Self-motivated, entrepreneurially-minded, and results-driven Human Resources professional with outstanding written and verbal communication skills, experience in a broad array of recruitment and retention initiatives, strategic projects, employer of choice programs, university recruitment and relations, policy writing and implementation, employee relations, and information systems literacy with leadership abilities and confidence interacting within all levels of an organization.
OBJECTIVE
Human Resources Generalist
WORK EXPERIENCE
Catholic Healthcare West | Oxnard, CA | 8/4/2008 - Present
The eighth largest network of hospitals and medical centers in the nation comprised of 41 hospitals throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona and headquartered in San Francisco, CA. CHW is also the largest not-for-profit hospital provider in California. www.chwhealth.org
Human Resources Recruiter
Responsible for the sourcing, recruitment, selection, and retention of health care professionals
Conduct behavioral interviews and phone screens and forward to the hiring manager
Facilitate business consultant level relationships with all peers, managers, applicants and physicians
Anticipate staffing needs through observation of business performance and trends
Develop sourcing and recruitment strategies and proficient use of Internet sourcing techniques
Extensive sourcing for passive and active candidates using social media, SourcePoint, and Vurv
Managed ATS reporting for recruitment research and analysis
Respond to inquiries regarding benefits programs and general HR processes
Continuous quality improvement for recruitment processes
Responsible for the receipt of the 2009 Family-Friendly Employer Award
Responsible for the reorganization and implementation of work-life benefit offerings
Reiter Affiliated Companies | Oxnard, CA | 11/6/2006 – 8/1/2008
The largest fresh berry supplier in North America. www.berry.net
Human Resources Specialist
Implemented and managed strategic labor solutions including the use of a federal guest worker program
International and domestic recruitment of employees in compliance with federal H2A visa regulations
International employee relocation activities including housing and transporation arrangements
Conducted new hire orientation, managed employee files, and employee relations and investigations
University recruitment and public relations initiatives
L’Académie de Versailles, Lycée Hoche | Versailles, France | 9/1/2005 - 6/1/2006
High school in Versailles, France - 3rd ranked high school in France. www.lyc-hoche-versailles.ac-versailles.fr
English Teacher
Lead an atmosphere conducive to learning by incorporating Classroom Management Techniques
Planned, prepared, organized, and presented appropriate lesson plans to students
Assessed and catered to the individual learning needs of students by effectively conveyed complex language material
Evaluated and provided constructive feedback regarding student performance
Adapted to work in a foreign environment
The Chef’s Table | Fresno, CA | 2/15/2005 – 8/1/2005
Three time Wine Spectator Magazine award winning entrepreneurial venture and unique dining experience. www.chefstablefresno.com
Guest Services Coordinator
Established and fostered business relationships with community merchants and leaders
Initiated and conducted direct market sales resulting in a $10,000 increase in sales
Established and organized internal policies and procedures for my position
Maintained and aided in the design and layout of the company website to increase sales
Managed information systems to effectively organize data pertaining to our client base
Presented a luxury dining atmosphere for customers
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, December 2004
Organizational Management Certificate
Craig School of Business
California State University, Fresno
Study Abroad: Marketing – École Supérieur du Commerce Extérieur, Paris, France (Summer 2004)
Internship – One year, full-time internship as a customer service representative for Versa Marketing, Inc.
Greek Society Membership - Kappa Alpha Theta National Sorority
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Senior Professional in Human Resources preparation (SPHR) - Exam December 2009
Computer Literacy - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access 2007
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) – Recruitmax (Vurv)
Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) – Lawson and Abra
AIRS Certification - Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR)
Timekeeping and Payroll Information Systems – Ceridian and Abecas
Foreign Languages – French: Conversational, Spanish: Basic
California Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member – Society for Human Resource Management
Volunteer – Advisor, Kappa Alpha Theta – Santa Barbara Chapter
Volunteer - Ventura County House Farm Workers
Volunteer – MICOP (Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project)
*References and Salary History Available Upon Request