Experience

City of Commerce

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Manager/Risk Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Commerce, California, United States



County of Orange

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Manager I (Employee Relations)

  • Jul 2014 - Oct 2016

  Santa Ana, CA



County of San Diego

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Human Resources Officer (Central Region & South Region)

  • Jan 2013 - Oct 2016

  San Diego, CA & Chula Vista, CA Oversee HR activities for County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Central and South Region (1,269 employees) and directly supervise 3 Departmental HR Officers providing on-site HR administration at Central and South Region Facilities: South Region Family Resource Center, South Region Child Welfare Services Office (303 H Street, Chula Vista), South Region Public Health Center, Southeast Family Resource Center, Northeast Family Resource Center, Centre City Family Resource Center… Show more Oversee HR activities for County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Central and South Region (1,269 employees) and directly supervise 3 Departmental HR Officers providing on-site HR administration at Central and South Region Facilities: South Region Family Resource Center, South Region Child Welfare Services Office (303 H Street, Chula Vista), South Region Public Health Center, Southeast Family Resource Center, Northeast Family Resource Center, Centre City Family Resource Center, Metro Family Resource Center, and Central Region Public Health Center. Oversee employee disciplinary actions and grievance procedures for these regions/facilities. Represent Appointing Authority at Civil Service Commission hearings. Provide training oversight to HHSA departments related to workplace safety and performance management. Oversee position management activities related to adding and transferring positions to various operating units. Oversee position management and succession planning activities. Participated in Central and South Region Strategic Planning activities, and present training related to performance management and County strategic initiatives. Facilitate agendas for Departmental HR Officer Meetings. Serve as department lead on Injury and Illness Prevention Plans, coordinating the 2013 update for 3 24-hour facilities: Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility, Psychiatric Hospital, and Polinsky Children's Center. Ensure legal compliance and effective HR delivery in assigned regions/facilities, and ensure effective performance management through use of performance reviews and related documentation. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS -Successful resolution of long-standing employee performance issues, including resolution of cases at Civil Service Commission. -Trained and developed a team of 3 Departmental HR Officers who have received recognition for effective HR delivery at Central and South Region work site facilities.

• Sr. Human Resources Officer at Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility

  • May 2011 - Jan 2013

  Santee, CA Oversee HR activities for County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility. Supervise 1 Departmental HR Officer assigned at Edgemoor. Served a project manager for department-wide Illness and Injury Prevention plans, including plans at 24-hour facilities. Coordinated, tracked, and ensured compliance with Operational Incentive Plans. While assigned at this facility, I was selected as the Chair for a Source Selection Committee assigned for the… Show more Oversee HR activities for County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility. Supervise 1 Departmental HR Officer assigned at Edgemoor. Served a project manager for department-wide Illness and Injury Prevention plans, including plans at 24-hour facilities. Coordinated, tracked, and ensured compliance with Operational Incentive Plans. While assigned at this facility, I was selected as the Chair for a Source Selection Committee assigned for the procurement of a large-scale, multi-million dollar contract. This role included coordination of meetings and recommendations. Oversee labor relations and employee relations activities at Edgemoor DPSNF. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS -Successful resolution of long-standing employee performance issues at Skilled Nursing Facility, including resolution of cases at Civil Service Commission. - Effectively used department-originated performance appraisals to address performance issues. - Developed innovative staffing programs at Edgemoor DPSNF. -Streamlined recruitment of healthcare classifications (Staff Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, and Certified Nurse Assistant at Edgemoor DPSNF. -Ensured timely completion of department-wide operational planning documents prior to the end of the fiscal year. -Successfully chaired source selection committee for large-scale, healthcare contract at Edgemoor DPSNF.



City of San Diego

• Employment Investigator

  • Jul 2010 - May 2011

  San Diego, CA



State Bar

• Audits Project Manager (Consultant/Contractor)

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2010



County of San Diego

• Chief Administrative Office - Staff Officer

  • Nov 2007 - Jul 2009

  County of San Diego, Public Safety Group Executive Office



San Diego County Parks and Recreation

• Sr. Human Resources Officer at County of San Diego, Parks and Recreation

  • Apr 2005 - Nov 2007

  San Diego, CA Developed Peoplesoft queries and reports related to position management, vacancy rates, employee training, labor costs, recruitment periods, hiring statistics, and performance evaluations. Spearheaded departmental aspects of ERP system implementation and management including the Peoplesoft 8.8 ERP system upgrade and Kronos implementation. Provide training to department managers and staff as part of the roll-out of the system upgrades. Developed risk management reports for functional areas such… Show more Developed Peoplesoft queries and reports related to position management, vacancy rates, employee training, labor costs, recruitment periods, hiring statistics, and performance evaluations. Spearheaded departmental aspects of ERP system implementation and management including the Peoplesoft 8.8 ERP system upgrade and Kronos implementation. Provide training to department managers and staff as part of the roll-out of the system upgrades. Developed risk management reports for functional areas such as facility funding, fee policies, and staffing. Reduced lost productivity leave time by 79% and annual expenditures by 31% compared to prior year through development of a risk mitigation and training program based on field staff injury trends. Managed departments Incentive Compensation Program. Voted in by department divisions to receive a Team Leadership Citation in 2007. Show less



County of San Diego

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Departmental HR Officer

  • Jul 2003 - Apr 2005

• Background Investigation Manager

  • Sep 2001 - Aug 2003

  San Diego, CA http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hr/risk_mgt_div.html



San Diego Community College District

• Senior Technical Writer

  • Jan 1999 - Sep 2001

  Greater San Diego Area Program planning and information technology role with government agency operating three 2-year colleges. Responsible for designing internet site http://www.sdccd.net/research, managing ongoing content requirements and coordinating data collection from multiple departments. Promoted from initial position managing the conversion of research documents for online accessibility.