Experience

Dermatology Associates of West Michigan

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources and Benefits Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Maximized companywide activities aimed at enhancing team comradery and company culture. Transformed department relationships to ensure employees can feel comfortable bring issues to management Spearheaded the modernization of self and peer review processes to improve efficiency. Organize employee benefits, leave of absence, workers compensation, and open enrollment programs. Pioneered the organizations new hire screenings and interviews. Administered onboarding of all newly… Show more Maximized companywide activities aimed at enhancing team comradery and company culture. Transformed department relationships to ensure employees can feel comfortable bring issues to management Spearheaded the modernization of self and peer review processes to improve efficiency. Organize employee benefits, leave of absence, workers compensation, and open enrollment programs. Pioneered the organizations new hire screenings and interviews. Administered onboarding of all newly hired employees. Proficient in Bamboo HR which is used as the company HRIS File Short Term Disability Claims Oversee all employee FMLA Show less Maximized companywide activities aimed at enhancing team comradery and company culture. Transformed department relationships to ensure employees can feel comfortable bring issues to management Spearheaded the modernization of self and peer review processes to improve efficiency. Organize employee benefits, leave of absence, workers compensation, and open enrollment programs. Pioneered the organizations new hire screenings and interviews. Administered onboarding of all newly… Show more Maximized companywide activities aimed at enhancing team comradery and company culture. Transformed department relationships to ensure employees can feel comfortable bring issues to management Spearheaded the modernization of self and peer review processes to improve efficiency. Organize employee benefits, leave of absence, workers compensation, and open enrollment programs. Pioneered the organizations new hire screenings and interviews. Administered onboarding of all newly hired employees. Proficient in Bamboo HR which is used as the company HRIS File Short Term Disability Claims Oversee all employee FMLA Show less



YMCA Michigan Youth in Government

• Assistant Director

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2021

  - Plan, develop and execute a weekend long training retreat with student leaders from across the state. - Adapted our conference to a virtual conference due to COVID 19. - Develop an online election system through Google drive to quickly record accurate votes. - Organization, student selection and leadership of the Conference on National Affairs. - Execute a leadership training day before the conference to ensure leaders are ready for their roles - Work directly with High… Show more - Plan, develop and execute a weekend long training retreat with student leaders from across the state. - Adapted our conference to a virtual conference due to COVID 19. - Develop an online election system through Google drive to quickly record accurate votes. - Organization, student selection and leadership of the Conference on National Affairs. - Execute a leadership training day before the conference to ensure leaders are ready for their roles - Work directly with High Schools, Colleges and Universities. - Oversight of event planning and organization.

• Program Coordinator

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

  - Successfully recruit programs to participate in Michigan Youth in Government. - Intricately plan 2 Middle School and 2 High School Conferences a year. - Collaborate with coworkers for process and content improvement each year. - Work with local Hotels and Conference Centers to plan and coordinate events. - Provide customer service to the students, parents and teachers.



YMCA Camp Copneconic

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outdoor Education Coordinator

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Developed a professional working relationship with the head teachers to ensure a positive and high quality educational experience • Revamped manual ways of documenting High Adventure hours by creating an online form, utilizing smartphone technology to offer a more convenient and efficient system • Leveraged strength-based characteristics in staff members that helped boost their personal confidence while also delivering an excellent program for the schools • Generated increased… Show more • Developed a professional working relationship with the head teachers to ensure a positive and high quality educational experience • Revamped manual ways of documenting High Adventure hours by creating an online form, utilizing smartphone technology to offer a more convenient and efficient system • Leveraged strength-based characteristics in staff members that helped boost their personal confidence while also delivering an excellent program for the schools • Generated increased store profits by creating new apparel appealing to both campers and staff

• Outdoor Education Instructor/Group Host

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Recognized for outstanding customer service, promoted to group hosting responsibilities • Coordinate schedules and programming with head teachers to ensure quality excellence • Lead educational activities for school groups to bolster learning outside the classroom • Orchestrate logistics, activity set-up, and facility utilization, providing ideal teaching environments for instructors • Certified as high adventure instructor, including high ropes, zip lines, giant swing, and… Show more • Recognized for outstanding customer service, promoted to group hosting responsibilities • Coordinate schedules and programming with head teachers to ensure quality excellence • Lead educational activities for school groups to bolster learning outside the classroom • Orchestrate logistics, activity set-up, and facility utilization, providing ideal teaching environments for instructors • Certified as high adventure instructor, including high ropes, zip lines, giant swing, and climbing wall, ensuring maximum safety and growth

• Trips Director

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Guided weeklong adventure trips to various locations in Michigan and Pennsylvania, providing the kids a unique experience they’ll never forget • Spearheaded a new Michigan-based trip and improved the overall quality of the program • Consolidated the budget to give the campers more options to choose from while on the trip

