Experience

Plant Power Fast Food

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of People

  • Jan 2023 - Present

• Director of People and Culture

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2023



San Ysidro Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Human Resources

  • Jan 2018 - Sep 2020

• Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Sep 2020


San Diego Society for Human Resource Management
• United States
• Member Board Of Directors - VP of Programs

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018


Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  Meritoriously promoted from previous position due to demonstrated initiative and leadership beyond the scope of duties. I oversee the daily operations of the HR Department composed of 15 Human Resources professionals: HR Generalist, HR Clerks, HR Administrative Assistants, and Recruiters in an organization of 1400 employees. • Investigate employment relationship claims involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Document and draft reports with resolutions, and… Show more Meritoriously promoted from previous position due to demonstrated initiative and leadership beyond the scope of duties. I oversee the daily operations of the HR Department composed of 15 Human Resources professionals: HR Generalist, HR Clerks, HR Administrative Assistants, and Recruiters in an organization of 1400 employees. • Investigate employment relationship claims involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Document and draft reports with resolutions, and recommendations. • Provide direction, guidance and support to Key Leaders and Senior Management for four districts in handling Human Resources matters. • Provide training and professional development opportunities to direct reports – assuring their performance meet/exceed expectations in order to achieve department’s goals. Successful track record in: • PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION • HR STRATEGIC PLANNING, STAFFING & MANNING • EMPLOYMENT LAW, MEDIATION, NEGOTIATIONS & ADVOCACY • BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION & PROGRAM EDUCATION • EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) • ACCUSTOMED TO MULTICULTURAL WORKPLACES CONFLICT RESOLUTION • • POLICY DEVELOPMENT & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION • NEW HIRE & SPECIALTY RECRUITING, DEVELOPMENT & • ORGANIZATIONAL & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT / PLANNING RETENTION • FMLA/ADA/EEO/FLSA/WC/CRFA & OSHA COMPLIANCE • ASSERTIVENESS / ATTENTION TO DETAIL / CREDIBLE • GOAL SETTING, COACHING, NETWORKING • COLLABORATION

• Human Resources Generalist/Coordinator

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  * Provide operational oversight of the Human Resources department and 1400 county employees - including benefits, compensation structures, incentives, onboarding, leave of absences, employee relations, recruiting, risk management, and strategic planning. Led and coached subordinates on HR operations, best practices, and professional growth. * Forecast and administrate HR budget, and manage, resolve and, mitigate HR workplace issues. Provided recommendations to executives, Directors, and… Show more * Provide operational oversight of the Human Resources department and 1400 county employees - including benefits, compensation structures, incentives, onboarding, leave of absences, employee relations, recruiting, risk management, and strategic planning. Led and coached subordinates on HR operations, best practices, and professional growth. * Forecast and administrate HR budget, and manage, resolve and, mitigate HR workplace issues. Provided recommendations to executives, Directors, and Managers on strategic planning needs, performance reviews, innovated ways for best business practices, and disciplinary actions. * Wellness Program Coordinator - Provided oversight and developed health and wellness strategies that resulted in improved workplace performance, increased morale, and wellbeing metrics. Coordinated two Annual Company Wellness Fair for 1400 employees that promoted Health and Wellness while networking and partnering with local organizations like Health and Human Services Agency, UC San Diego Center for Community Health, Sharp, Kaiser, SIMNSA, HomePerqs, The Holman Group, and American Heart Association.



C and C Cleaning Services

• South Africa

• Owner

  • Jun 2012 - Jan 2015

  Small Business Owner - Entrepreneur. Developed and built a business from start up. Negotiated and procured five long-term commercial janitorial contracts. Increased revenue annually by generating 80% of the business through referrals. Managed a team of 10 subcontractors. Small Business Owner - Entrepreneur. Developed and built a business from start up. Negotiated and procured five long-term commercial janitorial contracts. Increased revenue annually by generating 80% of the business through referrals. Managed a team of 10 subcontractors.


