Experience

FamilyWorks Together & Adoptions Together
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• HR Generalist

  • Aug 2018 - Present


Pearlstone Center

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Generalist

  • Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

  Responsible for the management of human resources for a non-profit retreat and conference center. Maintain all personnel files; ensure records are up to date, complete, and are compliant. Record personnel transactions in Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system. Assist staff with performance and other employment related matters. Assist with staff recruitment – draft, maintain, and update job postings on internal and external websites. Conduct interviews. Write offer letters. Conduct… Show more Responsible for the management of human resources for a non-profit retreat and conference center. Maintain all personnel files; ensure records are up to date, complete, and are compliant. Record personnel transactions in Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system. Assist staff with performance and other employment related matters. Assist with staff recruitment – draft, maintain, and update job postings on internal and external websites. Conduct interviews. Write offer letters. Conduct new employee onboarding. Ensure completion of 90-day and annual performance evaluations by supervisors. Provide support and recommendations to supervisors and management as needed. Facilitate training for staff across the organization. Explain benefits programs, enroll/terminate employee coverage under medical, dental, and vision plans. Conduct exit interviews; analyze and provide recommendations based on exit interviews. Manage the off-boarding process. Handle employment verifications for current and past employees. FMLA administration. STD/LTD administration. Supervision of one HR Assistant. Manage unemployment claims and participate in appeals hearings. Manage workers' compensation claims and guest incident reports. Inferface with payroll manager on bi-weekly payroll and other payroll matters. Major Accomplishments: • Managed an intensive transition from ADP HRIS to Ceridian Dayforce. • Tested, configured, and implemented a new Dayforce Touchclock with biometrics. • Implemented diversity and inclusion training for all staff. • Initiated Spanish translation of the employee handbook and key employment documents. Show less Responsible for the management of human resources for a non-profit retreat and conference center. Maintain all personnel files; ensure records are up to date, complete, and are compliant. Record personnel transactions in Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system. Assist staff with performance and other employment related matters. Assist with staff recruitment – draft, maintain, and update job postings on internal and external websites. Conduct interviews. Write offer letters. Conduct… Show more Responsible for the management of human resources for a non-profit retreat and conference center. Maintain all personnel files; ensure records are up to date, complete, and are compliant. Record personnel transactions in Ceridian Dayforce HRIS system. Assist staff with performance and other employment related matters. Assist with staff recruitment – draft, maintain, and update job postings on internal and external websites. Conduct interviews. Write offer letters. Conduct new employee onboarding. Ensure completion of 90-day and annual performance evaluations by supervisors. Provide support and recommendations to supervisors and management as needed. Facilitate training for staff across the organization. Explain benefits programs, enroll/terminate employee coverage under medical, dental, and vision plans. Conduct exit interviews; analyze and provide recommendations based on exit interviews. Manage the off-boarding process. Handle employment verifications for current and past employees. FMLA administration. STD/LTD administration. Supervision of one HR Assistant. Manage unemployment claims and participate in appeals hearings. Manage workers' compensation claims and guest incident reports. Inferface with payroll manager on bi-weekly payroll and other payroll matters. Major Accomplishments: • Managed an intensive transition from ADP HRIS to Ceridian Dayforce. • Tested, configured, and implemented a new Dayforce Touchclock with biometrics. • Implemented diversity and inclusion training for all staff. • Initiated Spanish translation of the employee handbook and key employment documents. Show less



State of Maryland Governor's Office for Children

• Chief, Finance and Operations

  • Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  The Governor's Office for Children is a policy and research organization that facilitates child and family-oriented care thru various agencies throughout the state. • Managed budget development and financial reporting for a $24 million agency budget. • Management of purchasing card activity, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. • Direct all fiscal reporting activities for the agency and 24 sub-grantee local management boards. • Management of human… Show more The Governor's Office for Children is a policy and research organization that facilitates child and family-oriented care thru various agencies throughout the state. • Managed budget development and financial reporting for a $24 million agency budget. • Management of purchasing card activity, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. • Direct all fiscal reporting activities for the agency and 24 sub-grantee local management boards. • Management of human resources, office operations, and fleet management. • Conducted onboarding for new hires, position reclassifications, and offboarding. • Approval of employee time, leave requests, and agency payroll. Show less The Governor's Office for Children is a policy and research organization that facilitates child and family-oriented care thru various agencies throughout the state. • Managed budget development and financial reporting for a $24 million agency budget. • Management of purchasing card activity, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. • Direct all fiscal reporting activities for the agency and 24 sub-grantee local management boards. • Management of human… Show more The Governor's Office for Children is a policy and research organization that facilitates child and family-oriented care thru various agencies throughout the state. • Managed budget development and financial reporting for a $24 million agency budget. • Management of purchasing card activity, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. • Direct all fiscal reporting activities for the agency and 24 sub-grantee local management boards. • Management of human resources, office operations, and fleet management. • Conducted onboarding for new hires, position reclassifications, and offboarding. • Approval of employee time, leave requests, and agency payroll. Show less



