Experience

• 

  Freelance designer / self employed

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2014

  Scenic designer
• 

  Verizon wireless

  Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

  Assistant retail sales operations

   Customer facing support for technical and account inquiries  Supported administrative and inventory operations for local store  Qualified customers for new services, phone lines and data products

• 

  Wer-wireless

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Operations manager

   In charge of opening new retail locations. Manage relationships with various vendors, store managers, sales representatives and building landlords. Troubleshoot all identified inventory related discrepancies and issues, and bring to resolution. Responsible for network set-up, software deployment, and all tech support.

• 

  Department of public social services

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2014

  Employment specialist

  * Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies and the local business community.* Conduct job development and placement activities by identifying job opportunities through employer outreach, coordination with Work Source Centers, the Employment Development Department, hosting and attending local job fairs, etc.* Maintain a comprehensive job board of available employment opportunities.* Coordinate with case management staff to fill job vacancies with qualified participants* Conduct group and individual workshops and other training sessions for participants and staff, as needed* Complete required monthly reports* Conduct individual job-seeking skill workshops with participants to assist with resumes, job interview preparation, etc.* Assess participant knowledge, aptitude, skills, attitudes, and experience for work, and applies appropriate counseling techniques for career guidance.* Coordinate with our National Tax Credit practice to identify employers willing to hire WTW participants.* Perform other duties as may be assigned by management. Show less

• 

  California polytechnic state university

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2017

  Recruitment coordinator (talent acquisition) human resources

  • Responsibility for policy, contractual, and procedural guidance and training for departments in staff and management recruiting, and help desk applicant assistance for staff and management applicants. • Answer a variety of questions regarding the review of applications and the interview and selection process; assist with the resolution of any problems that may arise during the recruitment process. • Design and develop recruitment marketing and promotional materials. Create print and on-line/email advertising campaigns including social media, social networking, and outreach to applicants. Generate in-office marketing efforts by writing copy, making presentations, developing flyers/ads, and other material to promote employment opportunities and services.• Assist departments with the completion of selection/appointment documentation; review all incoming selection documents for compliance with regulations, contractual provisions, and CSU policy.• Perform project coordination including initiation, execution, implementation, and evaluation and administrative tasks involving gathering and analyzing data, evaluation and making recommendations related to operational and procedural matters.• Coordinate processes related to recruitment pre-employment conditions (e.g. background/fingerprint checks, degree verifications, licenses and certifications, drug/alcohol testing, medical physical exams).• Communicate necessary recruitment hiring information to Employment Specialist for timely and accurate employment transaction processing. • Partner with other employment initiatives locally to build pool of future candidates and network with other potential resources.• Support new hire onboarding to ensure a smooth transition and a positive experience for both new employees and hiring managers. • Provide best practices and guidance to the campus community to deliver a positive recruiting experience for all candidates. Show less

• 

  California polytechnic state university-san luis obispo

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  Talent acquisition specialist (administrative analyst/specialist)

  • Research, analyze, and maintain currency with all laws, regulations, and policies related to recruitment, with specific focus on EEO, AA, and OFCCP, in order to ensure compliance• Provide lead direction to student assistant(s), including assigning of work, tracking and approval of time, and management of output• Ensure salary ranges and offers are appropriate and in-line with CSU salary standards for the position and the campus• Analyze processes, recommend, and implement changes or modifications to continuously improve recruitment workflow, documentation, and supporting materials• In collaboration with HRIS assist with the development and management of proprietary databases in order to track, analyze, and make recommendations regarding key recruitment-related activities, such as candidate relationship management, advertising, interviews, and process optimization and integrity• Administration of security access to ATS; troubleshoot access and password problems, etc.• Assist Employee and Organizational Development to research, design, and develop effective training modules and course materials• Conduct recruitment-related training for committee members, hiring managers, and other stakeholders as necessary• Provide guidance and advice as needed to committee members, hiring managers, and candidates to ensure an efficient and effective recruitment process Show less

• 

  California state university, northridge

  Apr 2018 - now

  The Associate Director of Talent Acquisition/Compensation is responsible for talent acquisition and classification/compensation programs. Provides leadership, direction, and supervision to the Classification and Compensation and Recruitment Services staff. Manages the day-to-day operations of Recruitment Services and Classification and Compensation and leads process change initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness to meet current and future business needs. Oversees the recruitment and selection process as well as the classification and compensation programs for staff and administrative functions. Show less • Educates hiring managers about recruitment strategies and recruitment options adhering to hiring policies and procedures and ensures a smooth transition between recruitment and the appointment of candidates. • Meets with administrators and supervisors to assess client human resource needs and identifies targets and markets to source candidates. • Provides advice, interpretations and counsel to clients regarding applicable human resource rules, regulations, policies and procedures in areas such as staffing and selection. • Develops and implements new creative recruiting ideas such as the use of social media. • Coordinates onsite and/or offsite recruitment efforts. • Attends conferences, career fairs to generate candidate pool and network with others. Show less

  • Associate Director of Talent Acquisition/Compensation

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Sr. Human Resource Analyst/Recruiter

    Apr 2018 - Mar 2022