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Phoenix, Az, Us

Bartlett, Il

Middle market size manufacturer of custom point-of-purchase furniture for major retailers across North America, nearing $119M in revenue due to the support from as many as 423 employees. Proactively administer programs with MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield IL, Guardian, Voya Financial and Health Savings and Paylocity as an HR Business Partner.Advise managers on succession planning, secure approvals for hires, and meticulously document employee performance management, ensuring legal compliance. Initiated cost savings by negotiating prices for supplies, including administrative supplies for production, office, janitorial, employment engagements, and executives, at a ratio of 1,506:1 revenue per dollar spent. Develop and manage the entire employee life cycle from recruitment, onboarding, orientation, promotions, demotions, to terminate, alongside daily maintenance for organizational changes.Established partnership with new insurance broker, cutting healthcare cost increases from 26% to 16% on average and eliminating premium increase for dental plans from 8% to 0%. Responsible for ensuring company compliance with federal, state, and local benefit regulations and reporting requirements.

Peoria, Arizona, United States

Privately owned and thriving music school startup, improving operations, reducing costs, and enhancing the student-parent experience to drive growth. Coordinate schedule for 28 teachers and up to 390 students in a 7-room music school with fixed-time lessons, factoring in monthly student enrollment increases. Managed weekly payroll processing for 1099 teachers while meticulously ensuring alignment with IRS guidelines for the classification of independent contractors. Transitioned the music school from PocketSuite to a new web/mobile platform, established a credit card merchant account with ACH payment, saving the business $4,000+ in credit card processing fees.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Partnering with major carriers like Delta, United, and American, the regional airline operates numerous daily flights across diverse U.S. routes, ensuring reliable air travel and serving as a vital transportation link. Utilized crisis management skills developed as a flight attendant to efficiently respond to workplace events and maintain accurate documentation as an HR Business Partner. Leveraging compliance expertise as a flight attendant mirrors the commitment to safety protocols observed by HR Business Partners.Demonstrated a track record of maintaining punctuality and efficiency, consistently achieving an on-time performance rating above 95.6% for door closures and departures. Proficient in conflict resolution, adept at managing and resolving issues among employees to foster a peaceful and safe work environment, translating skills akin to those used by flight attendants. Dynamic communicator adept at delivering company policies and fostering inclusivity, reflecting adaptability crucial for providing safety instructions, essential for an HR Business Partner.

Loja, Granada

Participant in a Spanish public program, enhancing English proficiency and cultural exchange among students and teachers to foster cross-cultural understanding in line with program goals, Spain’s goal to near universal bilingualism.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Office of Campus Visits: orchestrated tours and programs showcasing the university’s 17 schools, 218-degree undergraduate programs to prospective students, enhancing recruitment and reputation. To ensure tour accuracy, took initiative to organize experiential learning events for junior ambassadors hosted by senior ambassadors, emphasizing training, team building, knowledge transfer, and safety, relevant to a HR Business Partner role. Office of Sustainability: Enhanced alternative on-campus transportation and biking on campus, integrated recycling in the university culture through advocacy and community education, supported the university food system and local non-profits with local food sourcing and urban farming initiatives

Graduate Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, 3.67

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Political Science, Political Science And Government, 3.0

Bachelor of Arts | Political Science | Indiana University: Achieved a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Geography.