• Speciality Day Camps Director

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  - Directed the program development and execution of five specialty day camps, revamping High Five Sports Camp reaching 100% camper satisfaction and achievement of enrollment goals - Designed age-appropriate/progressive sports training and competition for maximum growth - Pioneered three new specialty camps – Bitty Ball, Aquamania, High Adventure – achieving over 90% of enrollment goals - Generated new programming ideas utilizing camp’s environment and the latest technology… Show more - Directed the program development and execution of five specialty day camps, revamping High Five Sports Camp reaching 100% camper satisfaction and achievement of enrollment goals - Designed age-appropriate/progressive sports training and competition for maximum growth - Pioneered three new specialty camps – Bitty Ball, Aquamania, High Adventure – achieving over 90% of enrollment goals - Generated new programming ideas utilizing camp’s environment and the latest technology, encouraging campers to return for additional sessions - Developed counselors in all specialty camp areas providing training, activity leadership, and on-going support for difficult campers and/or challenging situations - Acknowledged by Camp leadership for going above and beyond in maintaining strong staff morale and recognition



Reliance One, Inc.

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Technical Recruiter

  • Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Accountable for researching the objectives of new business clients to determine recruiting goals and employment services needed. Reviewing database of more than 250,000 resumes to find most qualified applicants. Responsible for recruiting High Level Candidates such as Engineers, Designers, Mechanics and Technicians. Coordinate new hire process by conducting phone interviews, face-to-face interviews, and performing ongoing follow-up with candidates. Extending employment offers… Show more Accountable for researching the objectives of new business clients to determine recruiting goals and employment services needed. Reviewing database of more than 250,000 resumes to find most qualified applicants. Responsible for recruiting High Level Candidates such as Engineers, Designers, Mechanics and Technicians. Coordinate new hire process by conducting phone interviews, face-to-face interviews, and performing ongoing follow-up with candidates. Extending employment offers, negotiating pay rates, conducting new hire orientation, and submitting candidate profiles to customers. Continually perform ongoing follow-up with candidates, extending employment offers, negotiating pay rates Show less Accountable for researching the objectives of new business clients to determine recruiting goals and employment services needed. Reviewing database of more than 250,000 resumes to find most qualified applicants. Responsible for recruiting High Level Candidates such as Engineers, Designers, Mechanics and Technicians. Coordinate new hire process by conducting phone interviews, face-to-face interviews, and performing ongoing follow-up with candidates. Extending employment offers… Show more Accountable for researching the objectives of new business clients to determine recruiting goals and employment services needed. Reviewing database of more than 250,000 resumes to find most qualified applicants. Responsible for recruiting High Level Candidates such as Engineers, Designers, Mechanics and Technicians. Coordinate new hire process by conducting phone interviews, face-to-face interviews, and performing ongoing follow-up with candidates. Extending employment offers, negotiating pay rates, conducting new hire orientation, and submitting candidate profiles to customers. Continually perform ongoing follow-up with candidates, extending employment offers, negotiating pay rates Show less



Central Michigan SHRM Chapter

• Active Membership Chair

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  I was elected as the Active Membership Chair my second semester in SHRM. What this position entitles is coordinating social events. Some of the events that have been planned are bowling nights, rock wall and high ropes nights, a trip to a haunted house. These social events are not only to bring the chapter closer as friends but for active members to start networking with people within the chapter. Another aspect of the position is setting up fundraising opportunities for the chapter. The… Show more I was elected as the Active Membership Chair my second semester in SHRM. What this position entitles is coordinating social events. Some of the events that have been planned are bowling nights, rock wall and high ropes nights, a trip to a haunted house. These social events are not only to bring the chapter closer as friends but for active members to start networking with people within the chapter. Another aspect of the position is setting up fundraising opportunities for the chapter. The positions objective to leave more money for the upcoming year. Show less I was elected as the Active Membership Chair my second semester in SHRM. What this position entitles is coordinating social events. Some of the events that have been planned are bowling nights, rock wall and high ropes nights, a trip to a haunted house. These social events are not only to bring the chapter closer as friends but for active members to start networking with people within the chapter. Another aspect of the position is setting up fundraising opportunities for the chapter. The… Show more I was elected as the Active Membership Chair my second semester in SHRM. What this position entitles is coordinating social events. Some of the events that have been planned are bowling nights, rock wall and high ropes nights, a trip to a haunted house. These social events are not only to bring the chapter closer as friends but for active members to start networking with people within the chapter. Another aspect of the position is setting up fundraising opportunities for the chapter. The positions objective to leave more money for the upcoming year. Show less



Central Michigan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mock Interviewer

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  - Conducted 4 hours of interviews a week - Strengthened Central students interviewing skills by giving constructive advice - Recruit members for mock interviewer program and SHRM chapter - Conducted 4 hours of interviews a week - Strengthened Central students interviewing skills by giving constructive advice - Recruit members for mock interviewer program and SHRM chapter



YMCA Camp Copneconic

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pathfinders Program Director - Day Camp

