Experience

Collaboration.Ai
• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director, Talent & Operations

  • Mar 2023 - Present


SureSwift Capital

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Dec 2021 - Mar 2023

  Remote Spearhead the HR function for a global private equity startup in remote settings, including managing multi-state compliance, conducting full-cycle recruiting, building a first-class remote onboarding experience, facilitating ongoing support for remote workforce, and overseeing performance management and all major HR activities. ✦ Successfully grew the overall headcount by 50% within one year of joining. ✦Served as a key contributor and trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving… Show more Spearhead the HR function for a global private equity startup in remote settings, including managing multi-state compliance, conducting full-cycle recruiting, building a first-class remote onboarding experience, facilitating ongoing support for remote workforce, and overseeing performance management and all major HR activities. ✦ Successfully grew the overall headcount by 50% within one year of joining. ✦Served as a key contributor and trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving systemic, behavioral, and people-based actions to lead the company in building and sustaining a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive company culture. ✦ Steered efforts to establish the company to become a People Operations/Culture Champion. ✦ Served as the first formal HR Director for the company; established the entire HR department, including policies, processes, procedures, and best practices in a fast-growing startup environment.

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Dec 2021



TDEC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  Remote, Bethesda, MD, Oakland, MD Directed the overall functions of the Human Resources Department in both on-site and remote environments, including compliance, full life cycle recruiting, benefits administration and management, training and development, performance management, employee relations, corporate communications, new hire onboarding, separations, and remote team management. ✦ Oversaw the successful implementation of new Timekeeping Software and HRIS. Transitioned manual processes to HRIS system, which streamlined… Show more Directed the overall functions of the Human Resources Department in both on-site and remote environments, including compliance, full life cycle recruiting, benefits administration and management, training and development, performance management, employee relations, corporate communications, new hire onboarding, separations, and remote team management. ✦ Oversaw the successful implementation of new Timekeeping Software and HRIS. Transitioned manual processes to HRIS system, which streamlined operations, reduced processing time, and improved candidate experience and compliance. ✦ Continually reviewed and made recommendations to executive management for improvement of the organization& policies, procedures, and practices. ✦ Served as HR Business Partner to executive leadership to prepare and support the development of contract proposals, sales, and development of new business. ✦ Coordinated directly with program managers to align personnel management, recruiting needs, and SCA compliance with the contract statement of work (SOW) and program management.

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Remote, Bethesda, MD, Oakland, MD Delivered proactive HR support to 300+ employee base, Management Team, and Program Managers, leveraging solid knowledge of federal government contracting and multi-state business processes. Notable Contributions: ✦ Steered business performance by implementing key HR initiatives, including regulatory compliance and reporting, employee lifecycle processes (recruitment, onboarding, employee changes/ termination), employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and… Show more Delivered proactive HR support to 300+ employee base, Management Team, and Program Managers, leveraging solid knowledge of federal government contracting and multi-state business processes. Notable Contributions: ✦ Steered business performance by implementing key HR initiatives, including regulatory compliance and reporting, employee lifecycle processes (recruitment, onboarding, employee changes/ termination), employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, and training and development.



GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance

• United States
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  Oakland, MD Directed the entire HR department, including all HR activities throughout the company, directing staff to maintain operational excellence by maintaining employee morale. Devised employee growth strategies through careful business analysis while facilitating the development of department policies and employee handbooks to guide employees to help reach company goals. ✦ Led the ACA compliance and administration of self-funded health plan for 1500 employees. ✦ Increased staffing levels by… Show more Directed the entire HR department, including all HR activities throughout the company, directing staff to maintain operational excellence by maintaining employee morale. Devised employee growth strategies through careful business analysis while facilitating the development of department policies and employee handbooks to guide employees to help reach company goals. ✦ Led the ACA compliance and administration of self-funded health plan for 1500 employees. ✦ Increased staffing levels by over 50% from the previous year, utilizing creative marketing recruitment efforts. ✦ Oversaw a staff of six FTEs and four dual role positions, ensuring staff development and productivity within the department. ✦ Drove the hiring process alignment with company policies; managed staff onboarding and orientation, including explaining all procedures to maintain an understanding of laws. ✦ Conducted continuous internal auditing processes to ensure proper management of healthcare benefit standards for all employees, in compliance with requirements as set forth by federal regulations. ✦ Led the internal growth of qualified applicants, driving performance improvements through training and development. ✦ Introduced strategic action plans to increase performance standards, assisting employees with achieving their goals. ✦ Established and communicated appropriate employee compensation packages, benefits, and payroll processes. ✦ Effectively provide national support to multiple GMS offices around the country through onsite evaluation and analysis to improve strategic planning and employee relations.

• HR & Benefits Administrator

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2016

  Mt. Lake Park MD Provided HR support for 1,500+ employees, assisting with the administration of health care and benefit plans to new employees, coordinating the onboarding/offboarding and personnel changes, and documenting compliance with all regulations. Answered questions to ensure understanding of benefit packages, while processing all enrollments, terminations, and changes in conjunction with the Affordable Care Act. ✦ Worked alongside recruiting staff in sourcing candidates and developing forecasts… Show more Provided HR support for 1,500+ employees, assisting with the administration of health care and benefit plans to new employees, coordinating the onboarding/offboarding and personnel changes, and documenting compliance with all regulations. Answered questions to ensure understanding of benefit packages, while processing all enrollments, terminations, and changes in conjunction with the Affordable Care Act. ✦ Worked alongside recruiting staff in sourcing candidates and developing forecasts and plans to meet company requirements. Attended job fairs and hiring events as needed to meet the contractual requirements. ✦ Supported management aiding in business decision-making processes within the HR department. ✦ Maintained accurate records in compliance with federal regulations and leave requirements such as FMLA and military leave. ✦ Coordinated the Self-Funded Health Plan, and additional benefit plans for employees, including organizing open enrollment periods, maintaining files, managing payroll deductions, processing enrollments and terminations, and all beneficiary claims to ensure all employee files stayed up to date. ✦ Provided representation and supporting documentation for the company in all worker’s compensation cases, unemployment hearings, and any additional legal actions. ✦ Ensured employee compliance with all human resource-related policies and procedures throughout the company.



Advantage Partner, LLC

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting

• Operational Director

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  Morgantown, WV Oversaw the operations of the staffing company, including developing business relationships with new clientele and driving staffing for existing clients to increase overall revenue and profit growth. Provided leadership in operational development processes and streamlining workflow to increase productivity. ✦ Established innovative forecasting methods to develop new business avenues through marketing and advertising campaigns for new and existing clients. ✦ Successfully analyzed financial… Show more Oversaw the operations of the staffing company, including developing business relationships with new clientele and driving staffing for existing clients to increase overall revenue and profit growth. Provided leadership in operational development processes and streamlining workflow to increase productivity. ✦ Established innovative forecasting methods to develop new business avenues through marketing and advertising campaigns for new and existing clients. ✦ Successfully analyzed financial data to develop annual budgets for operational management. Show less