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Human Resource Manager

15+ years’ success in designing complex HR programs for high-growth organizations

Vision-driven professional with extensive experience in developing and implementing global HR, benefits, and recruitment strategies. An agile and proactive change agent, adept at targeting areas of improvement, initiating change, and following through by assessing outcomes and making adjustments to create productive workplace. An open-minded individual with skills in developing transformational initiatives in all core HR functions, building and re-staffing organizations and standardizing performance management practices. A strategic problem-solver with ability to understand big picture, envision solutions, and execute with ease across all organizational levels.

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Strategic Human Resources Management Talent Acquisition & Retention Compensation, Equity & Benefits Administration

HR Restructuring / Line Management Labor Law OSHA Merger & Acquisition Staff Development Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Core Scientific, Inc, Austin, Texas

Analyst, Benefits & Compensation, May 2022 to Present

Evaluate and develop the pay structure, equity and benefits programs for a start-up company. Analyze wage and salary data and trends, monitor market conditions, work with vendors, monitor government regulations and compliance.

GoHealth, Remote Work From Home

Sr. Benefits Consultant, 2021 to April 2022

As a licensed insurance agent, I serve as a trusted expert on all things Medicare insurance-related in order to match customers with an insurance plan that fits their needs and budget.

American Income Life, Remote Work From Home

Licensed Insurance Agent, 2020 to 2021

Assist clients in selecting insurance policies that best meet their needs, preferences and budget. Recommend risk management strategies to clients and provide policy proceeds after clients’ submitted claims are approved.

World Travel Holdings Inc., Remote Work from Home

Travel Professional, 2015 to 2020

Advised clients on planning of dream vacations to improve client experience. Performed day-to-day operations, including responding inbound calls, recommending appropriate client plan, booking cruise and land vacations, and following-up leads.

Key Accomplishment:

• Fostered and maintained professional working relationships with customers by understanding and addressing individual concerns / needs.

Atkins (Formerly PBS&J), Austin, TX

Regional Human Resources Manager, 1998 to 2014

Formulated human resources policies, programs, and practices in alignment with corporate objectives to cultivate a dynamic and rewarding workplace. Administered all aspects of human resources for two of four regions for Atkins, Atkins Energy, and Faithful+Gould across Canada, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Optimized global human resources operations by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing subordinate employees.

Key Accomplishments:

• Elected for leadership training (only 30 of 3500 employees were elected each year) for long-term talent development and management program.

• Recognized as talented Regional Human Resources Manager out of two others and received job offers from Director of HR and CEO of North America for demonstrating strong commitment to performance excellence.

• Oversaw full scope of human resources functions, including employee recruitment, selection, on-boarding, retention, training, benefits, relations, dispute resolution, communications, legal compliance, and employment procedures.

• Played an instrumental role as a HIPAA Specialist and a graduate of Atkins Leadership Program Member of Board appointed Benefits Review Committee as well as Central Region Management Strategy Team.

Additional Experience

Director of Human Resources Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc., Austin, TX

Assistant Administrator of Human Resources Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc., Austin, TX

Accounting Technician Espey, Huston & Associates, Inc., Austin, TX

EDUCATION

Business Administration

The University of Texas, McCombs School of Business, Austin, TX

AWARDS

Named Associate with Espey Huston & Associates

Member of the Central Region Strategy Group Graduate of the 2007 Leadership Class Member of Board appointed Benefits Review Committee

Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Conversational Spanish

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