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  - Collaborated to ensure maximum program quality, safe and fun activities, effective staff leadership, therefore achieving a strong community reputation and solid return rate - Created weekly themes in which the programming allowed campers to utilize their imagination in helping to immerse themselves into the storyline - Addressed all discipline problems within the Pathfinders Camp, to ensure a positive experience for every camper, while also maintaining positive camper/parent… Show more - Collaborated to ensure maximum program quality, safe and fun activities, effective staff leadership, therefore achieving a strong community reputation and solid return rate - Created weekly themes in which the programming allowed campers to utilize their imagination in helping to immerse themselves into the storyline - Addressed all discipline problems within the Pathfinders Camp, to ensure a positive experience for every camper, while also maintaining positive camper/parent relationships - Supervised and evaluated day camp counselors on performance and improvement plans, helping to provide valuable feedback and motivation so they could reach their highest potential Show less - Collaborated to ensure maximum program quality, safe and fun activities, effective staff leadership, therefore achieving a strong community reputation and solid return rate - Created weekly themes in which the programming allowed campers to utilize their imagination in helping to immerse themselves into the storyline - Addressed all discipline problems within the Pathfinders Camp, to ensure a positive experience for every camper, while also maintaining positive camper/parent… Show more - Collaborated to ensure maximum program quality, safe and fun activities, effective staff leadership, therefore achieving a strong community reputation and solid return rate - Created weekly themes in which the programming allowed campers to utilize their imagination in helping to immerse themselves into the storyline - Addressed all discipline problems within the Pathfinders Camp, to ensure a positive experience for every camper, while also maintaining positive camper/parent relationships - Supervised and evaluated day camp counselors on performance and improvement plans, helping to provide valuable feedback and motivation so they could reach their highest potential Show less



YMCA Camp Copneconic

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Day Camp Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  - Facilitated all high adventure activates while organizing afternoon ‘Camper’s Choice’ activities for all the older day campers - Implemented a more efficient lunch time systems, ensuring more activity time and quality programming - Motivated and creatively assigned all staff members to their afternoon activities, fostering a cohesive staff and providing campers with a variety of activities to enhance their experience - Facilitated all high adventure activates while organizing afternoon ‘Camper’s Choice’ activities for all the older day campers - Implemented a more efficient lunch time systems, ensuring more activity time and quality programming - Motivated and creatively assigned all staff members to their afternoon activities, fostering a cohesive staff and providing campers with a variety of activities to enhance their experience



SHRM

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Member

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  As a general member I was required to attend three social events and three volunteer events. I went above and beyond the requirements and attended as many events as possible. I was awarded the social butterfly award at the end of the semester for being the active member who was the most involved in social events. Also while a general member I also was able to join some fellow SHRM members in our out of state trip to New York City. We were able to meet some corporations and ask them some HR… Show more As a general member I was required to attend three social events and three volunteer events. I went above and beyond the requirements and attended as many events as possible. I was awarded the social butterfly award at the end of the semester for being the active member who was the most involved in social events. Also while a general member I also was able to join some fellow SHRM members in our out of state trip to New York City. We were able to meet some corporations and ask them some HR related question. By getting very involved it really help me make connections and become more educated in the Human Resource world. Show less As a general member I was required to attend three social events and three volunteer events. I went above and beyond the requirements and attended as many events as possible. I was awarded the social butterfly award at the end of the semester for being the active member who was the most involved in social events. Also while a general member I also was able to join some fellow SHRM members in our out of state trip to New York City. We were able to meet some corporations and ask them some HR… Show more As a general member I was required to attend three social events and three volunteer events. I went above and beyond the requirements and attended as many events as possible. I was awarded the social butterfly award at the end of the semester for being the active member who was the most involved in social events. Also while a general member I also was able to join some fellow SHRM members in our out of state trip to New York City. We were able to meet some corporations and ask them some HR related question. By getting very involved it really help me make connections and become more educated in the Human Resource world. Show less



YMCA Camp Copneconic

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High Adventure Coordinator

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  - Encouraged over 3,000 kids to participate in the zip line activity - Instructed activities including high ropes, rock wall, and giant swing - Ensured the safety of all participants of high adventure activities - Enriched the High Adventure program by adding new challenges to activities - Encouraged over 3,000 kids to participate in the zip line activity - Instructed activities including high ropes, rock wall, and giant swing - Ensured the safety of all participants of high adventure activities - Enriched the High Adventure program by adding new challenges to activities



YMCA Camp Copneconic

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  - Overseeing twelve to fifteen campers a week - Construct a positive environment so the campers could get the most out of their experience - Resolve disputes between campers - Interact with parents to make sure they were well informed on what incidents that happen during the day - Encourage campers to try new things and step outside their comfort zones - Overseeing twelve to fifteen campers a week - Construct a positive environment so the campers could get the most out of their experience - Resolve disputes between campers - Interact with parents to make sure they were well informed on what incidents that happen during the day - Encourage campers to try new things and step outside their comfort zones