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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

El Segundo, California, Us

ON FORBES LISTS: America's Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for DiversityThe Aerospace Corporation is a national nonprofit which operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) with annual revenues of $1.1 billion, and a team of over 4,500 employees. With nearly six decades as a leader in National Security Space (NSS), we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.At Aerospace, we are committed to providing a safe and diverse workplace for all employees who share a common passion and aspiration – to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. It would be an added bonus if you had:Secret | TS/SCI | CI Poly | Full Scope Poly SKILLS Full-Life Cycle Recruiting | Staffing | Business Development | Interviewing | Talent Development | Networking | Cold-Calling | Social Media Recruiting | Behavioral Interviewing | Candidate Assessments | ATS ImplementationRECOGNITION AWARDSMultiple SPOT AWARDS and PRP AWARDS- 2020-2024Received recognition awards from all (3) Divisions I’ve supported on a recurring basis: "For dedication to developing improved hiring processes and continuing to enable strategy thru growth hiring and key strategic leadership positions. Her persistent & focused efforts have helped the hiring teams extend compelling offers to high-quality and motivated staff at a rate that exceeded the division target. She shares her wealth of knowledge about the talent market to help hiring managers, SPPs, and compensation partners generate offers quickly that are both competitive and fiscally viable."

Long Beach, Ca, Us

Virgin Orbit is a company within the Virgin Group which plans to provide launch services for small satellites. The company was formed in 2017 to develop the air-launched LauncherOne rocket, launched from Cosmic Girl, which had previously been a project of Virgin Galactic.Virgin Orbit focuses on small satellite launch, which is one of three capabilities being focused on by Virgin Galactic. These capabilities are: human spaceflight operations, small satellite launch, and advanced aerospace design, manufacturing, and test.Principal Recruiter responsible for onboarding ~250 F/T Engineers & Technicians within 1st 2-years.KEY HIRES include but are not limited to: • Engineering (Avionics, Structures, Propulsion, M&P, Integration & Test, Hardware/Software, Mechanical Design, NDT, Quality, Manufacturing, EHS)• Leadership roles• Manufacturing• Technicians• Quality• Accounting & Finance• Business Development• Information Technology• Human Resources• Administrative Support PositionsExperience includes Talent Acquisition and Project Management with a focus on Human Resources in both corporate and agency settings. I take a proactive approach to collaborate closely with an organization’s human resources and management team to assist in their specific workforce planning needs.

Hawthorne, California, Us

WE’RE GOING TO MARSSpaceX is a US based advanced technology company founded in 2002 by residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. SpaceX builds rockets and spacecraft from the ground up including cutting edge electronics, software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon Launch Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to support our ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and making humanity a multi-planet species.It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. "SpaceX is like Special Forces… we do the missions that others think are impossible. We have goals that are absurdly ambitious, but we're going to make them happen. We have the potential here at SpaceX to have an incredible effect on the future of humanity and life itself."– Elon MuskPromoted within 6-months of hire to Lead Recruiter role. Responsible for handling an average REQ load of ~125 F/T Engineers and Technicians.KEY HIRES include but are not limited to: • Engineering • Manufacturing• Machine Shop• Technicians (Composites, Propulsion, F9, Spin Form/ Weldment)• Quality• Human Resources• Administrative Support Positions

Glendale, Ca, Us

AppleOne Employment Services is a full-service employment company. Founded in 1964 and committed to building client for life relationships, AppleOne has been providing fast, high-quality staffing results for more than four decades. AppleOne is part of the Act-1 Group of Companies.At AppleOne, I was responsible for full life-cycle recruitment, including direct hire and temporary recruiting. I recruited candidates through LinkedIn, networking, phone screens & in-person interviews. I also provided coaching & career development tips to all of my candidates to make sure they are maximizing their potential.• Produce new job orders by face-to-face & telephone marketing with current & new clients.• Conduct thorough interviews, background investigations, reference checks & skill assessment testing to maintain a high level of qualified employees to dispatch to clients.• Project Manager for L.A. County Probation Department: $2M account.• Responsible for all aspects of recruiting and HR functions amongst 3 different locations, 50+ EE maintained at a 95% fill rate. • Handle employee relations’ issues, including claims of sexual harassment, discrimination and unfair treatment in the workplace.• Manage all workers’ compensation claims and processes within the County contract.• Ensure company compliance in all areas of State and Federal laws.• Coordinated a company wide survey for employee feedback and presented client with results and action plan.• Processed manual payroll for all County employees.Recognition• Awarded (2) multi-million dollar County contracts to include 150+ hires.• Review of multiple semi-annual audits at a 100% accuracy each time.** I have consistently achieved over 175% of sales quota. **

