•Support the Director in creating new business strategies effectively supported by HR processes.•Supervise all aspects of the HR Department.•Streamlined hiring process for all operations in order to more effectively meet state regulations and company requirements. •Use employee input, turnover reports, and exit interviews to establish a greater understanding of management decisions and outcomes needed to work with the Director to coach and develop better mangers.•Manage all staff processes regarding benefits, retirement, corrective action, transfer, resignations, exit interviews, and general issues staff experience.•Member of the Recruiting and Retention committee where the team evaluates new recruiting ideas to broaden the scope of applicants and discuss ways to empower and keep current staff.Responsible for hiring all direct care and management positions for 4 Divisions of the company.•Develop Workforce Planning Forecasts working with managers and using monthly turnover reports to predict where the greatest hiring and retention needs will exist. •Build recruiting strategy including use of recruiting events such as career fairs and open houses.•Manage on-boarding and training processes for existing employees and new hires.•Educate managers on how to effectively source, on board and train new hires. •Responsible for monitoring, documenting, and coordinating disciplinary actions with management and staff.•In charge of union relations regarding strategy, grievances, and staff concerns with the company.•Handle all unemployment claims and represent the company in arbitration hearings.

•Use employee input, turnover reports, and exit interviews to establish a greater understanding of management decisions and outcomes needed to work with the Director to coach and develop better mangers.•Manage all staff processes regarding benefits, retirement, corrective action, transfer, resignations, exit interviews, and general issues staff experience.•Member of the Recruiting and Retention committee where the team evaluates new recruiting ideas to broaden the scope of applicants and discuss ways to empower and keep current staff.•Responsible for hiring all direct care and management positions for 4 Divisions of the company.•Develop Workforce Planning Forecasts working with managers and using monthly turnover reports to predict where the greatest hiring and retention needs will exist. •Build recruiting strategy including use of recruiting events such as career fairs and open houses.•Manage on-boarding and training processes for existing employees and new hires.ResCare is a human services company dedicated to helping people in need. We combine respect, compassion, and skill to offer quality service to a diverse population.

Responsible for managing human resource and business operation.•Developed recruiting strategies and job competencies for new hires.•Assisted in the hiring of all employees.•Trained new employees in administrative procedures and office policies.•Worked with business advisors along with the owner to increase the efficiency and profitability of the company by analyzing and improving financial procedures.•Increased the efficiency of invoicing accuracy and effectiveness by implementing new billing software and methodology.•Increased cash flow for the company by redesigning invoicing procedures resulting in greater billing accuracy.•Assisted in refining people processes for larger projects including “after action learning” resulting in a more effective strategy for future work.•Worked with the owner to improve employee effectiveness.•Reduced $10,000 in inventory cost by analyzing the process and developing a more efficient method of ordering supplies and equipment.

Lab Technician (temporary position)Supported an Australian mining research project.•Provided accurate information needed to manage mining operations by systematically receiving, testing, and recording sample data.•Assured data integrity through proper routing and coordination of samples between multiple labs.

Managed and participated in research studies for the Environmental Health Science department. Designed and documented protocols followed by lab techs to standardize best practice techniques.•Improved efficiency in design and training lab personnel in an inventory and acquisition system which prevented work delays.•Supervised and trained student technician.•Designed excel spreadsheets allowing to analyze research outcomes resulting in a concise and organized way to process data.•Managed an inventory system used by all lab personnel.

Assisted in planning and supervising program for elementary school children.•Helped children develop interpersonal skills and creativity through the design and facilitation of a wide variety of learning activities.•Obtained national accreditation for the program by researching and implementing best practice standards.•Met monthly supply budget.