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Springfield, Mo

• Oversees 5 Hotels and 1 Expo Center. Springfield: University Plaza and Expo Center/Convention Center, Q Hotel, Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard. Branson: Chateau on the Lake.• Manger 2 HR Generalist and 1 HR coordinator.• Coordinate and work closely with Puerto Rico employees, H2Bs and J1s Programs.• Coordinate and implement opening new Resorts to include HR and Hiring strategies.• Performs all Human Resource duties.• Ensure properties follow State and… Show more • Oversees 5 Hotels and 1 Expo Center. Springfield: University Plaza and Expo Center/Convention Center, Q Hotel, Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard. Branson: Chateau on the Lake.• Manger 2 HR Generalist and 1 HR coordinator.• Coordinate and work closely with Puerto Rico employees, H2Bs and J1s Programs.• Coordinate and implement opening new Resorts to include HR and Hiring strategies.• Performs all Human Resource duties.• Ensure properties follow State and Federal laws.• Work with vendors and outsource agencies to include completing contacts between both parties.• Completing direct/local compensation surveys • Safety and Training Coordinator.• Talent Acquisitions Programmer and oversees and attends all local Career Fairs from Local colleges, Missouri Career Center to Indeed/Hcarrers.• Workers Compensation/General Liability/Risk Management/OSHA.• Talent Management/Organizational Development.• Talent reviews and succession planning.• Monitors budget allocations, ensure best practices in winning unemployment claims and ensures best practices for money to stay in house to be used.• Employee Relations/Employment Law/investigations and work closely with legal counsel.• Guide, counsel and approve actions of management team in support of resolution of employee relations issues.• Business partner for Finance and Accounting reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.• Develop and maintain job descriptions in partnership with management and in compliance with FLSA requirements.• Counsel managers on candidate selection; conduct and analyze exit interviews when needed. Show less

Springfield, Mo

• Recruited for 37 counties in Missouri to ensure enough staff was in place to conduct the 2020 Census.• Hired 9,589 personnel for this 2020 census.• Trained 29 new managers to become efficient in their positions.• Trained 43 new Trainers to train new hires.

Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area

• Operate as business partner for the CEO, COO, DVPs and Regional Directors.• Travel to 37 different sites to provide Human Resource Partnership in 14 States.• Promoted twice since hired, hired for Branson Region only, once those sites were in federal/state compliance, corporate gave me the other sites due to my leadership and commitment to the company.• Implemented Policy’s to run operations smoothly, corporate recently wants to implement my policies to all Mastercorp… Show more • Operate as business partner for the CEO, COO, DVPs and Regional Directors.• Travel to 37 different sites to provide Human Resource Partnership in 14 States.• Promoted twice since hired, hired for Branson Region only, once those sites were in federal/state compliance, corporate gave me the other sites due to my leadership and commitment to the company.• Implemented Policy’s to run operations smoothly, corporate recently wants to implement my policies to all Mastercorp locations.• Coordinate and work closely with Puerto Rico employees, H2Bs and J1s Programs.• Coordinate and implement opening new Resorts to include HR and Hiring strategies.• Performs all Human Resource duties.• Workers Compensation/General Liability/Risk Management/OSHA.• Talent Management/Organizational Development.• Talent reviews and succession planning• Employee Relations/Employment Law/investigations and work closely with legal counsel.• Guide, counsel and approve actions of management team in support of resolution of employee relations issues.• Business partner for Finance and Accounting reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.• Develop and maintain job descriptions in partnership with management and in compliance with FLSA requirements.• Counsel managers on candidate selection; conduct and analyze exit interviews when needed. Show less

