Experience

AVID Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• HRIS Specialist

  • May 2018 - Present

  •Collaborate with departmental colleagues to ensure their understanding of and ability to use HRIS, ADP, DynaFile, online performance review system, time and attendance system, as needed • Serve as a liaison between employees, supervisors, and Human Resources regarding Human Resources-related issues, policies, practices, procedures, and employment laws and regulations • Use technology to deliver company-wide weekly Staff Updates • Perform routine audits; compile and analyze data; prepare annual reports, including but not limited to performance pay, company demographics, overtime usage, PTO usage, and culture assessment • Incorporate DocuSign into human resources processes and procedures to increase efficiency in data-gathering and record-keeping • Establish and maintain timely filing systems ensuring compliant and accurate record management for such items as I-9 documentation and employee files • Process and maintain HRIS data entry, ensuring timely and accurate data reports • Assist in Human Resources’ communication regarding performance pay and compensation • Incorporate DocuSign into HR processes and procedures to maximize data-gathering and record-keeping • Collaborate with Employee Development Specialist to process the employment of On Call – Part-time employees (OCPT), including but not limited to drafting/filing work agreements, and collecting pre-employment paperwork; coordinate with departmental offices for collection of timesheets • Maintain data bases, including but not limited to approved positions/approved vacancies, new hires and initial salary placement, compensation analysis, and temporary employees’ assignment and cost analysis • Maintain accurate record-keeping for employees’ addresses, resulting in an up-to-date data base for geo-differentials to ensure salary alignment • Maintain data base to ensure confidentiality with background checks, medical information, and other data for which employee privacy is essential Show less



San Diego Trading Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Administrator

  • Jun 2014 - May 2018

  •Created and maintains the organization’s human resources department, overseeing HR practices for 60+ employees•Provides advice to managers regarding HR best practices, policies, and procedures•Coordinates the overall recruitment efforts by initiating employment postings, participating in career fairs, conducting interviews, contacting references, and selecting candidates for placement•Conducts new hire orientation ensuring new hires have a thorough understanding of their roles and responsibilities•Ensures organization follows legal compliance by monitoring and implementing federal and state HR requirements and best practices •Maintains accurate employee records by efficiently creating, auditing, and updating files on an ongoing basis•Enforces company policies by advising managers to properly discipline, document, and respond to employee concerns on a timely manner•Monitors payroll information and break records to stay compliant with California rest and meal break laws•Plans and executes yearly open enrollment meetings•Oversees employee benefits program by managing eligibility, conducting benefit orientations, and facilitate enrollment•Process unemployment and disability claims on a timely manner while ensuring accuracy•Responds, investigates, and processes worker’s compensation insurance claims•Facilitates harassment training and conducts pertinent investigations to satisfy EEOC guidelines•Tracks employee leave needs to stay compliant with FMLA requirements•Directs the execution of yearly performance reviews and suggest appropriate compensation changes•Assess individual performance and offer feedback for development or corrective action•Leads employee engagement efforts by interacting, facilitating training, and conducting quarterly surveys to quantify engagement and report to supervisors•Plans employee engagement events and quarterly management meetings•Work with senior management to set strategic company objectives Show less

• Store Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2014

  •Led teams of 2-5 members to achieve store goals utilizing company sales techniques•Directed store recruitment efforts by sourcing and interviewing candidates as well selecting them for placement•Increased employee retention in peak season by creating team schedules to satisfy company requirements and team member needs while ensuring company profitability•Trained new hires on company sales techniques, emphasizing selling through customer engagement•Created and updated store performance reports on an ongoing basis making personnel, product, and merchandising decisions when necessary•Developed a resource manual for management to strengthen areas in leadership, productivity, and employee satisfaction•Provided suggestions for the improvement of company strategy in merchandising, pricing, and product placement•Purchased, distributed, and managed store and office supplies with yearly savings of $7000•Supported sales team in providing a great customer experience Show less



San Diego Natural History Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2005 - Sep 2006

  • Evaluated sales reports and prepared daily cash deposits • Reviewed accounting reports for accuracy and reliability • Assisted Paleontologists in preparing invertebrate fossils for museum collections • Researched worksite historical data to account presence of specific fossil types • Collaborated with the education department to organize special literary events and spring camps • Evaluated sales reports and prepared daily cash deposits • Reviewed accounting reports for accuracy and reliability • Assisted Paleontologists in preparing invertebrate fossils for museum collections • Researched worksite historical data to account presence of specific fossil types • Collaborated with the education department to organize special literary events and spring camps



Barrio Logan College Institute

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

• Intern - Learning Guide

  • Aug 2004 - Aug 2005

  -Developed weekly lessons to enhance student literacy -Planned and executed monthly field trips -Tutored students in Math, English, and Science -Developed weekly lessons to enhance student literacy -Planned and executed monthly field trips -Tutored students in Math, English, and Science



Sherman Heights Community Center Corporation

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Science Program Coordinator

  • May 2002 - May 2005

  -Taught basic ecology classes -Assisted teachers in organizing and teaching art classes -Created and implemented several youth empowerment programs -Developed IMAGINE, a youth program intended to increase environmental awareness among the youth -Taught basic ecology classes -Assisted teachers in organizing and teaching art classes -Created and implemented several youth empowerment programs -Developed IMAGINE, a youth program intended to increase environmental awareness among the youth