Lynn Valiente, MA, REALTOR, SRES

Experience

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  State of Hawaii - Office of Hawaiian Affairs

  Apr 1997 - Dec 2001

  Office Manager/Evaluation & Grant Specialist

  Managed entire office and supervised front office and clerical staff. Coordinated office logistics, facilities and procurement, handling a budget of up to $50,000. Coordinated office logistics for installation of telecommunication system and equipment. Collected data for final report documentation. Evaluated and reviewed programs and projects funded, focusing on outcome-based reporting for management’s decision making; fiscally and programmatically monitored programs funded. Developed and processed awarded contracts valued up to $1 million dollars. Provided technical assistance to grant writers both organizationally and individually; managed grant files for the division; coordination of internal and community reviews. Show less

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  Hawaii's Plantation Village

  Dec 2001 - Mar 2003

  Executive Director

  Administered daily operation of a 50-acre local history museum. Reduced organizational spending by 30% through effective budgeting and strategic planning. Networked with the community, government officials, private sectors, media for the needed funding; coordinated with Board of Directors and 100 volunteers planning cultural events for fund raising; developed financial support with the Mayor’s office for major Museum events; collaborated with nonprofit organizations for grant support; developed the museum’s first website for more visibility and marketing; received grants and replaced computers and telephone system for the museum. Show less

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  Non- Profit and Consulting Work

  Jul 2003 - Feb 2005

  Fund Developer and Consultant

  Submitted $5 million plus of grant proposals, coordinated events and fund raising. Promoted organization's program and services, recruitment, selection, enrollment, assessment and assigned participants in designated geographic areas. Performed community presentations. Provided social services and reviewed ISS. Provided HR consulting and provided inputs on confidential and sensitive management issues.

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  Non-Profit, Private, and Public Organizations

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2009

  Human Resources Manager

  Performed all HR functions including on-boarding, performance management, talent acquisition, benefits including 401 (K) and retirement plans, Cafeteria 125, employee relations, FLSA, job descriptions, payroll, scheduling and budgeting, worker's compensation and light duty coordination, OSHA audit, interpreted Federal and State laws, compliance, metrics, termination and exit interviews, developed HR department from the grounds up. Company I-9 audits. Saved the organization IRS fees and penalties; and saved the organization 20% on health insurance premiums. Implemented company's first employee handbook and safety manual. Managed direct reports. Provided inputs on confidential and sensitive management and company issues. Show less

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  Lynn Valiente

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2012

  Insurance Specialist

  Assist individuals, families and small businesses obtain the best insurance that fit their budget. I have direct appointment with several insurance companies, in health, supplemental, vision, dental and life insurance. I am currently involve with Covered California to provide benefits to everyone.

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  Manufacturing Company

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2016

  Human Resources Manager

  Number one point of contact on all employee issues, provides mentoring and advise management on the level of employee discipline. Closely monitor employee compliance with the California meal and break laws. Performed I-9 audit for compliance. Developed new forms and updated performance evaluation system. Recruitment and conduct new hire orientation and termination. Facilitate annual employee benefit enrollment including Company Simple IRA Plan. Provide input to management on sensitive employee issues. Saved the organization 15% on employee health benefits by coordinating and networking with different vendors. Manage all HR functions including payroll processing using ADP software and in-house Quickbooks software for accounting purposes. Developed and implemented first company Employee handbook. Currently developing first company IIPP manual. Implementation of HR best practices, worker’s compensation, talent management, employee relations, and other HR functions. Organized HR department from the grounds up including communication board posting requirements. Provide strategic and operational HR consultation to management initiatives supporting business strategies. Planning and policy implementation from internal and external including Federal and State regulations. Assists President on day-to-day office management, provides input on confidential and sensitive issues for the company. Show less

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  Roland Land Investment Co Inc

  Nov 2013 - Feb 2019

  Marketing Director

  Land investment opportunities

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  Roland Land Investment/Dio Real Estate

  Nov 2014 - now

  Licensed Realtor
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  OCAPICA

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2021

  Human Resources

  Developing and implementing administrative, organizational, and personnel policies and procedures. Manages the human resources responsibilities of the employees and provides personnel oversight and support to the Managers responsible for those employees. Helps to ensure the organization complies with all nonprofit legal requirements as needed.

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  Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

  Nov 2021 - now

  Realtor