Veterans Village of San Diego County
• Housing Specialist

  • May 2014 - Jun 2014


US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager/Deputy Disbursing Officer

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2013

  * Led the First Class Petty Officer Association composed of 30 managers from different departments that coached mentored entry level employees on careers decisions, professional growth, and military standards and courtesies that resulted in increased promotions and good leadership habits. Led the ranking board for employee annual performance review (evaluations) ensuring fairness in the performance management system. * Managed the daily operations and 100 office personnel tasked to… Show more * Led the First Class Petty Officer Association composed of 30 managers from different departments that coached mentored entry level employees on careers decisions, professional growth, and military standards and courtesies that resulted in increased promotions and good leadership habits. Led the ranking board for employee annual performance review (evaluations) ensuring fairness in the performance management system. * Managed the daily operations and 100 office personnel tasked to perform personnel, manning, benefits, allowances, and payroll for duties for four different organizations that totaled over 7,000 employees. * Anticipated and identified staffing shortfalls, facilitated changes of staffing that enable five organizations to be operationally ready to deploy in support to the multiple peacekeeping and wartime operations. * Through comprehensive personnel data audit using software (DMO, PeopleSoft, TWIMMS, TOPS, DynaCom) and interview techniques, led a team of 50 employees and identified over 1,000 finance errors and fraud in areas such as Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Travel Claims, Incentives, Payroll, Pay Bonuses, Promotions that resulted in savings and recovery of over $500K. * Successfully stood-up new facility into functioning tax preparation center with 15 workstations and 20 full-time volunteers overseeing the preparation of 100 tax returns for military personnel, retires, and dependents. * Key leader in merging all HR operations from 35 organizations into a one centralized HR headquarters composed of 140 employees that provided HR support to 19,000 employees including staff from deployed naval ships Show less * Led the First Class Petty Officer Association composed of 30 managers from different departments that coached mentored entry level employees on careers decisions, professional growth, and military standards and courtesies that resulted in increased promotions and good leadership habits. Led the ranking board for employee annual performance review (evaluations) ensuring fairness in the performance management system. * Managed the daily operations and 100 office personnel tasked to… Show more * Led the First Class Petty Officer Association composed of 30 managers from different departments that coached mentored entry level employees on careers decisions, professional growth, and military standards and courtesies that resulted in increased promotions and good leadership habits. Led the ranking board for employee annual performance review (evaluations) ensuring fairness in the performance management system. * Managed the daily operations and 100 office personnel tasked to perform personnel, manning, benefits, allowances, and payroll for duties for four different organizations that totaled over 7,000 employees. * Anticipated and identified staffing shortfalls, facilitated changes of staffing that enable five organizations to be operationally ready to deploy in support to the multiple peacekeeping and wartime operations. * Through comprehensive personnel data audit using software (DMO, PeopleSoft, TWIMMS, TOPS, DynaCom) and interview techniques, led a team of 50 employees and identified over 1,000 finance errors and fraud in areas such as Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), Travel Claims, Incentives, Payroll, Pay Bonuses, Promotions that resulted in savings and recovery of over $500K. * Successfully stood-up new facility into functioning tax preparation center with 15 workstations and 20 full-time volunteers overseeing the preparation of 100 tax returns for military personnel, retires, and dependents. * Key leader in merging all HR operations from 35 organizations into a one centralized HR headquarters composed of 140 employees that provided HR support to 19,000 employees including staff from deployed naval ships Show less



Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq

• Hospitals and Health Care

• Personnel Specialist

  • 2008 - 2009

  * While deployed in hostile area, monitored and coordinated transportation for over 10,000 personnel that consisted of civilians, military and coalition to include their return to their parent organization in the U.S. and other organizations. * Awarded two medals for expertly coordinating travel arrangements with foreign embassies from four different countries provided itineraries for the Commanding General, the Iraqi Minister of Defense, and staff for the signing of NATO long-term… Show more * While deployed in hostile area, monitored and coordinated transportation for over 10,000 personnel that consisted of civilians, military and coalition to include their return to their parent organization in the U.S. and other organizations. * Awarded two medals for expertly coordinating travel arrangements with foreign embassies from four different countries provided itineraries for the Commanding General, the Iraqi Minister of Defense, and staff for the signing of NATO long-term security forces that provided stability to the Iraqi people and country. Show less * While deployed in hostile area, monitored and coordinated transportation for over 10,000 personnel that consisted of civilians, military and coalition to include their return to their parent organization in the U.S. and other organizations. * Awarded two medals for expertly coordinating travel arrangements with foreign embassies from four different countries provided itineraries for the Commanding General, the Iraqi Minister of Defense, and staff for the signing of NATO long-term… Show more * While deployed in hostile area, monitored and coordinated transportation for over 10,000 personnel that consisted of civilians, military and coalition to include their return to their parent organization in the U.S. and other organizations. * Awarded two medals for expertly coordinating travel arrangements with foreign embassies from four different countries provided itineraries for the Commanding General, the Iraqi Minister of Defense, and staff for the signing of NATO long-term security forces that provided stability to the Iraqi people and country. Show less