Experience

Brighter Strategies, LLC

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Senior Associate

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Supporting clients with a focus on compliance and data-driven best practices via internal system audits (both initial implementation and subsequent administration), policy evaluation and design, survey creation and analysis, and process review and implementation. A skilled verbal and written communicator who enjoys supporting companies and organizations by creating sound culturally appropriate policies that positively impact organizational structure and day to day operations.. Supporting clients with a focus on compliance and data-driven best practices via internal system audits (both initial implementation and subsequent administration), policy evaluation and design, survey creation and analysis, and process review and implementation. A skilled verbal and written communicator who enjoys supporting companies and organizations by creating sound culturally appropriate policies that positively impact organizational structure and day to day operations..



Eagle HR Inc

• United States
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Consultant

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022

  Client support, benefits administration, recruiting, employee handbook development, onboarding & orientation design and implementation, policy & system development & implementation, internal personnel file audits, federal and state compliance. Client support, benefits administration, recruiting, employee handbook development, onboarding & orientation design and implementation, policy & system development & implementation, internal personnel file audits, federal and state compliance.



Piccolina Toscana

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bar Manager/Head Bartender

  • Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

  As head bartender, provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment by demonstrating extensive knowledge of cuisine, specialty dishes, cocktails, wine, and beer. Provided excellent service to all clientele , including the current president of the United States, the mayor, and other local government officials. Managerial duties included weekly and monthly staff scheduling, entertainment scheduling and budgeting, weekly liquor inventory and ordering. Designed and updated wine, beer, and cocktail lists quarterly and helped plan and host monthly wine dinners, happy hours, corporate and community events, as well as weddings, funerals, holiday parties, and other events. Ordered and managed internal liquor distribution for the bar, restaurant, and full-service catering department. Worked closely with the owner as well as the catering managers and external sales reps to manage and decrease liquor costs company wide. General manager duties also included managing the service staff and to-go shop staff while tending the bar, delivering liquor to catering venues, and working wherever needed for the company on and off site to promote the brand and increase sales. Represented the establishments in regional and state cocktail competitions.



C.R. Hummingbird to Mars

• Bar Manager/Entertainment Director

  • Mar 2015 - Sep 2017

  Successfully designed and implemented staff training programs for casual and upscale dining service. Planned and hosted community, entertainment, and art events as the General Manager of Hummingbird to Mars. New menu and cocktail design, training, and implementation on a quarterly basis. Managerial duties also included weekly and monthly staff scheduling, entertainment scheduling and budgeting, weekly liquor inventory and ordering. Worked closely with the Director of Operations and the owners to manage and decrease liquor costs company wide. Designed and taught drink-making classes to the public in order to increase the company's exposure and celebration of speakeasy cocktail culture. Represented the establishments in regional and state cocktail competitions.



Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub; Hummingbird to Mars Speakeasy

• Manager; Bartender; Server

  • Feb 2014 - Sep 2017



Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Housing Clinic Director

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Housing Clinic Director for DCRAC, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to financial literacy within the community; provided bilingual foreclosure prevention services and first time homebuyer pre-purchase counseling (English/Spanish), as well as financial coaching, counseling services, and administrative duties. Worked with various organizations such as Goodwill to provide community outreach and education. Attended court mediations with over 50 clients in various stages of the foreclosure process and worked closely with banks and other financial groups to help clients successfully navigate and recover from foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other major life events.



Colegio Americano de Puebla

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior High School Teacher - English

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Taught Middle Years Program (7th, 8th, 9th grade) per the International Baccalaureate Curriculum. Prepared ninth grade students for TOEFL Exam. Served on First Aid Committee in conjunction with school doctor for two years. Taught Middle Years Program (7th, 8th, 9th grade) per the International Baccalaureate Curriculum. Prepared ninth grade students for TOEFL Exam. Served on First Aid Committee in conjunction with school doctor for two years.



Colegio Aprendizaje, Desarollo, y Acesoria

• Elementary Teacher - English

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Taught English to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in a private school based on Montessori education model. Taught English to 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in a private school based on Montessori education model.



Center For Talented Youth Moravian Campus (Johns Hopkins University)

• Health Assistant; Residential Assistant

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Residential Assistant on a bilingual floor of High School Juniors (Spanish/English).Health Assistant to campus nurse; administered medications and basic first aid. Transported students to hospitals off campus during emergencies. Clerical duties. Residential Assistant on a bilingual floor of High School Juniors (Spanish/English).Health Assistant to campus nurse; administered medications and basic first aid. Transported students to hospitals off campus during emergencies. Clerical duties.



Kid Shelleen's Restaurant

• Server

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2009