Michele L. Chastanet
PO Box ****
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
ad5mgt@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Executive experienced in Human Resource and Administrative Management for design industry, retail, and multiple start-up companies. Cultivated internal management programs to further develop company visions.
Department Leadership
Human Resource Advisor
Liaison to Employees and Management
Payroll and Employee Benefit Administrator
Development of Company Culture
Performance and Compensation Reviews
Administrative Consulting
Investor Relations
Responsible for Full Employee Life Cycle
Develop Job Descriptions
Employee Relations
Accounts Payable/Receivable
PROFFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resource Director, J. Banks Design Group, Hilton Head Island, SC 2023-Current
Lead the execution of the Human Resource Department: planning, directing, developing, coordinating policies, developing company culture, leading monthly staff meetings, payroll, liaison between employees and managers, onboarding and full life cycle of employee, ensure legal compliance and implementation of employee handbook, benefits administrator, responsible for developing and executing department goals and planning and executing quarterly company activities.
Human Resource Director, Belk Inc., Hilton Head Island, SC 2022-2023
Lead the execution of the Human Resource Department: store scheduling, cash office functions, associate recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, benefits, employee relations, training, performance reviews, and policy communications. Supported regional and store leadership.
Human Resource Director/Investor Relations, Candor USA, Inc., Savannah GA 2017-2021
Start up. Incorporated the company in multiple states. Responsible for working with law firms to establish stock certificates and investor relations. Developing relationships with banks for bank loans and tax preparation for annual taxes. Day-to-day operations managing the company general ledger, invoicing and accounts payable. Lead development for Human Resource department: onboarding, employee handbook, full life cycle of employee.
Human Resource Director/Comptroller, Cloud Silver Lining, Northbrook, IL 2011-2017
Start up. Incorporated the company in multiple states Administered payroll, healthcare and expense reimbursement for employees. Day-to-day operations of general ledger, tax preparation, invoicing and bank reconciliation.
Ryden Consulting LLC 2010-2023
Entrepreneur, consulting for private companies: invoicing, bookkeeping, tax preparations and filing state documents.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Science Business Administration, Northeastern University
HRIS, Human Resource Continuing Education online
Website Certification, Clark University
Graphic Design, Clark University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Founder & Board Member, Beaufort County Christian Scholarship Fund
Board Member, Mundelein Junior Football League