Experience

Tai Pedro & Associates

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

• Human Resources Technician

  • 2009 - Present

  Served as Team Lead and mentor in the in-depth reference checking of over 700 USAID Foreign Service Officers in diverse labor categories under the DLI contract; successfully completed references quicker than contractually agreed. • Created and launched a precise tracking system for all prospective officer candidates and completed reference questionnaires that were returned. • Acted as a Sr. Analyst by qualifying tests for global candidates interviewing worldwide. • Created and… Show more Served as Team Lead and mentor in the in-depth reference checking of over 700 USAID Foreign Service Officers in diverse labor categories under the DLI contract; successfully completed references quicker than contractually agreed. • Created and launched a precise tracking system for all prospective officer candidates and completed reference questionnaires that were returned. • Acted as a Sr. Analyst by qualifying tests for global candidates interviewing worldwide. • Created and delivered HR-based reports used to determine if monthly quotas were being met. • Oversaw initial scoring and audit procedures for the potential candidate process of evaluation. • Coordinated and arranged domestic travel plans for potential Foreign Service Officers. • Provided administrative support for time sensitive, confidential documents as needed for company COO and senior staff, and the staff of USAID. • Executed the sourcing, recruitment, and staff hiring for additional TPA contracts. • Partnered with team members in the formulation of business proposals for potential contracts. • Implemented performance management strategies and the improvement of tracking systems. • Created and maintained confidential employee and company files; updated information as needed. Show less Served as Team Lead and mentor in the in-depth reference checking of over 700 USAID Foreign Service Officers in diverse labor categories under the DLI contract; successfully completed references quicker than contractually agreed. • Created and launched a precise tracking system for all prospective officer candidates and completed reference questionnaires that were returned. • Acted as a Sr. Analyst by qualifying tests for global candidates interviewing worldwide. • Created and… Show more Served as Team Lead and mentor in the in-depth reference checking of over 700 USAID Foreign Service Officers in diverse labor categories under the DLI contract; successfully completed references quicker than contractually agreed. • Created and launched a precise tracking system for all prospective officer candidates and completed reference questionnaires that were returned. • Acted as a Sr. Analyst by qualifying tests for global candidates interviewing worldwide. • Created and delivered HR-based reports used to determine if monthly quotas were being met. • Oversaw initial scoring and audit procedures for the potential candidate process of evaluation. • Coordinated and arranged domestic travel plans for potential Foreign Service Officers. • Provided administrative support for time sensitive, confidential documents as needed for company COO and senior staff, and the staff of USAID. • Executed the sourcing, recruitment, and staff hiring for additional TPA contracts. • Partnered with team members in the formulation of business proposals for potential contracts. • Implemented performance management strategies and the improvement of tracking systems. • Created and maintained confidential employee and company files; updated information as needed. Show less



Federal Reserve Board of Governors

• Washington, DC

• Human Resources Technician

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  Performed the support of all HR-related functions to include the sourcing and researching of resumes via PeopleClick and various search engines for quality candidates. • Created, entered and updated job announcements into PeopleClick, USAJOBS, Monster, and other job boards. • Created new hire acceptance letters and employee packets for all incoming employees. • Coordinated and scheduled phone and in-person interviews to coincide with the hiring managers schedule; observed oral… Show more Performed the support of all HR-related functions to include the sourcing and researching of resumes via PeopleClick and various search engines for quality candidates. • Created, entered and updated job announcements into PeopleClick, USAJOBS, Monster, and other job boards. • Created new hire acceptance letters and employee packets for all incoming employees. • Coordinated and scheduled phone and in-person interviews to coincide with the hiring managers schedule; observed oral interview processes. • Arranged for testing times and sites; assisted in proctoring and scoring test materials. • Provided information to the Client on security sensitive information about candidates and background checks. • Initiated assistance in the recruiting of IT personnel for the IT Department. Show less Performed the support of all HR-related functions to include the sourcing and researching of resumes via PeopleClick and various search engines for quality candidates. • Created, entered and updated job announcements into PeopleClick, USAJOBS, Monster, and other job boards. • Created new hire acceptance letters and employee packets for all incoming employees. • Coordinated and scheduled phone and in-person interviews to coincide with the hiring managers schedule; observed oral… Show more Performed the support of all HR-related functions to include the sourcing and researching of resumes via PeopleClick and various search engines for quality candidates. • Created, entered and updated job announcements into PeopleClick, USAJOBS, Monster, and other job boards. • Created new hire acceptance letters and employee packets for all incoming employees. • Coordinated and scheduled phone and in-person interviews to coincide with the hiring managers schedule; observed oral interview processes. • Arranged for testing times and sites; assisted in proctoring and scoring test materials. • Provided information to the Client on security sensitive information about candidates and background checks. • Initiated assistance in the recruiting of IT personnel for the IT Department. Show less



