Over 25 years of crafting for local charities and selling handmade work. Unique and custom sewn hand and duffle bags, clothing, quilts, baby and Lamaze items. Also, Papercrafts such as cards, posters, programs and invitations on mass scale.• Bookkeeping, A/P, A/R, budgeting, and track expenses• Experience with purchasing materials and have established relationships with various vendors globally.• Product research and development• Design logo, marketing materials, labels and packaging of a successful line of products• Invited by Knott’s Berry Farm to sell at their annual Craft Festival, also invited to sell with Nutcracker Boutique in Brea, CA, Christmas Tree Farm in Norco, CA and other Craft Fairs and Expos throughout Southern California. • Create and market innovative sewing and paper products through online sales, and promotions • Subcontracted to Slipped Stitched Studios to assist with sewing projects, Human Resources and business consulting.

Transdev Alternative Solutions, Inc (a division of Transdev Services, Inc.). provides mobility services to multiple sites for next generation automotive technology. As a full cycle Recruiter assigned to the Northern California region. Responsibilities include leading the staffing efforts for the company and assisting with building a strong workforce. • Partnering with managers and client to determine staffing requirements and ensure staffing goals are achieved• Perform in-person and phone interviews with candidates• Tracking candidates from first contact through first day and reporting on employment activity• Attract candidates using social media networks and job site search engines• Onboarding/orientation, preemployment DOT and Non-DOT regulated physicals and drug screenings

Contracted to a non-profit client, Transdev provided mobility services around the Anaheim, CA resort area. The Sr. HR Generalist responsibilities include but are not limited implementing and maintain processes related to pre-employment, recruiting, new hire onboarding/orientation and employee work life-cycle activities; such as attendance, tracking PTO, LOA, FMLA, transfers, promotions and separations. Maintained employee records, I-9 compliance and verification. Worked with management to communicate and explained HR policies, procedures, guidelines, and compliance. Coached and mentored 2 direct reports. • Shutdown site: Site closed 8/2019. Created an HR exit strategy, including keep employees informed, coordinated final pay, files management. Finalized employee files and Audited benefits through 9/2019.• Recruiting: recruiting new hires, onboarding/orientation, preemployment DOT regulated Physicals and Drug screenings. • Working with corporate office, conduced bi-weekly Payroll: Maintained payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers. Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages. Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.• Client Relations: Maintained an open line of communication between the client and drivers• Employee Retention Bonus program: Implemented policy and tracked budget and distribution of bonus to new hires and internal referrals. • Benefits: Management of Union Benefits. Conducted monthly and annual audits, liaison for onsite corporate benefits. • Employee Relations: conducted thorough investigations, performance management, behavior issues, corrective action, policy management, terminations, documentation, EEOC

HR Generalist working closely with senior management in designated geographic regions, responsible for employee relations, including processing terminations, promotions, internal transfers, conflict resolution, and performance management, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance. Also administered Workers Compensation, Leave of Absence, records management, benefits administration, including ACA, new and open enrollments, COBRA, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD and 401K.• Ensured the successful merger of Proof Positive ABA Therapies into Autism Learning Partners OC by guiding management through HR operations, systems and programs, implemented HR policies and procedures. Assisted with the integration of ADP. • Streamlined the Workers’ Compensation and Leave of Absence program by training managers and associates on procedures in case of injury, worked with managers and supervisors to with a return to work program and solutions to reduce repeat injuries, thus reducing premium cost.• Established career pathway programs for entry level Behavior Technicians, including creating and administering an education program to ensure advanced care and technics are provided to our clients.• Managed HRIS, compiled reports from database and established metrics and trending analysis.• H1B Compliance, including collaborating with legal team, management and employee to stay within the government guidelines to ensure compliance

Assisted the Human Resources Director with various projects, including assisting with merger contracts, and H-1B Compliance and Processing, designed general use forms, along with various other projects. Also, assisted with company sponsored community philanthropic projects, such as Valentines for the Troops, Local Mud Run, and Homes for Veterans projects; along with coordinating company sponsored functions.• Reorganized and maintained employee files and filing system. • Assisted Senior Vice President of Human Resources with administrative tasks while an Executive Assistant was hired. • Assisted Vice President of Human Resources with various projects. • Authored and co-authored various corporate policies.

Distribution center with 1000 employees nationwide, provided support to department heads, Administered COBRA benefits, Employee Relations, ADA, policy implementation, Liaison for communication and reporting practices for the departments within the Tennessee operations, Audit all expense reports. Executive Administrator for Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President and for Senior Vice President of Regional Operations. • Executive functions include but not limited to: proof reading and editing of letters to investors, maintained minutes during meetings, screen and handle incoming calls, monitored emails, controlled calendars, organized travel arrangements. • Collaborate with CFO and Senior Management from International and National Operations monthly to facilitate the accurate and timely writing, editing, and preparation of final copy of Management Letter from draft to distribution. • Negotiate contracts with local hotels, office supplier, IT training and travel vendor. • Organize the details of special events, travel arrangements - including international travel, corporate agendas - including weekly Management and Operational meetings, itineraries for events and travel. • Department Representative for Activity Committee, projects include Red Cross Blood Drive, fundraisers, community philanthropic projects, and company sponsored events

Responsible for all Front End Operations, including sales and brand loyalty metrics. Acting Manager in the absence of the Store Management. Provides guidance and direction to store team in the areas of guest satisfaction, associate development, human resources, and loss prevention. Manage Workers Compensation and General Liability claims.• Authority on product knowledge, local store marketing, company policies and vendor relations.• Design and implement training programs for associates on key elements for the Front End, including techniques on up sales, product knowledge, customer service, brand loyalty, and the Buyer Protection Plan• Establish and maintain milestones for store associates to ensure that store goals are met and align with corporate goals. Create motivational rewards for meeting such goals.• Increase customer satisfaction by negotiating with potentially unsatisfied customers within the bounds of corporate policy

Responsible for New Hire Orientation, New Hire Training, Benefits, Employee Relations and General HR duties. Revamped Filing System, Revamped Employee Handbook. HR Rep for employee committees.

Manage and maintain budget. Track of expenses for tax and budgetary purposes. Strong communication skills. Strong ability to multitask and make swift decisions. Excellent time management. Care for the needs of seven children on a daily basis. Provide a safe and clean environment. Stimulate the children through activities such as reading, music, arts and crafts. Maintain healthy activities through physical education. Encourage cooperation through activities that involve everyone.

Junior Accountant/HR Support (2001 – 2002)Reported to Human Resource Director; duties include responding to all employee HR related inquiries including benefits and payroll administration. Conducted general accounting functions including payroll, data entry, Accounts Payable, and expense reporting. Served as first point of contact for subcontractor insurance claims. • Tracked and ensured subcontractor insurance complied with contract agreement requirements.• Identified, resolved, and issued retroactive vacation pay to employee for three years of missed benefits.Estimating Coordinator (2000 – 2001)Assisted lead estimator in upcoming bid preparation by ordering plans, soliciting subcontractors, and interpreting bid documentation requirements. • Ensured company met required 20% of project cost to Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise by tracking all subcontractors solicited for government- and state-funded bids.• Facilitated efficient subcontractor sourcing by maintaining and updating Bidfax database program.• Enabled efficient estimating coordination in case of personal absence by updating policy and procedures book.