Academic and Vocational Counselor

• Aug 2022 - Present

Elementary School Teacher

• 2020 - Present

• Manage virtual learning environment for 31 5th grade students with a focus on relationship building and social emotional learning in order to maximize successes both in and out of the classroom.• Assess and monitor student learning in order to appropriately modify lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.• Brainstorm and implement an array of activities and experiences to increase student engagement, including daily games, incentives, and virtual field trips. • Collaborate with other teachers to prepare lesson plans in each core subject, meeting the diverse needs of all students while aligning with NC curriculum requirements.• Utilize appropriate classroom management tools in order to maintain a respectful classroom environment.• Attend parent-teacher conferences, PLT meetings, IEP, and 504 plan meetings.• Adapt traditional teaching pedagogy to incorporate tools such as Google Meet, Google Classroom, and other online resources in order to facilitate continued support and learning during the COVID-19 outbreak.

HR Specialist

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2019

Training• Review training program within learning management system, and update processes to ensure there is value in the program• Consult with the managers to assess training needs and develop programs for individual needs • Develop, implement and deliver customized training through other platforms to ensure consistent knowledge throughout the company• Develop and maintain continual education support materials to assist employees in maintaining certifications• Choose appropriate training methods per case • Evaluate procedures on continuous basis to monitor and analyze course effectiveness and update curriculum as needed• Track training progress for all employees to ensure timeliness in completing training in addition to closing training gaps Benefits• Manage employee health benefits needs by gaining full knowledge of employee health benefits and benefits administration system• Partner with benefits consulting firm to ensure benefits administration is provided accurately and timely for employees• Process any benefit related functions to include identifying new hires, terminations, completing medical child support forms, tracking protected leave payments• Identify ways to improve benefits process and make it more efficient and accurateAdditional Duties• Manage process for employees who qualify for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) • Process delivery orders for client from start to finish, including tracking, obtaining all signatures and monitoring budget and compliance• Serve as backup for compliance needs related to pre-employment assessments, drug screens and background screens• Serve as backup for employment verifications and contract employee offer letters• Serve as backup for workers’ compensation process by investigating injury/illness events, submitting claims and acting as point of contact for employees, clients, insurance company and medical centers• Conduct various client/vendor audits to ensure process, contractual and legal compliance

HR Coordinator

• Mar 2016 - Dec 2017

On-boarding Candidates• Support the recruiting efforts of both the Technology and Professional divisions within Greene Resources• Initiate paperwork and track completion• Track compliance, including running backgrounds, issuing drug screens, and tracking missing paperwork or IDs• Issue Adverse Action emails as necessary• Work with the Human Resources Department to retrieve old paperwork for rehired employeesPlacing Contractors• Reformat resumes to meet the Greene Resources standard• Make placements and matches in the system if needed• Issue timesheet information to contractors and clients • Work with Payroll to troubleshoot timesheet or check issues• Convert contractors to full-time and calculate conversion fees• Terminate employees in the system and determine their rehire eligibility• Assist contractors as needed regarding basic questions about the Greene process, including health insurance, payroll, taxes, timesheets, and paid time off• Keep in constant communication with contractors regarding ACA, payroll changes, and upcoming deadlinesPayrollees• Contact each payrollee and issue the necessary paperwork• Track payrolee compliance throughout the onboarding process• Create matches in the system and perform placements, conversions, and terms as necessary• Act as a liason, communicating status and start details between clients and payrollees• Conduct periodic quality calls• Issue offer letters when necessary• Issue timesheet information to contractors and clients and troubleshoot issues as necessary

Contract Recruiter

• Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

• Perform full cycle recruiting duties to include identifying candidates through various screening methods, interviewing, and coordinating candidate interviews• Support recruiting efforts for a variety of positions primarily within professional and productivity staffing divisions• Onboard candidates in accordance with company guidelines and compliance procedures• Execute company policies, standard operating procedures, and recruiting plans to meet critical client deadlines and recruiting needs• Provide candidate feedback and coaching throughout the interview process• Manage contract employees throughout assignments and provide ongoing quality checks with both contractor and client• Adjust to shifting priorities while working in a fast paced environment• Participate in meetings with client managers and onsite representatives by phone and in person• Desire to research and learn current and new sourcing and recruiting practices and trends• Utilize strong computer skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Part-Time Horseback Riding Instructor

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

• Plan and implement horseback riding curriculum based on experience and skill level• Provide instruction to over 20 school-aged students• Provided assistance to IHSA and IEA shows to include schooling horses and managing the schedule • Plan and implement horseback riding curriculum based on experience and skill level• Provide instruction to over 20 school-aged students• Provided assistance to IHSA and IEA shows to include schooling horses and managing the schedule

Administrative Assistant

• May 2014 - Jan 2016

• Provide administrative/accounting support for 11 business entities to include A/R, A/P and monthly account reconciliation using QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online • On-site subcontract work for client to include social media, invoicing, syncing computers, spreadsheets, customer service and website maintenance • Administrative support to Executive Director of a Private Charitable Foundation • Coordinate compilation of income tax data into finished income tax returns • Provide administrative/accounting support for 11 business entities to include A/R, A/P and monthly account reconciliation using QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Online • On-site subcontract work for client to include social media, invoicing, syncing computers, spreadsheets, customer service and website maintenance • Administrative support to Executive Director of a Private Charitable Foundation • Coordinate compilation of income tax data into finished income tax returns