Experience

Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • May 2023 - Sep 2023

  Weatherly, Pennsylvania, United States



Guardian Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Oct 2022 - May 2023

  Weatherly, Pennsylvania, United States



Cardinal Glass Industries

• Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

  Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, United States Cardinal Glass Industries is a management-owed S-Corporation leading the industry in the development of residential glass for doors and windows. The company has 5 divisions and 37 manufacturing locations containing more than 7,000 employees in the United States. As the Human Resource Manager for our Mountaintop location, and the Insulated Glass Division I oversaw over 220 employees for our location. Oversee daily administrative and strategic functions of the facility needs in compliance… Show more Cardinal Glass Industries is a management-owed S-Corporation leading the industry in the development of residential glass for doors and windows. The company has 5 divisions and 37 manufacturing locations containing more than 7,000 employees in the United States. As the Human Resource Manager for our Mountaintop location, and the Insulated Glass Division I oversaw over 220 employees for our location. Oversee daily administrative and strategic functions of the facility needs in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws. In addition, I was a liaison between the employee’s leadership team, and management team, in any situational needs from training and development to conflict resolution needs. I provided guidance to my staff in the Human Resource Department and with keeping the integrity of the office, employee files, and HR Software. I handled the payroll administration for all hourly employees including timecard verifications, vacations, attendance days, family medical leaves, short-term disability, referrals, and raises. The initial contact for unemployment claims through Equifax and attend all hearings. I oversee the staffing process including all aspects of recruiting, contingent offers, drug screens, background checks, and onboarding. I analyze data to guide strategic HR for staffing plans and retention measures; and development of a focus group to tackle retention issues in the facility, using various root skill analyses. Investigate all employee issues and resolve them in a fair, consistent manner ensuring guidelines of governmental guidelines, and company standards; and if needed represented the company in legal actions. I Developed of Employee Relations Committee in the facility and oversaw all company functions held throughout the year. Show less



Boscov's Department Store, LLC

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service

  • Sep 2018 - Oct 2021

  Hazleton, Pennsylvania, United States Family-run department store with 50 locations, work as a customer service cashier. • Cashier backup. • Collection of Cash envelopes at the end of shift, running reports and securing the safe. • Gift wrapping, lottery, online pickups, and layaway assistance. • Customer assistance with problems. • Cashier assistance with troubling shooting skills. • Lead two department stockings, APC, Stock, and Salvages assisting Co-Workers.



Altadis U.S.A.

• United States
• Tobacco
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resource Generalist

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  McAdoo, PA Our Imperial Tobacco subsidiaries manufacture and market a range of cigarettes, fine cut and smokeless tobacco products, mass market cigars, and tobacco accessories such as papers and tubes. Imperial Tobacco brands are available in markets worldwide and include Davidoff, West, JPS, Parker & Simpson and Gauloises Blondes. Key Imperial Tobacco subsidiaries include Reemtsma in Germany, Altadis in Spain and Seita in France as well as our Imperial Tobacco businesses in the UK, Poland… Show more Our Imperial Tobacco subsidiaries manufacture and market a range of cigarettes, fine cut and smokeless tobacco products, mass market cigars, and tobacco accessories such as papers and tubes. Imperial Tobacco brands are available in markets worldwide and include Davidoff, West, JPS, Parker & Simpson and Gauloises Blondes. Key Imperial Tobacco subsidiaries include Reemtsma in Germany, Altadis in Spain and Seita in France as well as our Imperial Tobacco businesses in the UK, Poland, Russia and Ukraine. A Human Resource Generalist for a division of Imperial Tobacco manufacturing facility to unionized and non-union employees. • Developed a Recruitment plan for the increase in staffing due to the new project. • Coordinated with external staffing companies, interviews, and temporary placements. • Conducted interviewing, and processing all new hires. • Developed, and wrote new policies, job descriptions, and procedures. • Handling all job bids within the union facility. • Conducted and monitored companies training through a program bases • Handled employee issues. • Developing a training plan for future growth, and monitor training. • Handled new hires, onboarding, and termination of all employees. • Overseen Workers Compensation issues, FMLA paperwork, STD and LTD leave. • Assisted as a back-up payroll with Ultra-Pro and Kronos systems. • Coordinated all employee benefits. • Provided assistance as a back-up Human Resource Manager as needed. Show less



