Experience

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  FleetForce Truck Driving School

  • United States

  • Human Resources Manager

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • United States

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  Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

  • Bradenton, Florida, United States

  • Human Resources Director

    • Jan 2016 - Sep 2023
    • Bradenton, Florida, United States

    Manage and administer the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County’s human resource functions, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, safety, employee retentions, performance management and Staff Development. Provide advice and counsel to management in the development and implementation of policies and practices that comply with all applicable regulations and are consistent with the Boys & Girls Club’s mission and values

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  LiveSmart 360

  • Sarasota, Florida

  • Director of Business Operations, HR Manager and Executive Assistant

    • Oct 2013 - Jul 2015
    • Sarasota, Florida

    Began as Executive administrative assistance to senior management and staff, which consisted of setting up events, booking flights, travel and hotels, expense reports. Transformed into Human Resource Manager to develop a department, direct human resource functions, including recruiting, hiring practices, benefits and compensation. Promoted to Business Operations to oversee the supervision of employees, ensure safety regulations were met, work with established team, managed all building inspections and supplies. Continued to be responsible for all Administration, HR and Business Operations. • Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefit packages, onboarding and recruiting, hiring, corrective action. • Brought Employee Handbook into full compliance with HR Representative from Paychex on policies, procedures, state, local, and federal laws.• Introduced company’s first disciplinary procedure that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes. • Developed an updated PTO Policy to hold employees accountable for absences.• Saved company thousands of dollars every month by reducing reliance on employment agencies, using local companies rather than large corporations, and reviewing equipment and tools around office that were not being used. • Established professional relationships with vendors, hotels, transportation and local companies. • Formulated, managed, and updated required HR related paperwork, Standard Operating Procedures and other supported materials for smooth business operations.• Managed the 30, 60, 90 Day Performance Reviews and Performance Annual Review Process.• Administered benefits to new hires, COBRA materials to exiting employees, Worker’s Compensation assessments.

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  Richard's Foodporium

  • Sarasota, FL

  • Human Resource Manager

    • May 2012 - Jun 2013
    • Sarasota, FL

    Hired solely to focus on developing and guiding the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR department. Developed, implemented and managed Human Resource programs. Responsible for structuring and developing the department. Contribute to and optimize the organization's quality of personnel and information systems aimed at reinforcing and maintaining a positive, healthy work environment, coaching employees and raising performance standards. Manage daily operations of the department, ensure optimal communications, prioritize issues, keep excellent records, facilitate and participate in various meetings with all levels of staff and CEO, while performing other duties at direction of the owner/CEO.• Managed employee relations, staffing and separations, interviewing, job postings, disciplinary process, trainings and skill development, benefit administration, workers compensation, unemployment and personnel files. • Assisted in work place climate assessments and improvement focused on valuing and improving company culture by supporting Mission, Vision, and Core Values.• Supported management and employees by redesigning job descriptions, performance appraisals for relevance, accuracy, and optimal use. • Improved communication and morale by coaching and counseling employees and managers on recruiting, performance management, and disciplinary issues.• Assisted Operations with employee surveys, exit interviews, newsletter and other field/staff communication materials.• Managed the 30, 60, 90 Day Performance Reviews and Performance Annual Review Process.• Explored opportunities to create new recognition programs, creative benefit packages and areas to add value for staff retention.• Participated in succession planning with COO.

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  Champs Sports Corporate Office

  • Bradenton, FL

  • Corporate Human Resource Assistant

    • Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
    • Bradenton, FL

    Responsible for payroll and benefits administration duties associated with recruiting, hiring, orientation, promotions, transfers, terminations, and relocations. Maintained personnel and benefit files, HR Peoplesoft database, and other confidential information or documents. Coordinated company meetings, events and community service activities. Reconciliation of corporate meeting card and reimbursement expense reports. Supervisor of the Receptionist and Switchboard Relief Operators.Reason for Transition: Assignment Ended.Clear Channel Communications - See Professional

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  Clear Channel Radio of Sarasota

  • Executive Assistant/Public Information Director/National Sales Coordinator/Human Resource Director

    • Jul 2003 - Mar 2011

    Began as On-Air Talent delivering the Morning and Afternoon Traffic Reports. Selected by General Manager to become the Executive Assistant. Recruited and maintained Public Information Director, Human Resource Director, Office Manager and National Sales Coordinator during the 9 years with Clear Channel Communications. • Managed General Manager’s schedule, supply budget, expense reports, phone calls, emails, mail, meetings, luncheons and information to staff. • Maintained six radio stations EEO and Public Filing to be compliant with FCC Policies. • Hosted and offered non-profit organizations thirty-minute local PSA program, “It’s Your Turn”.• Assisted and managed full broad range of HR functions, including preparing all new hire/termed paperwork; delivered Benefit Information to staff; attendance; distribute employee Performance Reviews; appointed Employee and Manager Training, addressed employee issues and counseled management. Supervised Receptionist. Managed and developed job and internship postings. • Purchased, managed and budgeted all office supplies, janitorial, printing, and kitchen supply orders. Supervised building inspections and maintenance. • Approved and submitted National Sales Orders and initiated all National Sale remotes including promotional spots, talking points, call-in breaks, copy writing and recaps.

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  Grossman, Roth and Partridge, P.A.

  • Assistant and Receptionist

    • Jul 2003 - Jun 2004

    Greeted clients, Answered phones and Maintained office supplies. Organized and Performed Filing duties, Assisted associates where needed. Maintained and Transcribed Dictation. (Worked Full Time along with Part Time position (on-air broadcasting) at Clear Channel).

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  Clear Channel Communications

  • Traffic Broadcaster/Producer/Personality

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

    Broadcasted morning and afternoon Traffic reports on several radio stations. Produced Recorded Traffic reports. *Worked Full Time Traffic Broadcaster position along with Part Time positions at:Wilson Excavators, Inc. - Administrative Assistant; Acertion, Inc. - Executive Assistant; United Cerebral Palsy - Assistant to Executive Assistant; Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Medicine Specialist - Clerical/Insurance Specialist.