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Lead by example in the eCommerce department for customer carside delivery and customer order picking through good communication, training and action.Ran the day-to-day operations; customer deliveries; managed the team to gather orders, making sure the full order is found and delivered carside and processed within corporate set metrics; under three minutes. Managed order picking by printing and handing out assignments; emphasized accurate and efficient picking. Trained new employees on policy and procedures for the customer carside delivery and customer order picking.Reviewed schedules and made appropriate adjustments based on need and staff availability.Managed staff concerns and the overall well-being of the staff.Fielded and addressed customer concerns.

Helped with oversight and legal discovery of merger between Uncorked Studios and Fresh Consulting. Closing down Uncorked Studios accounts and collaborating on new policies and procedures for the Portland Fresh team.

Assisted the COO and CEO in evaluating and identifying legal and risk management situations by managing business risk through careful evaluation of client, contractor and employee contracts.Managed business insurances andrResponsible for managing and tracking risks during renewal and through the plan year. Evaluated and considered human resources risks while working with the COO in escalating to our legal counsel when needed. Mitigated risk by keeping Uncorked compliant with federal, state and local labor laws and regulations. Helped with oversight of merger between Uncorked Studios and Fresh Consulting. Closing down Uncorked Studios accounts and collaborating on new policies and procedures for the Portland Fresh team.

Managed and assisted in matters pertaining to but not limited to Legal & Risk Management, Human Resources Management & Payroll, Finance, Leadership & Management, Culture Management, Executive Support

HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLLOversight of Human Resources department in the midst of rapid growth where Uncorked Studios grew more than double in size in a single year. Researched and executed the change of Payroll (including a new 401k program) and HRIS during the rapid growth period. Revamped and oversaw full-cycle Performance Reviews and Mid-Year Check-ins for staff and Executives. Coordinated and executed the Onboarding and Terminations including recognizing and giving sound advice on mitigation of risk to the COO and Executives. Participated in developing sub-department goals, objectives and systems with the COO. Managed Exempt and Non-Exempt payroll working with the Finance Manager. Make cultural and studio recommendations - including but not limited to being a key stakeholder in the Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee (DAC). Monitor and attend to employee concerns, sentiments, and energy. Promoting healthy relationships between staff and management through mediation and guiding department managers through employee issues. Manage costs and activities relating to human resources - such as HR software, insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, etc. Prepare and maintain employee handbook on policies and procedures: Develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures. Administer a benefits and perks program.

First Business Administration hire of Uncorked Studios! Organized and created policy and procedures around Finance, Human Resources, Office Administration, Event Planning, and Office Administration.

- Streamlined business functions for higher efficiency and profitability.- Compiled and evaluated business metrics and financials to make business development recommendations.- Assessed current operations and proposed alternatives to develop internal systems and communication procedures.- Analyzed and adapted project management software to integrate accounting procedures.- Responsible for bookkeeping, including tracking and billing for miscellaneous expenses.- Tracked progress of contracts to ensure timely invoicing.- Utilized time tracking to manage invoicing of hourly services.- Followed up on open AR while maintaining relationships with clients AP.- Evaluated, researched and made suggestions for current and future business development.- Tracked and monitored time on projects to stay within scope and budget.- Facilitated weekly production meetings with other project managers & designers.- Reviewed and maintained client contracts and proposals.- Oversaw and handled all general studio management.- Assisted principal with mixed management concerns.

- Facilitated human resources and benefits administration: health insurance, holiday, employee perks; payroll administration: new and adjusted salaries, bonus pay, holiday pay; and general studio administration: studio insurances including liability, sick leave, disability, travel and goods and inventory.- Administered Accounting: invoicing, receivables and payables.- Tracked projects and invoiced contract items as well as tracked, created & invoiced client reimbursables.- Managed and allocated monthly expenditures through bank accounts, credit cards and petty cash.- Regulated and monitored human resources: compliance with Dutch labor law, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, terminating, staff reviews and morale.- Oversaw facilities: contractors, repairs, housekeeping, stock items, alarm system and security.- Arranged company travel, dbox guests, and employee events.- Aided Creative Directors, Art Directors and Project Directors in production schedules and budgets.- Liaison between the New York and Amsterdam studios to assist in keeping the Partners informed of activities.- Recruited, hired and trained NYC Studio Coordinator and Receptionist- Assisted in the supervision of NYC Studio Coordinator and Receptionist from the Amsterdam studio- Spearheaded all general tasks and concerns of employees and partners.- Functioned as the Executive Assistant to Partners, which included assisting with a wide range of management concerns.