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Washington, DC, US

Dumfries, Virginia, United States

• Assists the CHRO with recruitment, including but not limited to job postings, pre-screening candidates, scheduling candidate interviews and performing background checks.
• Inputting and updating candidate and employee data into Le’fant's Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Responsible for generating and running daily, weekly, and monthly reports from Le’fant’s ATS and HRIS systems
• Creates and prepares a variety of documents including project reports, statistical data, forms, spreadsheets, memos and letters and other documents as needed
• Ensures HR files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Corporate policies and procedures, including filing and scanning responsibilities
• Assists Scheduling Manager with tasks such as reporting, data collection, and basic data entry

Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States

Started writing a book in 2022 about my personal experience with being the sole caregiver of both parents with degenerative brain diseases. It is filled with a lot of humor, positive encouragement, and insight on how to be there for your loved ones should you find yourself in the same situation. Hope to complete it in 2025.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Led the development and execution of Talent Acquisition operations, creating employer brand, establishing the recruitment processes.
• Collaborated with Program Managers to address hiring process delays and enhance company profitability and competitiveness.
• Established a Talent Acquisition, Compensation Bands, and HR department for a defense contractor for United States Government (USG) within the IC (Intelligence Community)
• Used expert Human Resources (HR) knowledge to analyze program operations.
• Provide strategic advice on staffing, recruitment, and classifying appropriately to ensure compliance.
• Developed strong working relationships with senior leaders, executives, business partners, and recruitment vendors.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Managed projects of varied scope within BD, Accounting, and Exec. level leadership departments
• Project planning, analysis, facilitation and execution of compensation initiatives- cradle to grave Manage relationships and process flow with key 3rd party vendors
• Work with the HR manager and Security Manager on completing the employee orientation process and ensure that all recruiting and clearance paperwork is sent to the FSO.
• Create offer letters, make formal offers with resource manager or site manager, and close the hire
• Works with Hiring Manager and Line Management to develop proposed offer, verbally pre-closes 0
• Works with Manager to develop and continuously upgrade recruiting resources and processes for hiring managers

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

• Created lesion plans for both History and US Government per curriculum from Board of Education
• Responsible for teaching in person to 10-15 high school students between 9th and 12th grade.
• Organized class activities to include field visits, guest speakers, and religious competitions
• Created different teaching styles to meet needs of the students
• Gain proficiency in working with students who had disabilities and special needs

Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States

• Provided TA & HR services to Federal Government contractors, specializing in intelligence work.
• Assisted multiple companies with various Talent Acquisition/HR needs on a freelance basis from 2014 to 2020.
• Collaborated with clients to ensure compliance with HR regulations and best practices.
• Managed and executed recruiting activities to achieve hiring goals for the expansion of the software development and quality assurance departments, which included liaising with department heads to establish job.
• Provided guidance and consulted with business unit leadership on organizational structure
• Prepare summaries, analyses, reports, charts, graphs, instructions, memoranda and manuals/reference materials for benchmarking purposes or for inclusion in required and ad hoc reports

Spotsylvania, Virginia

In my role as an Elder Caregiver for Neurological Diseases, I took on the responsibility of being the primary caregiver for both of my parents. This involved making critical decisions as their Power of Attorney, managing their finances, medical needs, and overall quality of life. I approached this role with the utmost respect and honor, ensuring that my.

Fredericksburg, Virginia

• In my role as a Human Resources and Project Compliance Officer at Federal Strategies, I oversaw a project with the United States Marine Corps to account for unused medical and dental equipment from the Iraqi and.
• Managed project activities from June to August 2016, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely completion.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency in handling equipment inventory.

Fredericksburg, VA

Led the development and implementation of HR policies and programs at United Global Group Inc., fostering strong relationships with business development teams. Ensured smooth operational coordination and adherence, while also regularly interfacing with federal, state, and private sector prospects to drive business growth.

Fredericksburg, VA

TIVC is a small govt. contractor outside the greater Washington DC area. Built the entire department from the ground up. Developed Corporate specific processes and procedures to ensure the HR department is up and running at full capacity. Hired many off the wall positions as needed by contractual standards with ease and trained three on all intricate parts.

Chantilly, VA

HR Director of the small company Convirgence. Convirgence is a dynamic small business providing best in class consulting services to a variety of leading edge clients from a multitude of disciplines and industries. Our philosophy is simple: Great People Providing World Class Solutions. Following this philosophy we strive to provide services and personnel.

Raising and rearing three beautiful children. Also, cared for both parents who suffer from degenerative diseases. Started working outside of the home in January and slowly rebuilt my career.

• Implement a personnel security program that is compliant with the contractual requirements of AECOM’s broad customer base that includes the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense and numerous other federal.
• Managed 5 security specialists across the US.
• Intimate familiarity with NISPOM (DoD 5220.22-M), and related supplements and ISL’s
• Process security clearances; conducting trainings / indoctrination briefings / debriefings; process incoming/outgoing visit requests and certifications; maintain the personnel security database and prepare management.
• Knowledge of personnel security policies, concepts, practices and methodologies
• Knowledge of investigative requirements to verify compliance and adequacy of the investigation

Chantilly, VA

Worked through a management trainee program to the level of Assistant Branch Manager. Learned the delicate cycle of a rental car corporation. Managed four other individuals and their schedules as well as continued revenue and sales to its peak performance. Was recognized on many levels for outstanding customer service, marketing service, as well as over.

Bachelor Of Science, Political Science And Government

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Science And Government And Social Science

Activities and Societies: Tri-Chi, Alpha Psi Omega, Pi Sigma Alpha, and Pi Chi. (President of the Political Science Fraternity - Pi Sigma.