Experience

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  WOC Podcasters

  • Co-Owner

    • Jan 2024 - Present
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  Boundless Audio Podcast Network

  • Edgewater, Maryland, United States

  • Founder & Co-Owner

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Edgewater, Maryland, United States

    As the CEO of Boundless Audio Podcast Network, I serve in a multifaceted leadership role, overseeing the company's strategic direction, financial health, operational efficiency, and team welfare. My responsibilities span across the realms of CEO, COO, CFO, and HR, ensuring that BA operates sm...

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  Strategy By Sasha

  • Edgewater, Maryland, United States

  • Business Strategist

    • Jun 2010 - Present
    • Edgewater, Maryland, United States

    Partner with women entrepreneurs through business coaching to create action-based plans for growth and organization and achieve success. Manage all business and operation functions including client management, website design and maintenance, program launches, accounting, advertising, podcast prod...

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  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

  • United States
  • Banking
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Management Analyst

    • Jul 2020 - Present

    Performs analytical studies; analyzes trends, long-range plans and objectives; monitors budget performance; maintains liaison with administrative, managerial, and executive personnel; administers staffing, recruitment, and personnel management functions for the division; manages the division's records management program; provides procurement guidance.

  • Administrative Specialist

    • May 2006 - Jul 2020

    • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting policies and procedures and helping resolve work-related problems; Address employee relations issues related to staffing, space management, personnel & payroll operations, employee benefits, facilities, Equal Employment Opportunity matters, and employee/labor relations; Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.• Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures; Provide management with information on training related to interviewing, performance management, documentation of performance issues, organizational policy matters such as EEO, staffing decisions or procedural changes and recommend needed changes and/or discuss work problems with union representatives. • Develop or implement recruit strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs; Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to OPM guidelines, recommending revisions, as needed.• Prepare and maintain employee records related to hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and/or promotions using human resources management system software.• Maintain current knowledge of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). • Plan, schedule and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitudes towards organizational objectives. • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding. Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes. • Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management; Develop or update procedures, policies, or standards.• Keep abreast of provisions of labor-management agreements.

  • Detailee - Career Management Program

    • May 2017 - Nov 2017

    Served in a detail position to the Career Management Program responsible for communicating with management officials and employees in matters pertaining to Career management programs, special projects, and planning events. Served as Human Resource Branch representative, in assisting with the FDIC’s new employee orientation, special ceremonies and training events, including coordinating logistics and needed resources. Drafted communications and oversaw student intern program developmental activities. Identified and recommended to management possible solutions and alternatives that support and enhance career management programs.

  • Detailee - Workforce Development Initative

    • Sep 2016 - May 2017

    Served as Program Manager for the corporate Onboarding program which includes inputting eligible employees into the Onboarding system, review and updating of program policies and procedures with input from senior management and administrative officers in all divisions and offices across the corporation and review of data and survey results as well as best practices to improve program efficiencies and effectiveness. Served as team member on the Administrative Career Paths program to and specifically as program manager for the Professional Development Opportunities program. Responsible for development of a brand new SharePoint solution to address mobility concerns at lower grade levels within the corporation. Also including developing program policies and procedures, project timelines, communication plans, and conducting training sessions with various stakeholders at all levels throughout the corporation. Met with senior level executives to research ways to provide recommendations to Corporate University on the peer adviser aspect of the Executive Transition Program (a program for Executive Managers transitioning into their new role).

  • Corporate Recruiter

    • Feb 2011 - Dec 2016

    Enhance recruiting efforts for the Corporation by attending various career fairs to promote the FDIC as a top employer.

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  Starbucks

  • Shift Supervisor

    • Jun 2005 - May 2007

    Promoted to Shift Supervisor within first year of employment; worked collaboratively with the store manager in executing store operations during scheduled shifts; Managed shifts of three to four employees; Conducted new partner training; Organized opening and closing duties during the shift; Ensu...

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  Bank of America

  • Professional Teller

    • Dec 2004 - May 2005

    Handled up to $3000 per day in transactions; Assisted customers in a friendly and timely manner both in the bank and through telephone interactions; Promoted additional Bank of America services such as refinancing mortgages and lines of credit; Processed bank transactions, such as cashing checks,...