Experience

Caltech

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, HR Programs & Engagement

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Human Resources Programs and Engagement (HRPE) manages projects focused on employee experience, professional development, and streamlining HR processes. HRPE is responsible for planning and executing numerous campus wide events annually, including in support of major Institute initiatives.

• Lead, Education Consultant

  • Jan 2014 - May 2023

  • Drive activities of the HR Events & Education team comprised of campus-wide staff events, WorkLife program, and staff development focusing on innovative and creative solutions to Institute needs.• Design, create copy, and distribute communications materials for Human Resources across multiple platforms.• Plan, design, and execute HR sponsored campus events. Maximize available funding while creating innovative events that increase employee engagement and support Caltech culture. • Design, facilitate, and plan learning and development opportunities for campus staff and administer tuition reimbursement program. Foster partnerships with other schools to provide educational opportunities for staff. • Lead and subject matter expert on projects across the Institute. Prior projects include human resources website redesign, employee handbook redesign, annual supervisor’s conference, United Way campaign, administration and launch of compliant unlawful harassment training, online performance management system, and launch of goal setting wellness platform. Show less

• Education Consultant

  • May 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Team lead/project manager for the design, development, and launch of SilkRoad learning management system.• Liaised for the Executive Director of Human Resources on all task forces and committees related to human resources functions and activities including but not limited to task forces for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), design and development of new HR website to align with a new strategic identity and Windstar tax compliance software upgrade.• Analyzed, designed, and developed training programs supporting Institute training initiatives.• Provided in-house training and presentation on a variety of workplace subjects determined by the needs of the community.• Managed career development activities for the Employee & Organizational Development office.• Certified Trainer in FranklinCovey Leading at the Speed of Trust. Show less

• Graduate Intern

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  • Worked as an internal consultant on various organizational projects such as institutional surveys, compliance task forces, and redesign of new hire orientation.• As a member of the Institute’s I-9 Task Force, coordinated vendor selection process for new online I-9 system.• Researched, designed, and facilitated transformational leadership training for annual Caltech Supervisor’s Conference.• Developed format and communications for Institute’s Quarterly Manager’s Briefings.• Designed training programs such as Institute’s first financial services conference by working with subject matter experts to create an effective learning program for employees. Show less



ONEgeneration

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Worker, Adult Day Care

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  • Managed up to 72 clients and their families through discipline specific analysis techniques and collaboration with subject matter experts to establish best method of service utilization.• Member of multiple task forces and committees related to marketing and public relations for the program.• Assisted with the implementation of funding and policy changes due to new funding sources.• Streamlined business operations through the creation and implementation of informational documents, assessment forms, and intake procedures. Show less

• Intake Coordinator, Adult Day Care

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Marketed the agency through networking events, cold calls, and attendance at community events.• Managed all aspects of the intake process from initial call to first day of attendance. • Acted as the point-of-contact for families providing resource referrals and counseling to ease the transition to the day program.• Applied working knowledge of trends and developments in the fields of aging and cognitive impairment to effectively market program services.

• Care Coordinator, Case Management

  • Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Managed a case load between 140-180 clients using multiple assessment tools.• Analyzed progress and maintained accurate records with ETO software.• Developed relationships with various community agencies for information and referrals.



Keiro

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Intern

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Facilitated evidence-based psychoeducational programming to Japanese American adults in various settings. • Provided supportive counseling to residents at Keiro Nursing Home utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy (SFT). • Analyzed the effectiveness and cultural appropriateness of Savvy Caregiver to determine improved service delivery. • Facilitated evidence-based psychoeducational programming to Japanese American adults in various settings. • Provided supportive counseling to residents at Keiro Nursing Home utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy (SFT). • Analyzed the effectiveness and cultural appropriateness of Savvy Caregiver to determine improved service delivery.



California State University, Northridge

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• EROS Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2004

  • Hired, trained, and supervised all new and returning EROS peer educators in the Klotz Student Health Center at California State University, Northridge. • Co-developed and facilitated training on communication between parents and teens. • Training and consultation in one-on-one and large groups (up to 100 people) of specialized subject matter. • Hired, trained, and supervised all new and returning EROS peer educators in the Klotz Student Health Center at California State University, Northridge. • Co-developed and facilitated training on communication between parents and teens. • Training and consultation in one-on-one and large groups (up to 100 people) of specialized subject matter.