Sr. Manager, Human Resources & Operations

• Nov 2021 - Present

In this role, I am responsible for the development and execution of policies, processes, and best practice regarding full life cycle Human Resources. I oversee all talent acquisition and development, employee relations, HR compliance, IT and facilities vendors as well as benefits and compensation. My daily focus can be found at the intersection of Human Resources and Business strategy; advancing culture and talent development while overseeing daily operations to help execute the company's vision and mission. Show less

Manager, Human Resources & Operations

• Nov 2018 - Nov 2021

Human Resources & Operations Associate

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

Human Resources & Operations Assistant

• Nov 2014 - Nov 2016

Recruitment Supervisor

• Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

• Created and implemented innovative marketing strategies for private clinic and research studies. • Developed copy for company website and study-related advertisements. • Negotiated advertising budget increases with pharmaceutical sponsors. • Optimized and maintained media buys. • Assisted with and maintained full accounting of expenditures for all media placement. • Sourced prospective trial subjects from patient database and performed preliminary phone-screens. • Developed improvements to database functionality. • Hired, trained, and managed contracted recruiters. • Tracked and monitored recruitment metrics. • Prepared and presented recruitment-related updates at weekly staff meetings. • Adhered to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. • Ensured all recruitment outreach is in compliance with SOP and IRB-specific standards. • Worked and solved problems independently. Show less

Research Associate II/ Clincal Research Coordinator II

• Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

Moved to the San Diego area. • Responsible for all aspects of conducting Endocrine and GI clinical trials to ensure strict protocol and Food and Drug Administration regulations are met. Kept strict procedure in regards to study budgets and time lines. • Responsible for coordinating and conducting protocol procedures to ensure study participants meet inclusion and exclusion criteria. • Developed and maintained schedules for patient visits. • Ensured all procedures and techniques used follow internal SOPs and external regulations and guidelines for participant safety. • Attended sponsor training sessions. • Trained staff prior to study start. • Actively sourced and recruited study participants. • Discussed and explained pertinent aspects of Informed Consent Form with potential subjects. • Reported progress of studies to Sponsors. Served a main point of contact for 7 concurrent research studies. • Assisted with protocol procedures in the clinic. • Performed Drug/Device Accountability and Dispensing. Show less

Clinical Research Coordinator

• Nov 2011 - Oct 2012

• Responsible for all aspects of conducting clinical trials to ensure strict protocol and Food and Drug Administration regulations are met. Kept strict procedure in regards to study budgets and time lines. • Responsible for coordinating and conducting protocol procedures to ensure study participants meet inclusion and exclusion criteria. Developed and maintained schedules for patient visits. • Ensured all procedures and techniques used follow internal SOPs and external regulations and guidelines for participant safety. • Attended sponsor training sessions. • Trained staff prior to study start. • Organized and wrote Clinical Summaries. • Wrote Informed Consent Forms per CFR. • Discussed and explained pertinent aspects of Informed Consent Form with potential subjects • Reported progress of studies to Sponsors. • Assisted with protocol procedures in the clinic as needed. • Performed Drug Accountability and Dispensing. *Moved to San Diego Show less

Senior Plasma Care Technician

• Apr 2011 - Nov 2011

•Screened and verified donor eligibility for plasmapheresis. •Prepared and assembled new and repeat donor charts. •Assembled collection containers for plasma donation. •Installed, primed, and disconnected disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines. •Operated, maintained, and performed trouble-shooting of plasmapheresis machines. •Monitored donors during donation process and respond to donor reactions. •Supported the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes as needed, through use of procedures (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen). •Performed basic phlebotomy skills. •Promoted to Senior Plasma Care Technician within 6 months. Show less

Pre-Service Specialist

• Feb 2009 - Apr 2011