Experience

Napa Valley Fumé, LLC.

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources + Employee Engagement

  • May 2021 - Feb 2023

  Project lead for developing and implementing the human resources operations protocols, driving employee engagement and recognition activities across the company’s three divisions. • Led the new hire orientation process and represented the voice of the employee at the leadership level. • Engaged with all hiring managers to develop a strong understanding of their hiring needs for the year and by quarter to support them with their staffing needs. • Maintained a queue of… Show more Project lead for developing and implementing the human resources operations protocols, driving employee engagement and recognition activities across the company’s three divisions. • Led the new hire orientation process and represented the voice of the employee at the leadership level. • Engaged with all hiring managers to develop a strong understanding of their hiring needs for the year and by quarter to support them with their staffing needs. • Maintained a queue of candidates of varying experience levels to support the company’s hiring needs and departmental goals. • Performed new hire orientation, including issuance/benefits enrollment assistance, field new hire questions, and provide direction as needed per individual. • Designed and implemented programs, initiatives, and events that supported diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the workplace culture to drive employee satisfaction and engagement. • Administered the company Employee Satisfaction Survey each month; improved overall employee satisfaction score by 30% in year one by taking feedback from the team and implementing change. • Provided each manager with a 360º Performance Review to administer, summarize, and present to their employees during the company’s annual review. • Guided each department head or manager in delivering constructive and corrective feedback sessions with their direct reports. • Maintained and published the Employee Handbook, ensuring compliance with California employment laws and requirements. • Partnered with the area leads and department heads to develop and roll out monthly employee engagement activities such as birthday and anniversary celebrations, company milestones, industry-specific events, etc. • Developed and distributed the monthly company newsletter–Smoke Signals–designed to keep the team members aware of what was going on across the company.

• Operations Supervisor

  • Aug 2018 - Feb 2023

  • Acted as a representative on behalf of the company to attract and maintain the best talent in the industry. • Owned the recruiting and onboarding process for all team members, the employee training processes, and the company-wide employee advancement, disciplinary, and termination processes. • Maintained direct responsibilities for the safety and well-being of all team members at both facilities. • Oversaw all buildings, grounds, and equipment and scheduled repairs as needed… Show more • Acted as a representative on behalf of the company to attract and maintain the best talent in the industry. • Owned the recruiting and onboarding process for all team members, the employee training processes, and the company-wide employee advancement, disciplinary, and termination processes. • Maintained direct responsibilities for the safety and well-being of all team members at both facilities. • Oversaw all buildings, grounds, and equipment and scheduled repairs as needed with 3rd party vendors. • Upheld Cal-OSHA standards of health and safety for the company. • Collaborated with the Head of Security to ensure the video security system was functioning and recording data in compliance with local, state, and insurance requirements. • Executed monthly and quarterly fire, breach, and safety drills to ensure team readiness in the event of an emergency. • The main point of contact for all service providers for each facility (eg, water, waste, pest control, etc.)



Sequoia Senior Solutions

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Companion Aide

  • May 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Provided day-to-day care to hospice clients to make sure their immediate needs were met with attention and professionalism. • Assisted with feeding and intake encouragement while documenting their food and liquid intake for tracking and program analysis purposes. • Responsible for bathing clients, grooming, changing clothes, and bed linens to maintain a hygienic environment at all times. • Monitored and recorded vital signs for daily review by the nurses and doctors. •… Show more • Provided day-to-day care to hospice clients to make sure their immediate needs were met with attention and professionalism. • Assisted with feeding and intake encouragement while documenting their food and liquid intake for tracking and program analysis purposes. • Responsible for bathing clients, grooming, changing clothes, and bed linens to maintain a hygienic environment at all times. • Monitored and recorded vital signs for daily review by the nurses and doctors. • Provided a safe space for the patient's family and loved ones to visit, process, and grieve. • Handled confidential documentation on the day-to-day activities of the assigned nurses and doctors. Show less • Provided day-to-day care to hospice clients to make sure their immediate needs were met with attention and professionalism. • Assisted with feeding and intake encouragement while documenting their food and liquid intake for tracking and program analysis purposes. • Responsible for bathing clients, grooming, changing clothes, and bed linens to maintain a hygienic environment at all times. • Monitored and recorded vital signs for daily review by the nurses and doctors. •… Show more • Provided day-to-day care to hospice clients to make sure their immediate needs were met with attention and professionalism. • Assisted with feeding and intake encouragement while documenting their food and liquid intake for tracking and program analysis purposes. • Responsible for bathing clients, grooming, changing clothes, and bed linens to maintain a hygienic environment at all times. • Monitored and recorded vital signs for daily review by the nurses and doctors. • Provided a safe space for the patient's family and loved ones to visit, process, and grieve. • Handled confidential documentation on the day-to-day activities of the assigned nurses and doctors. Show less



