Lori Russell Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, US

Houston, Texas, US

• Manage the merge of three different HR departments, including employee data, compliance information, and other HR records
• Maintain Federal and State Compliance within the Human Resources Department
• Manage the new hire process for new KIPP employees
• Conduct investigations for a variety of issues, including employee relations situations and grievances
• Participates in employee performance management and discipline
• Responsible for tracking and reporting of Teacher Certification

• Maintain Federal and State Compliance within the Human Resources Department
• Responsible for benefits administration
• Manage the new hire process for new KIPP Houston employees
• Oversee HRIS and Performance Management System Maintenance
• Serve 2,000 employees across 2 KIPP regions in Texas
• Manage team of 4

• Manage the Human Resources function for three restaurant locations as well as the Corporate office
• Developed new hire training programs for restaurant staff
• Developed manager training program
• Developed and maintain weekly staff education newsletters
• Recruit and hire both exempt and nonexempt employees
• Responsible for Worker’s Compensation program and records

• Managed all operational activities at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History site
• Coordinated and facilitated all employee training
• Compiled daily and weekly reports such as sales and labor reports
• Responsible for all aspects of employee management
• Acted as liaison between Smithsonian Enterprises and Photo Event Solutions
• Generated creative ideas in order to increase revenue

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

• Developed and facilitated various training programs including orientation and supervisor skills
• Maintained necessary staff levels during peak seasons
• Planned and conducted job fairs for a variety of positions
• Generated new sources and techniques for recruiting
• Maintained accurate Worker’s Compensation records
• Managed employee recognition program

Dublin 2, IE

• Answered general inquiries, assisted in resolving issues/concerns or directed them to the appropriate resource
• Provided support and/or executed activities related to on-site or off-site meetings and events
• Contributed to the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Distributed and tracked office security access cards

• February 2005 – August 2006 Stone Mountain Park Food Service Area Supervisor
• Supervised all operational activities at six locations in Stone Mountain Park
• Responsible for departmental training, including food safety and guest service
• Facilitated Servant Leadership training class for staff park-wide
• Interviewed and hired staffJuly 2003 – February 2005 Event Imaging SolutionsSite Manager
• Managed all operational activities at the Stone Mountain Park site

Master’S Degree, Human Resources Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General