Human Resources Manager/ Generalist

Executive Human Resource Generalist, SHRM -CP Certified, with over 25 years of professional experience. Skilled in all aspects of office administration including advanced knowledge HRIS systems and current Microsoft Office Applications: Excel, Word PowerPoint, and Outlook. Current utilization of MS Teams, Web EX, Google Meets and SharePoint. Excellent Communication skills demonstrated through verbal and writing abilities, client relations, marketing expertise, customer service skills, onboarding new employees, budgeting, procurement and the ability to produce in-depth reports and correspondence. Able to work on multiple projects under pressure and deliver on time with attention to detail and accuracy. Able to work both independently and collaboratively within and across teams. Well-organized, innovative professional with strong experience in managing key projects.

Skills

Ellucian 9~Banner, Cognos, Kronos, Workforce Management, Workforce Development, Microsoft SharePoint, Human Resources, Curriculum Development, Business Management, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Office Management, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Employee Orientation, Interviewing, Writing skills, Databases, Google Doc, OneDrive, Analysis Skills, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Recruiting, Talent acquisition, Employment & Labor Law, FMLA, Non-FMLA, FAMLI, IPEDS, Performance Management, DEI, Accommodation, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Mentoring, Project Management, Budgeting, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Training & Development, Procurement, Human Resources Management, Worker’s Compensation, Change Management, Oracle, ADP Workforce Now and communication skills

Work Experience

Human Resources Director

Lamar Community College

Lamar, CO

August 2022 to June 2025

• Sole responsibility for managing the strategic and day to day operations of all personnel functions of the institution including, but not limited to affirmative action, management of the Human Resource Department, staff development evaluation of all personnel, payroll and benefit activities, and tracking and reporting HR data.Responsible for strategic departmental plan, as a member of President’s Cabinet responsible for overall campus 5-year strategic goals and plan

• Manage all aspects of employment, advertising, recruitment, placement, dispute resolution and mediation, disciplinary actions records retention, background checks, employee benefits and employment contract processing, manage all CO Worker’s compensation and unemployment claims.

•Manage two department budgets to provide direct fiscal management and reporting.

• Serve as a direct report to the President of Lamar Community College and serve in an advisory capacity on the executive cabinet and the President’s Leadership Council.

•Serve as the Title IX/EO/Civil Rights Coordinator, BIT Team and DEI officer.

•Manages cases and reporting related to AA/EEO, FMLA, FAMLI.

•Handle all policy interpretation and implementation related to these and other areas.

Human Resources Manager

CoreCivic – Bent County Correctional Facility

Las Animas, CO

January 2022 to August 2022

• Lead all aspects of Human Resources administration to include, but not limited to, benefits, compensation, compliance, employee relations, organizational development, recruitment, and other general areas of human resources.

• Work with facility Human Resources staff to ensure all specific human resources processes, procedures and contractual requirements are met.

• Oversee facility hiring process, including, applicant screening, interviewing, selection and hiring, in cooperation with appropriate management personnel.

• Direct and implement an on-going recruiting program for staffing needs at all levels of the facility. Create a community presence for recruitment to include coordination with local, state and federal job placement agencies.

• Manage resolution of employee complaints and grievances by providing guidance and support in coordination with supervisors/managers and updating any related HRIS.

• Manage the administration of company sponsored benefit programs. Conduct group presentations during on-boarding and open enrollment and provide instruction on how to enroll in benefit programs. Solely responsible for all aspects of FMLA, Non-FMLA and Accommodations.

Administrative Services Manager B

Edmonds Community College -

Monroe, WA

August 2019 to February 2020

• Supervise all classified staff

• Solely responsible for all onboarding of all classified staff

• Interpret, counsel and implement institution policies and procedures

• Assist in formulating general administrative policies of the organization

• Develop and implement procedures to effect new programs or activities in conformance with institution

• Prepare cost estimates and projects of future needs and effect proposed actions

• Prepare and review budget requests and provide advice and information

• Assist senior officials in the administration of proper personnel practices and procedures

• Prepare grant or contract proposals in compliance with granting agency policies

• Review and approve income/expense, statistical and budget status reports; analyze problem areas and make recommendations or take corrective action

• Review organization's current needs and programs against budget limitations and recommend appropriate action

• Audit and approve expenditures, requisitions, vouchers, payroll and personnel changes for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures

• Prepare and maintain administrative, business and academic reports and records

• Prepare space and equipment analysis and implement maintenance of facilities

• Coordinate and maintain liaison with intra and inter-institutional personnel for services and programs

Associate Faculty Instructor

Edmonds Community College

April 2017 to February 2020

• Instructor for various SBE courses to included but not limited to Personal Finance, Business Communications, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Human Relations and Business Technology.

