Experience

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  Early Retirement

  • Retired Human Resources Professional

    • Apr 2015 - Present
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  Uber

  • Palm Springs, California, United States

  • Driver

    • Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
    • Palm Springs, California, United States

    Part Time Freelance Driver for Uber. Provided auto transport in and around Palm Springs, CA area.

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  Western Dental Services

  • Senior HR Business Partner

    • Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
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  EDMC- The Art Institute of California-Orange Co...

  • Orange County, California Area

  • HR Generalist

    • Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
    • Orange County, California Area
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  The Home Depot

  • DHRM Adminstrative Assistant

    • Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

    Support to 4 District Human Resources Managers, 41 stores and their Associate Support Department Supervisors. Responsible for implementation and direction of all Field Human Resources Initiatives. Organize and implement district training for 23 stores.

  • Field Human Resources Manager

    • Feb 2008 - Apr 2010

    * Responsible for the execution of all HR initiatives in the areas of organization effectiveness, staffing, learning, performance management, associate relations and HR communications for 4-6 store district with over 500 hourly employees and 15 salaried managers with planned sales exceeding $100M. Partner with District HR Manager and district team to provide support, guidance and HR consultation. Work with DM to support execution of HR programs and processes and with strategic plans for district to drive business results. Analyze reports to evaluate HR operations for assigned stores. * Reduced total attrition by 42.5% from last year with voluntary turnover to 13%, involuntary turnover to 10% and total turnover to 40%. Exceed sales plan by 2% and profit plan by 6%. Zero EEO charges.* Responsible for communicating HR initiatives and programs to store management teams. Provide partnership and review on all terminations and demotions. Responsible for conducting investigations for hourly associates.

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Sep 2006 - Jan 2008

    * Sole HR professional for single store location, responsible for all human resource activities including staffing forecasting & planning; continuous recruiting & hiring; new hire orientation & training; employee relations; affirmative action planning; performance management, development & rewards; progressive discipline & conflict resolution; and benefits administration.* Reduced turnover by 30%, increased 401K participation to 75% storewide; increased training execution to 100% annually; and maintained 100% compliance with all safety and legal regulations. Interpreted and implemented company policy at the store level, acted as resource on policy related concerns, and worked with district management team to resolve escalated issues.

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  Hilton Worldwide

  • Human Resources Manager

    • 2003 - 2006

    * Sole HR professional responsible for all human resource activities including staffing forecasting & planning; continuous recruiting & hiring; new hire orientation & training; employee relations; affirmative action planning; performance management, development & reward...

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  Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention ...

  • Tourism Assistant

    • Oct 2001 - Sep 2003

    Support to Tourism Director and 3 Sales Managers. Responsible for attracting and driving tourism to the Orange County Market through partnerships and events with local hotels and restaurants in the community.