City of Baltimore

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Budget Management Analyst

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Managed budget development and oversight of Public Works and General Services, with a combined portfolio budget of over $600 million. • Review and approval of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, HRIS job requisitions, personnel action requests (PARs), travel requests, and employee reimbursements. • Developed quarterly projections, expenditure analysis, and cost benefit analysis. • Developed standard operating procedures for review of special benefit district budgets, travel… Show more • Managed budget development and oversight of Public Works and General Services, with a combined portfolio budget of over $600 million. • Review and approval of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, HRIS job requisitions, personnel action requests (PARs), travel requests, and employee reimbursements. • Developed quarterly projections, expenditure analysis, and cost benefit analysis. • Developed standard operating procedures for review of special benefit district budgets, travel requests, requisitions, and change orders. • Created training tools and conducted new analyst training for transactional responsibilities. Show less • Managed budget development and oversight of Public Works and General Services, with a combined portfolio budget of over $600 million. • Review and approval of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, HRIS job requisitions, personnel action requests (PARs), travel requests, and employee reimbursements. • Developed quarterly projections, expenditure analysis, and cost benefit analysis. • Developed standard operating procedures for review of special benefit district budgets, travel… Show more • Managed budget development and oversight of Public Works and General Services, with a combined portfolio budget of over $600 million. • Review and approval of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, HRIS job requisitions, personnel action requests (PARs), travel requests, and employee reimbursements. • Developed quarterly projections, expenditure analysis, and cost benefit analysis. • Developed standard operating procedures for review of special benefit district budgets, travel requests, requisitions, and change orders. • Created training tools and conducted new analyst training for transactional responsibilities. Show less



State of Illinois

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Budget Director

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2014

  Management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. As a distressed city, East St. Louis agreed to state control of its finances and emergency loans, to avoid bankruptcy. As Budget Director, I was responsible for delivering fiscal stability to the city, placing the City of East St. Louis on a path to assume control of its… Show more Management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. As a distressed city, East St. Louis agreed to state control of its finances and emergency loans, to avoid bankruptcy. As Budget Director, I was responsible for delivering fiscal stability to the city, placing the City of East St. Louis on a path to assume control of its finances. On a day to day basis, I was responsible for the review, analysis, and approval of the city's financial transactions which included: fund accounting, budgets, budget amendments, payroll, job requisitions, purchase requisitions, contracts and agreements, and grant awards. Duties also included the oversight and monitoring of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and gaming (casino) funds. On December 20, 2013, the City of East St. Louis exited state financial control. On that same day, the Authority ceased operations. Major Accomplishments: • Arranged the Authority’s first direct negotiations with the IAFF, to prevent the City of East St. Louis’ layoff of firefighters. Drafted a retention plan and resolution, identified funding to retain the firefighters hired under a FEMA SAFER grant which expired. • Implemented a prompt payment initiative for the City of East St. Louis. Developed a vendor notification campaign, to advise vendors of state law and the city’s purchasing policies. • Assisted the city with the recruitment of an experienced Economic Development Manager, proposed and implemented “pay for performance” for the new position. • Integrated Priority Based Budgeting into the city’s budget, which included the first on time approval of a budget in over 10 years. • Created and implemented quarterly analysis for the City of East St. Louis. Show less Management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. As a distressed city, East St. Louis agreed to state control of its finances and emergency loans, to avoid bankruptcy. As Budget Director, I was responsible for delivering fiscal stability to the city, placing the City of East St. Louis on a path to assume control of its… Show more Management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. As a distressed city, East St. Louis agreed to state control of its finances and emergency loans, to avoid bankruptcy. As Budget Director, I was responsible for delivering fiscal stability to the city, placing the City of East St. Louis on a path to assume control of its finances. On a day to day basis, I was responsible for the review, analysis, and approval of the city's financial transactions which included: fund accounting, budgets, budget amendments, payroll, job requisitions, purchase requisitions, contracts and agreements, and grant awards. Duties also included the oversight and monitoring of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and gaming (casino) funds. On December 20, 2013, the City of East St. Louis exited state financial control. On that same day, the Authority ceased operations. Major Accomplishments: • Arranged the Authority’s first direct negotiations with the IAFF, to prevent the City of East St. Louis’ layoff of firefighters. Drafted a retention plan and resolution, identified funding to retain the firefighters hired under a FEMA SAFER grant which expired. • Implemented a prompt payment initiative for the City of East St. Louis. Developed a vendor notification campaign, to advise vendors of state law and the city’s purchasing policies. • Assisted the city with the recruitment of an experienced Economic Development Manager, proposed and implemented “pay for performance” for the new position. • Integrated Priority Based Budgeting into the city’s budget, which included the first on time approval of a budget in over 10 years. • Created and implemented quarterly analysis for the City of East St. Louis. Show less



