**Willing to Relocate**

SUMMARY:

Seeking a Human Resources role within an organization where I can use my knowledge of performance management, talent acquisition, and compensation practices to create a positive work environment. Experienced Human Resources professional bringing 15 + years of progressive experience in people management, conflict resolution, and implementing innovative strategies to improve employee engagement levels across the organization.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The Calvary Experience

CEO / Founder Summerville, SC July 2018 – Present

Providing mental health and life coaching supportive and preventative services through a nontraditional, holistic approach to the entire person- mind, body, and soul that will lead to individuals living prosperous and meaningful lives for years to come.

Providing comforting, nonjudgmental, and personable guidance, coping mechanisms, tools, and techniques to help individuals: alienate anxiety and depression; adjust to their new normal; cope with end-of-life journey; nurture their peace; receive ethical and moral guidance; receive social and emotional support; building trust with society; and much more other life challenges.

Cleansing and adjusting the lens through which individuals are viewing the world. Helping them navigate challenges disrupting their quality of life, skewing how they view themselves and society. Building individuals' confidence by giving them the tools, guidance, and empowerment to successfully cope with and manage life challenges.

Jenkins Institute for Children

Case Manager North Charleston, SC September 2019 – June 2020

Determining clients’ requirements by completing intake interviews; determining needs for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.

Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.

Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; and providing personal support.

Calvary Counseling Associates

Human Resource Manager North Charleston, SC March 2014 – July 2018

Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

Manages a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.

Manages a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.

US Department of Defense – North Charleston Air Force Base

Chief Human Resources Officer Charleston, SC May 2013 – September 2017

Reports directly to the CEO and oversees all aspects regarding human resources within the organization, such as compliance and governance regulation, workplace strategies, and executive compensation. Serve as a critical advisor to talent management on all human resource issues, including formulating HR strategy and policies.

Ensuring that the business’s values are clearly communicated and understood at all levels of the business, clarifying on employees’ conduct that is necessary for realizing an engaging, high performances culture within the business. Monitoring employees’ progress toward specific career paths or job designations.

Manages a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.

Speculating competitors’ moves by inquiring how other decision-makers and executives contribute to their respective organizations compared to the same set of people in the organization. Ensure that the department’s policies are effective and competitive by monitoring incentives, employee engagement, turnover rates, talent acquisitions, and overall human resources; Predict what areas need improvement and strategize accordingly.

Administers and manages the administration of labor contracts; provides an interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees, and HR staff; oversees processes for review and resolution of employee grievances.

Advises managers and employees on sensitive labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures, performance issues, and disciplinary actions; advises and assists managers in identifying employee relations issues and determining appropriate courses of action.

Serves as the College’s chief negotiator in contract negotiations with recognized employee organizations. Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conducts research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations. Uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with the College’s mission, values, and goals.

Manages the employee relations team to provide guidance to management staff by contract interpretation, investigation, and advice on a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, disciplinary issues, employee assistance referrals, and reduction in force issues.

US Department of Defense – North Charleston Air Force Base

Human Resources Specialist North Charleston, SC June 2006 – May 2013

Help guide employees through human resources procedures and answer questions about the organization’s policies. Administer benefits, process payroll, and handle associated questions or problems, focusing on strategic planning, hiring, and administrative duties. Ensuring all human resources functions comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Assist HR Manager in policy formulation, hiring, and salary administration. Preparing and reviewing compensation and benefits packages. Administering health and life insurance programs.

Plan quarterly and annual performance review sessions. Forecast hiring needs and ensure the recruitment process runs smoothly. Develop and implement HR policies throughout the organization. Maintain organizational charts and detailed job descriptions along with salary records.

Consult with employers to identify hiring needs. Interview job applicants about their relevant experience, education, and skills. Check applicants' references and backgrounds. Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees. Ensure smooth communication with employees and timely resolution to their queries.

EDUCATION:

Ambassador Bible College & Seminary North Charleston, SC 2015

-Doctorate Degree of Ministry

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