Experience

JVS SoCal

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• VP of Human Resources

  • May 2022 - Present



Maple Counseling

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Mar 2020 - Present



Alyssa Cohen Consulting

• HR Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Provide HR Consulting on a variety of HR issues. Provide HR Consulting on a variety of HR issues.



Napa Center Inc.

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Mar 2021 - May 2022

  * Responsible for all Human Resource functions for 100-person company with locations nationally and internationally * Managed four different Open Enrollments in a four-month period; Collaborated with brokers to consolidate plans and provide company with discounted rates and a more streamlined process * Assisted with setting up a new location, including all aspects of recruiting, hiring, and payroll implementation * Hired for over 40 positions (40% of the workforce) in all locations within a 1-year period * Created and edited current HR policies, documents (including the Employee Handbook) to ensure compliance with state and federal laws * Organized monthly employee celebrations to increase employee morale and engagement Show less



Futuredontics

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources and Administration

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  * Integral member of the Senior Leadership Team; Participated in weekly meetings to address the short term and long-term strategic goals of the organization * Managed two separate large reductions in workforces in a two-month period by analyzing both Federal and State WARN issues to ensure compliance; Received a 100% return on all Severance and Release Agreements * Collaborated with members of the Senior Leadership Team on CCPA compliance for the organization; Ensured that the proper procedures are in place for data compliance for both employees and customers * Negotiated a reduction in costs on our current payroll platform in addition to working with other vendors to decrease future expenses * Handled and investigated all HR issues and/or investigations for the organization; Provided appropriate resolutions in a timely manner * Collaborated with the Operations (call center) department on all HR issues; Provided recommendations and solutions as needed * Managed the merger and implementation of the new 401k plan * Oversaw the Visa process for foreign employees * Planned and executed all employee events within a specific budget, including the monthly Town Halls, Halloween party, Thanksgiving luncheon, and Holiday party * Responsible for the facilities management of the organization, including all building and parking issues, shipping and postage, supply ordering, and vendor management Show less



The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  * Worked with the Leadership team on making sound decisions to ensure the health of the company * Helped manage the organization’s efficiency by cutting costs and reorganizing the structure of the organization * Generated a 2-3 year strategic plan with Finance and other stakeholders * Managed Human Resources in New York and consistently worked with them to ensure that we were following all required laws in both NY and LA * Worked with the Leadership team on making sound decisions to ensure the health of the company * Helped manage the organization’s efficiency by cutting costs and reorganizing the structure of the organization * Generated a 2-3 year strategic plan with Finance and other stakeholders * Managed Human Resources in New York and consistently worked with them to ensure that we were following all required laws in both NY and LA



Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • May 2017 - Oct 2018

  * Built the Human Resources department from the ground up; Set up a new HRIS, employee files, formed processes, and solved complex HR issues * Worked with all Department Heads to ensure compliance with Wallis policy, in addition to both state and federal laws; Provided HR expertise and legal compliance * Created the new hire and termination processes and designed and implemented an entirely new performance review system * Built the Human Resources department from the ground up; Set up a new HRIS, employee files, formed processes, and solved complex HR issues * Worked with all Department Heads to ensure compliance with Wallis policy, in addition to both state and federal laws; Provided HR expertise and legal compliance * Created the new hire and termination processes and designed and implemented an entirely new performance review system



MOCA | The Museum of Contemporary Art

• United States
• Museums
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2017

  * Responsible for the museum’s entire HR functions and managed the department’s yearly budget of $140,000 * Worked with the Cabinet and Senior Staff members to ensure that the HR department functioned to best meet the museum’s strategic goals and mission statement * Improved employee morale through increased HR events, such as potlucks, employee gatherings and toy drives, the creation of Health & Wellness Week, and the MOCA’s annual holiday party * Participated in all performance disciplinary action, up to an including termination * Accountable for guaranteeing the compliance of our 401k and Roth IRA plans; in addition to the new ACA requirements * Revised the MOCA employee handbook, updated all employee forms and job descriptions, and created documents/spreadsheets to guarantee compliance with federal and state laws * Worked with our Employee Law Attorney on all HR issues and/or investigations, so as to minimize risk to the museum. Investigated claims of age and racial discrimination, hostile work environment, and many other sensitive HR issues Show less



The Center for Rheumatology Medical Corp.

• Los Angeles, CA

• Office Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2014



MMChr

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2012



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2008