• Instruction and leadership in a corrections environment

• Develop curriculum; prepare teaching materials; develop and assess student learning outcomes to evaluate student work; assigning grades, maintaining required records; encourage students by supporting their successes in the classroom

• Provide a safe learning environment for differently abled learners.

• Offer tools to promote the reduction in recidivism.

Classification Counselor

TRU, Washington State Department of Corrections

Monroe, WA

June 2018 to August 2019

• Handle complex and non-routine caseloads

• Manage a caseload of 60-75 adult incarcerated individuals

• Investigate all information available for each arriving resident, and determine the resident's documentation and programming needs

• Administer risk assessment tools

• Counsel and inform residents regarding community resources and problems they might encounter in their transition to work release, parole or total release

• Work with internal and external entities to facilitate resident re-entry into the community

• Maintain communication with residents to assist in facilitating attorney calls, child custody/support hearings with DSHS and the court, and family contact through crisis/emergency situations

• Exercise sound judgment, aligned with Department policy, in decisions concerning sanctions, treatment and education referrals

• Write correspondences, infractions and incident reports when necessary

• Provide clear, concise and consistent communication with staff, offenders and stakeholders

• OMNI, Callout Application, Offender Programs, and telephone extensively on a daily basis to identify classification issues. And other duties as assigned

• Parenting Inside Out Coach(15 Offenders), REACH Weekly group facilitator, Resume Writing Instructor

Secretary Supervisor

TRU, Washington State Department of Corrections -

Monroe, WA

December 2016 to May 2018

• Perform administrative, duties and support for the CPM, exercising independent judgment and problem solving techniques

• Prioritize and organize the office workflow, ensuring confidentiality in all matters

• Type confidential reports (e.g., memos, letters, performance evaluations, grievances, and investigative reports submitted by the CPM and/or other staff)

• Transcribe from rough draft, brief notes, or verbal instruction to compose letters or memos, compile reports, graphs, charts, and other documents on Excel and Word

• Utilize Outlook, OBTS, OMNI, Callout Application, Offender Programs, and telephone extensively on a daily basis to identify classification issues

• Make appointments for staff and offenders wishing to speak with the CPM

• Assist other staff by providing answers and/or direction on a continual daily basis

• Open, sort, and prioritize CPM's mail. Route mail as necessary, bringing important/urgent matters to the attention of the CPM using expertise and independent judgment

• Provide training for the OA3's in their job duties and provide back up for OA3's when they are not available

• Ensure OA3 staff are cross-trained to gain more knowledge and expertise for future advancement.

• Complete and provide timely employee evaluations and expectations

• Monitor workload of offender porter and assign other duties as necessary

Human Resources Generalist

National Communications Services, Inc -

Bellevue, WA

April 2016 to December 2016

• Solid communication skills to advise management and executives on employment law and best practices

• Mentor and coach management team on interpretation of company policies and employee relations' issues

• Manage company benefit programs including the 401(k) plan and health & welfare benefit plans

• Facilitate company training such as new hire orientation, open enrollment meetings, and harassment prevention training

• Responsible for legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements

• Responsible for overseeing and facilitating all recruiting efforts

• Responsible for developing retention incentives

Human Resources Assistant

Global Harvest Inc -

Tukwila WA

May 2012 to April 2016

Business Owner

Morris Manor Photography -

LamarCO

October 1992 to September 2011

Education

B.S. in Business Administration / Human Resources Management

Walden University -

Minneapolis, MN

2012

Vocational in Small Business Management I, II & III

Lamar Community College -

Lamar, CO

2007

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