Manpower

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Human Resource Recruiter Gonnella Frozen Products

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Hazle Township, PA Gonnella Baking Company has been baking since 1886, as a family run company, and for over 130 years Gonnella Baking Company has maintained a commitment to superior quality bakery products combined with a special standard of customer service. We are proud of the successes we have achieved, as well as those of our many partners. As a Contract Human Resource Recruiter for Gonnella Frozen Products, I recruited quality candidates for both the Hazle Township, PA location, and Schaumburg, IL… Show more Gonnella Baking Company has been baking since 1886, as a family run company, and for over 130 years Gonnella Baking Company has maintained a commitment to superior quality bakery products combined with a special standard of customer service. We are proud of the successes we have achieved, as well as those of our many partners. As a Contract Human Resource Recruiter for Gonnella Frozen Products, I recruited quality candidates for both the Hazle Township, PA location, and Schaumburg, IL. • Designed a Strategic Recruitment plan, and developed a retention plan for the Hazle Township location. • A successful retention rate, due to strategic hires. • Strategized with the hiring managers on possible future openings. • Conducted 30, 60, 90 days of employment follow-ups with all new hires. • Reduction of Unemployment Compensation with a success, and attended Unemployment hearing with a successful turnover rate towards the company favour. Show less



Kelly

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Talent Recruiter

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

  Hazle Township Senior Talent Recruiter is responsible for providing full circle recruitment in Partnered Staffing for a Hershey's in Northeast Pennsylvania. Kelly Services conducted a implementation take over from another agency. A Senior Talent Recruiter will provide best-in-class service to Kelly's customer and temporary employees via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings. Temporary employee-related service also includes recruiting, screening, hiring, training, conducting orientations… Show more Senior Talent Recruiter is responsible for providing full circle recruitment in Partnered Staffing for a Hershey's in Northeast Pennsylvania. Kelly Services conducted a implementation take over from another agency. A Senior Talent Recruiter will provide best-in-class service to Kelly's customer and temporary employees via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings. Temporary employee-related service also includes recruiting, screening, hiring, training, conducting orientations, resolving problems, retention, and managing employee relations issues. The second client was a national food manufacture following all GMP Standards for Kelly Services. Senior Talent Recruiter will provide best- in class service to Kelly Service customers and employees. In addition, planning recruitment strategies for recruitment, examining the job market and attending job fairs. I am handling all customer and employee-related issues problems on the client site. In addition, maintain updates understanding and knowledge of current hiring practices, recruitment strategies, and staffing industry trends. In addition, maintaining co-employment issues and HR-related issues including, but not limited to turnover, coaching, counselling, terminations, co-employment, sexual harassment investigations, FMLA and workers compensation, acting as appropriate and determining the employment status of temporary workers. Managing and understanding the cost of services by increasing Work Opportunity Credit revenue, reducing unemployment and workers compensation risk. Awards • Recognized by Kelly Service Regional SHAZZAM Award 2016 Spring Operational for Growth and Leadership of employees • Recognized by Kelly Services Regional SHAZZAM Award 2017 Winter Region 2 for Growth of developing the account financial, building a partnership with a trouble client and going above the call of employee with the client and the employees

• Senior Talent Recruiter

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2017

  Hazle Township, PA Senior Talent Recruiter is responsible for providing full circle recruitment in Partnered Staffing for a large Contact Call Center in Northeast Pennsylvania. The call center had an implementation of two agencies to Kelly Services at the same time the call center sold to another company. A Senior Talent Recruiter will provide best-in-class service to Kelly's customer and temporary employees via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings. Temporary employee-related service also includes… Show more Senior Talent Recruiter is responsible for providing full circle recruitment in Partnered Staffing for a large Contact Call Center in Northeast Pennsylvania. The call center had an implementation of two agencies to Kelly Services at the same time the call center sold to another company. A Senior Talent Recruiter will provide best-in-class service to Kelly's customer and temporary employees via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings. Temporary employee-related service also includes recruiting, screening, hiring, training, conducting orientations, resolving problems, retention programs, and managing employee relations issues. In addition, planning recruitment strategies for recruitment, examining the job market and attending job fairs. In addition, maintain updates understanding and knowledge of current hiring practices, recruitment strategies, and staffing industry trends. In addition, maintaining co-employment issues and HR-related issues including, but not limited to turnover, coaching, counselling, terminations, co-employment, sexual harassment investigations, FMLA and workers compensation, acting as appropriate and determining the employment status of temporary workers. Managing and understanding the cost of services by increasing Work Opportunity Credit revenue, reducing unemployment and workers compensation risk.



