Karí Connell

Los Angeles, CA

Phone: 916-***-**** * acxib8@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY – College of Business Administration

B.A., Business Administration

EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Human Resources Coordinator

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Non-Profit; Medical Industry 2013-present

Cedars-Sinai is a highly ranked medical center with over 12,000 employees in Southern California.

Highlights:

• Facilitate the application, implementation and improvement of HR policies, processes, and programs

• Main point of contact for 12,000+ employees, within the scope of employee/labor relations

• Coach business leaders on HR policies and processes, including talent planning, learning and development, and

performance management to promote engagement and a culture of continuous growth and development

• Conduct salary reviews to ensure compensation practices are equitable and in line with the outside market

• Conduct employee counseling sessions and investigations including EEO charges, ADA, performance, and terminations.

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Human Resources Generalist

Minuteman Parking, LLC, El Segundo, CA

Privately Held; Hospitality Industry 2007-2013

Minuteman Parking has over 1000 employees in three states and is a growing entity in Southern California and Western States.

Highlights:

• Developed aggressive sourcing strategies to attract and retain top talent.

• Created screening and selection standard operating procedures to ensure proficient recruiting practices.

• Managed high volume staffing levels for 50+ hotel, hospital, and commercial properties

• Restructured the on-boarding process by implementing automated functionality within the applicant tracking system.

• Drafted safety policies and conducted trainings for various positions and locations.

• Maintained OSHA logs and managed worker’s compensation to ensure quick return to work status and claim closure.

• Coached and advised 40 managers and assistant managers while remaining the support and point of contact to 1000+ employees.

• Created quarterly newsletter which recognized employees who excel, included trending company news and policies, and encouraged employees to participate in advancement opportunities.

Executive Assistant

CROWNE PLAZA, Beverly Hills, CA

Publicly Held; Hospitality Industry 2006-2007

Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts is part of IHG Hotel Groups, which has over 153 million guests annually.

Highlights:

• Filled a critical role while the hotel was sourcing a Human Resource Manager. This included handling all recruiting, worker’s compensation, employee relations, and training responsibilities.

• Provided direct support to the hotel General Manager to ensure smooth day to day functionality as well as implemented solutions to increase guest service scores.

• Additional Information

Marriott Bridges Foundation Advisory Board 2008-2011

Strengths

• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

• PeopleSoft (HRIS), Lawson (HRIS), Millennium (HRIS), Kronos (payroll system) FastRecruiting (ATS), TimeForce (payroll system)

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