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Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Île-De-France, Fr

Orange Silicon Valley, LLCLed departmental and company strategy, OKRs and digital transformation. As member of leadership within the innovation group of a global organization, prepared for and presented at Board meetings, managed internal communications, and shaped the culture, and vision of the team.Built strong cross-departmental relationships and acted as a coach and advisor to all levels.Designed plans for recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, legal compliance, training programs and procedures, in-line with company values.Facilitated a smooth company closure (Orange Silicon Valley, LLC) within 3-months timeframe, coordinating with international project team to protect company interests, manage costs, meet compliance standards, and ensure departing employees were treated with empathy and respect, maintaining utmost professionalism and dedication.

Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Île-De-France, Fr

Reporting to the CEO Orange Silicon ValleyOversee People Operations in an agile, emerging-tech focused organization, designing programs and policies to keep employees engaged, productive, and motivated. Ensure company maintained best practices for compliance and ethical standards of local, state and federal regulations across the U.S. Directed the company through the COVID-19 pandemic, rapidly adjusting to remote work and policies for the first time, following strict safety regulations, and successfully preventing any outbreaks among our team, then facilitating a safe and gradual return to hybrid work. Implement new digital tools for recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and APIs between vendors to improve efficiency, data and metrics for decision-making, and positively impact the employee experience.

Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Île-De-France, Fr

Orange Silicon ValleyPlan and coordinate all human resources initiatives; legal compliance, compensation, benefits, full-cycle recruitment, immigration, training & development, and employee relations. Execute company policies and processes consistently and in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. Research, negotiate and implement new HR technology solutions to keep the HR department efficient, effective, and innovative. Advise C-suite on HR matters. Process Open Enrollment for benefits and 401(k), in addition to plan-year status changes, and Leave administration. Oversee payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff, including reimbursements, PTO, and bonuses. Maintain all employee/contractor personnel files and data using Paychex HRIS. Manage Performance Evaluations, action plans, and counseling. Maintain strong employer brand, culture, and engagement through programs, events, and surveys. Design company special events.

Issy-Les-Moulineaux, Île-De-France, Fr

Orange Silicon ValleyAdministered day-to-day HR function, payroll, timekeeping, filing, answering employee questions, and completing regular reporting for internal global organization as well as regulatory requirements. Maintained confidentiality and accuracy of job role. Organized company events, executive meetings, and conferences. Conducted interviews, wrote and revised job descriptions and introduced data-informed improvements to applicant tracking, scheduling, and recruitment methods for advertising to attract top candidates while controlling costs and ROI.

Developed and implemented a company-wide Employee Appreciation and collaboration program, "Tip of the Hat," with incentives, and to be included in employee Performance Evaluations going forward. Organized own work, set priorities and met critical deadlines.Provided support to project management team, marketing, and accounting departments. Managed showroom, office, and design inventory, petty cash transactions and reconciliation. Updated company search results for consistency and branding. Maintained office calendar, and arranged corporate meetings. Prepared reports, analysis, and other documents as needed.

Process consumer data for a Silicon Valley start-up company. Conduct internet research to ensure accuracy of submissions and check for discrepancies. Maintain high level of precision. Acquired by Dropbox.

Modesto, Ca, Us

Provide Early Intervention to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorders, 18 months to 3 years of age, using Applied Behavior Analysis during in-home services to improve the child's developmental, social, and educational gains. Experienced with Pictoral Exchange Communication System, Discrete Trial Training, and collaborating with outside agencies. Managed sessions, keeping clients attentive using creativity and enthusiasm. Worked closely with clients and their families to help reduce behaviors by using positive behavior strategies and interventions. Reason for Leaving: Moved out of the area

South San Francisco, Ca, Us

Conduct assessment of family needs, and present an individualized Cognitive Behavioral treatment plan in conjunction with County Mental Health services, clinicians and guardians to minimize impulsive behaviors. Provide client and family support in both the home and community. Assist clients and family with building structure, routine, and the ability to sustain appropriate behavior. Teach healthy coping skills, social and communication skills, self-awareness, anger management, and de-escalation techniques using immediate reinforcement. Manage crisis and high-stress situations to reduce conflict and help bring families together.

Merced, California, Us

Collaborated with faculty and graduate students on Cognitive Science research (Study of the mind, the brain, and behavior), for studies of audio-visual interactions, sentence comprehension, semantics, decision-making and categorization. Used Matlab, Eye-tracking equipment, PsyScope, and Praat to fulfill research requirements and collect data for analysis. Followed research best practices for participant instruction, data collection, and debriefing. Lead Researcher: Michael Spivey, PhD.

Merced, California, Us

Interview, train, motivate and manage approximately 90 student employees and ten Student Supervisors while resolving conflicts quickly and effectively during normal operations and catering large special events. Administer financial operations, scheduling, time cards, and administrative duties, while saving time and money by allocating resources efficiently. Implemented the first Employee Recognition program, and a Nutritional Information Corner to promote healthy lifestyles among university students and achievement in all employees.

Bachelor Of Science, Cognitive Science

Certificate, Human Resource Management

Study Abroad In Greece, Ancient And Contemporary Theatre

Accounting, Accounting And Finance