Experience

Rustic Bakery

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Petaluma, California, United States



Hog Island Oyster Co

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Department of People Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  Marshall, CA



Appcelerator

• Business Skills Training

• Human Resources Director

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  San Jose, CA • Hired into a self-directed, hands-on roll with two direct-reports to support a software company with 150 global employees • Directed all human resources-related duties including: policy, workforce planning, employee relations, immigration, recruitment, on-boarding, off-boarding, payroll, benefits, training, career coaching, compensation, legal claims, file management, leaves of absence, time-off, performance evaluation, employee recognition, company events, and labor law compliance… Show more • Hired into a self-directed, hands-on roll with two direct-reports to support a software company with 150 global employees • Directed all human resources-related duties including: policy, workforce planning, employee relations, immigration, recruitment, on-boarding, off-boarding, payroll, benefits, training, career coaching, compensation, legal claims, file management, leaves of absence, time-off, performance evaluation, employee recognition, company events, and labor law compliance • Optimized the on-boarding process through streamlining and automating procedures using a variety of software platforms • Led change management initiatives to increase employee morale and engagement during several major business modifications • Successfully negotiated several high-risk claims by conducting thorough investigations while maintaining employee trust and confidentiality • Position was eliminated after Axway acquired the company Show less



Ravix Group

• United States
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Consultant

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

  San Jose, CA • Administered all areas of human resources for companies with outsourced HR functions including many high-tech start-ups throughout the San Francisco Bay Area • Instituted a proactive, hands-on approach utilizing expertise in all human resources disciplines • Successfully maintained a fast-paced schedule with numerous clients including Appcelerator as a full-time client; Hired by Appcelerator after 6 months



HR Ideas, Inc.

• SR HR Specialist

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

  San Ramon, CA • Provided expertise in all HR disciplines, especially state and federal labor law, for a wide variety of clients throughout the SF Bay Area, California and the U.S. • Exhibited strong problem solving skills, the ability to calmly communicate in sensitive situations and the capacity to connect with people at all levels in a demanding, fast-paced environment • Duties included: management training, HR documentation and policy, employee relations, harassment investigations, EDD, NLRB and… Show more • Provided expertise in all HR disciplines, especially state and federal labor law, for a wide variety of clients throughout the SF Bay Area, California and the U.S. • Exhibited strong problem solving skills, the ability to calmly communicate in sensitive situations and the capacity to connect with people at all levels in a demanding, fast-paced environment • Duties included: management training, HR documentation and policy, employee relations, harassment investigations, EDD, NLRB and DFEH claim resolution, recruitment, compensation and benefit analysis, workers’ comp claims, labor law research, LOA management, HR audits, performance management plans, disciplinary action, new hire orientations and employee handbook/policy training. • Built strong current and prospective client relationships • Promoted from entry-level position within a year to a Specialist in charge of over 80 clients. Show less