Aloha Bay Candle Company

• United States
• Retail

• Inventory Specialist

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  • Developed the company’s standard operating procedures to manage and maintain a company’s inventory effectively. • Managed the inventory storage space in the warehouse to ensure the high volume of inbound deliveries was accurately counted, checked into the inventory, and made available for sale within 12 hours of receiving the shipment. • Assisted in the candle making, and unpacking of the Himalayan salt stones to add on attachments before repacking and ready for storefront… Show more • Developed the company’s standard operating procedures to manage and maintain a company’s inventory effectively. • Managed the inventory storage space in the warehouse to ensure the high volume of inbound deliveries was accurately counted, checked into the inventory, and made available for sale within 12 hours of receiving the shipment. • Assisted in the candle making, and unpacking of the Himalayan salt stones to add on attachments before repacking and ready for storefront and distribution sales. • Worked closely with the sales team and packers. • Prepped large orders on pallets for pick up loaded large shipping containers with forklifts for shipment across the U.S. Show less • Developed the company’s standard operating procedures to manage and maintain a company’s inventory effectively. • Managed the inventory storage space in the warehouse to ensure the high volume of inbound deliveries was accurately counted, checked into the inventory, and made available for sale within 12 hours of receiving the shipment. • Assisted in the candle making, and unpacking of the Himalayan salt stones to add on attachments before repacking and ready for storefront… Show more • Developed the company’s standard operating procedures to manage and maintain a company’s inventory effectively. • Managed the inventory storage space in the warehouse to ensure the high volume of inbound deliveries was accurately counted, checked into the inventory, and made available for sale within 12 hours of receiving the shipment. • Assisted in the candle making, and unpacking of the Himalayan salt stones to add on attachments before repacking and ready for storefront and distribution sales. • Worked closely with the sales team and packers. • Prepped large orders on pallets for pick up loaded large shipping containers with forklifts for shipment across the U.S. Show less



Hilltop recovery services for women

• Trauma Group Facilitator

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2014

  • Assisted the counselors of the women's facility working with women in recovery from mind-altering substances. • Mentored residents in life skills to help their day-to-day life after graduating from the program. • Assisted in med pass and documentation. • Provided end-of-the-day documentation of each resident's activities, group participation, growth stages, and setbacks in the program. • Took residents to outside NA and AA meetings, grocery and clothes shopping, and… Show more • Assisted the counselors of the women's facility working with women in recovery from mind-altering substances. • Mentored residents in life skills to help their day-to-day life after graduating from the program. • Assisted in med pass and documentation. • Provided end-of-the-day documentation of each resident's activities, group participation, growth stages, and setbacks in the program. • Took residents to outside NA and AA meetings, grocery and clothes shopping, and supported in their transition to healthy activities such as movies, hikes, yoga, swimming, etc., to transition them to life outside of the facility. • Led groups through the curriculum of “Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women” by Stephanie Covington • Facilitated group parenting in recovery sessions. • Facilitated meditation groups. Encouraged positive thinking and when the group was in the right mindset, we would watch and provide the book “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. Followed by a fun group activity of “Vision Boards.” (usually every 30-40 days) Show less • Assisted the counselors of the women's facility working with women in recovery from mind-altering substances. • Mentored residents in life skills to help their day-to-day life after graduating from the program. • Assisted in med pass and documentation. • Provided end-of-the-day documentation of each resident's activities, group participation, growth stages, and setbacks in the program. • Took residents to outside NA and AA meetings, grocery and clothes shopping, and… Show more • Assisted the counselors of the women's facility working with women in recovery from mind-altering substances. • Mentored residents in life skills to help their day-to-day life after graduating from the program. • Assisted in med pass and documentation. • Provided end-of-the-day documentation of each resident's activities, group participation, growth stages, and setbacks in the program. • Took residents to outside NA and AA meetings, grocery and clothes shopping, and supported in their transition to healthy activities such as movies, hikes, yoga, swimming, etc., to transition them to life outside of the facility. • Led groups through the curriculum of “Beyond Trauma: A Healing Journey for Women” by Stephanie Covington • Facilitated group parenting in recovery sessions. • Facilitated meditation groups. Encouraged positive thinking and when the group was in the right mindset, we would watch and provide the book “The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne. Followed by a fun group activity of “Vision Boards.” (usually every 30-40 days) Show less