Jessica Montes

Experience

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  Target

  May 2006 - Aug 2013

  - Supported the Store Manager and Executive Human Resources Manager.- Crossed trained employees to support business needs and team member development.- Assisted in leading the hiring process and screen/select candidates.- Analyzed training effectiveness, conducted training programs, monitored training reports as well as tracked employee training.- Facilitated orientation for all newly hired employees.- Maintained schedules for all employees.- Assisted in maintaining company compliance reports, attendance reports and payroll processes. Show less

  • Team Leader

    Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Human Resources Team Member

    May 2007 - Aug 2012

  • Barista

    May 2006 - Sept 2008
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  Robert Half

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  Office Administrator

  Permit Operations Assistant with the Community Development Department for the City of La Quinta: - Provided administrative support to the Permit Operations Supervisor.- Prepared business reports related to housing, commercial, residential permits and plans- Prepared, proofread and filed a wide variety of documents and correspondence, including confidential information. Administrative Assistant for the Community Service Department for the City of La Quinta: - Analyzed and verified official forms and records for accuracy and compliance with established procedures and policies.- Researched, copied and provided official documents for general public use, upon request- Processed payments received, maintained reports of allocated payments and budgets- Coordinated volunteers, organized activities, tracked and reported volunteer hours to supervisor. Show less

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  Law Office of Karen J. Sloat, APC

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2016

  Legal Secretary

  - Assisted 2 Employment Law Attorneys by preparing, revising and finalizing correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical projects.- Familiar with California Labor laws and ability to draft, revise and finalize all prepared employee handbooks and personnel forms for clients.- Provided secretarial support to litigation and transactional hearings, including filing documents with State Courts and agencies.- Assisted with preparation of Pleadings and Discovery in Civil Court matters, Arbitration, Mediations and Governmental Agency proceedings. Show less

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  Brightwood College (Kaplan College)

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

  Career Development Specialist

  - Advised students regarding career interests and strategies, job search methods, resume preparation and related matters including personal and professional development. - Coordinated and assisted in student job search readiness, search execution and job placement for students in accordance with state and accreditation policies and procedures.

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  UniFirst Corporation

  Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  Human Resources Compliance Analyst

  - Assisted in maintaining company policies by conducting location audits; planning and implementing process revisions to remain compliant with Federal & State requirements. - Assisted in drafting and revising HR policies and personnel forms.- Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducted investigations; and maintaining records. - Provided support during any Dept. of Labor/OFCCP Affirmative Action audits. - Provided support during any Federal/State Dept. of Labor Wage & Hour audits. - Ran compliance reports periodically to ensure location compliance with background checking, drug testing procedures and I-9 processes. Show less

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  San Joaquin Valley College

  Feb 2020 - now

  Business Office Administration - Faculty Member

  - Prepare course work, lesson plans, and teach assigned classes (such as: Principals of Management, Principals of Human Resources, Computer Literacy, Business Communications, and Customer Service.) - Assess and analyze student mastery of course and program learning outcomes.

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  University of California, Riverside

  Jun 2022 - now

  - Researches, monitors and analyzes regulations, legislation of policies and procedures.- Proposes, leads, and participates on policy and planning committees and working groups. - Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization or initiative.- Provides technical guidance and quality assessment.- Serves on the organization-wide HR committees to counsel on new HR initiatives and to help determine appropriate organization HR strategies, policies, and practices. Show less

  • Project Policy Analyst

    Aug 2023 - now

  • HR Project Analyst

    Jun 2022 - Feb 2024