Experience

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  South Bay Professional Association

  • Co-Chair Training Committee

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  South Bay Professional Association

  • 1220 Engracia Avenue Torrance, CA 90501

  • Co-chair Training Committee

    • Apr 2013 - Present
    • 1220 Engracia Avenue Torrance, CA 90501

    The SBPA provides its members with Training, and opportunities to maintain and develop professional skills by participating in the leadership of the organization. Through involvement in committees, members assist in developing, planning, and implementing events, web pages, newsletters, and workshops to help each other advance their careers.

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  Career Focus & Associates

  • 15822 Normandie Ave Gardena, CA 90247

  • Human Resources Consultant/Career Coach

    • Jun 1996 - Present
    • 15822 Normandie Ave Gardena, CA 90247

    Problem Solving Human Resources Manger Generalist / Career Coach conducts training, executive searches, and outplacement. I specialize in employee relations, policies/procedures, and facilitating workshops that provide the tools needed for effective job search and employment for your company. • Diversified experience in Human Resources and Operation Management.• Recruit for professional and support positions to meet staffing needs.• Design and provide training programs.• Set-up policy and procedures, and advise companies on California Labor Laws.• Set-up Organizational Development programs with companies management’s support.• Investigate and document EEOC grievances, and interface with companies attorneys.• Employee Relation Specialist.• Advise companies on effective communications and cost saving programs.• Provide Strategic Planning training for the Los Angeles Housing Authority (HUD).• Stress Management.• Conflict Resolution.• Interview Coaching &Techniques.

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  Southland Box Company

  • 4201 Fruitland Ave Vernon , CA 90058

  • Human Resouces Manager

    • Feb 1998 - Mar 2006
    • 4201 Fruitland Ave Vernon , CA 90058

    HR Generalist, employee relations, labor relations, developed new policies and procedures, safety programs, employee evaluations, promotions and transfers, managed payroll, managed all benefit programs for the company, union and non-union medical, dental, life, LTD, vision, union pension plan, and 401ks. Managed two unions at the company, Teamsters and Graphic Communications unions. Set-up union meeting and met with union officers to discuss issues, contract negotiations for both unions for renewal. Recruitment, interface with company attorneys, workers compensations, hires/terminations.

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  City of Torrance

  • 3031 Torrance Blvd Torrance, CA 90503

  • Counselor / Trainer / JTPA Program

    • May 1993 - Jul 1996
    • 3031 Torrance Blvd Torrance, CA 90503

    Client Counselor, Case Manager, Trainer, Job Developer and Placement.• Managed clients that came to the Job Training Placement Act (JTPA) program for retraining and job placement.• Directed their training progress and job placement through counseling from start to completion.• Conducted workshops/trainings: Interview Techniques, Resumes Writing, Stress Management.• Contacted companies by phone and site visits to identify open positions and staffing needs.• Offered On The JOB Training (OJT) for our clients to hiring companies at no cost to the company.

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  Fox Meyers & Associates

  • 3250 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90010

  • Human Resources Consultant

    • May 1991 - May 1992
    • 3250 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles 90010

    Human Resource Generalist/Career Coach, Seminar Speaker. Developed Job Fairs, Trainer, Executive Search and Recruitment.• Advised various companies about their Human Resources needs.• Advised and developed Policies and Procedures relating to Employee Relations.• Advised companies on Training & Development for their employees.• Trained management on compliance with Federal and State Labor Laws.• Developed and coordinated activities of companies for Job Fairs.• Seminar Speaker and Trainer at the workshops.• Set-up in-house Seminars with various companies.• Called companies about their recruitment and staffing needs through, Cold calling and site visits • Recruited professional and support personnel in a variety of fields. • Engineering, Software, Business, Manufacturing, Finance, Healthcare and Shop support.

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  Allied-Signal Automotive

  • 3201 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505

  • Human Resources Manager-Plant

    • Sep 1971 - May 1991
    • 3201 Lomita Blvd Torrance, CA 90505

    Human Resource/Generalist, Employee Relations, EEO/AAP, Training & Development, Wage/Salary levels, OSHA & Other Regulations, etc.• Managed all Human Resources functions throughout the plant.• Built and maintained an effective communications and cost saving program.• Recruited and staffed professional and support personnel. • Investigated and documented EEOC grievances, and interfaced with attorneys.• 98% success record in resolving EEOC claims and grievance before litigation.• Developed a Sexual Harassment Prevention program.• Established an Organizational Development program with management’s support.• Highly skilled in training, motivating, and developing employees and staff.• Managed Wage/Salary and Compensation at all levels throughout the plant.• Advised senior management on Employee Relations and Policies/Procedures.• Decreased employee turnover through institution of effective management training programs.• Updated job descriptions and establishment of accountability procedures.• Supervisor of 4 multi-facilities, 4 Human Resources facility Managers, and 1200 employees. • Anticipated, identified, and resolved personnel issues.• Good organizational skills.• Communicated effectively with employees, maintained goodwill with non-union plant status.

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  Human Resources Supervisor

  • 3201 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505

  • Allied Signal Corp.

    • Sep 1971 - May 1991
    • 3201 Lomita Blvd. Torrance, CA 90505

    Plant Human Resources Manager of two facility with 600-750 employees.