I am searching for an organization that is interested in my diversified skills and where I may be a valued asset to the company. I am interested in applying for the position of Human Resources Director. I have a vast amount of experience working in the Human Resources profession to offer employers and I continue to develop and increase my professional knowledge and skill.
PROFILE SUMMARY
More than 17 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist with proven capabilities in recruitment/staffing, employee training/development, benefits administration, payroll administration and employee relations processes.
E D U C A T I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D
Professional Human Resources Certification (PHR) Chapman (Brandman) University
SHRM Certified Professional
(SHRM-CP)
University of Maryland
(Asian Division – Okinawa, Japan)
Bachelor of Science in Management Studies
Central Coast Human Resources Association (CCHRA)
President Elect 2015
Designation of California Human Resources (Completed the Course)
Restorative Justice Partners, Mediator (5 yrs)
Human Resources/Paralegal Classes
UCSC Extension Silicon Valley
P R O F E S S IO N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Central Coast Human Resource Association (Volunteer Position)
01/2015 to present
President Elect & President
Assist current President in leadership role, provide leadership to board, organization membership, event planning, conference facilitation, business strategies, growing and leveraging the organizations services and talents, policy management, managing effective teams, etc.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
7/1/2015 to Present
Director of Human Resources (Corporate) (2 Facilities/5 Satellite Sites)
Responsible for the overall administration of BGCMC human resources and volunteer functions. This includes compliance with all state and federal laws related to employment practices, developing and implementing policies, materials and best practices, recruitment and hiring processes, staff introductory training, employee relations, benefit administration, staff evaluations, disciplinary action, retention, and the overall management of the volunteer program, seasonal volunteers, and special event volunteers. Serves as an advisor to the management team regarding employment related issues and drives consistency in implementation of policy. Development and orchestration of RIF and/or employee reassignments. Identify risk and liability when addressing situations and meet legal compliance expectations, and demonstrate an understanding of the ripple effects on each department, the organization, and the community. Creating & implementing job classification restructuring & roapmaping. Interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment. Also participate in employee salary negotiations.
Triple E HR Consulting
12/2014 to Present
Consultant /Generalist
Providing guidance, counsel and advice on HR best practices, knowledge of State and Federal laws to consult with clients to evaluate the effectiveness of program(s), propose a course of action to address issues, conducting workplace investigations, expedite workers compensation processes, clean up lingering/reoccuring claims and personnel issues, etc.
Community Human Services---Monterey, CA (8 Facilities)
10/2006 to 08/19/2014
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR/GENERALIST
Manage the Human Resources dept., administration benefits (reconcilation of insurance billing, employees retirement benefits).
Thorough understanding of risk management (ADA regulations)
Leave Management (PDL, FMLA/CFRA, W.C./Disability, etc.).
Conduct recruitment process, interviews, conflict resolution.
Manage employee benefits, On-board/ Off-board process, Recruitment processs & Interviews, personnel file & database maintenance.
RIF’s / Layoffs/Furloughs, Skelley Hearings, H.R. dept audits, etc.
Employee incentive program, longevity/seniority awards.
Salary Schedules/ Merit increases/payroll administration,COLA.
Development of New Hire Orientation Process/ Staff Development Program
Leadership Development Program / Implement Training Program.
Stategic Planning, Staff career development/training, facilitate in-service training, verification of credentials.
DOL/EEOC regulations & claims, State & Federal compliances
OSHA compliance & risk Management.
Management support (evaluations/ reprimands/ terminations), consult and advice with CEO & management legal compliance & agency policies & procedures.
EDD & workers’ compensation claims & hearings.
Personnel manual revisions & creation of new policies & procedures, job announcements,
Coordinate volunteer program/ college internship.
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, Monterey, CA
05/2006 to 09/2006
PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN (SPECIALIST)
Recruitment, conducting new hire orientation, exit interviews, FMLA, vacancy reports,
employees’ benefits, job announcements, scheduling interviews, employee conflict resolution,
workers’ comp/ first aide claims, employment testing
Perform wage adjustments/ salary assignments/budget strings, maintain personnel records, Criminal background check; revise personnel policies, affirmative action reports; assist legal counsel with grievance claims
EEOC & EDD claims paperwork
Salary Schedule/ COLA, maintenance of personnel database
Correspondence with schools
Navy Exchange (retail store/gas station/ hotel) – Monterey, CA
08/2004 to 05/2006
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATE/GENERALIST
Recruitment, conducting new hire orientation, exit interviews, FMLA, vacancy reports,
EEO training, employees’ benefits, job announcements, scheduling interviews, employee counseling
Manage safety reports, workers’ comp/ first aide claims.
Perform wage adjustments/ salary assignments, maintain personnel & medical records
Criminal background check; revise personnel policies, affirmative action reports for federal contracts; assist legal counsel with grievance claims
EEOC & EDD claims & Hearings, Harassment Training
Salary Schedule/ COLA, inventory trainings
Employee Incentive Program,
Universal Staff / Monterey Peninsula College– Monterey, CA
10/2001 to 04/2002 (Temporary position)
PERSONNEL ANALYST ASSISTANT
Assist with faculty recruitment, screen applications, job analysis
Compiling affirmative action & EEO data and prepare required reports
Recruitment, prepare job announcements, schedule interviews, employment notification
Maintain personnel files, salary assignments/ adjustments
Monitor program recruitment budget, Background verifications
Employment testing, etc.
Swank Audio Visual – Monterey, CA
11/1997 to 10/1998
BUSINESS CENTER COORDINATOR
Manage the business center, generate revenue for business center, enforce company policies,
Working with hotel clientele providing all administrative support,
Generate monthly debit & credit reports, cash sales/ petty cash, data entry & invoicing,
Arrangement of equipment rentals for business presentations, producing contractual printing,
Support audio visual staff, managing employee files,
Workers’ compensation claims, etc.
Housing Authority the County of Monterey --- Salinas, CA
03/1996 to 01/1997
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK II/HUMAN RESOURCES
Handling personnel files, provide personnel policy updates/revisions
Employment testing,
Employee seniority/longevity recognition
Handling employee medical benefits
Manage safety secretary, workers’ comp. and 1st aide claims
Produce job announcements, employment background verifications, scheduling employment interviews
Conducting new hire employee orientation, provide clerical support to Executive Director, etc.
Consult with management.
Robinsons*May/Lakewood Regional Credit Center (May Company) --- Lakewood, CA
06/1990 to 06/1994
PERSONNEL TRAINER
Monitoring and enforcing quality assurance, producing training materials,
Proving credit procedural training and public relations for handling customer accounts, quality control
Conducting new hire orientation, training on changing and/or updating credit procedures,
Store openings, employees & client credit background checks
Workers’ comp. claims, managing employee health benefits
Monitoring employees’ customer service performance, etc.
Staff development
Association Memberships:
CCHRA – Central Coast Human Resources Association --- President 2016
CCHRA - Central Coast Human Resources Association President Elect 2015
NCHRA - Northern California Human Resources Association
SHRM - Society for Human Resources Management
RJP - Restorative Justice Partners- Mediator
Hands of Support – Board Member
National Assoc Of Professional Women
Letters of Recommendation:
Donna Ferraro CEO-Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
Robert Costa MPUSD Personnel Director
Laura Collier Navy Exchange General Manager
Mary Mitchell CHS Board Member
Zodensh Stewart CHS Co-Worker
Valerie Catania CHS Chief Programs Officer
Ali Sene-Carothers CHS Payroll/Bookkeeper