DANNETTE M. NELSON **** Dunnock Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94107
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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State and Federal Employment Laws Organizational Development
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On-boarding/Off-Boarding Sourcing and Recruiting
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Benefits Administration Training and Development
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Performance Management Immigration/Labor Certification
TECHNICAL SKILLS
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ADP - HRB Oracle E-Business and UltiPro
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Jobvite and Taleo ATS Confluence Intranet
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Linked In, Glass Door, TalentBin Microsoft Office Suite
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SharePoint Google Docs
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Glu Mobile, Inc., Human Resources Administrator (February 2013 – Present)
• Revise company employment handbook, policies, and procedures
• Manage HR data and reports using ADP-HRB
• Prepare and submit Personnel Change Documentation
• FMLA and LOA Documentation and Processing
• Prepare offer letters and background checks
• Recruiting assistance, onboarding and off boarding
• Benefits Administration, 401K, and commuter benefits
• Labor Certification and Immigration documents
• Implemented and manage Peer Recognition Program
• Project Lead at Game Developers Conference
• EDD Independent Contractor Tracking
• Manage Facilities Coordinator and HR File Clerk
• Event Planning
Moss Adams LLP, Human Resources Coordinator (January 2012 – July 2012)
• Managed on-boarding process including offer letters,, new hire orientation
• Managed performance management process including balanced score card preparation
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Promoted positive work environment and communication through ongoing visible employee contact
• Tracked job and project evaluations for staff accountants
• Managed in-house training and development courses and tracked CPE credits
• Managed development and execution of recruiting strategies and acted as campus recruiting resource
• Coordinated campus events and in-house summer intern events
• Managed applicant tracking system to ensure quality data was maintained for each candidate
• Prepared and posted job listings and reviewed resumes and application materials
• Maintained an active role within recruiting team by improving recruitment processes
• Benefits and total rewards compensation experience
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young Paralegal/Office Manager (November 2010 – October 2011)
• Sourced, tracked, interviewed, and managed recruitment of all candidates
Dannette M. Nelson
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• Managed on-boarding and training and development of attorneys and staff
• Maintained candidate information, personnel files, and highly-sensitive materials
• Benefits administration and management - worked with external insurance carriers and benefit brokers, and
communicated benefit information to employees
• Prepared job descriptions, benefit brochures, and employee handbooks
• Recommended and prepared policies and procedures
• Maintained $10,000 monthly defense counsel budget
• Negotiated vendor service contracts and served as liaison to building management and facilities
• Managed asbestos litigation cases from inception to trial
Villarreal Hutner PC, Human Resources/Legal Support (October 2007 – August 2008)
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Assisted HR Manager in firm relocation, office organization, IT issues, and installation of computers, copiers and
telephones
• Evaluated effectiveness of trainings for calendaring program as needed by attorneys and staff
• Set up voice mail system and provided technical support and training to attorneys and staff
• Supervised case assistants on various projects
• Assisted vendors with billing inquiries and accounting issues
• Maintained databases to ensure proper case management
• Procured firm-wide software programs and ensured adequate training
• Performed various administrative functions as needed
• Managed numerous employment law cases from inception to trial
HellerEhrman LLP, Human Resources Representative/Legal Support (January 2003 – September 2007)
• Drafted employee handbooks and policy and procedure manuals
• Managed schedules and calendars for Chief HR Director and department managers
• Prepared job descriptions and job postings
• Maintained candidate and employee information using HRIS system
• Arranged travel itineraries for shareholder candidates
• Prepared orientation binders and maintained new hire paperwork
• Served as liaison between newly-hired shareholders and various departments to ensure steady transition
• Organized and supervised firm-wide partner retreats; prepared materials and assisted attendees at event
• Managed incoming calls regarding general human resources inquiries
EDUCATION
Golden Gate University School of Business, Masters in Human Resources Management, 2012
Honors: Suma Cum Laude
Golden Gate University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2005
Labor/Employment Law Emphasis
Honors: Dean’s List
CALI Award Recipient
INTEREST/ACTIVITIES
Figure Skating, Skiing, Fitness, Reading, and Family Activities