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San Jose, CA

Fremont, CA

• Oversee all aspects of strategic planning while offering subject matter expertise over end-to-end human resources operations, establishing an HR department where one did not exist. Manage employee relations, policy and.
• Implement new compensation models leading to a 40% reduction in employee turnover attributed to wages.
• Design a 401k safe harbor retirement plan and new PTO structure resulting in a 30% increase in employee satisfaction and market parity.
• Overhaul the performance evaluation and employee development programs resulting in an 85% employee and 95% supervisor satisfaction with effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategic training system to identify skill gaps and provide avenues of career progression. Program maintains a 95% satisfaction rate among employees and supervisors. Primary goal of fostering a.
• Design and oversee the implementation of a new progressive discipline system that reduced wrongful termination claims by 80% in three years while successfully defending government agency claims resulting in cost.

Delivered superior consultation and business guidance to diverse companies with a primary focus on policy development and talent acquisition. Served as an HR Generalist with Alliance Credit Union from 2015 to 2016.

Rochester, NY

• Managed in-depth human resource and benefits administration efforts for a 1,400 multi-union faculty body at The College of Brockport and within the 64-campus SUNY system. Strategic Planning & Organizational Impact
• Partner with university leadership to develop and co-author the Benefit Plan Administration Guides that were adopted across the entire SUNY System of 64 campuses.
• Served as an Advisor to the Smoke-Free Rochester College’s Committee for The American Cancer Society while leading implementation of a smoke-free facility master plan; plan adopted by numerous Rochester-area colleges.
• Designed and implemented an early retirement incentive strategy to achieve $500K+ in salary savings.Process Management & Development:
• Managed all aspects of health, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits for 1,400 employees while overseeing staff training, development, and team-building to ensure employee wellness.
• Lead the execution of communication skills training for student groups, staff, and supervisors, training 350+ participants; coach leadership on contract administration, federal and state compliance, discipline, and.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Hr, Human Resources, With Honors

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant Work-Study