Experience

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  Usmc

  Jan 1994 - Nov 2001

  Supervised 25 military personnel daily on their work performance, and effectiveness.Maintained the accountability of more than 200 military personnel on a daily basis. Conducted and evaluated numerous emergency drills for military personnel. Supervised the daily operations of the main security facility in Okinawa, Japan.Coordinated and carried out a strict Plan of the Day to ensure safety and mission accomplishment. Coordinated and evaluated disaster awareness drills daily. Instructed, Supervised and trained more than 500 military personnel.Organized, Planned and carried out a new Operating Procedure for an entire training facility. Supervised the accurate and timely operation of an administrative office. Managed administrative records of more than 300 military personnel.

  • Personnel Supervisor

    May 1999 - Nov 2001

  • Operations Supervisor

    Mar 1998 - Apr 1999

  • Training Administrator

    Jan 1994 - Mar 1998
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  Interfaith community services

  Jan 2002 - Mar 2007

  Human resources manager - generalist

  • Sole manager of the day-to-day HR Operations for over 120 employees across multiple sites. Supervised and managed IT and Maintenance staff members.• Expanded workforce by 50% by implementing strategies to broaden the talent reach radius and requirements while enhancing team cohesion.• Achieved a 60% reduction in turnover and absenteeism by updating the company handbook and effectively communicating policy changes.• Implemented a new pension system transitioning from 401a to offering a 401k with company matching, partnering with a new and improved vendor to better serve the employees and company.• Created and implemented a new performance review system based on Key Performance Indicators-KPI and clear metrics resulting in a more effective and efficient process. Show less

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  Xifin, inc.

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2016

  Human resources manager

  • Oversaw the full employee life cycle and all HR functions and operations. Supervised 2 HR team members.• Developed a performance management system based on core competencies, effectively addressing and managing low performers."• Managed new employee onboarding processes and training, contributing to company growth from 30 to over 300 employees."• Conducted monthly management training for 30 - 50 team members with a focus on performance management, employee relations, and engagement. • Designed and implemented cost-effective compensation and benefits programs, resulting in annual savings of $300K for the company."• Maintained and updated agency policies and procedures, SOPs, personnel manuals, and forms to ensure HR and legal compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.• Resolved critical employee relations including agency claims and demand letters in a cost-effective manner. • Launched an online LinkedIn Training system to educate staff on HR topics including harassment prevention, legal compliance, and HIPAA policies. Show less

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  Havas edge

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2019

  Human resources manager

  • Directed work of 4 HR staff. • Led and managed the end-to-end employee life cycle for three US locations:" • Problem-solved and advised client groups on HR-related legal concerns, resulting in reduced lawsuits.• Coached and collaborated with 5 executives and 15 senior managers on leadership development plans and employee relations concerns resulting in a year-over-year reduction in turnover and employee issues.• Partnered with management at all levels as HR subject matter expert on workforce optimization.• Created and implemented a new employee onboarding program to optimize engagement and smooth transition resulting in a reduction in new hire turnover and increased employee engagement and productivity. • Worked closely with leadership, talent acquisition, and project/resource management teams on developing talent pipeline including workflow planning, forecasting, and gap analysis for continued business growth.• Co-created and implemented diversity and inclusion strategies and programs. • Administered benefits programs and managed leave of absence program, coordinating with supervisors and employees on processes, logistics, and paperwork.• Drove technology enhancements based on identified needs, offering insights on their impact on staff and workload. Show less

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  Fluidra north america

  Apr 2019 - May 2024

  Sr. human resources business partner

  • Managed 8 business units with more than 500 employees across multiple states including Canada; facilitated problem resolution on employee relations issues, performance & talent management, FMLA/ADA/leaves of absence, and employee discipline and documentation; advised leaders and employees on HR policies procedures and follow up/resolution. • Align business objectives with employees and management in 8 designated business units; consultant to leadership on HR-related issues; employee champion and change agent. Proactively engage with business units to gain insights and align with the needs of all stakeholders. Demonstrate a high level of independence and resourcefulness. Developed and implemented HR practices and objectives that created a high-performing, employee-centric culture that emphasized Fluidra’s core values through continuous outreach and communication with the team as well as regular touch base surveys. Collaborate with management and staff through regular communications to enhance work relationships, boost morale, and drive productivity and retention.• Reduced employee-related issues by 20% year over year by proactively engaging with managers and employees to resolve concerns.• Created a “Foundation of Leadership” training program for new and future managers to prepare them to be successful. Trained more than 100 leaders over the five-year period. • First point of contact for critical employee investigations; collaborate with legal counsel to help reduce company risk saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars year over year. Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies to increase employee engagement and reduce turnover. • Coordinate HR due diligence, HR processes, and implementation for four successful corporate acquisitions in one calendar year. • Streamlined and led the annual performance review process by creating action items and rigorous follow-up with all business units. Show less

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  American oncology network

  Jul 2024 - now

  Human resources business partner

  Serve as a collaborative advisor for of AON and its affiliates, providing a proactive, practical, and value-added HR perspective in partnership with practice leadership for the Western Region. I work to find common ground, advise, and work closely with all region managers, all leaders.Collaborate across the HR function and the business to deliver value-added services to managers that reflect the business objectives, further the company’s agenda across all departments, and ultimately enable the achievement of overall goals. Ensures positive, thoughtful customer satisfaction and delivery of value.A role model for the organization’s core values and service standards. Ensures absolute integrity, consistency in practice, and effective implementation of regulatory, company, and HR policies, practices and programs. Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build relationships, and collaborate effectively. Demonstrated competencies to think critically, diagnose issues, develop cohesive solutions, advise, coach, mediate, influence, and guide all levels of management on the HR implications of business decisions related to aspects of talent management and leadership. Utilizes breadth and depth of HR experience, business acumen, organizational knowledge, and analytics to implement and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiencies of HR programs and processes; makes recommendations for changes that drive desired employee or organizational outcomes. Understands we look for win/win. Show less