Experience

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  The AMES Companies, Inc.

  • Organizational Learning & Development Manager

    • Sep 2013 - Present

    Organizational learning and development leader.Plans, develops, implements and administers learning and development initiatives. Liaison and advisor to organizational leaders.

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  MBE Digital, Inc.

  • El Monte, CA

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Mar 2011 - Feb 2013
    • El Monte, CA

    - Introduced first progressive discipline program, fostering a work environment based on trust and accountability throughout the organization. - Strong leader guiding employee-retention goals while providing coaching and support management on leadership development, talent and performance managem...

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  Brandman University

  • Irvine, CA

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010
    • Irvine, CA

    - Corporate recruiter for twenty- five locations, collaborating with region and department peers in planning, organizing and managing full cycle talent management initiatives, processes, and procedures. - Redesigned recruitment and new-hire orientation processes to incorporate blended Chapman and...

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  Whittier College

  • Whittier, CA

  • Manager of Human Resources

    • Nov 2008 - Nov 2009
    • Whittier, CA

    - Interim HR Director for two months; accomplished hiring new HR Director while addressing multiple employee relations claims as well HR Department’s daily goals and strategic initiatives. - Sole administrator of full cycle recruitment and staffing programs, compensation surveys reporting, job de...

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  Isuzu Motors America

  • Anaheim, CA

  • HR Generalist

    • Apr 2008 - Nov 2008
    • Anaheim, CA

    HR Generalist, April 2008 – November 2008 - Developed recruiting strategies to address continued growth. Responsible for recruitment processes at California locations. - Managed high volume temporary staffing program. Negotiated and lowered mark-up rates. - Full cycle Payroll administration back ...

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  Hayward Pool Products, Inc.

  • Pomona, CA

  • HR Assistant

    • Feb 2007 - Apr 2008
    • Pomona, CA

    - HR business partner to three shifts supervisors to address employees and operations’ needs with tactical and strategic administration of employee benefits and leaves of absence, tracking and analysis of daily attendance records, review of performance evaluations, job analysis and revision of jo...

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  ResMAE Mortgage Corporation

  • Brea, CA

  • Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

    • Jun 2004 - Dec 2006
    • Brea, CA

    - Designed and implemented new hire onboarding process, collaborating with Training Department to build customized new hire training sessions for specific mortgage industry job functions. - Administrator of background checks and onboarding programs in forty seven States. Hired and developed two n...

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  Interactive Games and Creations, Inc.

  • Temple City, CA

  • Office Manager

    • Aug 2000 - Jun 2004
    • Temple City, CA

    - Full cycle payroll and bookkeeping functions. - Addressed seasonal event staffing needs by building a resourceful network of professional, on-call, special event staff. - Event coordinator and staff supervisor for high profile event productions.

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  Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Los Angeles, CA

  • Accounting Clerk

    • 1997 - 2000
    • Los Angeles, CA

    • Administrative and clerical support to Accounting & Finance office.• Data entry for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.• Ticket credit card sales reports' audits.• Expense report review and processing for administrative staff and team scouts world-wide.