• Administer new hire onboarding process by initiating pre-employment checks and conducting orientation meetings• Manage HR functions using ADP, including benefits, employee management, performance management, and reporting • Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees and supervisors, referring complex matters to the HR Director• Execute full-cycle recruiting process for multiple business units with a successful time-to-fill rate of 45 days or less• Manage and complete end-to end payroll processing on a biweekly basis for 80+ employees using ADP Workforce Now• Research state and local tax jurisdictions and submit tax account information into HRIS • Investigate tax agency notices by reviewing payroll documentation and report to ADP Smart Compliance• Implement system and process improvements as assigned, working in collaboration with the HR Director• Assist in facilitating the implementation of ADP WFN for two U.S. business units acquired by the Company• Develop and execute monthly and quarterly virtual employee engagement events for over 150 employees • Facilitate COVID-19 updates related to state/local mandates, FFCRA/CSPSL, company policies, etc.

Human Resources• Utilizes ADP on a daily basis to manage new hires entries, employee records, pay information, benefits administration, talent management, HR reporting, etc. • Manages all payroll functions such as maintaining payroll records for all employees, collecting, calculating, and entering data, and payroll processing on a biweekly basis for 70+ employees• Creates new hire and termination packets, ensures that all company personnel information is maintained accurately• Supports the Human Resources Director with the performance review process by preparing and generating documentation as needed• Works directly with broker and payroll company to administer employee benefits enrollments, changes and terminations • Supports the recruiting process by attending career fairs, maintaining documentation, conducting preliminary phone interviews with candidates, and arranging interviews as needed.• Plans and executes company events including staff appreciation events, holiday parties, quarterly all-employee meetings, etc. Operations & Facilities • Developed the organization's Emergency Action Plan • Oversees facilities matters and routine maintenance• Manages budget for office supplies, furniture and complimentary cafe snacks & beverages • Acts as the primary point of contact with the office building's property management and other facilities-related vendorsExecutive Support• Manages and completes expense reports for the CEO• Arranges travel, itineraries, and agendas and compiles documents for travel-related meetings.• Coordinates Board of Directors meetings including scheduling meetings, arranging board members’ travel, preparing board meeting materials, and overseeing catering needs.

• Performs recruiting tasks such as attending career fairs to attract potential candidates, maintaining documentation, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews and drafting offer letters for potential hires. • Supports the Director of Human resources with annual performance reviews process by preparing documentation and instructional guides. • Oversees all payroll functions on a biweekly basis. • Develops and maintains confidential, sensitive files and records, ensuring efficient retrieval of information.• Organizes and manages company functions including board meetings, quarterly meetings, holiday parties, and other employee engagement events for over 70 employees. • Uses effective writing, verbal, and presentation skills in composing written materials, responding to emails, and regular interaction to solve work related problems and concerns.

Formerly an Area Associate for Human Resources.• Assisted in managing all facilities related matters including organizing supplies, stocking materials, and preparing items for discard or sale. Communicates with staff and vendors in person to accomplish facilities related goals.• Managed budgets for OU Café and office supplies. • Managed and maintains supply orders and inventory for the office and OU Café. • Managed and prepares for office moves and/or remodels. Conducting related research, phone calls and organizational tasks as needed. • Managed security related manners including surveillance equipment, and alarm management and access. • Coordinated travel arrangements for the Board of Directors and company executives. • Created and managed internal communications such as daily/weekly announcement emails and informational displays visible to over 60 employees. • Maintained confidential and sensitive files and records. • Conducted facilities and alarm code trainings for all new hires.• Assisted the Marketing Department in the planning of the company's annual user training conference that is held for over 200 customers.

Event Planning & Promotions Intern: Assisted in the planning and logistics of company events including the annual user training conference held for over 200 attendees. • Coordinated and managed various successful conference-related events by creating detailed schedules and itemized lists. • Analyzed and prepared post-conference data, statistics and comments that were presented and distributed to employees.• Created and managed conference expense report utilized for strategic decisions regarding future conferences.Office Coordination Intern:• Assisted in planning and designing informative content for company intranet, which is visible to over 60 employees. • Worked closely with CEO and office managers to coordinate office relocation details including itemized timelines and company memo.• Maintained and distribute confidential information utilized for reports, meetings and interviews.

• Communicated with customers using open-ended questions to help identify their needs & answer relevant merchandise questions.• Established relationships with repeat customers in order to build a clientele to raise awareness about special events and new products. • Executed daily goals and priorities assigned by store management while providing excellent customer service.

Valerie Allen Public Relations - Sherman Oaks, CAOct 2013 - Jan 2014• Compiled media lists using Cision and independent research to target clients’ needs. • Drafted pitch letters regarding our clients, clients’ products, campaigns and expertise on current trending issues.• Created and managed event postings that raised awareness about our clients' special events and performances.• Communicate with media contacts to schedule interviews and provide additional press materials.• Helped facilitate client events by managing press and helping the event be executed to its fullest.Snap in Media - Fort Collins, COFeb 2012 - May 2012• Helped implement campaign plan to grow audience for GoColorado.com, a travel and tourism website.• Drafted pitch letters & news releases regarding clients' campaigns and products. • Developed instructional manuals to help employees manage media lists and gain guest bloggers interest in writing for GoColorado.com. • Compiled media lists using independent research to target clients' needs.Konnect PR - Los Angeles, CAMay 2011 - Aug 2011• Compiled media lists using Cision and independent research to target clients’ needs.• Drafted social media messages for clients such as Sweet Leaf Tea and Simple Wishes.

• Wrote communications plan for the Workplace Safety Team to use for reference in promoting safety among employees.• Constructed two published articles for the internal newsletter, which is distributed to over 2,000 employees in the Southern California medical centers.• Designed informational display board for Employee Summit to educate employees about the importance of the Public Affairs Department.