Springfield, Mo

• Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and compliance of federal and state laws and administrative rules related to personnel issues and practices and informs staff on new laws. • Direct the recruitment, selection, and orientation of all employees; conducts all first time interviews to include background and DMV checks; plan, implement, and evaluate a staff development program for all employees; and coordinate the performance evaluation program. • Provide… Show more • Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and compliance of federal and state laws and administrative rules related to personnel issues and practices and informs staff on new laws. • Direct the recruitment, selection, and orientation of all employees; conducts all first time interviews to include background and DMV checks; plan, implement, and evaluate a staff development program for all employees; and coordinate the performance evaluation program. • Provide administrative assistance to appropriate Company personnel through the conduct of research, preparation of written reports and policies, the planning and coordination of special projects and events. • Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on relations issues. • Implement Human Resource initiatives that support organizational effectiveness and the institutional strategic plan. • Administer the benefit program and salary to include recommendations on raises and cola changes. • Administer the 401K Program.• Serve as Company’s Workman Comp, Unemployment Coordinator and FMLA. • Serve as the Company’s EEOC and Affirmative Action Coordinator. • Benefit Coordinator, Educate eligible employees in benefits, medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life Ins. • Safety Compliance Officer-OSHA/EPA etc.• Coordinate training program, selecting content and sourcing training vendors, conducts quarterly training.• Payroll• Conducts yearly compliance audits and provides results and education to managers.• Set up all new hire employees in payroll system, time clock, spreadsheets, Dealer Daily and I-9s.• Type pay plans that are approved by the VP/Managing Partner and Type Job descriptions for all employees, update as necessary.• Complete terminations as needed, Pull employee file, complete termination paperwork, cancel benefits, cancel training, child support, garnishments, 401K, Cobra, etc. Show less

Springfield, Missouri, United States

As a Clerk worked in various functional areas within the IRS.• Union representative for the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE).• Performed a variety of duties involved in the receipt, review, control and closing of various types of tax cases, such as organizing files and ensuring document accuracy.• Resolved complex complaints.• Retrieve individual and business account transcripts to include W'2 and returns.• Prepared and maintained inventory reports… Show more As a Clerk worked in various functional areas within the IRS.• Union representative for the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE).• Performed a variety of duties involved in the receipt, review, control and closing of various types of tax cases, such as organizing files and ensuring document accuracy.• Resolved complex complaints.• Retrieve individual and business account transcripts to include W'2 and returns.• Prepared and maintained inventory reports by posting new cases, verifying totals, and creating monthly reports. Show less

Ft. Bragg, Nc

• Sole Human Resource representative for a growing organization with remote locations for over 6,000 full-time employees.• Direct the human resources functions at nine locations, including union prevention/training programs, manage grievance, arbitration and manage the peer review program, classification, workforce projections, pre-employment, career counseling.• Established a human resource department, served four locations in IRAQ, negotiated contracts and salary… Show more • Sole Human Resource representative for a growing organization with remote locations for over 6,000 full-time employees.• Direct the human resources functions at nine locations, including union prevention/training programs, manage grievance, arbitration and manage the peer review program, classification, workforce projections, pre-employment, career counseling.• Established a human resource department, served four locations in IRAQ, negotiated contracts and salary issues.• Implemented a performance measurement and development program for supervisors focused on enhancing management performance, team building and management in a military environment. Received award for starting a mentoring program.• Oversaw weekly performance appraisal process for over 6,000 workers.• Provided hiring, compensation and benefits services for over 6,000 employees.• Successfully administered the substance abuse and attendance policies; managed grievances and participated in organizational arbitrations.• Coordinate training program, selecting content and sourcing training vendors.• Directed Operations Training program for nine locations.• Overhauling compensation program revamping job bands and updating salary structure for rapidly expanding organization.• Helped craft job descriptions for 2,894 job titles across seven military services.• Created organizations first-ever policies and procedures document outlining all activities for the Human Resource role.• Evaluated personnel qualifications for special assignments, recommended promotions, and interviewed personnel for duty assignments.• Assist the CEO with expert advice and guidance on personnel and personnel readiness/ strength levels of supported reporting companies.• Reported and dealt with weekly budgets and safety issues to include maintaining security of the institution.• Developed short and long term training/HR plans to include oversight of local training, tracking Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.5

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.2

Was active duty, deployed and raising two kids on my own so my degree took alittle longer to achieve