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Austin, Tx, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

Georgetown, Tx, Us

*. Managed Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, and Program Billing departments

Austin, Texas, Us

* Provided fractional human resources expertise, guidance, and tactical support to both emerging and established companies with 100 to 1000 employees including construction, building services, healthcare, call center, aerospace, and non-profit companies * Conducted compliance audits and revised multi-state employee handbooks* Recruited key executives including CEO, Director of Marketing, and Financial Directors𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬* Reduced time and expenses by improving the interviewing and hiring process by 20% and $100K * Revamped the monthly benefit reconciliation process, slashing completion time from 1 week to 1 day * Successfully integrated 200 employees with 0% voluntary turnover of staff during an acquisition

Santa Fe Springs, Ca, Us

• Directed the delivery of human resources services, policies, and programs for the 150-employee manufacturing and corporate site and 500 franchised kiosk locations, generating $100M in annual revenues by supporting manufacturing, warehouse operations, engineering, sales, R&D, and corporate (finance, administration, and marketing). • Implemented a human resources program capable of partnering strategically with company and plant leadership and aligning HR objectives with the company's strategic plan.• Led the environmental health and safety program, which included managing a 3rd party Safety Consultant for specialized safety programs and worker’s compensation and developing a safety culture to ensure compliance with OSHA, GMP, ISO 14011, SWPP, and QAI regulations and standards.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Dramatically reduced turnover by 50% in less than 1 year at plant and field sites with historically high attrition rates• Developed 1st leadership training program resulting in a 50% increase in retention of management and a 25% increase in profits for operations• Minimized liability in employee-related incidents reducing litigation by 40% within 1 year and repeatedly achieving a 99% win rate on unemployment claims• Proposed and implemented wage increases and compensation modifications to improve employee satisfaction and staffing efforts resulting in a 50% increase in retention with historically below-the-market wages and salaries.• Reduced "time-to-fill" position by 67% for exempt and non-exempt staff and days to fill from 45 to 30 days with an improvement of the recruitment process.

Santa Fe Springs, California, Us

• Oversaw the human resources strategy for a 180-employee warehouse operation and corporate office generating $67M supporting all HR activities and processes.• Responsible for aligning business objectives with associates and management in designated business units and formulating partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service that reflects the organization's business objectives.• Coached and led the HR team providing HR services, including employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, HRIS, payroll, legal, compliance, and safety.• Partnered with the operations and executive leadership team to foster a culture of development, employee engagement, and associate retention, and assisted with employee performance concerns, investigations, corrective actions, and conflict management issues.• Developed employee initiatives and implemented measures to increase associate morale, motivation, and satisfaction, while reducing turnover.• Maintained the policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws, including FLSA, ADA, OSHA, and EEO.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Created an in-house recruiting program to cut annual recruiting costs by $100K+• Re-designed employee benefit programs reducing annual cost by $110K while adding benefits, including HSA, life insurance, and employee assistance program to grow employee participation• Implemented E-verify program within 2 months.

Pico Rivera, Ca, Us

• Provided contracted HR services and support to a 150-employee union corporate and manufacturing location generating $60M, leading and promoting HR initiatives and programs that align with corporate goals and values.• Led the local HR and safety teams initiatives and support services to drive a successful culture model, including employee/management synergy, temporary staffing support, union relations, safety, compliance, and auditing. • Audited orientation process and forms, eliminated pre-employment testing that was not adequately validated, and introduced compliant forms to comply with state and federal regulations and laws.• Managed, implemented, and trained employees on the corporate safety program to ensure compliance with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards.• Developed strong labor relations with Union Representatives and Shop Stewards to facilitate successful resolutions on 1st step grievances.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Re-negotiated temporary agency contracts and reduced costs by 20%• Implemented the Injury and Illness Prevention and Emergency Action Programs and led compliance activities (Safety Committee, Inspections, Safety Training, Safety Incentives) to build a positive safety culture resulting in a 75% reduction of recordable injuries.

Hoboken, New Jersey, Us

• Responsible for all aspects of human resources, recruitment, payroll, compensation/benefits, performance management, and safety for ~160 permanent employees and ~100 temps across 2 manufacturing facilities in CA, generating $120M in annual revenue.• Accountable for leading the HR team in supporting employee relations, training & development, compliance, payroll, benefits, recruiting, and safety, and leading employee relations efforts to ensure union avoidance and a positive work environment. • Devised creative and cost-effective training, incentive and morale-boosting programs for employee development and promotion opportunities.• Managed and executed HR practices and procedures through all departments, managers and employees to meet local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, GMP, and ISO 9001.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬• Created and implemented the Health and Wellness Program resulting in a 20% medical cost reduction and a 75% reduction of medical leave of absence and absenteeism, leading the program to be adopted companywide as a health initiative throughout North America • Successfully integrated Blue Print division employees with 0% voluntary turnover of Leadership Team and Management• Developed an enhanced safety program and transformed the plant safety performance for OSHA recordable injuries from 12 to 1 annually within 1st year, resulting in an annual WC insurance premium savings of 20% and earning the safest plant ranking/award in the United States the 2nd year.• Achieved zero third-party claims over 5 consecutive years, achieving positive employee relations, visible leadership, and utilization of the "open-door policy.• Secured over $180K in CA State training funds for soft, technical, and food skills training and developed internal Leadership Training.

B.S., Biology

Human Resources Management