Manager of People Ops & Talent Acquisition

• Jul 2023 - Present

Owner; Drill Writer & Visual Designer

• Jan 2021 - Present

Human Resources Generalist

• Sep 2020 - May 2023

* Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual. * Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database. * Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory. * Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually… Show more * Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual. * Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database. * Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory. * Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed. * Administers the compensation program; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. * Performs benefits administration including change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefits information to employees. * Participates in recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing program; and writes and places advertisements. Show less * Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual. * Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database. * Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory. * Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually… Show more * Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual. * Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database. * Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory. * Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed. * Administers the compensation program; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. * Performs benefits administration including change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefits information to employees. * Participates in recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing program; and writes and places advertisements. Show less

Talent & Culture Development Consultant

• Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

* Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas. * Provides advice to management regarding adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and procedures; identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues. *… Show more * Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas. * Provides advice to management regarding adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and procedures; identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues. * Conducts general needs analyses and provides recommendations to management regarding opportunities for improvement; develops and delivers routine training, as needed. Show less * Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas. * Provides advice to management regarding adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and procedures; identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues. *… Show more * Provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of human resources activities, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, talent development, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas. * Provides advice to management regarding adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as internal policies and procedures; identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues. * Conducts general needs analyses and provides recommendations to management regarding opportunities for improvement; develops and delivers routine training, as needed. Show less

Marching Band Instructor and visual designer

• Jul 2007 - Jul 2020

* Work closely with students in the development of marching and musical skills * Partners with band director and staff to design and create programs and visual package * Teach and encourage students to become better musicians and thrive to achieve high standards * Writes and designs visual marching programs for various bands. * Use various computer programs to develop visual elements of a marching program. * Work with parent and student volunteers to ensure the success of band… Show more * Work closely with students in the development of marching and musical skills * Partners with band director and staff to design and create programs and visual package * Teach and encourage students to become better musicians and thrive to achieve high standards * Writes and designs visual marching programs for various bands. * Use various computer programs to develop visual elements of a marching program. * Work with parent and student volunteers to ensure the success of band events. Show less * Work closely with students in the development of marching and musical skills * Partners with band director and staff to design and create programs and visual package * Teach and encourage students to become better musicians and thrive to achieve high standards * Writes and designs visual marching programs for various bands. * Use various computer programs to develop visual elements of a marching program. * Work with parent and student volunteers to ensure the success of band… Show more * Work closely with students in the development of marching and musical skills * Partners with band director and staff to design and create programs and visual package * Teach and encourage students to become better musicians and thrive to achieve high standards * Writes and designs visual marching programs for various bands. * Use various computer programs to develop visual elements of a marching program. * Work with parent and student volunteers to ensure the success of band events. Show less

Human Resources Generalist

• Nov 2018 - Mar 2020

* Implement and manage human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations; completing personnel transactions. * Develops, recommends, and manages HR policies and procedures, including recruiting, onboarding and… Show more * Implement and manage human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and labor relations; completing personnel transactions. * Develops, recommends, and manages HR policies and procedures, including recruiting, onboarding and orientation, performance and talent management, employee engagement, and benefits and compensation. * Act as SME and POC on various HR systems and provide guidance on technical HRIS issues from employees and managers across the organization. * Manage the entire recruiting life cycle to support company growth including resume evaluation, candidate pre-screening, administering interview feedback collection, and moving each candidate through the hiring pipeline in a timely and efficient manner. * Continuously work on ways to improve the recruiting process and candidate experience. Staying current on innovative recruiting trends and practices. * Support and collaborate with HR team on implementing HR systems, tools, programs, policies, and initiatives – and identify new opportunities where HR can add value.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Jun 2017 - Nov 2018

* Oversees the full recruitment and selection process to include the conduct of sourcing and passive candidate outreach (LinkedIn, job fairs, campus recruiting, associates, etc), developing and maintaining candidate relationships, phone screens and job interviews, background checks and offers * Work closely with hiring managers on needs and requirements * Develop and implement recruiting plans to staff open requisitions while minimizing cost per hire * Deploy multiple tactics to source… Show more * Oversees the full recruitment and selection process to include the conduct of sourcing and passive candidate outreach (LinkedIn, job fairs, campus recruiting, associates, etc), developing and maintaining candidate relationships, phone screens and job interviews, background checks and offers * Work closely with hiring managers on needs and requirements * Develop and implement recruiting plans to staff open requisitions while minimizing cost per hire * Deploy multiple tactics to source and attract the highest caliber talent. Includes: Employee Referral program, job boards, local universities and trade schools, professional organizations, job fairs, various internet job search websites, etc. Sets the social media communication strategy for different job profiles and functions in the organization. * Continuously seeks to streamline processes to ensure an extraordinary candidate and new hire experience, and reducing time and hassle for hiring managers * Tracking and reporting * Ensures compliance with applicable employment policies, laws and regulations such as EEO; prepares and presents information as required * Develops and delivers training to hiring managers on interviewing best practices

Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

* Specialize in full cycle recruitment and staffing and client account management. * Work with local businesses, government entities and other talent acquisition partners to establish relationships throughout the community to effectively identify talent. * Create and maintain direct client relationship with verbal and written communication to establish staffing needs and to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. * Utilize traditional and non-traditional channels to source and… Show more * Specialize in full cycle recruitment and staffing and client account management. * Work with local businesses, government entities and other talent acquisition partners to establish relationships throughout the community to effectively identify talent. * Create and maintain direct client relationship with verbal and written communication to establish staffing needs and to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. * Utilize traditional and non-traditional channels to source and recruit both active and passive qualified candidates to meet forecasted candidate pool levels. * Post jobs to job boards, social media and use digital sourcing channels and attend and host job fairs and seminars throughout the market. * Organize outside recruiting and marketing events to attract top talent and increase company awareness. * Collaborate with internal staff for placement of temporary, temp-hire and direct hire opportunities for qualified candidates. * Build relationships across both the digital and local community to leverage information and positively impact the business. * Create and schedule team building activities such as volunteer events, fundraisers, and community events. Show less * Specialize in full cycle recruitment and staffing and client account management. * Work with local businesses, government entities and other talent acquisition partners to establish relationships throughout the community to effectively identify talent. * Create and maintain direct client relationship with verbal and written communication to establish staffing needs and to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. * Utilize traditional and non-traditional channels to source and… Show more * Specialize in full cycle recruitment and staffing and client account management. * Work with local businesses, government entities and other talent acquisition partners to establish relationships throughout the community to effectively identify talent. * Create and maintain direct client relationship with verbal and written communication to establish staffing needs and to ensure goals are met in a timely manner. * Utilize traditional and non-traditional channels to source and recruit both active and passive qualified candidates to meet forecasted candidate pool levels. * Post jobs to job boards, social media and use digital sourcing channels and attend and host job fairs and seminars throughout the market. * Organize outside recruiting and marketing events to attract top talent and increase company awareness. * Collaborate with internal staff for placement of temporary, temp-hire and direct hire opportunities for qualified candidates. * Build relationships across both the digital and local community to leverage information and positively impact the business. * Create and schedule team building activities such as volunteer events, fundraisers, and community events. Show less

Brand Representative and Assistant Instrument Repair Technician

• Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

* Assist with in-shop repairs and reconditioning of band instruments as well as conduct on-site repairs when possible * Manage instrument drop off and pick up to various school throughout central North Carolina * Act as liaison and brand representative for middle school and high school band directors * Work in partnership with Hills Music Shoppe to provide instrument care and inventory control through website management. * Assist with in-shop repairs and reconditioning of band instruments as well as conduct on-site repairs when possible * Manage instrument drop off and pick up to various school throughout central North Carolina * Act as liaison and brand representative for middle school and high school band directors * Work in partnership with Hills Music Shoppe to provide instrument care and inventory control through website management.

Manager

• Nov 2004 - Oct 2015

* Experience in all levels of management at multiple store locations throughout the North Carolina district. * Works to meet and exceed store sales and statistical goals provide a positive customer experience that creates loyalty and brand growth * Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of associates, provide a dynamic and engaging onboarding process and creating a positive work environment that encourages independent spirit and professional growth * Ability to… Show more * Experience in all levels of management at multiple store locations throughout the North Carolina district. * Works to meet and exceed store sales and statistical goals provide a positive customer experience that creates loyalty and brand growth * Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of associates, provide a dynamic and engaging onboarding process and creating a positive work environment that encourages independent spirit and professional growth * Ability to effectively recognize store hiring gaps and recruit to fill positions in a timely manner and create annual recruitment goals and strategies based on trends and business needs * Initiate proactive marketing and recruiting programs to attract diverse top level talent * Handled all interviews, offers, and onboarding to ensure consistent results meeting all HR aspects * Drive customer satisfaction and success through associate development * Manages day to day operations to lower expenses and drive top line profits and sales * Extremely comfortable with multi-tasking and handling multiple customers in a fast paced environment * Supervise and manage teams consisting of between 20-60 associates * Managed candidates offers, benefits and state and federal documentations such as I9, WoTC, and E-Verify. * Lower overall external and internal loss by driving company initiatives and policies * Assist in the facilitation of group meetings and training courses throughout the year for large groups of peers * Leader for fund raising events and charity programs for North Carolina district Show less * Experience in all levels of management at multiple store locations throughout the North Carolina district. * Works to meet and exceed store sales and statistical goals provide a positive customer experience that creates loyalty and brand growth * Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of associates, provide a dynamic and engaging onboarding process and creating a positive work environment that encourages independent spirit and professional growth * Ability to… Show more * Experience in all levels of management at multiple store locations throughout the North Carolina district. * Works to meet and exceed store sales and statistical goals provide a positive customer experience that creates loyalty and brand growth * Responsible for the hiring, training, and development of associates, provide a dynamic and engaging onboarding process and creating a positive work environment that encourages independent spirit and professional growth * Ability to effectively recognize store hiring gaps and recruit to fill positions in a timely manner and create annual recruitment goals and strategies based on trends and business needs * Initiate proactive marketing and recruiting programs to attract diverse top level talent * Handled all interviews, offers, and onboarding to ensure consistent results meeting all HR aspects * Drive customer satisfaction and success through associate development * Manages day to day operations to lower expenses and drive top line profits and sales * Extremely comfortable with multi-tasking and handling multiple customers in a fast paced environment * Supervise and manage teams consisting of between 20-60 associates * Managed candidates offers, benefits and state and federal documentations such as I9, WoTC, and E-Verify. * Lower overall external and internal loss by driving company initiatives and policies * Assist in the facilitation of group meetings and training courses throughout the year for large groups of peers * Leader for fund raising events and charity programs for North Carolina district Show less