Abacus Corporation

• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resource Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Mar 2015

  Hazle Township, PA Abacus was founded in 1944 in Baltimore and today has a wide network of office locations employing more than 25,000 employees throughout the United States. Managed a branch of temporary employees for a major distribution center. The strategy developed in recruitment methods and consulted daily with clients to implement goals and outcomes. The Temporary employee-related service also includes recruiting, screening, hiring, training, conducting orientations, resolving problems, and managing… Show more Abacus was founded in 1944 in Baltimore and today has a wide network of office locations employing more than 25,000 employees throughout the United States. Managed a branch of temporary employees for a major distribution center. The strategy developed in recruitment methods and consulted daily with clients to implement goals and outcomes. The Temporary employee-related service also includes recruiting, screening, hiring, training, conducting orientations, resolving problems, and managing employee relations issues. As the Human Resource Manager for a Distribution Center client; working for my client performing a daily meeting with the client on growth, and recruitment activities, and discussing any potential employment issues that may arise. • Design and execute strategies to attract new employees. • Developed in-house evaluations for recruiting, training, and performance and exiting. • Developing employee relations and communication. • Develops HR planning strategies by considering immediate and long-term member requirements. • Prepare members for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs. • Providing HR advice to line managers and employees. • Remain the liaison between upper management of the client and employees. • Conducts interviews and orientations of new employees and branches. • Prepare, and counsel employees • Transformed HR from an administrative role to the strategic business partner, including working with senior management to implement performance initiatives and play an active role in the recruiting and hiring processes. • Prepare and maintain a payroll of the employees. • Reduced retention rate by hiring talented candidates with proven results. • Conducted Worker Compensation investigations. • Prepared and attended unemployment hearings. • Increased applicant flow without increasing the budget for recruiting. Show less



Romark Logistics

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Contract Seasonal Recruiter

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Hazlet Township, Pa Romark Logistics is a full service 3PL provider that specializes in general warehousing, transportation and packaging solutions. We offer both public and contract warehousing options to meet the needs of our customers throughout North America. As a Seasonal Recruiter for Romark Logistics would develop and implement recruitment strategies, recruiting, screening, hiring,and conducting orientations.



USA Pork Packers

• Contract Human Resources Generalist

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  Hazleton, PA Workforce Resource Temporary Agency Assignment for USA Pork Packers Hazleton, PA Contracted on behalf of Workforce Resources Process all payrolls, human resources, clerical functions, handling customers, and maintain the KRONOS Biometric hand scanner and assisted with USDA requirements for the client in the food industry during their peak season.



MinSec Companies, LLC

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Jul 2009 - Oct 2010

  Hazleton, Pennsylvania MinSec is a leading provider of private community correctional services. MinSec Companies, LLC are dedicated to rehabilitating the individual, reducing recidivism, and building safer, healthier communities. Through treatment, education, training and discipline, we hope to encourage our clients to make better choices and live more responsible lives. Assisted on the reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections on residents. Provide all functions Human Resource to 60… Show more MinSec is a leading provider of private community correctional services. MinSec Companies, LLC are dedicated to rehabilitating the individual, reducing recidivism, and building safer, healthier communities. Through treatment, education, training and discipline, we hope to encourage our clients to make better choices and live more responsible lives. Assisted on the reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections on residents. Provide all functions Human Resource to 60 employees at the Hazleton location with support from our Corporate Human Resource Generalist.Processed and enrolled all bio-metric payrolls for Hazleton Facility.Maintain and processed the payroll.Provided assisted all intakes reports for the Department of Corrections.Process and handle all residents of the facility checks and monies Provide assistance in all training of the facility. Show less



Empire Education Group

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Human Resource Recruiter/Speacialist Contract

  • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

  Pottsville, Pennsylvania Empire Education Group is a national leader in post-secondary cosmetology education with 102 locations nationwide. Researchers, reviews, and recommends sourcing methodologies to fill open positions with a high potential talent for all level positions – hourly through Senior Management in a responsive, cost-effective manner. Interview, assess, screen, and recommend potential new hires to the appropriate functional managers. Provided assistance in interview screening and testing of the… Show more Empire Education Group is a national leader in post-secondary cosmetology education with 102 locations nationwide. Researchers, reviews, and recommends sourcing methodologies to fill open positions with a high potential talent for all level positions – hourly through Senior Management in a responsive, cost-effective manner. Interview, assess, screen, and recommend potential new hires to the appropriate functional managers. Provided assistance in interview screening and testing of the new call center candidates. Provide Human Resource assistance when needed. Mock Interviews for graduating students of McCann Business School. Show less



Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

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

• Membership Specialist

  • Nov 2007 - Aug 2008

  Hazleton, PA Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania We’re a team of trained staff and passionate volunteers who foster girls’ creativity, encourage curiosity and adventure into fun, new things for over 17,000 girls across 30 counties in Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. We have a passionate team of volunteers and donors who make a big difference in girls’ lives. We receive funding from product sales, grants, donations, planned giving, program fees and United Ways. In the following… Show more Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania We’re a team of trained staff and passionate volunteers who foster girls’ creativity, encourage curiosity and adventure into fun, new things for over 17,000 girls across 30 counties in Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. We have a passionate team of volunteers and donors who make a big difference in girls’ lives. We receive funding from product sales, grants, donations, planned giving, program fees and United Ways. In the following Counties: Adams, Carbon, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming, York As a Membership Specialist on the Council, my duties are to the volunteers and the girls of the Girl Scouts was to : •Responsible for developing, retaining, along with increasing Girl and Adult Membership in an assigned geographic area. •Recruits and provides ongoing support to Adult volunteers and girls. •Ensures membership extension and retention by implementing multiple delivery systems a program opportunity. •Represents and extends Girl Scouting in the community through presentations, collaborative efforts and, networking. •Manage financial resources effectively. •Collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages. •Provide training, coaching, and problem resolutions for the assigned geographic area with adult volunteers. Show less



NSTAR Global Services

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Virtual Recruiter Contract

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  Hazleton, PA NSTAR Global Services has experience providing technical services & staffing solutions to companies around the world in a variety of industries. Virtual Recruiter for high-end technical employment in the semi-conductor environment; by means of job boards/company database.



Simmons Bedding Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Human Resource Assistant

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Hazle Township, PA The Simmons Bedding Company is an American major manufacturer of mattresses and related bedding products, •Responsible for providing assistance with management in building and maintaining a solid workforce: involved in the ongoing support for all supplemental staff members in a manufacturing environment. •Training new hires and current employees on core business functions and safety in manufacturing environments •Conduct panel interviews, analyzing new job orders, and make… Show more The Simmons Bedding Company is an American major manufacturer of mattresses and related bedding products, •Responsible for providing assistance with management in building and maintaining a solid workforce: involved in the ongoing support for all supplemental staff members in a manufacturing environment. •Training new hires and current employees on core business functions and safety in manufacturing environments •Conduct panel interviews, analyzing new job orders, and make offers to candidates. •Recruited strong candidates to maintain profitable return to company through company approved recruitments and temporary agency. •Continuously developed employees and mentors on the company standards core purpose, policies and procedures and enforcing when violated. •Co-Chair person of the Recognition Linking Team, provide guidance, and delegate employees on how to maintain Retention of Employees. •Provide assistance with OSHA, EEO, Hazmat, FMLA and other employment laws and regulations •Provide Onboarding to all new employees on all policies and guidelines for Simmons Manufacturing, Inc. •Providing administrative support to management and scheduling new employees. •Tracking and maintaining ISO and OSHA documentation, along with attendance per company standards. •Maintaining all unemployment and workers compensation claims. •Set up all employee files, ensuring all local/state/federal guidelines are followed. •Prepared payroll and all functions associated within human resources field, including workers compensation. •Maintain the two-computer console and set up security badge system for employees. Award: • An honoured recipient of the August 2005 Simmons Manufacturing CHOICE Award is the acronym for Caring, History, Opportunity, Innovation, Customers, Empowerment, and Support. Show less



