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Partner with directors and senior executives to develop new business initiatives, foster employee engagement, and mobilize talent. Manage budgets in excess of $150K for various clients, such as tbg Events, LAUSD, Hearth, and Inspired by Media Group. Compensation: Drive equitable compensation practices by collaborating with executives to identify pay disparities, and make recommendations for salary and promotion decisions.  HR Best Practices: Provide full service Human Resources functions for clients by conducting HR Audits, Handbook Review and Revisions, and recommending payroll software, and retirements plans.  Workforce Planning: Advise leadership team on talent and organizational change strategy, while directing all facets of talent management, including full cycle recruitment, benefits administrations, employee relations, and investigations.

Redondo Beach, Ca, Us

Hired as the first Director of Human Resources & Finance to develop and build HR vision while forging sustainable HR infrastructure, systems, processes, and practices.  HRIS Systems: Slashed payroll and accounting costs by 30% and worker’s compensation claims by 50% through HRIS integration and improved safety protocols. Organization Transformation: Enabled operational changes to facilitate redesign of core businessdue to the Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in 10% of the workforce being laid off. Benefits: Oversaw and managed all aspects of employee benefits programs including health insurance, life insurance, disability, and wellness; and implemented the first 401K retirement plan with 80% participation.

Beverly Hills, Ca, Us

Recruited to provide comprehensive facilities and human resources support to a groundbreaking “social media platform technology” company that facilitated meaningful connections through personal expression, content, and culture.  Recruiting: Steered flawless workforce assimilation into core business operations by collaborating with management to develop recruitment strategies that increased quarterly staff levels by 20%.  HR Operations: Implemented an employee feedback system that showcased talent to senior leadership that ensured leaders were promotion ready within a 12 – 18 month period. Training: Supported employee repositioning by providing continuous online training that improved employee work performances by 30%.

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Hired as a C-level administrative support to the Vice President of Internal Marketing & Events and Human Resources for a national finance services company with over 10,000 associates nationwide to create new innovative programs to aid in the support of retaining talented employees. Employee Incentives: Launched a company-wide tradeshow to kick off and introduce the first company store where employees could purchase branded merchandise, tickets for attractions, and more all of which improved morale by 60 %. Human Resources Analytics: Monitored employee turnover and separation statistics and implemented an efficient program to track internal transfers and off boarding of employees. Acquisition: Managed two divisions of 25 employees and served as HR Business partner on implementing a RIF for over 10,000 employees due to the economic downturn that was caused by predatory lending. The company was later acquired by Citigroup.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Provided invaluable support to the Center Support Supervisor of a prominent Fortune 500 financial services company, overseeing a workforce of over 325 associates. Maintaining precise and up-to-date employee files in PeopleSoft, I ensured compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. I diligently managed essential documents, including I-9’s, permits, and work authorizations, while obtaining proper hiring authorizations, approvals, and transfers.  With a compassionate approach, I skillfully addressed grievances and counseled employees, providing valuable coaching on managing employee-related issues. My guidance empowered employees with a clear understanding of their rights and a path toward resolution.  Played a pivotal role in the seamless onboarding of new hire, overseeing the entire process from conducting background checks, drug tests, and interviews to processing all necessary paperwork. As an orientation facilitator, I ensured a welcoming and informative experience for new team members.

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Masters, Organizational Management

Bachelors, Business Management