Nicole Alexander

Experience

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  Avenir Restaurant Group

  Apr 2001 - Apr 2006

  Manager
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  M.E. Fox & Co., Inc.

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2010

  On-Premise Sales Supervisor
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  Modis

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2012

  Business Development Manager
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  Rambus

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2017

  HR Program Manager

  As HR Programs Manager I oversaw departmental programs with a focus on executive partnerships and sponsors. Among other functions I coordinated and headed meetings with the community relations committee. I planned and executed the strategies for global staffing, talent acquisition, the contingent workforce program, and vendor management. Additionally, I presented updates each quarter on global outreach activities at the Community Relations All-hands meeting.A few key achievements in this role include:◆ Redesigned the corporate giving model and managed marketing communications and collateral.◆ Managed the committee budget review each year and upcoming engagements with non-profit organizations (NPOs). Reviewed employee presentations of new organizations and selected them for the next year based on the yearly budget.◆ Optimized giving efforts by building and maintaining community relations with key NPOs and media partners.◆ Designed and administered the online portal and giving page for employees to access data and media on corporate giving events.◆ Spearheaded the establishment of the Community Relations fair for local NPOs to increase organizational awareness and recruit volunteers.◆ Collaborated with Learning and Development (L&D) program leaders, managers, instructors, and the HRBP team to assess and prioritize development needs, plan courses, and design program content.◆ Developed an analytics database to evaluate vendor value based on vendor costs, employee referrals, and other factors.◆ Improved cost analytics by designing and implementing a new contractor conversion tool.◆ Introduced a new approval and risk assessment process for business units in selecting global vendors.◆ Established the annual supplier review and meeting for new and existing staffing partners.Additional programs: Employer Branding, Wellness, Women’s Network Show less

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  Olive Avenue Company, LLC

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2019

  Owner

  As a Space Design and Event Production Consultant, I designed, set up, and executed client events for executive-level global development programs. Among a range of functions I met with client teams to plan event logistics, budgets, and resources, implement program and cost changes, and identify areas for improvement. I also manage vendor contracts and relations.A few key achievements in this role include:✪ Trained client teams to ensure consistent branding across all programs.✪ Coordinated and managed client inventory for programs and established inventory restocking, repair, and documentation processes.✪ Developed and implemented standardized operational processes for logistics, warehouse inventory storage, and truck loading.✪ Optimized operations by introducing customized crate storage while decreasing truck delivery and pickup times.✪ Significantly reduced costs through financial planning and analysis and by creating short- and long-term business models to forecast inventory supply and demand. Show less

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  Infoworks.io

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2023

  As Staffing Manager and HR Business Partner I oversee internal and external employee recruitment and staffing. Among a range of functions provide expertise, guidance, and coaching in all HR functions. I also collaborate with executive leaders and hiring managers to assess current and future needs and develop strategies for sourcing, recruitment, staffing, workforce planning, employee development, and employee engagement. A few key achievements in this role include:☛ Drove a unified corporate image in staff recruitment campaigns.☛ Helped achieve business goals by identifying company needs and preparing detailed staffing plans.☛ Developed and implemented new hiring metrics to increase executive-level visibility.☛ Established compensation and equity philosophies and guidelines.☛ Directed global projects and initiatives such as the performance management process, employee retention program, and development of the HR Calendar and HR Toolkit.☛ Streamlined the immigration program process and enabled the executive team with visibility on the current status of each case. Show less

  • Director, Talent & Human Resources Business Partner

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Staffing Manager | Human Resources Bu

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Equity2050 - A Non-profit Organization

  Jun 2023 - now

  Board Member
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  Adecco

  Jul 2023 - Jan 2024

  Administrative Business Partner
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  Magnit

  Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

  Administrative Business Partner
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  The Alexander Collective

  Feb 2025 - now

  Business Owner