Experience

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Benefits & Compensation Specialist

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Cleveland, Ohio, United States -Respond to internal and external Benefits/Compensation related inquiries or requests and provide timely assistance -Investigates and responds to manager/employee questions regarding employment status, benefit information and compensation questions using Paycom (HRIS) -Manage the resolution process for all questions/complaints by collaborating with benefit representatives and vendors to correct benefits issues related to claims, bills, and enrollment eligibility -Work alongside… Show more -Respond to internal and external Benefits/Compensation related inquiries or requests and provide timely assistance -Investigates and responds to manager/employee questions regarding employment status, benefit information and compensation questions using Paycom (HRIS) -Manage the resolution process for all questions/complaints by collaborating with benefit representatives and vendors to correct benefits issues related to claims, bills, and enrollment eligibility -Work alongside Finance Services (Payroll) to oversee benefits deductions and additions to the agency’s HRIS -Communicate with staff and department directors regarding employment status, return to work, and benefits payments -Manage new employee and open enrollment proactively, provide comprehensive information related to benefits options and conduct periodic benefits information sessions -Manage the planning and rollout of open enrollment for the full-time staff of the agency -Responsible for monitoring and managing leave of absences, FMLA, and COBRA -Redesigned the review and process biweekly timecards for Payroll for over 620 exempt and non-exempt employees which has reduced reviewing time by 75% -Assists with human resources programs by providing support to other staff within human resources to include staffing, onboarding, terminations, training and development, employee relations, wellness, and retention -Prepares and presents required and special reports as needed -Perform other related human resources duties as assigned Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personnel Officer

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2021

  Cleveland, Ohio



The Home Depot

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Talent Acquisition Fellow

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  -Supported 2 Regional Recruiters for the entire Western Division for The Home Depot -Developed innovative and strategic methods to source, evaluate, and ultimately hire external talent -Analyzed and evaluated job descriptions, skills needed, data, and other information to determine the courses of action for potential candidates -Built talent pools and identified potential candidates by using cost-effective sourcing techniques to attract world class talent -Utilized several online… Show more -Supported 2 Regional Recruiters for the entire Western Division for The Home Depot -Developed innovative and strategic methods to source, evaluate, and ultimately hire external talent -Analyzed and evaluated job descriptions, skills needed, data, and other information to determine the courses of action for potential candidates -Built talent pools and identified potential candidates by using cost-effective sourcing techniques to attract world class talent -Utilized several online platforms to effectively attract and begin communication with potential candidates such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and ZipRecruiter Show less



Marine Corps

• 700 & Above Employee

• Administration Chief

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2018

  Atlanta, Georgia

• Human Resources Generalist

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2018

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area -Analyze employement-related data and prepare required reports -Interpret and explain retention policies, standards and regulations -Conduct interviews and ensure that necessary retention paperwork is completed and correct -Inform Marines of details such as bonuses, possible career changes, responsibilities and promotion opportunities

• Administrative Specialist

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2011

  Quantico, Virginia -Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems -Operate office machines, such as scanners, voice mail systems, and personal computers -Communicate with employees and other individuals, such as outside angencies, to answer questions and explain information -Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports -Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents -Complete work schedules, manage calenders, and… Show more -Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems -Operate office machines, such as scanners, voice mail systems, and personal computers -Communicate with employees and other individuals, such as outside angencies, to answer questions and explain information -Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports -Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents -Complete work schedules, manage calenders, and arrange appointments -Answer correspondence and prepare outgoing mail

• Security Clearance Manager

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2011

  -Manage over 100 security clearances for the Marines of the unit -Provide administrative and security support to the unit -Communicate with the senior level and Marines regarding status of clearances and re-investigations -Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required -Manage the visit requests for the personnel visiting other secure locations -Complete the in/out process for Marines joining and transferring from the unit -Performs other related tasks as… Show more -Manage over 100 security clearances for the Marines of the unit -Provide administrative and security support to the unit -Communicate with the senior level and Marines regarding status of clearances and re-investigations -Facilitates security briefings for individuals/groups as required -Manage the visit requests for the personnel visiting other secure locations -Complete the in/out process for Marines joining and transferring from the unit -Performs other related tasks as directed