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Roswell, Georgia, Us

Orchestrated a 22% increase in company headcount within one year, strategically aligning recruitment efforts with organizational growth objectives.Spearheaded negotiations for a $3 million comprehensive benefits package across four companies, elevating employee satisfaction and retention rates.Fiduciary Sponsor for company retirement plan, ensuring financial compliance and peace of mind for employees and stakeholders.Developed and implemented scalable compensation packages, ensuring adherence to newer DOL wage regulations while maintaining competitiveness in the market.Successfully implemented HRIS and Payroll Systems, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Established internal compliance standards proactively mitigating legal risks.Collaborated closely with senior leadership to standardize processes across companies, driving operational efficiency and fostering cross-company synergy.Pioneered consistent onboarding procedures across three companies, facilitating employee integration and improving time-to-hire and productivity.Established recruitment and staff engagement initiatives, resulting in notable increases in staff retention and overall satisfaction.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Co-founded a premier DEI consulting firm specializing in HR management, catalyzing strategic initiatives that drive organizational change.Provided visionary leadership and expert guidance to HR clients, aligning HR strategies with overarching organizational goals.Leveraged deep HR expertise for strategic planning, driving optimal workforce performance and organizational effectiveness.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Cultivated strategic partnerships to align HR goals with overarching business strategies, propelling organizational success and growth.Oversaw and optimized HR and staff performance, implementing streamlined and efficient HR processes that enhance organizational effectiveness.Revamped recruitment efforts and refined the onboarding process, elevating the employee experience and fostering a culture of engagement and retention.Developed partnerships to align HR goals with business strategies for a Life Plan Community with over 220 associates. I directly supervised HR contractors and full-time HR staff members. Since I have been a part of this team, I have implemented HR processes that have helped to guide and coach director level employees to better serve hourly staff and increase employee engagement. My team has increased recruitment efforts and streamlined the onboarding process. Mentoring HR staff and directing efforts.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

(Consulting Position)Set up HR department for the IPWBL (Independent Professional Women's Basketball League).Contribute to Social Media including setting up SEO program.Market the teams for L1SAInterviewing and hiring of personnel for front office

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Established and led the HR department to cover operations in the USA and Canada.Collaborated closely with the CFO and President to shape and align the company's vision and values, fostering a unified and purpose-driven organizational culture.Devised a targeted recruitment strategy to actively partner with Veterans, championing diversity, inclusion, and the valuable contributions of veteran employees.Achieved V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certification, showcasing a steadfast commitment to promoting veteran employment and supporting the veteran community.

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, In

HR support to associates in US. Focused on creating compliant policies for California based, newly acquired company employees.

Glen Allen, Virginia, Us

Project (temporary) to assist with Covid-19 field employee retention and FMLA compliance and communications.

Glen Allen, Virginia, Us

(Covid-19 layoff) I am focused with staff engagement, communication, on-boarding, recruitment & talent management and employee relations. I manage Canadian hiring and talent sourcing and also identify needs and facilitate solutions that will improve retention and optimize the employee experience. I also create our social media presence and implementation of company branding while keeping in compliance with HR policies and practices.I have developed our corporate Veteran and Military Spouse recruitment and talent management strategies. I am actively involved in legislation helping to shape the way veterans, military spouses and employers empower transitioning servicemembers in VA.

Richmond, Va, Us

Leader in diversity and inclusion initiatives for non-profit staff. Developed employee engagement initiatives for staff of 80+. Managed fund for community distribution of $90k+ voucher program. Revamped employee hiring and on-boarding; reducing on-boarding time significantly.Co-developed annual performance development for entire staff.Initiatives helped to reduce the turn over rate by 70% in one year.Resolved administrative problems by analyzing information; identifying and communicating solutions.Maintained positive rapport with company Board of Directors, community members, managers, and employees.Created and maintained virtual suggestion system.Maintained continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating needed actions to management; discovering irregularities; determining continuing needs.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Supervised over 600 security associatesLead training & development for 66 sites in VirginiaManaged employee relations for Central VirginiaManaged and communicated merger and company acquisition Prepared employee transition with clients and staffHR Project AssociateEnsuring state and federal compliance DCJS Registered for VirginiaCPR and First Aid Instructor Certified

Irvine, Ca, Us

HR Project AssociateDCJS Registered for VirginiaCPR and First Aid Certified Professionally secure and protect personnel and property Properly document daily activities and observations for client

Educate people about buying and/or selling property as well as negotiating and facilitating transactions. Marketing homes.

Fairfax, Virginia , Us

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Human Resources Management, General

Certification, Project Management

Associate Of Science - As, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Graduate, Real Estate