Experience

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  Optivest Properties

  • Dana Point, CA

  • Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development, RightSpace Storage

    • Dec 2013 - Present
    • Dana Point, CA

    RightSpace Storage is professionally managed by Optivest Properties - one of the self-storage industry’s finest full service consulting firms specializing in property management, acquisition, image branding, asset financing and project consulting. Growing to 85+ properties throughout the country has ranked Optivest as one of the nation's top storage operators. Optivest Properties offers a full array of services from operations and accounting, to project acquisition and development, and is an affiliate of National Storage Affiliates (NYSE:NSA) self-storage REIT (real estate investment trust)

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  Poptent, Inc.

  • San Clemente, CA

  • Director Human Resources

    • Jan 2012 - Nov 2013
    • San Clemente, CA

    At Poptent, a technology driven digital media company, I promoted employee performance and engagement in a unique, creative, collaborative, high performance (and fun!) environment. I partnered with senior leadership to ensure excellence in employee relations, benefits, diversity, talent acquisition and employee development. Confident, energized and highly effective Human Resources Director focused on systemic approaches to human resource planning and execution. Collaborative, hands on business partner dedicated to increasing strategic clarity, individual leadership and team effectiveness. Provides leadership in developing and executing human resource strategies in support of business culture and values. Leads and manages day-to-day human resource initiatives. Identifies and implements best practices. Thought leader and subject matter expert on HR. Innovative driver and in-house counselor on all human resource issues. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Meticulous Attention to Detail. Innate ability to multi-task and thrive managing projects under tight deadlines. High energy and strong work ethic. Managed geographically dispersed team members based throughout the U.S.Achievements: Implemented the Company’s first Employee Handbook and first HRIS system to improve accuracy, efficiency, data retention, and reporting for compliance and analysis. This included initial system configuration, payroll integration, and rollout of manager and employee access functionality.Established and managed effective recruiting, interviewing and onboarding systems, including the introduction of an Applicant Tracking System.Re-vamped employee benefits, negotiating increased quality of employee benefits at 10% cost reduction.

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  Optivest Properties

  • Dana Point, California

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Mar 2007 - Jan 2012
    • Dana Point, California

    As an integral part of the management team at Optivest, and Head of Human Resources, developed and implemented efficient, cost saving systems in order to keep in advance of rapid company expansion for this startup.Translated the strategic and tactical business plans into strategic human resource and operational plans. Developed talent acquisition strategies and implemented plans and programs to identify talent in and outside the company for positions of responsibility. Identified appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the company. Developed human resource planning models to identify competency, knowledge and talent gaps and develop specialized strategies for gap fulfillment. Lead talent management through proper succession planning programs for key contributor and management positions, training and development programs for preparing employees for increasingly significant responsibilities, and general business development programs to enhance employee knowledge and understanding of company core business.

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  Platinum Storage Group

  • Operations Specialist

    • Jan 2005 - Mar 2007

    Provided in-depth market and competition research for self-storage facilities throughout Southern California including detailed market analysis, demographics, four year projected operating budget and pro forma. Presented findings to clients and financial institutions.

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  Medical Office Management

  • Orange County, California Area

  • Office Manager

    • 1995 - 2005
    • Orange County, California Area

    Over 10 Years Leadership Experience in high volume medical practice, including P&L responsibility, bookkeeping, Human Resources, medical billing, vendor management, payroll, workman’s compensation, and staff management.