Experience

City of Hazel Park

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Human Resources | Special Projects Coordinator

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Hazel Park, Michigan, United States As Director of Human Resources, my job duties include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for fostering a culture of innovation; provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to City of Hazel Park residents and businesses. • Organizes and directs day-to-day operations, directs the work, provides leadership, and manages the staff of the human resources department. • Supports performance management City-wide;… Show more As Director of Human Resources, my job duties include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for fostering a culture of innovation; provides leadership in attracting, retaining, and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to City of Hazel Park residents and businesses. • Organizes and directs day-to-day operations, directs the work, provides leadership, and manages the staff of the human resources department. • Supports performance management City-wide; oversees-under the guide of the City Manager-employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharges. • Assists department heads and Administration in resolving complex, sensitive human resources problems. • Addresses issues and questions posed by general employees regarding interpretation of City policies, labor contracts, labor and employment law, City health programs and personnel management concerns; refers more complex legal issues to City's labor counsel as appropriate. • Serves as part of the Labor Negotiation Team in conjunction with Administration; aids in contract administration and grievance process. • Being responsible for non-discrimination compliance and related complaint investigation in coordination with the legal department, Administration, and other members of staff. • Developing personnel and related policies for administrative review and approval. • Establishes human resources objectives in support of organizational vision, goals, and objectives. • Other duties as assigned. As Special Projects Coordinator, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Understanding the complex needs of the city’s differing projects and stakeholders and utilizing them for events, programs, and opportunities to better the city, community, and schools (as necessary) • Aiding in the communication coming from the City Manager’s Office and streamlining it to the public as efficiently as possible with the tools provided

• Human Resources Coordinator | Special Projects Coordinator

  • Nov 2018 - Sep 2022

  Hazel Park, MI As HR Coordinator, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Oversee the hiring and onboarding of the employees within the City Hall of Hazel Park and assist in recruitment and retention of employees in the various other departments • Maintaining employee records and other related files as deemed necessary by retention guidelines, utilizing the BS&A Human Resources software to aid in this endeavor • Providing resources to our employees and their families regarding our… Show more As HR Coordinator, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Oversee the hiring and onboarding of the employees within the City Hall of Hazel Park and assist in recruitment and retention of employees in the various other departments • Maintaining employee records and other related files as deemed necessary by retention guidelines, utilizing the BS&A Human Resources software to aid in this endeavor • Providing resources to our employees and their families regarding our employee assistance program (EAP) and establishing events / seminars catered to increasing the morale of the employee and their mental health • Overseeing the relationship between the city and the primary care provider (PCP), as well as connecting employees to the PCP as needed • Working with the various department heads on addressing personnel issues and performing performance evaluations, exit interviews, terminations, and so forth as necessary As Special Projects Coordinator, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Understanding the complex needs of the city’s differing projects and stakeholders and utilizing them for events, programs, and opportunities to better the city, community, and schools (as necessary) • Aiding in the communication coming from the City Manager’s Office and streamlining it to the public as efficiently as possible with the tools provided • Aiding in the lead of various projects that come from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager that may require working with other departments and sectors of the community

• Administrative Assistant

  • May 2017 - Nov 2018

  111 E 9 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030 As an Administrative Assistant, my responsibilities include but are not limited to: • General clerical work such as copying, faxing, and mailing • Assisting in various departments such as the Clerk’s Office and Code Enforcement • Answering calls and providing answers to questions related to the city and related departments • Scheduling and coordinating meetings • General understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook • Creating a weekly city newsletter and sending out in a… Show more As an Administrative Assistant, my responsibilities include but are not limited to: • General clerical work such as copying, faxing, and mailing • Assisting in various departments such as the Clerk’s Office and Code Enforcement • Answering calls and providing answers to questions related to the city and related departments • Scheduling and coordinating meetings • General understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook • Creating a weekly city newsletter and sending out in a blast email • Assisting in filming/recording for the City Cable when deemed necessary • Providing input on discussions regarding local, state, and nation-wide policy changes • Accompanying the City Manager and Assistant City Manager in attending ribbon-cuttings, conferences, and possible conventions



State of Michigan

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Elections Official

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2023

  Hazel Park, MI • Providing detailed operation about the proposals and mils • Aiding in easing the flow of voters



Hazel Park Community Coalition

• United States

• Executive Director

  • May 2017 - Oct 2019

  23400 Hughes Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030 As Executive Director, my responsibilities for the HPCC included, but were not limited too: • Establishing a safe and healthy environment within Hazel Park for students, parents, and the community to discuss drug, alcohol, and pill abuse in an open manner • Advocating for programs that steer teens and parents away from unhealthy addictive and abusive habits • Hosting events / educational talks that educate the community on topics ranging from drunk driving to marijuana policy on the… Show more As Executive Director, my responsibilities for the HPCC included, but were not limited too: • Establishing a safe and healthy environment within Hazel Park for students, parents, and the community to discuss drug, alcohol, and pill abuse in an open manner • Advocating for programs that steer teens and parents away from unhealthy addictive and abusive habits • Hosting events / educational talks that educate the community on topics ranging from drunk driving to marijuana policy on the state and federal level • Maintaining the social outlets for the HPCC and keeping track of their progressive outreach • Inspiring policy changes within the city that are beneficial for the citizens that reside there • Fostering community support of the non-profit • Regularly checking in on statistical data taken of Hazel Park, Michigan, and the United States that involves alcohol, suicide, drug and pill addiction, and so forth Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Level IV Manager Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2017

  49 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48824 • Supervision of three diverse restaurants as well as a 200 person team • Managing the daily $5000+ revenue • Handling large scale catering orders • Emphasizing and implementing the importance of the health code • Coordinating meetings with student supervisors and entry level workers • Understanding restaurant machinery and their potential dangers • Taking daily inventory of specific products • Operation of a large scale dish machine • Organizing a well-balanced… Show more • Supervision of three diverse restaurants as well as a 200 person team • Managing the daily $5000+ revenue • Handling large scale catering orders • Emphasizing and implementing the importance of the health code • Coordinating meetings with student supervisors and entry level workers • Understanding restaurant machinery and their potential dangers • Taking daily inventory of specific products • Operation of a large scale dish machine • Organizing a well-balanced schedule • Absorbing the roles of a Full Time Manager when they are not present Show less

• Intern to the City Manager

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  111 E 9 Mile Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030 • Operating and coordinating the office phone system • Maintaining the various social media outlets of the city, which generate over 2500+ views daily • Partaking in open forums and discussions • Interdepartmental coordination of events and meetings • Public outreach on local issues • Occasional conference visits on public policy improvements



Doug's Delight

• United States
• Restaurants

• Ice Cream Bar Clerk Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2014

  Hazel Park, MI • Management of the restaurant • Operating and problem solving the dairy machinery which includes the Taylor brand Ice Cream Dispenser • Closing down the designated register and handling the day’s revenue which was estimated around $850 - $1500 during the busier season • Understanding the functions of the alarm system and utilizing its purposes • Providing Grade A customer service • Understanding the preparation of the entire menu



Hardee's

• United States
• Restaurants

• Cashier

  • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  Hazel Park, MI • Providing a $6 Service to all customers • Working a highly flexible schedule • Promoting the company at any given chance • Managing the $1500+ revenue of the register • Training new employees on front of the house responsibilities • Stocking as delivery trucks drop off our orders • Maintaining a clean and content work environment