Human Resources Manager

• Apr 2023 - Present

Human Resources Generalist

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2023

• Provide general HR management for 500 employees at 12 locations throughout Southwest Florida • Recruiting and onboarding all new employees, including strategy development and execution in the pursuit of finding the gems that become members of the Sunshine Ace family • Assist management-level employees through HR-related issues to ensure we are always providing the best support to all employees, while keeping the company on track to reach its goals • Process bi-weekly payroll for the entire company, ensuring accuracy under tight deadlines • HRIS data analysis and management • Develop training programs and tools Show less

Employee Care Manager

• Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

• Resolves all Employee Relations concerns on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team • Develops and enforces all HR policies • Leads all employee investigations and offers resolutions • Responsible for recruitment, management and training of 200+ caregivers • Member of HCA Senior Leadership Team - representing the Employee Care (HR) department • Resolves all Employee Relations concerns on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team • Develops and enforces all HR policies • Leads all employee investigations and offers resolutions • Responsible for recruitment, management and training of 200+ caregivers • Member of HCA Senior Leadership Team - representing the Employee Care (HR) department

Associate Director, Human Resources

• Mar 2015 - Feb 2020

Promoted from Senior HR Manager (Sept 2016 - August 2017) Promoted from HR Manager (October 2015 - Sept 2016) Promoted from Recruiter (March 2015 - October 2015) • Serves as strategic HR leader for iconic cultural institution of 1000 employees, both union and non-union • Supervises 4-person HR department including benefits, payroll, recruiting and HRIS management • Manages $500K departmental budget • Manages employee relations, legal compliance, career development, compensation, organizational communication, full-cycle recruiting and investigations • Oversees an effective organization-wide employee relations and retention program through proper planning, direction and evaluation to enable BAM to retain a highly skilled, competent and committed workforce • Creates training and development plans for the organization (including career development and mentoring initiatives) • Develops plans in an effort to upgrade managerial, technical, customer service, and support-level productivity • Responsible for full-cycle recruiting for all roles at BAM (1000+ employees) • Guides and advises on all new hire decisions, from Intern to Director, to ensure the creation of the ideal team • Develops and maintains BAM's recruiting social media presence • Trains hiring managers regarding compliance and best practices of recruiting and hiring Achievements • Designed BAM's new recruiting and hiring practices • Designed BAM's onboarding process • Designed the HR department's electronic form system - significantly reducing waste and an inefficient paper process • Designed Continuous Performance Management - doing away with annual reviews in favor of more effective consistent conversations and feedback between employees and supervisors Show less

Studio Operations Manager

• Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

Recruitment and HR Management • Intern Program Manager - full-cycle recruitment, orientation, management and career development. Re-launched the Program resulting in a 100% increase in applicants and a new, valuable curriculum • Conducts research and interviews for all full-time positions - becomes an expert on each candidate in order to provide a thorough analysis for hiring managers • Performs company presentations for students, both in Studio and on campus, in order to provide an educational experience and to support recruitment • Works in partnership with the Human Resources department to cover the spectrum of HR duties, including crafting initiatives and promoting a safe and positive work environment • New Hire Orientation Coordinator - manages the first two weeks of each new hire, including hosting the Arkadium Leadership and Development presentation series • Serves as the social media "voice" of Arkadium in order to support recruitment and celebrate the company's achievements Corporate Culture and Brand Ambassador • Event Planning - continually researches, proposes and executes new and creative ways to celebrate the organization's fun and supportive culture. These events include the holiday party, annual beach party, annual Six Flags Amusement Park trip and everything in between • Communicates the corporate culture to the public through social media (see link to Arkadium's "Inside Access" Facebook page below) • Responsible for weekly presentations at the company-wide meetings in order to keep all employees informed and engaged in the company goals Operations Management • Develops policies and procedures to improve Studio efficiency and effectiveness • Manages the corporate travel program, specifically international travel between the New York Studio and the Simferopol, Russia Studio • Budget Management - ensures the department remains within budget while balancing the needs of a 50 employee Studio Show less

Project Coordinator, Real Estate

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

Project and Facilities Management • Coordinated the planning and construction of three retail locations, including within the Garden State Plaza Mall and the JetBlue Terminal at JFK International Airport • Responsible for maintenance and renovation needs of all twelve locations as well as the 25,000 square foot commissary • Responsible for coordinating all vendors and projects related to the Real Estate Department • Direct manager for the maintenance team Administration • Responsible for the Real Estate Department’s financial activities, including: invoice management, project cost tracking (> $1 million budgets), database management and budget planning. • Responsible for all administrative duties for the department, including designing the database, lease management, employee scheduling and contract management Training Management and Employee Development • Designed and implemented Maintenance and Communication Training Program • Continually trained employees in communication and organizational skills • Fostered employee development through consistent training and relationship building Achievements • Created invoicing protocols for the company to ensure accurate accounting and payment • Designed and implemented Real Estate Department database Show less

Quality Assurance Assistant

• Mar 2010 - Sep 2012

[Promoted from Administrative Assistant] Data Management • Responsible for report design and data analysis for all OB/GYN cases. Continuously created efficient methods for extracting and quantifying data from over 5,000 patients per year • Translated raw data into improvement plans for the department Coordination • Monitored all Physicians for Quality Assurance compliance • Effectively collaborated with Physicians, Administrators and Managers of all levels to achieve the department’s impressive Quality Assurance goals Achievements • Discovered and rectified over $100,000 in inaccurately invoiced procedures • Appointed to the New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative Team • Designed and implemented QA Database for the department Show less

Administrative Assistant

• 2008 - 2010

Office Management • Office manager for fast-paced corporate office – responsible for all office needs including shipping, maintenance, supply management and employee concerns Human Resources Management • Administered the company's benefits program • Maintained HR database and coordinated the implementation of the data • Created the Team Member Retention Program Inventory Management • Inventory manager for four retail locations • Designed and maintained the inventory system which linked four locations across multiple states to one inventory database, saving the company thousands of dollars in lost inventory • Trained employees to understand and utilize the new inventory system. Continually managed and assisted them with their daily inventory duties Show less

Commercial Agent Assistant

• 2005 - 2008

• Conducted screening interviews in order to find new clientele for the agency • Scouted talent via theater, showcases, comedy shows and film/television • Monitored and coordinated commercial renegotiations and invoices • Coordinated with Casting Directors, Managers and Clients to arrange multiple auditions at a time • Designed and managed the Commercial Department database • Responsible for hiring and supervising all interns and receptionists • Managed all administrative duties for the Commercial Department Show less

Freelance Casting Assistant

• 2004 - 2005

• Managed all administrative duties for the Casting Director • Responsible for coordinating all auditions and bookings • Managed all administrative duties for the Casting Director • Responsible for coordinating all auditions and bookings