the development, management, administration and implementation of executive search and temporary personnel services contracts in order to meet County-wide staffing needs.• Co-administer applicant tracking system; activate job classes, activate users and access/privileges; resolve system issues including total system failure; devise system workarounds and provide training to executives and HR (human resources) staff.• Provide guidance and coaching to HR staff regarding defensible staffing practices to address escalated issues in adherence to policies/procedures, job relatedness, and employment and non-discrimination laws to avoid potential liabilities.• Authorize and manage hire selection processes to ensure County-wide compliance with Veterans Preference. • Manage recruitment activities to meet hiring agency needs; announce/market jobs, evaluate and refer the most qualified candidates using job related and skill-oriented methodologies in compliance with employment and non-discrimination laws.• Partner with approved firms to recruit for executive/high level and hard to fill positions.• Supervise section staff; assign, coordinate and review work and monitor performance in order to deliver timely and efficient staffing services to customers; draft and administer performance evaluations.• Perform recruitment service development, including needs analysis and the design of an appropriate solution to increase efficiency and effectiveness.• Conduct recruitment/staffing services training for executive managers, supervisors and HR staff to ensure understanding and compliance with employment processes and laws. • Supervise administrative staff and provide oversight on day-to-day activities; assist in complex personnel matters; makes policy recommendations; provide interpretation and guidance in Staffing Services’ application of the County's labor agreements, employment laws, and County rules.

As a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant, I teach customers about skin care and application of color cosmetics, and provide free personalized consultations for all skin care, body care, fragrances and color cosmetics needs. I also enrich the lives of women by providing them with information on how Mary Kay impacts the community around us and allows them to have unlimited earning potential and self-development.

Coconut Creek, Florida

• Collaborate with the management team in general operations of the store to ensure a great customer experience and maximum profitability.• Supervise associates engaged in sales, inventory receipt, reconciling cash receipts, and in performing services for customers. • Promote customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; respond to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner.• Perform operations activities including cash handling and reporting, price changes, merchandise handling, and open and closing duties; review time sheets and other payroll documentation for accuracy and submit as appropriate.• Monitor associate sales activities and productivity; acknowledge and communicate performance to associates; motivate and train associates to achieve full potential.• Maintain an awareness of customers to both increase service levels and reduce security risks; remain current on operational policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions; present and display merchandise in accordance with current promotions and standards.• Model sales expectations by utilizing various techniques and communicating product knowledge to the customer; recommend merchandise selections and locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.• Build and maintains a solid customer following through clienteling and wardrobing.• Participate in and facilitate visual directives including monthly store sets and merchandise replenishment.• Assist in the development of store associates by interpreting Key Performance Indicator reports and delivering coaching as needed; provide feedback to Store Manager for associate performance appraisals and evaluations.

North Lauderdale, Florida

• Responsible for full cycle HR processes, which include recruiting, new hire orientation, employee relations, and assisting in review of performance appraisals and progressive discipline for Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. • Review employee Performance Appraisals and Corrective Action Forms to provide managers with feedback regarding appropriateness of comments and insight for achieving desired results. • Provide advice, guidance and coaching for successful employee relations.• Investigate and mediate violations of policy and inappropriate conduct situations and provide feedback and/or recommendations to management.• Provide guidance to managers and their employees regarding discipline, opportunities for improvement, talent planning, and training.• Liaison with fellow HR Generalist and other HR Staff to coordinate processes and maintain consistency of strategic plan.• Liaison with external agencies and vendors for effective recruitment and retention of talent.• Conduct exit interviews and provide senior management with a report on trends and areas that may require the organization’s attention.

Boca Raton, Florida

• Responsible for full cycle HR processes, which include recruiting, new hire orientation, employee relations, performance appraisals, and progressive discipline for the South Florida Region, which consisted of 11 branches (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties) and business area managers throughout Florida and South Carolina. • Advise management on compensation actions for employees.• Recommend and assist the coordination of training and development for employees.• Review employee Performance Appraisals and Corrective Action Forms to provide managers with feedback regarding appropriateness of comments and insight for achieving desired results. • Provide advice, guidance and coaching for successful employee relations.• Investigate and mediate violations of policy and inappropriate conduct situations and provide feedback and/or recommendations to management.• Provide guidance to managers and their employees regarding discipline, opportunities for improvement, talent planning, and training.• Developed management skills coaching plan for senior managers.

Boca Raton, Florida

HR Business Partner (Oct. 2005 – Sept. 2006)• Provide full cycle HR services to five business areas.• Advised the CFO, CEO, and Legal department on HR matters. • Create and evaluate Position Profiles according to specified requirements and Company compensation and grading structure.• Liaison with external agencies and vendors for effective recruitment and retention of talent.• Communicate benefits policies, programs, procedures, and changes.• Identify and coordinate training and development programs.• Review Performance Appraisals and provide guidance to managers. • Mediate conflict situations and provide feedback and/or recommendations to management.• Coach managers and employees regarding corrective actions and employee relations issues.• Conduct exit interviews and provide reports on trends and areas for improvement.• Organize and facilitate meetings for Volvo Global Attitude Surveys; analyze data and generate reports with recommendations to management. Employee Services Coordinator, HR (Jan. 2002 – Oct. 2005)• Direct and supervise HR Assistant's payroll and benefits functions.• Train employees on software,programs and processes.• Maintain HRIS.• Organize and facilitate meetings for Volvo Global Attitude Surveys; analyze data and generate reports with recommendations to management. • Liaison with all benefit providers to ensure quality of service.• Coordinate FMLA documentation and leave.• Assist managers in the development and implementation of appropriate workplace related accommodations and responses.• Provide employee relations and benefits services.• Report worker’s compensation claims and process data for OSHA reporting.• Conduct new hire orientation.• Administer employee recognition program.Human Resources Assistant (Aug. 2000 – Jan. 2002)• Process domestic and international payroll.• Administer all benefit programs and process billing.• Maintain HRIS and employee files.Administrative Assistant, HR (May 2000 – Aug. 2000)

Maom, Organizational Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management