Aurora Garcia, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Hypervison Limited

  Oct 2001 - Nov 2003

  Office Manager

  Office Manager reporting to CEO handling multiple functions including human resources, accounting, and administrative duties for a boutique software development and consulting firm focused on XML authoring.

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  Goose Island Beer Company

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2013

  Senior Manager Human Resources

  Developed HR function from administrative role to a strategic business partner working with senior management to drive key initiatives including workforce planning and talent acquisition, employee development and retention, and HR technology. Directed human resource functions including recruiting, benefits, compensation, and performance management for Goose Island brewery and two Goose Island restaurants.

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  Chicago Meat Authority

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  Human Resources Manager

  Human Resources Manager focused on developing, implementing, and managing the full cycle HR function for meat processing company that employs 40+ management and administrative employees as well as 250+ union employees.

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  Chicago Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Human Resources Manager

  Human Resources Manager directly responsible for all aspects of human resources practices and processes. Partnered with hospital management to develop strategies and initiatives to meet the demands of a growing practice. Major accomplishments include overhaul of the performance management and recruiting processes using technology to create a more efficient and user-friendly interface.

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  MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2017

  Human Resources Partner

  Human Resources Partner for growing multi-practice veterinary emergency and specialty organization with 1,000+ employees. Responsible for integrating and aligning business objectives in existing and new practices and coordinating with HR team to develop and implement organization-wide integrated solutions that reflect the mission and values of the organization. Serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues in assigned practices.

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  Cleveland Avenue

  Feb 2018 - now

  Human Resources Director

  Human Resources Director acting as a leader in developing and applying people operations best practices to support business needs and organizational development to ensure Cleveland Avenue attracts, develops, motivates, and retains a dynamic workforce to effectively meet the strategic business objectives.