During this time, I consulted for various businesses regarding employee events (social, team-building, and volunteer), employee-wellness initiatives, and reward and recognition programs. Additionally, I assisted these companies with administrative tasks to ensure smooth program integration and help with scheduling and logistics. I also attended conventions and networking events, including women in business meet-ups, to enhance my professional network.

• Spearheaded the creation and oversight of employee engagement and wellness programs, reward and recognition initiatives, and team-building activities.• Cultivated a vibrant, philanthropic company culture, resulting in the organization being honored with "Best Place to Work" accolades by the Los Angeles Business Journal for 8 consecutive years.• Led the planning and execution of social and charity events; partnered with 38 vetted, and high-impact non-profit organizations over 8 years, supporting a variety of social causes resulting in significant donations and numerous employee volunteering hours.• Coordinated and supervised the Company’s annual multi-day Client Conference for multiple years: booked celebrity musical talent, stage production, keynote speakers, panelists, AV, client travel, activities, rentals, and food & beverage.• Managed 2 high-achieving direct reports on the U.S. culture team: set targeted and measurable goals, assigned projects, gave feedback, and ensured that employee offerings were innovative, inclusive, and world-class.• Oversaw the Montego Bay and Kingston, JM culture team of 3: tracked and approved employee engagement budgets, improved communication systems, and boosted employee participation.• Facilitated and led monthly new hire orientation sessions, enhancing the onboarding process by providing valuable insights into business operations and delivering an engaging introduction to the company culture.• Designed and administered engagement surveys to gather feedback and analyze key trends that informed decision-making aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience.• Established the framework for a company-wide intranet to connect employees and facilitate seamless communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, while also serving as a platform to inform employees of cultural happenings and events across all departments of the organization.

• Developed and managed U.S. employee engagement and wellness initiatives, reward and recognition programs, and team-building activities while planning and facilitating social and philanthropic events.• Collaborated with senior management to create and define the company’s 3 core values which serve as the guiding philosophy and cultural cornerstones of the organization.• Supported DEIB efforts by creating events and celebrations for significant cultural observances such as International Women’s Day, Black History Month, Gay Pride, and Juneteenth, as well as coordinating a Girls Who Code internship program.• Spearheaded cultural office branding for company offices in CA, NY, MA, and JM (murals, furniture, decor, etc.).• Managed a high-achieving Culture Specialist: set targeted and measurable goals, assigned projects, gave feedback, and ensured that employee offerings were innovative, inclusive, and world-class.• Transitioned our in-person engagement to virtual during the pandemic by planning and executing virtual social and volunteer events, fitness and creative challenges, and writing and editing a monthly newsletter highlighting business updates, departments, events, employee spotlights, and mental health tips.• Surveyed employees in the U.S. and JM regularly to measure employee satisfaction providing valuable insights that drove decision-making and helped decrease turnover.• Implemented monthly interest clubs (Music, Fitness, Cooking, etc.) to foster connection and engagement among employees across the organization, resulting in a substantial increase in participation quarter by quarter.

• Managed the purchasing of food and supplies, coordinated with vendors, maintained office organization, and served as the primary contact for all employees and visitors.• Launched employee-wellness and mentorship programs, fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.• Engaged employees with monthly social and volunteer events including annual charity fairs to raise donations for the community.• Hosted and coordinated engineering and UI/UX design hackathons to promote idea/information sharing and collaborations with other tech companies.• Exhibited at trade shows to reinforce the company brand and drive business opportunities.• Managed all efforts around the Los Angeles office relocation to ensure a smooth transition: coordinated movers, vendors, IT setup, redesign, and floor plan.

• Structured financial information to assist in the pre-approval of government and independently funded mortgage programs and processed extensive time-sensitive documents.• Utilized excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with bank representatives and clients daily, ensuring proper servicing from the opening of a file to its closing.• Assisted clients in increasing their financial freedom by teaching effective debt management skills and creating realistic budgets and income-saving structures.• Managed 3 high-achieving direct reports: provided comprehensive training, set targeted and measurable goals, gave constructive feedback, and ensured adherence to our core value of prioritizing client satisfaction. • Created and implemented promotional campaigns within the local area, resulting in a 20% increase in business referrals.• Sustained an ongoing flow of client referrals by consistently ensuring high levels of satisfaction and comfort.• Organized travel and managed multiple calendars for the CEO, detailing meetings, phone appointments, deadlines, and events.• Organized six years worth of confidential client data, establishing accessible documentation protocols for company-wide utilization.• Recorded minutes during weekly meetings and meticulously documented data in the company database for future reference.