Glendale, Ca, Us

Brinderson is a full service engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and turnaround company serving the western United States. Brinderson is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aegion Corporation (www.aegion.com). Concentrating primarily on energy projects in the private sector, Brinderson serves a broad range of industries, including upstream oil and gas production, gas processing, oil refining, terminals and pipelines, chemicals, renewable energy, and industrial manufacturing.• Processed all new-hire, I-9, benefits, leave, termination and payroll paperwork, ensuring 100% compliance with various laws and regulatory mandates. • Mediation between employees and supervisors on a daily basis. Ensure overall employee satisfaction by providing a comfortable but confidential HR relationship.• Administrative duties; trained new staff on answering phones, maintaining front desk, gathered and entered job applications and resumes, process paperwork such as separation/termination notices, class/rate changes, change of address and updated employee information.• Utilized proprietary software for entering customer information into a computerized database.

San Diego, California, Us

Founded in 1987, Mad Engine started as a Production screen printing company. Now operating out of San Diego county in California, with extended manufacturing and sourcing capabilities on a global basis, including the U.S and Mexico. Mad Engine is one of the leading Licensed Apparel wholesalers in the world.• Established line development for licensed product and private label for men’s, boys wear 4/7 and 8/18 as well as Junior apparel. Licenses included Marvel, West Coast Choppers, American Choppers (OCC) and Kenneth Cole; in addition to others.• Worked closely with key account executives in developing specialized programs for accounts including, but not limited to: JCP, Sears, Hot Topic, Mervyn’s and Wal-Mart Canada.• Researched screen printers and/or factories in Los Angeles to execute key looks on pre-made bodies.

This company is no longer in business.Total Enterprises Inc in Los Angeles, CA is a private company categorized under Commercial Printing (Unclassified). It was established in 1989 and incorporated in California. • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and foster teamwork with multiple levels/departments within the organization. First year sales nearly totaled $1 Million.• Played an integral part in launching the Junior Knit Tops Division to department, specialty and mass merchants. Accounts included, but were not limited to: Wet Seal, Macy’s East, Windsor Fashions, Rave Girl, Limited Too, Kohl’s and Alloy.• Bi-coastal travel 30% of time with President of Company as well as design team.

This company is no longer in business.Body Code in Los Angeles, CA was a vertically integrated private juniors clothing manufacturer. It was established in 1989 and incorporated in California. • Worked primarily with specialty chain stores to increase distribution and sales of Junior and girls 7/16 apparel.• Maintained and updated account lists, thereby increasing productivity.• Worked closely with the buying offices providing them with current sell-throughs, on-order and re-order activity.• Stayed ‘fashion savvy’ with trips to New York and vendor shows (e.g. MAGIC) in addition to meetings with vendors and buying offices at the California Mart.• Experience developing private label product from the ground up.

New York, Ny, Us

Star Ride Kids Inc. is a children's apparel importer. Merchandise categories include fashion sportswear in both knits and wovens. Girl’s product lines are inspired by junior fashion trends. Boy’s product lines are inspired by young men’s fashion trends. Distribution is to mass merchants, regional chain stores, discounters and specialty stores.• Communicated with buyers and big box merchants to establish new business.• Traveled with sales team throughout US to expand new and existing business.• Designed and merchandised garments for H.W. Carter’s line; boys wear 4/7 and 8/18.• Completed detailed production sketches for overseas makers; including specific instructions on art work and color for garments, as well as fabrics, trim, etc.• Arranged photoshoots for advertisements and participated in forecasting meetings with trend services.

New York, Ny, Us

Founded over 50 years ago, LT Apparel is a privately held company. We design, source and market apparel and accessories throughout the United States. We have cultivated a strong portfolio of licensed and owned brands which are the basis of our company and drive our business. We sell over 2,300 accounts with 20,000+ individual doors. Our strengths are our singular focus on the retailer, the customer and total brand management. Through our continual investment in our infrastructure, we have unparalleled assets, state of the art facilities worldwide and a team of talented associates.We work directly with each retailer and licensor to ensure that our brands are true to their heritage, resonate with the consumer and maximize profit and sales. LT Apparel Group strives to be the best and deliver beyond all expectations.• Worked closely with Wal-Mart buyers and big box retailers to design and merchandise garments for account. Strong emphasis on boys wear 4/7 and 8/18, as well as girls and men’s wear lines.• Traveled to Hong Kong semi-annually to price out resources.• Created garment labels, logos and informational hangtags. Designed original artwork for all over prints, repeat patterns, plaids, embroideries, appliqués, screen prints and patches.

Bachelor Of Science, Apparel And Textiles

Human Resources Management Certification, Human Resources

Sphr, Human Resources Management Certification, Human Resources