Human Resources

• Jun 2020 - Present

Managing Editor

• Aug 2008 - Apr 2020

Project management: Develops editorial calendar, delegates, edits, and writes content, adheres to deadlines, engages with fans on social media; oversees a staff of up to 20 paid and volunteer contributors; established relationship with USA Today and collaborated with media partners to develop monthly featuresRecruitment: Actively seeks out and identifies potential writers; interviews all candidatesWebsite & social media: Worked to build community and readership of boltsfromtheblue.com through an increased social media presence and superior contentChange management: Managed team through turnover and other changes occurring from franchise relocation

Human Resources Business Partner

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

Employee relations: Manages full cycle of recruitment, process worker's compensation claims including incident investigations, and disciplinary actions; partners with management on disciplinary and other employee management issues including retention strategiesTraining: Provides new employee orientation for all new employeesCommittees: Member of Employee Appreciation & Wellness Committees

Human Resources Generalist II

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2018

Employee relations: Processes all hiring, status changes, job changes, salary changes, terminations, benefits enrollment, worker's compensation claims, general liability claims, and disciplinary actions; advises management on disciplinary and other employee management issuesStrategic planning: Designed and implemented on-boarding program; converted personnel filing system to electronic filing system; wrote and implemented Emergency Action PlanProject management: Implemented Affirmative Action Plan; maintains personnel, fleet, HIPAA, worker's compensation, and payroll files for all staff (390+ employees)Training: Provides orientation and child safety training for all new employees; trains and supervises human resources assistants and coordinatorsCommittees: Chaired Safety Committee