Deneen Clarke

Experience

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  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Martinsville-Henry County

  Feb 2000 - Sept 2003

  Executive Director

  • Identified recruiting needs, developed sources for qualified candidates, facilitate screening, and selection of applicants for hiring recommendations.• Planned and conducted all new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.• Counseled employees and management regarding employee relations issues to bring about positive resolution. • Prepared or maintained employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and promotions.• Supported the leaders of multiple site populations in all employee relations, staff development and management support.• Maintained employee files, input new hire paper work, open enrollment data and employee status changes.• Posted open positions, coordinated employee transfers or promotions; while working with managers and training department to ensure smooth transition.• Provided guidance and counseling to employees concerning work-related issues.• Coordinated employee Recognition Programs and events.• Administered performance appraisal and salary adjustment programs and advised management on employee climate and morale.• Coordinated the work of all committees and the Board of Directors by serving as a liaison officer and acting in a counseling and advisory capacity. • Directed public relations program including talks, newspaper interviews, radio, television and attendance at meetings, etc.• Formulation of and participation in a teaching program for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Little Brothers, Little Sisters and their families.• Supervision of the maintenance of physical facilities used by the agency.• Responsible for the approval of the hiring and supervision of students placed at this agency by schools of social work for field work experience.• Evaluate the present agency program, suggesting or instituting improvements and planning for future needs.• Prepared an annual budget for submission to and approval by the Board of Directors. Show less

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  Virginia Employment Commission

  Dec 2003 - Mar 2005

  Workforce Services Representative

  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs with employers.• Established relationships with employers to recruit individuals to meet their company needs.• Assessed client needs and design rehabilitation programs, including counseling and training to ensure job placement. • Advocated on the behalf of disadvantaged individuals by demonstrating to employers the benefit of hiring the unemployed. • Facilitated employment skills seminars and program orientation sessions.• Counseled individuals to maximize the employability of persons coping with personal and vocational difficulties. Show less

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  North Carolina Department of Commerce

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2015

  Reemployment Services and Eligibilty Assessment Program Supervisor

  Responsible for coordinating the daily operations of a public workforce center and supervising staff. Direct supervision off staff members that provided employment services, job training and active public/employer relation program. Conferred with employers, accountants, attorneys, claimants and explained the provision of the Employment Security Law and regulations.- Organized, prioritized and assigned work to be accomplished effectively.- Organized, planned, and executed workforce development events as necessary for various assigned projects.- Prepared various types of communications to include briefings, reports, and other documents relevant - Designed and facilitated training and career development initiatives.- Assisted in developing program marketing materials including brochures and other methods to advertise program services - Provided written and verbal case management feedback to counselors regarding the progress of the client's efforts to obtain employment.- Assessed client needs and design workforce programs, including counseling and training to ensure job placement.- Conducted initial and subsequent assessment of individual needs and filed initial/additional claims for unemployment insurance benefits. - Guided and coached individuals through the claims processed for unemployment insurance benefits.- Developed, interpreted, and applied knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies and procedures and determined employer compliance of Employment Security Law.- Reviewed claimants’ entitlement to unemployment insurance and determined conformity with the provisions of the law and regulations. Show less

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  The Gallery & Quality Catering, Inc

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2015

  Event Coordinator

  Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise. Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security. Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions. Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment. Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements. Show less

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  Department of Labor

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2019

  Investigator

  Responsible for effectively planning, prioritizing, and executing all work related to cases assigned. Ensure employer compliance by participating in a variety of applications of the laws enforced by the North Carolina Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Bureau.- Conduct investigations to develop data through interviews, observations, research of various informational databases and examination of various records.- Analyze collected information, resolve conflicts in data, and accurately perform complex computations.- Develop, interpret, and apply knowledge of pertinent statutes, regulations, policies and procedures to determine employer compliance of Wage and Hour laws.- Provide expert advice to employer representatives on the proper application of Wage and Hour laws.- Recommend civil action when voluntary compliance cannot be negotiated.- Prepare detailed case files to include written reports, citations, and civil money penalty reports.- Maintain investigation files and records that support investigative findings and results.- Engage in education, and outreach activities to increase awareness, and to promote compliance of Wage Hour laws as deemed necessary. Show less

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  Atrium Health

  Dec 2019 - May 2022

  Teammate Relations Advisor

  Provides the full range of HR tools, products, advice, services and solutions in resolving complex or difficult teammates relations (TR) issues. Demonstrates and maintains a deep, comprehensive HR employment knowledge and functions as a key resource for interpretation of and compliance with HR employment law, regulations and policies.Facilitates conflict resolution meetings.Advises Strategic HR Business Partner and leaders on teammate relations, reorganizations, reductions in force and employment matters by helping to develop the appropriate course of prevention, action and follow-up.Conducts internal audits of teammate relations issues to identify possible violations and makes recommendations of appropriate actions to resolve issuesProvides counsel and assistance to teammates and all levels of management on TR issues.Provides professional and confidential HR advice to HR Business Partners on potentially sensitive matters and serves as central point of contact for policy interpretation, disciplinary actions and terminations.Incorporates diversity and inclusion principles into the handling of TR issues by proactively identifying potential D&I challenges, assessing for adverse impact of protected groups and liaising with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion as needed.Evaluates strategies and supports enhancements of the TR Model through effective consultation, use of data and trends, and interpretation of metrics to support business decisions, internal leadership training, and talent assessment.Acts as an escalation point for issues that cannot be solved within the business unit or for issues that have broader reaching TR implications.Researches best practices, analyzes trends and provides recommendations for policy development related to new developments in employment, teammate rights, human rights, federal and state employment regulations, arbitration and applicable court decisions and settlement patterns. Show less

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  AvidXchange, Inc.

  May 2022 - now

  Senior Teammate Relations Specialist