Experience

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  Tel Hai Retirement Community

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Vice President of Human Resources

    • Jan 2015 - Present

    Oversees and supervises the Human Resources department in areas of recruitment and related duties, policy and procedure development, wage and compensation programs, employee relations, and benefit program development and administration. Ensures compliance with all governmental and legal requirements of the function.

  • Director of Volunteer Services

    • Jun 2011 - Jan 2015

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  Walmart

  • Market Team Member-HR

    • May 2009 - Apr 2010

    Leadership/Employee Relations•Addressed associates’ concerns and “open door” issues in a timely manner, resulting in 8 basis point increase in Associate Opinion Survey (AOS). •Provided interpretation and counsel on the company’s policies and procedures•Conducted internal investigations and participated in disciplinary processes and terminations.•Oversaw all employee-relations issues.•Maintained a high level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality.Staffing/Recruiting•Involved in store staffing needs and evaluation processes of Assistant/Department Managers in order to provide secession plans for the stores.•Partnered with Loss Prevention to organize, communicate and train 300 temps for the yearly event.•Teamed with District Manager and Store Managers to develop secession plans for each store to ensure proper management levels were maintained.•Provided input in yearly calibration meetings for Management Evaluation.•Pre-screened, interviewed and selected Management Candidates.

  • Field Market Fashion Merchandiser

    • Jan 2005 - Apr 2010

    •Served as liaison between home office and stores. •Executed retail sales plans in nine stores. Raised apparel scores in quarterly reviews from 50% to 85%, exceeding company average of 70%.•Aligned product strategically to enhance brand image through ongoing communication and education, and scheduled and performed seminars to clarify company missions and objectives. •Prepared reports and attended management and area meetings to ensure retail objectives were met. •Oversaw all employee-relations issues. •Resolved “open door” issues. •Implemented mentor program within market to help develop future leaders. •Leveraged sales and wages, ensuring wages did not grow faster than sales in order to remain profitable. •Facilitated company rollout of new position within stores. •Created a market community involvement program, resulting in over $50,000 in grants, 270 volunteers, and 1,350 hours of volunteer time. •Assembled processes to streamline corporate office communication to market stores, redesigning the information flow. •Awarded approval and delivered communication plan to entire division.

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  Young Women's Future Symposium

  • JA Volunteer

    • 2008 - 2009

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  Walmart Region 42

  • Field Trainer

    • 1995 - 1998