Fairfield Resorts

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recruiting Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Jul 2004

  Hazle Township, PA Wyndham Vacation Ownership, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is the largest vacation ownership program in the world. Aggressive employment recruiting, selection, hire decisions, extended offers, and retention of Outbound Tele-Marketing. •Employment recruiting, selection, hiring decisions, extended offers, and retention of Outbound Tele-Marketing. •Design and implement recruitment methods, and attended job fairs and colleges recruiting new candidates. •Provide new employee… Show more Wyndham Vacation Ownership, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is the largest vacation ownership program in the world. Aggressive employment recruiting, selection, hire decisions, extended offers, and retention of Outbound Tele-Marketing. •Employment recruiting, selection, hiring decisions, extended offers, and retention of Outbound Tele-Marketing. •Design and implement recruitment methods, and attended job fairs and colleges recruiting new candidates. •Provide new employee orientation to all staff. •Trained to conduct Behavioral interviewing and hire all Tele-markers of the Contact Center. •Provide mentoring assistance to all employees and managers of the contact center. •Develops and make recommendations on best strategies to handle attrition problem. •Implemented a successful recruitment of qualified candidates for the expansion to the call center, and planned and held a successful Ribbon Cutting Dedication Ceremony. •Assist as a backup Human Resource Generalist as needed. •Prepare all employee offers based on the contingency of all pre-employment screenings. •Prepare all employment reports for our site for corporate monthly. Show less



Mercy Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resource Assistant

  • Jun 2002 - Oct 2003

  Wilkes Barre, PA Mercy Hospital Of Wilkes Barre offers healthcare services. The hospital was founded in 1848 and is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Mercy Hospital Of Wilkes Barre operates as a subsidiary of Mercy Health Partners Inc. As of November 15, 2005, Mercy Hospital Of Wilkes Barre operates as a subsidiary of Geisinger Health System. •Maintain and verifying all proper documents that are required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredited treatment… Show more Mercy Hospital Of Wilkes Barre offers healthcare services. The hospital was founded in 1848 and is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Mercy Hospital Of Wilkes Barre operates as a subsidiary of Mercy Health Partners Inc. As of November 15, 2005, Mercy Hospital Of Wilkes Barre operates as a subsidiary of Geisinger Health System. •Maintain and verifying all proper documents that are required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredited treatment facility and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. •Scheduling new employees and provide assistance during his or her orientation. •Maintaining all unemployment and provide assistance workers compensation claims, STD, FMLA, OSHA and LTD Claims. Maintain all employee files, ensuring all local/state/federal guidelines. •Prepared payroll and all functions associated with human resources field •Processing all payroll increases and union dues for a workforce of 650 Union employees. •Assist the Human Resources Director in all Union Meetings. •Assist all employees on employment benefits, such as health, vacation and any interpretations of the union contract and hospital policies; in addition, provide assistance in an open enrollment. •Prepare the C.O.B.R.A. letters on terminated employees. •Provide administrative support to the Human Resource Office, Managers, Recruiter, and the Human Resource Director. Show less



Greater Hazleton Health Alliance

• Human Resource Generalist Contract

  • Apr 2001 - Feb 2002

  Hazleton, Pa In 1891, Hazleton General Hospital was established to care for coal miners of the region. In 1996, the hospital became part of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance (GHHA), which also includes a health and wellness center, health care providers and services. Today, GHHA is officially Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). The announcement was made in Hazleton by health network leaders •Process all new hire pre-employment background checks, and set up all pre-employment drug screening and TB… Show more In 1891, Hazleton General Hospital was established to care for coal miners of the region. In 1996, the hospital became part of the Greater Hazleton Health Alliance (GHHA), which also includes a health and wellness center, health care providers and services. Today, GHHA is officially Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN). The announcement was made in Hazleton by health network leaders •Process all new hire pre-employment background checks, and set up all pre-employment drug screening and TB Testing. •Provide guidance to employees on any questions in following, with the union contract, federal and state regulations. •Maintain/explain all current on their employee benefits and set up all new hire benefits. •Prepare on all terminations the COBRA Compliance letter and provide assistance during 2001 hospital strike. •Process all payroll increase for a 750 employees union/ non-union, Short Term Disability, and Unemployment Compensation Claims, and maintain all employee files. Show less