City of University City

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Analyst

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

  Managed special projects/programs and conducted operations analysis. Major Accomplishments: • Managed the IT Services Contractor. Negotiated a contract with the successful bidder, implemented hardware and software improvements based on a needs assessment. Conducted a cost benefit analysis for IT services. Managed procurement for IT and created new operating and capital budgets. • Negotiated a redesign of the city’s website (CivicPlus) along with a redesign and… Show more Managed special projects/programs and conducted operations analysis. Major Accomplishments: • Managed the IT Services Contractor. Negotiated a contract with the successful bidder, implemented hardware and software improvements based on a needs assessment. Conducted a cost benefit analysis for IT services. Managed procurement for IT and created new operating and capital budgets. • Negotiated a redesign of the city’s website (CivicPlus) along with a redesign and reconfiguration of the Laserfiche Document System. • Successfully revived and managed a shelved Youth Employment Program (YEP) that employed low income youth in various city departments. • Managed the design, printing, and mass distribution of the city calendar. Redesigned the procurement process, added performance penalties, and utilized distribution via USPS carrier routes to ensure that all city residents received the calendars across 5 zip codes. Show less Managed special projects/programs and conducted operations analysis. Major Accomplishments: • Managed the IT Services Contractor. Negotiated a contract with the successful bidder, implemented hardware and software improvements based on a needs assessment. Conducted a cost benefit analysis for IT services. Managed procurement for IT and created new operating and capital budgets. • Negotiated a redesign of the city’s website (CivicPlus) along with a redesign and… Show more Managed special projects/programs and conducted operations analysis. Major Accomplishments: • Managed the IT Services Contractor. Negotiated a contract with the successful bidder, implemented hardware and software improvements based on a needs assessment. Conducted a cost benefit analysis for IT services. Managed procurement for IT and created new operating and capital budgets. • Negotiated a redesign of the city’s website (CivicPlus) along with a redesign and reconfiguration of the Laserfiche Document System. • Successfully revived and managed a shelved Youth Employment Program (YEP) that employed low income youth in various city departments. • Managed the design, printing, and mass distribution of the city calendar. Redesigned the procurement process, added performance penalties, and utilized distribution via USPS carrier routes to ensure that all city residents received the calendars across 5 zip codes. Show less



State of Illinois-East St. Louis Financial Advisory Authority

• Budget/Financial Analyst

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2011

  Assisted with the financial management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. • Conducted complex fund accounting, budget, financial, and operations analysis for a city under state receivership. • Approved all city purchase requisitions as the final level of approval. • Conducted analysis and review for city… Show more Assisted with the financial management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. • Conducted complex fund accounting, budget, financial, and operations analysis for a city under state receivership. • Approved all city purchase requisitions as the final level of approval. • Conducted analysis and review for city contracts and agreements. • Served as a integral part of a team tasked with managing the finances of a distressed city with a $50 million budget and declining revenues. Major Accomplishments: • Designed a risk management process for city contracts and development agreements presented to the Authority. • Conducted research and investigations that halted the release of more than $2 million in grant, federal and Tax Increment Financing funds to a fraudulent developer. • Designed a website for the Authority, including the creation of all pages, content, document uploads, and domain set up. Maintained the website for over 3 years. Show less Assisted with the financial management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. • Conducted complex fund accounting, budget, financial, and operations analysis for a city under state receivership. • Approved all city purchase requisitions as the final level of approval. • Conducted analysis and review for city… Show more Assisted with the financial management of the financial recovery of East St. Louis, IL, a financially distressed city per the Illinois​ Distressed City Law, which is similar to Pennsylvania's Financially Distressed Municipalities Act, known as Act 47. • Conducted complex fund accounting, budget, financial, and operations analysis for a city under state receivership. • Approved all city purchase requisitions as the final level of approval. • Conducted analysis and review for city contracts and agreements. • Served as a integral part of a team tasked with managing the finances of a distressed city with a $50 million budget and declining revenues. Major Accomplishments: • Designed a risk management process for city contracts and development agreements presented to the Authority. • Conducted research and investigations that halted the release of more than $2 million in grant, federal and Tax Increment Financing funds to a fraudulent developer. • Designed a website for the Authority, including the creation of all pages, content, document uploads, and domain set up. Maintained the website for over 3 years. Show less



Montgomery County, MD Office of Management and Budget

• Public Administration Intern

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Analysis of capital and operating budgets, including results based budgeting. • Brought transportation engineering and GIS knowledge to the department. • Analysis of capital and operating budgets, including results based budgeting. • Brought transportation engineering and GIS knowledge to the department.



City of Ellisville, MO

• City Management Intern

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  • Coordinated capital budget requests from city departments. • Wrote capital budget narratives for the budget publication. • Conducted an auto sales tax audit. • Coordinated capital budget requests from city departments. • Wrote capital budget narratives for the budget publication. • Conducted an auto sales tax audit.



TALX

• Events Services

• Unemployment State Specialist

  • Sep 2007 - May 2008

  • Reviewed employer separation details to determine protestability. • Wrote claim protests. • Reviewed employer separation details to determine protestability. • Wrote claim protests.



State of Missouri-DOLIR/Division of Employment Security

• Unemployment Claims Technician

  • May 2004 - Sep 2007

  • Adjudicated and investigated contested unemployment claims. • Processed incoming claims protests and claimant letters. • Adjudicated and investigated contested unemployment claims. • Processed incoming claims protests and claimant letters.