Ajani Crayton
HR COORDINATOR
RECRUITING • ONBOARDING • EMPLOYEE RECORDS • WORKFORCE COORDINATION
Los Angeles, CA 323-***-**** *************@*****.*** PROFILE SUMMARY
HR Coordinator with 5+ years of experience supporting end-to-end workforce operations across retail, logistics, youth development, and events environments. Skilled in full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, employee records management, scheduling coordination, and HR compliance support within high-volume, multi-site operations. Known for maintaining accurate data, improving onboarding workflows, and supporting managers and staff through fast-moving operational demands while ensuring consistency, compliance, and strong employee experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Experienced in supporting full-cycle HR operations across multi-site, high-volume environments
• Adept at coordinating recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes efficiently
• Skilled in maintaining accurate employee records, schedules, and HR documentation systems
• Strong ability to manage workforce scheduling and shift coordination across multiple locations
• Well-versed in HR compliance support, ensuring policies and procedures are consistently followed
• Experienced in employee relations support, including conflict resolution and issue escalation
• Proficient in tracking time, attendance, and payroll-related data with strong attention to detail
• Adept at identifying process gaps and implementing improvements to streamline HR workflows
• Strong communication skills, fostering collaboration between employees, managers, and stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities in fast-paced administrative environments SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Employee Onboarding & Integration
• Employee Offboarding Processes
• Payroll Administration Support
• Timekeeping & Attendance Systems
• Workforce Scheduling Coordination
• Employee Relations Management
• HR Compliance & Policy Adherence
• Background Screening & Verification
• Training & Development Coordination
• Performance Tracking & Reviews
• HR Reporting & Data Analytics
• Administrative & Operational Support
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
HR Coordinator
LRRY LLC Los Angeles, CA Mar 2025 – Present
Supports HR operations across a multi-location retail portfolio, managing end-to-end recruiting, onboarding, employee records, scheduling coordination, and employee relations in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment across multiple store locations, including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, background checks, and offer processing.
• Streamlined onboarding workflows to ensure consistent first-day readiness, including documentation completion, orientation coordination, and role placement.
• Maintained centralized employee records and HR documentation across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy for payroll, audits, and leadership reporting.
• Coordinated workforce scheduling and staffing coverage across locations, balancing business needs, availability, and operational demands.
• Supported employee relations activities by addressing workplace concerns, resolving conflicts, and escalating issues.
• Assisted with HR reporting and tracking, providing managers with updated staffing, attendance, and workforce status insights.
• Contributed to internal communications and engagement initiatives supporting retention and employee experience improvements.
Summer Camp Program Coordinator
YMCA New York, NY Aug 2024 – Mar 2025
Oversaw daily HR-adjacent operations for a youth program, managing staffing coordination, scheduling, compliance documentation, and parent/staff communication in a structured, high-responsibility environment.
• Coordinated daily staff scheduling, ensuring appropriate counselor coverage across all program activities and shifts.
• Maintained attendance records, incident documentation, and operational logs aligned with safety and compliance standards.
• Supported onboarding and role readiness for seasonal staff, including training coordination and operational briefings.
• Acted as primary point of contact for staff and parent concerns, resolving issues and escalating when required.
• Ensured adherence to program policies, safety guidelines, and operational procedures across all activities. Afterschool Program Coordinator
Boy Scouts of Greater New York New York, NY Jan 2022 – Aug 2024 Managed afterschool program operations with responsibility for staff supervision, scheduling, documentation, and behavioral management within a structured youth development environment.
• Supervised and coordinated daily staff assignments, ensuring consistent coverage and smooth program execution.
• Developed structured activity schedules and monitored attendance tracking for accuracy and reporting.
• Maintained behavior and incident documentation while ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Supported communication between staff, leadership, and families to address concerns and ensure program continuity.
• Assisted in training and guiding support staff to maintain service quality and operational consistency. Events Coordinator (Part-Time)
Dave & Buster's New York, NY Jul 2021 – Aug 2023 Coordinated corporate and private events, managing logistics, staffing, scheduling, and client communication in a high-volume, customer-facing environment.
• Coordinated end-to-end event planning including staffing assignments, vendor coordination, and scheduling logistics.
• Managed client communication to ensure event requirements, timelines, and expectations were clearly executed.
• Handled real-time operational issues during events, maintaining service quality under fast-changing conditions.
• Coordinated multi-team workflows including setup, execution, and breakdown for seamless event delivery.
• Supported scheduling and resource allocation to ensure staffing coverage across concurrent events. Operations Manager
Dependable Highway Express (DHE) Los Angeles, CA Sept 2020 – Sept 2021 Led daily logistics and workforce coordination for regional transportation operations, overseeing dispatch, scheduling, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Managed dispatch operations and driver scheduling to ensure timely and efficient shipment movement.
• Monitored workforce assignments and operational flow across warehouse and transportation teams.
• Identified workflow inefficiencies and implemented process improvements to increase operational accuracy.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols and operational standards across logistics activities.
• Supported tracking and reporting of shipment status and operational performance metrics. Starbucks Department Manager
Starbucks (Vons & Safeway) Los Angeles, CA Aug 2016 – Sept 2020 Managed daily retail operations of a high-volume café environment, overseeing staffing, scheduling, training, inventory, and customer service delivery.
• Supervised and scheduled team members to ensure consistent coverage during peak business hours.
• Supported onboarding and training of new employees to maintain service quality standards.
• Managed daily operational reporting, inventory control, and cash handling procedures.
• Coordinated with store leadership to optimize staffing efficiency and workflow processes.
• Maintained compliance with operational standards, safety procedures, and customer service expectations. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (Coursework Toward Degree), Business Long Island University (LIU), Brooklyn, NY 2021 – 2025 High School Diploma
University High School, Los Angeles Class of 2018