Lucy Prosper, MPA

Experience

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  Florida A&M University

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2004

  HR Manager
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  Department of State

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2007

  • Administrative Assistant II

    Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Account Specialist I

    Jan 2002 - Oct 2005
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  Governor's Office

  Jun 2007 - Jan 2011

  Executive Assistant to the Chief Inspector General
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  Florida International University

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2021

  •Coached and developed managers on performance management, people movement and engagement across the board to improve manager’s capabilities•Directed all Human Resources efforts for the department including: Recruitment, Compensation, Employee and Labor Relations, Equal Opportunity & Benefits•Managed the full recruiting life cycle process which includes creating job specification, interviewing, extending and negotiating offers, & onboarding employees for the department•Served as the primary approver of approximately $6.1 million in annual payroll for the department. Conducts audits of overtime pay and sick and vacations balances. Monitors the on-call, callback, and mileage reimbursement payable to employees•Developed job descriptions and postings for new and vacant positions•Led the annual Staff performance management process including merit increases•Researched and conducted outside market salary surveys•Responded to all EEOC complaints in coordination with the Employee Relations Department and Office of the General Counsel•Served as a liaison with other colleges, universities, administrators, and staff•Implemented new interview protocols that increased interview applicant quality•Created new compensations structure for 1500+ student employees that improved employee morale and boosted performance•Coordinated and drive all employee engagement initiatives; reduce employee turnover rate through implementation of new incentive programs and monthly/quarterly sponsored company lunches and events•Assisted the Director of Housing and leadership team in determining the departments short and long-term operational goals•Oversaw employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations•Analyzed wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan•Develops, implements, and assists in the evaluation of operational procedures; supervised Coordinator of Administrative Services Show less •Created and implemented New Employee program for the department to assist employee with transitioning to the University, as well as rewrote and restructured the Athletics Operations Manual which included revising outdated policies and procedures to ensure compliance •Coordinated all Human Resources efforts for the department including: Recruitment, Compensation, Employee and Labor Relations, Equal Opportunity, Benefits, Screens applicants, & schedules candidate interviews•Created job descriptions and postings for new and vacated positions•Lead the annual Staff performance management process including merit increases•Researched, conducted, and responded to outside market salary surveys•Responded to all EEOC complaints in coordination with the Employee Relations Department and Office of the General Counsel•Served as a liaison with other colleges, universities, administrators, and staff •Oversaw Athletics Department Graduate Assistant, Internship, OPS, and College Work Study Programs including: recruiting, receiving and reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and placing new hires•Served as the public records and records retention liaison•Oversaw the departments Emergency Plan•Processed employee’s bonuses in conjunction with renewing contracts, updating and creating new job description, and carrying out the entire hiring process•Reduced employee turnover rate through implementation of new incentive programs and monthly/quarterly sponsored company lunches Show less

  • HR Manager

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2021

  • Assistant Director HR Athletics/Administrative Services Athletics

    Jan 2011 - Aug 2018
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  It's My Birthday

  Jul 2013 - now

  Executive Director/Co-Founder

  It's My Birthday is a non profit organization dedicated to celebrating the birthdays of underprivileged children while teaching them life skills and empowering them to make a difference in the world regardless of their circumstance.

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  Miami Country Day School

  Jun 2021 - now

  Director of Human Resources

  •Formulates policies and procedures for recruiting, employment testing placement and benefits•Successfully implemented Employee Wellness program with 85% participation rate•Directs all Human Resources efforts for the department including, Recruitment, Compensation, Employee and Labor Relations, Equal Opportunity & Benefits•Manage the full recruiting life cycle process which includes creating job specification, interviewing, extending, and negotiating offers, & onboarding employees •Plans, directs, supervises and coordinates work activities of subordinates and contractors who handle payroll, compensation and employee benefits•Writes directives and trains supervisors, administrators, and managers on organization policy•Streamlined HR processes, reducing onboarding time by 20%•Leads the annual Staff performance management process including merit increases•Leads market salary surveys to align compensation plans, attracting and retaining top talent effectively.•Responds to all EEOC complaints•Evaluates and recommends modification of benefits policies to establish competitive programs and compliance with legal requirements•Develops and implements departmental budget Show less