Experience

SUNSET COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Yuma, AZ

• Human Resources Director

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Yuma, Arizona



Sunset Community Health Center

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Yuma, Arizona Managed up to 2 FTE in department with dotted line to 2 PT split time FTE/ Overall up to 230 FTE 2009 to 2011-established compliant processes for: management for employee files/ disciplinary procedures & termination/ on-boarding & new hire/ internal employee tracking benefit-payroll changes Executive level advisement for such issues as policy interpretation, termination viability, contracts between schools an organization. 2011 to current- Administrative Liaison for… Show more Managed up to 2 FTE in department with dotted line to 2 PT split time FTE/ Overall up to 230 FTE 2009 to 2011-established compliant processes for: management for employee files/ disciplinary procedures & termination/ on-boarding & new hire/ internal employee tracking benefit-payroll changes Executive level advisement for such issues as policy interpretation, termination viability, contracts between schools an organization. 2011 to current- Administrative Liaison for Recognition Committee, Safety Committee, execution of monthly newsletter. Early 2009 established Employee Handbook/on-going revisions to following policies: Alcohol & Drug policy due to changes in AZ State Medical Marijuana Laws, FMLA, Attendance/ established internal policies for standard HR processes for: 403 (b) processing, distribution, handling PTO cash-out/HR Internal Employment P & P ( process and procedures),HR Retirement P & P, HR Benefit P& P, and HR Repots P & P. Investigated issues for Employee relations and advised management for course of action. Suggested course of action and advised and collected documentation for termination. Filed and advised for unemployment hearing. Reduced DES liability from 2.55% to 1.52% Advise CFO on wage levels for new employee hire based on overview of tenured staff wage levels Show less



ACME Staffing

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Specialist

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Yuma, Arizona Pre-qualifyapplications, employment paperwork, skills evaluations for possible employment. Outside sales contact with business clients that use short/long term temporary labor force.



Lay-off Situation

• Unemployed

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Lay off situation with Habitat for Humanity, Yuma, AZ.



Habitat for Humantiy

• United States
• Architecture and Planning

• Business Manager

  • May 2007 - Oct 2008

  Yuma, Arizona Responsible for Marketing and Advertising/ Adminstration/ House-building team coordination/ Recycing program. Developed and executed Community Business partners (Mission Disposal/ Circle K Stores) for recycling program. Research and implementation of national Habitat programs not utilized in previous years (car recycling program/ Habitat Truck decaling). created operational stucture for organization for three implementation. Engaged increased media and community exposure and awareness for… Show more Responsible for Marketing and Advertising/ Adminstration/ House-building team coordination/ Recycing program. Developed and executed Community Business partners (Mission Disposal/ Circle K Stores) for recycling program. Research and implementation of national Habitat programs not utilized in previous years (car recycling program/ Habitat Truck decaling). created operational stucture for organization for three implementation. Engaged increased media and community exposure and awareness for mission of Habitat for Humanity in Yuma. Show less



Yuma County Chamber Of Commerce

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Membership Coordinator

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

  Yuma, AZ Direct contact with new and established Chamber Members about various issues.Individual training to members in marketing and advertising techiques.Interfaced with Chamber Board on marketing and advertising issues. Public presentations to Chamber sponsored groups. Averaged 15 new members a month.



Full Circle Health Food Store

• Sales and Marketing

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2005

  Yuma, AZ



Centro de Lenguas e Intercmabio Cultural International House

• Student

  • Feb 2005 - Apr 2005

  Vejer de la Ffrontera/ Sevilla, Spain Studying Spanish abroad



George L. Mee Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Healthcare Recruiter

  • Aug 2003 - Nov 2004

  King City, CA 68 bed hospital-recruited and interfaced with 22 Managers/Supervisors and 4 Directors for all hostial personnel needs- major focus- Nursing. Established recruitment process/paperwrk for MMH that included: prescreen process, HR interview interview format, and management notification of interviews, reference checks, offer to candidates, pre-employment scheduling and coordination of orientation. Interfaced with Education Department for Nursing Orientation.Developed amd presented on-going… Show more 68 bed hospital-recruited and interfaced with 22 Managers/Supervisors and 4 Directors for all hostial personnel needs- major focus- Nursing. Established recruitment process/paperwrk for MMH that included: prescreen process, HR interview interview format, and management notification of interviews, reference checks, offer to candidates, pre-employment scheduling and coordination of orientation. Interfaced with Education Department for Nursing Orientation.Developed amd presented on-going educational seminars/training to management for hiring/interviewing/federal requirements.Directed and excuted hiring of Traveler Nurses, Clinical Lab Scientist ( Medical Technologist), Respiratory, and Rehab Departments. Directed and excuted all advertising for web, print,and radio.Created printed materials for mailers and promotion of hospital. Advised Magement on HR policies/practices for staffing issues, corrective action and terminations. Show less



Flagstaff Medical Center

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

• Allied Healthcare Recruiter

  • Apr 2001 - Aug 2003

  Flagstaff, AZ 244 bed regional hospital. Interfaced with 15 VP's, Directors, and Clinical Supervisors for hiring issues, HR policies and retention. Determined recruitment strategies for departments such as, IS, Telecom, Pharmacy, Clinical Social Work, Nutritional Services, Rehab, Cancer Center, Behavioral Health, Labs, Central Business Office, Financial Ops, and EVS. Pre-screened & interviewed candidates for qualifications and coordinated interview process for department management. Evaluated recruitment… Show more 244 bed regional hospital. Interfaced with 15 VP's, Directors, and Clinical Supervisors for hiring issues, HR policies and retention. Determined recruitment strategies for departments such as, IS, Telecom, Pharmacy, Clinical Social Work, Nutritional Services, Rehab, Cancer Center, Behavioral Health, Labs, Central Business Office, Financial Ops, and EVS. Pre-screened & interviewed candidates for qualifications and coordinated interview process for department management. Evaluated recruitment trends and developed strategies for those needs. Counseled and advised management in wage and salary programs for integity.Part of a team for advertisement for print, web, and broadcast media (budget over $450,000 annually) Show less



Vencor Hospital- Phoenix

• Staff Recruiter/ retention and Marketing

  • Mar 2000 - May 2001

  Phoenix, AZ 99 bed acute care hospital. Recruited for 12 departments with a primary focus on Nursing and allied Staff. Assessed hospital wide recruitment needs and developed action plans for resolve. Liaison for staff retention issues. Advised Executive Staff on HR issues (FSLA, FMLA, ADA, EEO). Coordinated advertisement for recruitment need. Tracked appliant flow, advertisement costs hire & attrition trends.Established job posting procedures.



Excell Agent Services

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Staffing Reprresentative

  • Jun 1997 - Mar 2000

  Tempe, AZ High volume recruiting & hiring for out-bound call center. Project and cost benefit analysis studies for meeting objectives. Benefits and Compensation orientations/ job postings & exit interview procedures.Staff development & training. New employee orientation.Reviewed and monitored FLSA, ADA, EEO, FMLA for compliance.