Allison Ballard, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Dance Academy of Loudoun

  May 2006 - Jun 2013

  Dance Instructor

  Office Manager (August 2010-July 2012): handled studio customer service, ordering, scheduling, accounting, and performance/competition logistics. Supervised backstage management during competitions and shows. Instructed all age groups in a variety of dance styles. Performed any necessary preparations for events and communicate information needed to the studio members.

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  Huthwaite

  May 2011 - Nov 2011

  Design Services Intern

  Developed new product user guides for employee orientation. Facilitated administration of the learning management system. Created links and processes for online course registration . Provided support for all teams and programs as needed.

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  George Mason University

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Facilitated class discussion and assisted students with questions regarding material and test information in a 300 level psychology class. Graded exams and essays, as well as post grades through online portal (Blackboard).

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  Loudoun County

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

  Substitute Teacher

  Taught all ages and subjects (Kindergarten-12). Facilitated lesson plans provided by teachers and encourage students to focus on learning.

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  Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2012

  Psychiatric Techician

  Administered treatment as prescribed by treatment team. Kept organization in dynamic environment of acute psychiatric patients. Recorded all necessary notes on patients and reported significant changes to medical teams.

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  Precision Solutions

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  Lead Recruiter

  Recruited and hired candidates in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements for a variety of clients. Focused on IT related positions in both federal and private sectors. Filtered and reviewed candidates, resumes, and evaluated candidates work history, education and training, job skills, desired salary, hourly rate, and personal qualifications against open requirements. Performed database management on new applicant tracking system by creating new candidate information, uploading resumes, completing performance upgrades, and moving candidates through workflow system to update status in job application/hiring process. Show less

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  Heartbeats Music and Dance

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2015

  Dance Instructor

  Taught contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ballet, and tap to students ages 3-18

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  D3: Designs, Data, Decisions

  May 2014 - now

  Manages all human resources, travel, trainings, conferences, and travel security items for D3. Manages recruiting, on-boarding, and off-boarding procedures for all employees, interns, and consultants. Facilitates new employee training and orientation. Maintain personnel files and create/update policies and procedures company-wise. Administers employee benefit plans and reconciles monthly insurance invoices. Manages annual performance review process for both staff and managers; provides support and coaching to managers on performance issues. Coordinates training for all staff. Manages travel procedures, travel security, and tracking of all D3 travel. Supervises one direct report in areas of reception, IT support, travel, conferences, expense reporting, and executive support. Coordinates, problem-solves, and streamlines office problems, functions, and procedures. Show less Worked with the Admin team on managing a range of tasks, from organizing international travel, to assisting with Human Resources on-boarding/off-boarding, to supporting the Executive Team with day-to-day tasks and calendar management. Provided assistance on formulating training materials, procedure manuals, and handbooks for internal and external use. Developed organizational systems for the office space, formulated policies, and created subsequent forms with the Admin team. Also, worked with the Business Development team to support for proposal writing and new business opportunity sourcing. Show less

  • Operations Manager & AFSO

    Feb 2015 - now

  • Administrative Assistant

    May 2014 - Feb 2015