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Direct operations of training facility, managing recruitment, payroll, personnel logistics, professional development, licensing, and facilities. Supervise 65 employees across 7 departments and oversee the welfare of 2,500 employees. Administer travel budget and equipment maintenance budget. Ensure all team members adhere to regulatory requirements and that instructors follow the approved curriculum.

Houston, Texas Area

Oversaw 21 logistics coordinators and payroll personnel handling staffing and payroll for 3,000 employees across 350 facilities. Controlled travel budget and performed monthly variance comparisons. Maintained staffing database and tracked available staff to ensure adequate coverage for all groups.

Houston, Texas Area

Managed operations of a fleet of 20 vessels and supervised 140 team members. Collaborated with staff to ensure adequate staffing off each vessel and facilitate efficient daily operations. Evaluated team members’ performance and analyzed results to develop performance improvement plans. Led weekly safety meetings, discussed workplace safety with staff, and performed regular quality audits.

Liaised between marine operators on 175 boats and senior management. Managed emergency line and coordinated response to marine casualties, equipment malfunction, and navigational issues, following proper notification protocols and interfacing with the US Coast Guard.

Houston, Texas Area

Coordinated logistics for staffing of 250 vessels. Reviewed and submitted semimonthly payroll information for 2,200 team members. Forecasted travel requirements to support advance planning.

Seguin, Tx

Developed a working knowledge of Human Resources information databases.Revamped job descriptions.Proofread Human Resources documents including audits, marketing information, and handbooks.Assisted Human Resources Manager in on-boarding new employees, conducting employee recognition events, developing new programs, and increasing employee communications within the facility. Assisted in implementing Human Resources policies and procedures

Houston, Texas Area

Managed employee functions during each shift Delegated daily assignments and managed work flow Assisted patients who were dropping off, or picking up prescription orders Entered prescription orders into pharmacy computer databaseFilled appropriate medications into final product for pharmacist's reviewCommunicated with physicians and their agents to obtain refill authorizationCoordinated with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims

Bachelor'S Degree, Applied Sociology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society, Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta - International Honor Society