Kathryn King Email & Phone Number

Beltsville, Md

-Lead the strategic development and execution of comprehensive human resources initiatives, aligning HR policies with organizational goals to enhance workforce engagement and productivity. This role required a strategic approach to HR management and safety oversight, emphasizing compliance, employee well-being, and operational efficiency within the state and federal regulations for employe labor laws, OSHA, DOT and FMCSA-Designed, Implemented and managed all safety programs including Site Safety Plan, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Hazcom, Confined Space, JSA’s, wrote procedures for all positions at the Sorting Facility, -Responsible for full cycle recruitment-Developed and supervised a Human Resources and Safety Department team-Instrumental in negotiations for property, general liability insurance, cybersecurity and workers' compensation insurance.- Developed and managed employee training and development programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and aligned employee objectives with company goals, enhancing overall performance and accountability.- Spearhead initiatives promoting employee wellness, engagement and safety, including mental health resources and ensured all materials were available in English and Spanish, contributing to a healthier work environment.-Conducted thorough employee investigations, addressing injuries, incidents, and discrimination complaints.-Oversaw all incident investigations involving bodily injury, devised and implemented policies and procedure to reduce Workers Compensation Cases -Implemented ADP Workforce Now and Replicon for facial recognition timekeeping- Authored company handbooks, policies, procedures, memos, and announcements. -Supported Dispatch in customer service, call routing and employee management-Implemented systems organization for Fleet Management inspection procedures-Implemented background checks, Driver Records review and FMCSA Clearinghouse reference checks

Whole Foods Market, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, Rockville, Md

• Provided customer service support to the Mid Atlantic Team Members, Customers and Suppliers• Supported store leadership by tracking and housing all service vendor contracts for 47 regional locations• Assisted the product teams by supplying all new vendor inquiries with assistance and information• Provided support to the Store Development team with organizing, and housing maintenance contracts • Promoted Team Member happiness by organizing events and functions for the office through the TIME Group• Fostered community involvement by organizing volunteer groups to assist in the community and collected donations for local nonprofit groups, supported commitment to environmental protection through volunteer efforts and collaboration with building management to support our composting efforts• Worked with property management and cleaning staff to provide a safe and clean work environment

Dc Metro Area

• Responsible for opening and closing the store, supervising service vendor work, receiving goods, assigning responsibilities to crew and assuring quality completion of tasks while creating a fun atmosphere for both customers and crew members. • Responsible for new employee training, safety of the crew, ordering proper coin for the store, ensuring product orders and spoils are accurate and processed correctly.• Accountable for the daily books management, processing of payroll, human resources paperwork, employee attendance documentation, and scheduled employees on given tasks throughout the day while running the customer service desk handling returns, questions and customer needs.• Played an integral role in merchandizing and marketing products in a fun and effective manner. Played a key role in the fall inventory assessment.

Institute On Teaching And Research On Women, Towson University, Towson, Md

• Conducted and compiled original research for public policy initiatives and assisted and supported the Director.

Wheaton, Md

• Assisted in the development of the company by providing innovative research to expand the services provided to customers, reviewed and summarized publications, drafted correspondence for the President and edited her work before it was sent.• Directly supported the President by attending networking events, organizing her schedule and to do list, and following up with contacts. Provided general administrative support.

• Executed the daily property management needs of 26 small businesses, provided office management, lease communications, processed billing and payments.• Created and compiled correspondence to county officials, supervisors and tenants. Compile data for monthly billing, track and follow up with tenant’s insurance documentation and lease renewal paperwork General office management, manage contracts on leased equipment, create and enforce policies to ensure a professional working environment

 Reconciled monthly, quarterly and annual bank and credit card statements in QuickBooks Prepared and processed payroll, 941 reports and MD State Withholding Administrative Assistant-directly supported the President scheduling appointments, accompanying him to networking events, following up with contacts, assisted in the growth and development of the company Assisted in the development and updating content through Joomla for www.mcaccountants.com as well as www.qbookslessons.com

Office Manager - created an organizational structure for the office and sustained an efficient working environment Traffic/Project Manager - created and maintained schedules as well as provided financial reports for daily duties of individual initiatives produced by Blattner Brunner Inc. at the District of Columbia office Account Manager - built and maintained a working relationship with Lafarge North America while assisting the client with the production of their purchasing guide from construction of content to the production of the final product Print and Production Manager - built a strong rapport with various vendors to process all print, postage, and mail house estimate requests, determined the proper vendor for the project, tracked and maintained each production schedule while corresponding with co-workers to ensure accurate specifications of project content and deadlines Business Intelligence - conducted vital research for several clients and prospective clients; edited and assisted with the preparation of new business proposals Accounting - authorized agency billing for the DC office, encompassing general billing and production invoices, reconciled company credit card statements, processed expense reports and reconciled petty cash Information Technology Support - served as the point person for IT headquarters, installed new equipment, maintained existing equipment, and provided weekly server maintenance

 Managed and supervised employee and consumer scheduling while carrying out general administrative office responsibilities Trained new hires, reconciled daily drawers, secured confidential materials while servicing approximately 30 counselors and 900 court mandated consumers in a high-paced multitasking environment

 Designed an innovative syllabus, implemented, and instructed an Introduction to Women’s Studies course Received the highest score across all courses taught at the University in the semi-annual student response survey

Provided emergency hospital advocacy for rape, sexual assault, domestic and family violence

 Planned and executed programming for over 200 events, created a comprehensive office manual and advertising guide Supervised employees and volunteers, raised over $100,000 through fundraising and collaborations with academic departments, student organizations, and the student government for programming, office operation and expansion Ordered supplies, reconciled expenses, and secured travel arrangements for visiting lecturers including Angela Davis, Alternatives for Battered Women, et al.

Women'S Studies

Activities and Societies:  Educational Opportunity Program Awards for Exemplary Academic Performance, and Semester Overall GPA of 4.0 .

Global Gender Studies

Activities and Societies:  Secretary of the American Studies Organization 2005 - 2006  Graduate Student Association Senator 2005 - 2006.

Bs, Philosophy And Women'S Studies

Activities and Societies:  Women’s Studies Organization 2000 – 2003; Secretary and Treasurer 2000 - 2002, President 2002 - 2003 .

Aas, Natural Resources Conservation

Activities and Societies:  Analyzed soil samples for organic matter content 1997 - 1998  Field Research Assistant through Cooperative.

Master'S Degree