Experience

MindSpark

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President of Operations and People

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Senior Director of People and Culture

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Design and lead strategies to recruit, develop, and retain our talent. In this vital new role, responsibility for employee engagement initiatives that contribute to to the wellbeing and productivity of the organization. I will develop and manage programs for onboarding, talent acquisition, employee recognition and appreciation, internships, learning and development, and community and volunteer engagement. Working with internal and external collaborators, I will plan and execute strategies… Show more Design and lead strategies to recruit, develop, and retain our talent. In this vital new role, responsibility for employee engagement initiatives that contribute to to the wellbeing and productivity of the organization. I will develop and manage programs for onboarding, talent acquisition, employee recognition and appreciation, internships, learning and development, and community and volunteer engagement. Working with internal and external collaborators, I will plan and execute strategies, programs and operations from start to finish - including scheduling, logistics, travel and communications.

• Director of People and Culture

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Design and lead strategies to recruit, develop, and retain our talent. In this vital new role, responsibility for employee engagement initiatives that contribute to to the wellbeing and productivity of the organization. I will develop and manage programs for onboarding, talent acquisition, employee recognition and appreciation, internships, learning and development, and community and volunteer engagement. Working with internal and external collaborators, I will plan and execute strategies… Show more Design and lead strategies to recruit, develop, and retain our talent. In this vital new role, responsibility for employee engagement initiatives that contribute to to the wellbeing and productivity of the organization. I will develop and manage programs for onboarding, talent acquisition, employee recognition and appreciation, internships, learning and development, and community and volunteer engagement. Working with internal and external collaborators, I will plan and execute strategies, programs and operations from start to finish - including scheduling, logistics, travel and communications.



Canyon Cultivation

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2022

  Administrator of all human resources related functions: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, health insurance benefits, workman's compensation (claims and audits), reviews, raises and feedback. Managed team of over 20, inluding sales team and worked side by side with the executive team and stakeholders. In house accounting processes: daily and weekly accounts receivable and payable, Quickbooks, validation processes with the financial institution. Ordering and inventory management of raw… Show more Administrator of all human resources related functions: recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, health insurance benefits, workman's compensation (claims and audits), reviews, raises and feedback. Managed team of over 20, inluding sales team and worked side by side with the executive team and stakeholders. In house accounting processes: daily and weekly accounts receivable and payable, Quickbooks, validation processes with the financial institution. Ordering and inventory management of raw materials and finished products. Sourcing raw materials and maintaining client relationships. Served as compliance subject matter expert, for local and state rules & regulations. Close work with local regulatory agencies: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Fire, Marijuana Enforcement Division and City of Denver Excise and Licenses. Provided support and guidance to sales team. Facilitated ordering and managing inventory of promotional items, ordering promotional print items, working with contractors to design promotional items and website updates. Managed all aspects of building operations and maintenance including a network of third party vendors. • Grew team 300% over 5 years while maintaining less than 5% turnover rate. • Facilitated move from 800 sq ft facility to 5000 sq ft facility. • Captured $3.2 million in sales for 2021. • Multiple award winning products produced over the past 6 years. Show less



Progressive Health Center

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Chief Operations Officer/Wellness Coordinator

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2016

  Managed day-to-day office activities including scheduling appointments and light accounting. Coordinator and administrator for corporate wellness program, Medicare Spinal Cord Injury Pilot program and the Cancer Care Initiative. Planning and execution of fundraising efforts, educational programs, board meetings and compliance credentials. Managed 15+ independent contractors schedules, credentials, insurance and payroll. Spearheaded in house marketing efforts while working alongside third… Show more Managed day-to-day office activities including scheduling appointments and light accounting. Coordinator and administrator for corporate wellness program, Medicare Spinal Cord Injury Pilot program and the Cancer Care Initiative. Planning and execution of fundraising efforts, educational programs, board meetings and compliance credentials. Managed 15+ independent contractors schedules, credentials, insurance and payroll. Spearheaded in house marketing efforts while working alongside third party marketing company. • Cultivated relationships with donors to raise funds for uninsured and underserved cancer patients. Former Denver Nuggets Head Coach George Karl became apart of the organization during his own battle with cancer. • Organized fundraising events including concert series Reggae in the Park featuring the Original Wailers. Other events include presentations from nationally renowned physicians, silent auctions and multiple art shows. Over $3 million was raised during tenure. • Program administrator for Medicare Spinal Cord Injury Pilot Program, the first of its kind in the country. • Helped to open locations at 2 additional HealthOne hospitals. Show less



Santiago's Mexican Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants

• Manager

  • Sep 1998 - Oct 2008

  Placed various supply orders on a daily and weekly basis working closely with vendors. Daily and weekly closing procedures including cash counts, auditing employees cash drawers and end of day deposits. Training new employees in all standard operating procedures including general health department guidelines. • Participated in an annual charity golf tournament raising funds for various local non-profit organizations. • Covered shifts at additional locations if needed.