C. DAVIS
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Human Resources Director/Manager
Strategic and innovative HR Executive who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. Empowering leader who supports companies and top executives with a unique perspective and appreciation that human capital is every organization’s greatest asset. Genuine influencer who thrives on tough challenges and translates visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals.
Signature HR Qualifications
- HR Policy, Process and Syst. Des. - Diversity and Inclusion - Risk Management
- Talent Acquisition - Staff coaching - HRIS
- Organizational Development - Leadership Development - HR Best Practices
- Performance Management - Change Management - Create Culture
- Employee Relations - Unions and CBA - Investigations Employment Experience
2014 - Present, Century 21 Oakdale, CA
Vice President, Human Resources and Compliance
● Transitioned HR from disorganized and ineffective to a comprehensive department focused on best in class HR policies, HRIS technology, staff and management training and strategic business goals during a period of growth;
● Provide guidance, leadership and support to execute company vision/strategy;
● Own systems to reduce & manage risk and ensure compliance with state/fed. law;
● Lead workers compensation, benefit administration, payroll & leave management;
● Key architect of recruitment strategy using top-grading & cultural alignment methods.
● Recognize, diagnose & systematically address performance issues. 2020 (Feb. to Oct.), Confidential Company Oakhurst, CA Human Resources Consulting
● Direct HR objectives for a company of 500+ employees in a bilingual environment.
● Interpret two collective bargaining agreements & manage union grievances in coordination with the union representatives;
● Manage recruiting, on-boarding, corrective action, incident reporting/workers compensation in conjunction with safety; Increase safy
● Drive HR policies and procedures with a dispersed workforce.
● Manage pandemic response, Covid-19 contact tracing and quarantine procedures. 2013 - 2014 (CONTRACT), Palmer Kazanjian Sacramento, CA Director of Legal Compliance and Client Relations
● Conducted Human Resource audits, workplace interviews/investigations;
● Drafted customized employee handbooks, business policies and practices;
● Provided technical advice to management on Human Resources and Labor Relations issues dealing with FMLA, ADA, PDL, DFEH Complaints. 2001-2013, Various Clients
Auburn, CA
Human Resources Consulting
● Reviewed and analyzed policy and procedure;
● Managed employment contracts;
● Implemented HR practices;
● Researched and provided analysis on various legal, human resources and compliance issues.
1997-2001 Humphreys College Sacramento, CA
Professor, Director of Admissions
● Taught paralegal courses such as Employment/Labor Law, Administrative Law, Introduction to the legal system, Contracts, Business Law, Management, Law Office Procedures;
● Increased enrollment by 80%;
● Interviewed prospective students; Attended events (job and career fairs) to market the school.
EDUCATION
1994-1997 Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Doctorate (employment law, unions and labor relations emphasis) 1990-1993 U.C.L.A. Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Sigma Gamma Rho, Under Graduate Member – Mu Alpha Chapter (Spr. ’92) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2019, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Charter Member, Mu Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter. 2019-2020, Mu Chi Sigma Alumnae Chapter, Incoming Basileus; 2020-2022 Basileus Elect 2019-2020 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Incoming Area Coordinator, Region 2; 2020-2021 Appointed Area Coordinator, Region 2.
2020 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., National By-Laws committee, Member. 2019-Present National Pan Hellenic Council Member, Representative Society for Human Resources Management, Professional Member 2018-Present, CalSHRM Foundation Board
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2020, Invited Guest, HR Leadership Summit – Las Vegas 2020, CalSHRM Legislative Conference Attendee/Volunteer – Sacramento 2019, Invited Speaker, HR Leadership Summit – Las Vegas 2019, Invited Speaker, HR Leadership Summit – Chicago 2019, CalSHRM Legislative Conference Attendee/Volunteer – Sacramento 2018, Invited Speaker, HR Leadership Summit – Las Vegas 2018, Speaker, Connect HR Leadership Summit – Chicago 2018, HR Management Institute Panelist - Virtual
2018, CalSHRM Foundation Member/Volunteer
2017, Invited Speaker, HR Management Institute - Florida