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Sr. Administrative Assistant

  • Feb 2007 - May 2008

  Provided HR and administrative support to 4 Human Resources Directors and 4 Business Consultants. Prepared severance packages, agreement letters, and retention letters for voluntary/involuntary employees. • Handled all aspects of travel and lodging reimbursements, per diem payments, and honoraria for Directors. • Scheduled face-to-face and teleconferencing meetings and arranged for meeting facilities and equipment. • Prepared actions for various groups from relocation to terminations… Show more Provided HR and administrative support to 4 Human Resources Directors and 4 Business Consultants. Prepared severance packages, agreement letters, and retention letters for voluntary/involuntary employees. • Handled all aspects of travel and lodging reimbursements, per diem payments, and honoraria for Directors. • Scheduled face-to-face and teleconferencing meetings and arranged for meeting facilities and equipment. • Prepared actions for various groups from relocation to terminations and separations. • Assisted separated employees with understanding future compensation benefits after separation. • Managed executive calendars, reserve conference rooms, and maintained parking structure assignment for the entire ARC Headquarters and two Washington locations. • Created template letters for college students, awarded grant monies, and prepared internal/external audit documents. • Developed and maintained filing system for manager and staff; confidential files; employee relations records, PMP’s, and other related information. Show less Provided HR and administrative support to 4 Human Resources Directors and 4 Business Consultants. Prepared severance packages, agreement letters, and retention letters for voluntary/involuntary employees. • Handled all aspects of travel and lodging reimbursements, per diem payments, and honoraria for Directors. • Scheduled face-to-face and teleconferencing meetings and arranged for meeting facilities and equipment. • Prepared actions for various groups from relocation to terminations… Show more Provided HR and administrative support to 4 Human Resources Directors and 4 Business Consultants. Prepared severance packages, agreement letters, and retention letters for voluntary/involuntary employees. • Handled all aspects of travel and lodging reimbursements, per diem payments, and honoraria for Directors. • Scheduled face-to-face and teleconferencing meetings and arranged for meeting facilities and equipment. • Prepared actions for various groups from relocation to terminations and separations. • Assisted separated employees with understanding future compensation benefits after separation. • Managed executive calendars, reserve conference rooms, and maintained parking structure assignment for the entire ARC Headquarters and two Washington locations. • Created template letters for college students, awarded grant monies, and prepared internal/external audit documents. • Developed and maintained filing system for manager and staff; confidential files; employee relations records, PMP’s, and other related information. Show less



Verizon Business

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

  Managed and oversaw the daily tasks and activities of all technical and administrative staff; maintained a consistent and on-going $100K+ supplier budget. Provided executive level support to include calendar management, report creation, staff oversight, and administrative duties. • Acted as a liaison between Verizon Core, Verizon Business, and all of the other major Verizon Security sites (NJ, NY, FL, TX, VA,) for most identification security issues. • Assisted the Corporate Security… Show more Managed and oversaw the daily tasks and activities of all technical and administrative staff; maintained a consistent and on-going $100K+ supplier budget. Provided executive level support to include calendar management, report creation, staff oversight, and administrative duties. • Acted as a liaison between Verizon Core, Verizon Business, and all of the other major Verizon Security sites (NJ, NY, FL, TX, VA,) for most identification security issues. • Assisted the Corporate Security Manager on the fiscal year International Grant Program. • Provided logistical support and coordination for security conferences, workshops, site visits, board meetings and advisory group meetings. Show less Managed and oversaw the daily tasks and activities of all technical and administrative staff; maintained a consistent and on-going $100K+ supplier budget. Provided executive level support to include calendar management, report creation, staff oversight, and administrative duties. • Acted as a liaison between Verizon Core, Verizon Business, and all of the other major Verizon Security sites (NJ, NY, FL, TX, VA,) for most identification security issues. • Assisted the Corporate Security… Show more Managed and oversaw the daily tasks and activities of all technical and administrative staff; maintained a consistent and on-going $100K+ supplier budget. Provided executive level support to include calendar management, report creation, staff oversight, and administrative duties. • Acted as a liaison between Verizon Core, Verizon Business, and all of the other major Verizon Security sites (NJ, NY, FL, TX, VA,) for most identification security issues. • Assisted the Corporate Security Manager on the fiscal year International Grant Program. • Provided logistical support and coordination for security conferences, workshops, site visits, board meetings and advisory group meetings. Show less