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Ellensburg, Washington, United States

A driving force behind HR innovation & administration, leading initiatives to modernize practices through the implementation of advanced systems, streamlined processes, impactful policies, and initiatives. Key achievements and responsibilities include:• Identified and addressed staffing inefficiencies through an organization-wide staffing restructure, resulting in annual savings exceeding $250k and positively impacting over 100 employees.• Successfully filled 35 new positions with a 100% placement success rate for 18 locations, ensuring the organization met its staffing needs.• Championed remote HR team to surpass departmental objectives, demonstrating strong leadership and remote team management.• Managed and optimized HRIS, ensuring efficient and effective operations.

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

As an Operations Manager, I drove strategic initiatives and operational improvements across the organization. My key achievements and responsibilities include:• Secured a significant budget increase for the Total Rewards program: Successfully doubled Total Rewards spending by presenting industry standards and data-driven insights to C-suite leadership, demonstrating strategic financial acumen and effective communication.• Revamped and executed innovative compensation and benefits strategies: Aligned policies with organizational objectives and market practices, enhancing overall effectiveness and employee satisfaction.• Negotiated industry-leading benefits package rates: Achieved optimal cost management through strategic negotiations with external stakeholders, showcasing strong vendor relationship skills.• Developed comprehensive communication resources: Created Total Rewards communication packets for employees and managers, fostering clear understanding and engagement with the organization's offerings.• Led data and business intelligence transformation: Elevated the data team and product suite to industry standards, resulting in improved data quality and informed strategic decision-making across the organization.• Oversaw multi-location operations: Managed a $250k annual budget supporting 17 locations, launched two new locations towards profitability, and directed the management of properties, vehicles, and assets.

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

As an Operations Generalist, I played a vital role in optimizing organizational processes and ensuring operational excellence across various functions. My key achievements and responsibilities include:• Conducted a comprehensive payroll audit: Led an in-depth audit ensuring accurate deduction of employee benefits, identifying and rectifying discrepancies, resulting in improved payroll accuracy and compliance.• Managed a software stack enhancement project: Directed the seamless migration of over 5000 users and 12 years of company data to new solution providers, achieving zero data loss and 100% adoption, enhancing operational efficiency.• Guided the implementation of a hiring solution: Reduced administrative workload by 50% and elevated employee satisfaction through the design and implementation of an innovative hiring solution.• Revamped the CRM database system: Transitioned an outdated CRM system to a modern solution, resulting in cleaner data and more efficient administration.• Contributed to the establishment and growth of new locations: Played a key role in the successful launch and profitability of five new locations, each experiencing 5x growth.

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

As a Tech Stack Administrator and System Developer in a remote capacity, I applied my expertise to streamline operational workflows, optimize solution efficacy, and innovate new systems. This role demanded a strong sense of personal accountability to successfully execute development projects within our technology stack. Additionally, it required a blend of technical proficiency and emotional intelligence to effectively support employees encountering technical challenges and requests. Key achievements and responsibilities include:• Implemented a cross-functional location deployment system coordinating 8 departments to deploy multiple locations at once. This system deployed 8 locations in 7 states.• Designed an organization intranet to enhance information access reducing internal service requests by over 80% for over 100 employees across 12 locations in 4 states.• Oversaw the IT help desk, providing technical support to employees.• Maintained various key solutions including Google Workspace, CRM system, and RingCentral ensuring system reliability.

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Managed daily operations, financial oversight, and internal and external communications, while driving improvements in operational efficiency and supporting Location Director initiatives. Key achievements and responsibilities include:• Aligned the team under one project management framework, significantly enhancing productivity and project completion timelines.• Managed income and expenses to optimize financial performance.• Created financial reports to ensure the Location Director made informed decisions. • Administrated CRM & PM systems, streamlining processes to improve overall efficiency.• Orchestrated calendars and schedules, ensuring effective time management and resource allocation.• Led project management initiatives, ensuring the successful and timely execution of various events and development projects.

Ellensburg, Washington, United States

Developing groups of individuals through hands-on training, stretch assignments, evaluations, and casting vision to transform them into high-impact contributors all while organizing and overseeing the logistics of multiple weekly events. My time as a team lead resulted in the development of over 8 new team leads. Other key achievements and responsibilities include:• Provided hands-on training and teaching to foster skill development, ensuring team members reached their full potential and became effective leaders.• Successfully gained buy-in on the organizational vision, inspiring and motivating the team to align with and work towards common goals.• Planned and executed the logistics of multiple weekly events, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes.• Led the team to achieve high performance through consistent mentoring and support, resulting in improved individual and group productivity.

Bachelors, Information Technology & Administrative Managment

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Minor, Project Managment In Technology

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Associates