As part of the BARE International Management Team, I support 100+ amazing individuals in our US Division, ensuring they have the "people" resources needed to excel in their work-life.I oversee all aspects of Human Resources - including recruiting, hiring and onboarding, training and development, performance management, labor law and compliance, benefits administration, payroll, DEIB, and employee relations.I supervise a wonderful HR Coordinator who supports the administrative work of the HR Department.

Managed all the internal operations - including HR, IT, Finance & Business, Risk Management, Legal, and Office Operations - for this nationally-acclaimed, estuary-saving, non-profit organization.- Process payroll, administer benefits, and manage 401(k) contributions for all employees;- Monitor and enforce federal and state labor laws and internal policies;- Counsel employees on work-related stress, personal productivity, and interpersonal communication;- Oversee the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment through termination;- Promote and advocate for employee wellness and engagement, particularly as remote work flourished;- Research and engage with vendors to improve internal organizational efficiencies and cost effectiveness;- Write or edit all legal contracts for clarity, compliance, and continuity;- Review and provide recommendations for insurance coverage and risk management procedures;- Create financial, legal, or other business-related reports for various stakeholders, including staff and Board;- Conduct month-end and year-end accounting close procedures, including audit- and tax-related preparation. Accomplishments- Created autonomously an “HR Department of One."- Overhauled Personnel Handbook to better align with DOL and state laws and more accurately reflect internal policies.- Built and continue to independently manage a well-respected internship program. The reputation of our new program ultimately led to a funder supporting our work as a host site for Yale University Summer Fellows.- Onboarded over half of the current organization – including a new CEO and including several new hires during the COVID-19 pandemic.- Instituted new processes and procedures to increase workflow efficiency, produce more accurate reports, and ease administrative burdens- Improved employee onboarding and termination procedures and experience.- Managed several DEI-focused workshops and webinars, including writing the grant proposals to fund them.

Managed all aspects of the organization's Financials - including monitoring budgets, tracking A/P and A/R, liaising with our auditors and accountants, preparing financial reports, and serving as our accounting software administrator. Additionally served as the Staff Lead for the Board's Finance Committee and prepared various financial reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.As part of the Operations department, I also owned or assisted with HR administration, contract review, insurance compliance, and tax supervision. I was a core component of managing the Festival's internship program and was responsible for developing and training staff on operational, financial, and administrative SOP's.Supported the Festival's revenue streams by serving as the primary owner of merchandise sales, two auctions, and event ticket sales. Developed revenue-generating strategies, managed the Union Station merchandise kiosk and online store, supervised an Auction Committee and Ticket Manager, and controlled all ticketing processes and websites.Mentored several volunteers and contractors; reported to the President of the organization.

Managed the 2014 season's silent and online auctions, which support the National Cherry Blossom Festival's mission of uniting and celebrating different cultures.- Coordinated event logistics, decorative design, and volunteer management for a silent auction at a Black-Tie event. Event revenue increased by a substantial amount from previous year. Effectively handled challenging, unique, and stressful situations in-the-moment.- Communicated with and answered questions from donors, bidders, NCBF staff, and volunteers. - Directed and managed workloads and timelines for six volunteers.- Maintained auction database (entering items, providing enticing descriptions and images, etc.).- Ran sales reports and reconciled sales with bid sheets and receipts.- Arranged for shipment of won items.

Recruit for, support, and manage College Summit - National Capital Region's volunteer base.1. Managed logistics and event preparation for a donor reception. Created agenda timeline and coordinated flow of the event.2. Owned nearly all aspects of the National Capital Region's semi-annual College Summit Career Week. Recruited dozens of volunteers to fill hundreds of panel slots at schools throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. - Revamped volunteer communication and scheduling techniques to enhance the volunteer experience.- Served as the main point of contact for all volunteers throughout the recruitment process and Career Week itself. - Hosted a 30 minute conference call with volunteers to discuss College Summit's mission, Career Week expectations, and volunteers' impact on high school students.- Regularly updated College Summit staff on recruitment numbers and processes. 3. Maintain and refresh volunteer database.4. Recruit volunteers and manage their placement into Summer Workshops using volunteer management software "Samaritan."

I provided advisory support to our members (85% of the Fortune 500) by way of diagnostics, benchmarking, best practices, and training. I conducted approximately 1-2 dozen calls per week with Controllers and CAO's (as well as members of their teams) to provide feedback on their current projects, explain best practices, and communicate how their peers are handling similar situations. I supported our Revenue team in both sales and member experience interactions.

Recruited hundreds of students to participate in a university-wide research study. Maintained confidential files for over 300 individuals. Conducted over 300 confidential, certified interviews, including quantitative and qualitative questions. Entered and QA'd information into various data systems.

I instructed twenty-two academically-challenged third grade students in reading and writing, while also constructing weekly lesson plans and engaging in parent conferences.