Experience

LV Iron & Steel

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - Oversee, refine, and execute employee standards and procedures, using and improving HR existing and recommended systems and processes - Maintain and enhance employee benefits programs, including compensation, health insurance, expenses, vacation, and other personnel packages - Assist with recruitment efforts, and prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs - Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR… Show more - Oversee, refine, and execute employee standards and procedures, using and improving HR existing and recommended systems and processes - Maintain and enhance employee benefits programs, including compensation, health insurance, expenses, vacation, and other personnel packages - Assist with recruitment efforts, and prepare employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs - Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records - Identify and recommend areas of improvement to internal standard operating procedures, including team restructuring and morale Show less



Lakeshore Learning Materials

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2022

  Strategic planning and execution of multiple projects in an cross-departmental retail atmosphere. - Reviewed projects for efficiencies and cost-effective options that guaranteed on-time completion and end-user satisfaction. - Developed and implemented new processes and streamlined existing processes to look for cost-saving opportunities. - Mentored and developed internal team through collaboration and strong communication skills. - Managed full project scope for store opening… Show more Strategic planning and execution of multiple projects in an cross-departmental retail atmosphere. - Reviewed projects for efficiencies and cost-effective options that guaranteed on-time completion and end-user satisfaction. - Developed and implemented new processes and streamlined existing processes to look for cost-saving opportunities. - Mentored and developed internal team through collaboration and strong communication skills. - Managed full project scope for store opening, closing, and relocation process, working with vendors, construction team, retail staff, and company stakeholders to ensure timely completion. - Worked with full events team to execute in-person and virtual National Sales Meetings, sourcing giveaways, managing travel and hotel logistics, and facilitating content development.

• Communications Coordinator

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2017

  Carson, California, United States • Manage Retail Department communications ensure minimal impact on stores by reducing unplanned and inaccurate communications. • Send all urgent communications to 60 retail locations nation-wide using fax or email filtering, editing, and consolidating all information to ensure a complete final project. • Manage weekly nation-wide communication process, including gathering and developing content, partnering with other departments to create complete information packets, and planning timing… Show more • Manage Retail Department communications ensure minimal impact on stores by reducing unplanned and inaccurate communications. • Send all urgent communications to 60 retail locations nation-wide using fax or email filtering, editing, and consolidating all information to ensure a complete final project. • Manage weekly nation-wide communication process, including gathering and developing content, partnering with other departments to create complete information packets, and planning timing and production of materials. • Develop timeline and manage content for large, annual sales initiatives (i.e., Holiday and Back To School), partnering with multiple departments. • Partner with Sales Department to facilitate Retail assistance on Customer Care Program deliveries, including scheduling travel, scheduling labor coverage, and managing customer expectations for the West Region. • Assist in planning, coordinating, and facilitating annual National Sales Meeting, including developing session content, booking and managing travel for 100+ attendees, and partnering with hotel/banquet facility to accommodate hotel logistics, meals, and special events. • Assist Retail stores with operational questions and issues as they arise.

• Training Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

  Strategically planned, developed, and implemented training material for multiple position level training programs and product line rollouts distributed to Retail stores •Collected, analyzed, and distributed training metrics for Retail Department stakeholders to ensure accurate and appropriate actions are taken. •Scheduled and managed training process for all new management trainees. •Developed tracking method for Associate training completion, retention, and turn-over… Show more Strategically planned, developed, and implemented training material for multiple position level training programs and product line rollouts distributed to Retail stores •Collected, analyzed, and distributed training metrics for Retail Department stakeholders to ensure accurate and appropriate actions are taken. •Scheduled and managed training process for all new management trainees. •Developed tracking method for Associate training completion, retention, and turn-over metrics. •Oversaw management Harassment Prevention training and tracking to ensure compliance with state law in multiple states. •Collected, analyzed, and summarized critique and test feedback results for all training programs, product line rollouts, and special seasonal programs to check effectiveness with personnel, department strengths and opportunities, benefits to customers. •Oversaw monthly recognition programs including Safety Awards, Sales Certificates, and Buttless Hippo customer service award. •Acted as Editor and Chief to produce bi-monthly Retail Department newsletter, the Insider, including developing content, supervising contributors, and overseeing productions from conception to publication. •Trained new Training Department personnel. •Assisted Communications Department and act as back-up for all weekly store communications, memos, and faxes to ensure minimal impact on stores by reducing unplanned and inaccurate communications.



Spruce Grove, Inc.

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Assistant/Safety Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Santa Ana, California My responsibilities included working as a liaison between field employees and stakeholders at the corporate office, overseeing EDD claims reporting, managing the safety program, and working with ADP and the Accounting department to effectively and efficiently convert to an ADP payroll and HRIS system. • Developed, implemented, and administered New Hire Orientation for full-service resort staff of 300 employees. • Performed all benefits administration for company sponsored medical… Show more My responsibilities included working as a liaison between field employees and stakeholders at the corporate office, overseeing EDD claims reporting, managing the safety program, and working with ADP and the Accounting department to effectively and efficiently convert to an ADP payroll and HRIS system. • Developed, implemented, and administered New Hire Orientation for full-service resort staff of 300 employees. • Performed all benefits administration for company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance including COBRA administration. • Oversaw on-going safety training for multiple properties, ensuring that all OSHA requirements are met, including safety committee meetings, monthly department safety training, and proper record keeping and reporting. • Worked with ADP on company conversion for Payroll and HRIS software, including training management on time and attendance tracking and setting up user profiles to ensure all employee data is accurately tracked. • Interface with Accounting Department to ensure that proper and effective conversions from Payroll to Accounting software occur. • Handled all EDD claim reporting and disputes, including maintaining progressive disciplinary documentation. • Clerical duties to included filing, reviewing and editing company memorandums and emails, and interfacing with other departments to ensure all publications or documents adhere to current HR laws in multiple states. Show less



SILVER STATE STEEL GROUP

• United States

• Human Resources Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Dec 2011

  • Scheduled and oversaw progress of all commercial and residential projects, averaging 15 locations at a time, to obtain maximum production. • Recruited and was responsible for all on-boarding of new employees, including personnel file maintenance. • Developed and maintained OSHA safety program, implemented ongoing safety training, and oversaw certification and renewals for all field and shop employees. • Worked as liaison with state and federal OSHA directors to ensure all current… Show more • Scheduled and oversaw progress of all commercial and residential projects, averaging 15 locations at a time, to obtain maximum production. • Recruited and was responsible for all on-boarding of new employees, including personnel file maintenance. • Developed and maintained OSHA safety program, implemented ongoing safety training, and oversaw certification and renewals for all field and shop employees. • Worked as liaison with state and federal OSHA directors to ensure all current requirements were met or to contest inaccurate violations. Additionally, utilized SCATS program for continuing safety education. • Handled benefits administration for 125 employees. • Developed company procedures to obtain approved structural fabricator certification, worked with county officials to gain approval, oversaw annual county audit, and implemented all updates to ensure maintained certification. • Processed payroll for a staff reaching 125 employees during peak seasons, including Nevada state-funded and federally-funded projects, requiring certified payroll and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act reporting. • Developed and published the company’s employment handbook, reflecting company polices and state employment regulations. • Developed progressive disciplinary process and advised management during employee relations issues. • Planned all employee appreciation initiatives including annual parties, Employee of the Month program, and on-the-spot employee recognition opportunities. • Designed and implemented purchase order systems, and enacted the company’s first job costing measures. Show less