Experience

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  New Look Cosmetics, Inc.

  • Chatsworth, CA

  • Administrative Officer

    • Mar 2012 - Present
    • Chatsworth, CA

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  Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics

  • General Manager

    • Oct 2010 - Nov 2011

    • Responsible for oversight of daily activities for all departments, with emphasis on Sales and Human Resources.• Directly oversaw the performance of eight managers and 50+ employees.• Improved the security of the company by reviewing and replacing insurance policies for property, liability and EPL. • Developed an OSHA compliant safety program where no program had existed before.• Acted as liaison with corporate attorneys, CPA’s and insurance brokers.• Reduced inventory value without disrupting on time delivery of product.• Improved customer in service request policy increasing the educational level for wholesale accounts.

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  Classic Cosmetics, Inc.

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1997 - Nov 2009

    General Manager Oversaw day to day operations for all departments, with emphasis on Client Relations, Human Resources and Accounting Direct oversight of ten department managers and 200 employees indirectly Successfully acted as liaison to CPA, attorneys, insurance brokers, bankers and investment professionals Negotiated insurance including property, liability, worker’s compensation, medical, dental and fleet insurance, saving the company several thousand dollars per year Communicate directly with President on status of all projects Actively involved in all aspects of manufacturing, including Research and Development, production, regulatory and FDA compliance, ensuring seamless production of finished goods Assisted in oversight and managed financial aspect of $2.5 million remodeling project of new facilities taking the company facilities from 48,000 square feet to over 80,000 square feet Secured corporate line of credit, real estate and construction loans Oversaw corporate and business owners’ investments Documentation for business and owners’ personal tax filings Recruited new Human Resources Manager to take over daily Human Resources operationsAccount Manager Provide client support for projects from Research and Development through manufacturing Source packaging for turnkey accounts Formulate pricing and produce quotes for new products Managed 15 accounts, representing 25% of the company’s total sales Managed Human Resources and Accounting concurrentlyHuman Resources Manager Put necessary documentation and practices in place, including I-9, harassment, arbitration and confidentiality agreements Put new and more efficient payroll system in place resulting in savings of time and money Implemented OSHA compliance policies Improved employee training and documentation Extensive experience in labor litigation Processing, reconciliation and distribution of payroll for 150 employees

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  Environment Associates, Inc.

  • Human Resources Manager/Credit Manager

    • May 1992 - Jun 1996

    Implemented human resources policies and procedures, and ensured that they were followed. Processed weekly payroll and commissions. Acted as liaison with corporate attorney for all legal matters. Negotiated employee benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance. Acted as administrator for 401(k) plan, including compliance testing. Researched client credit and assigned credit limits. Track accounts receivable and collect delinquent accounts. Produce invoices, process accounts payable, equipment sales and rental contracts. Perform customer service for sales division.