Experience

City of Coconut Creek

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Human Resources Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Present



City of Boynton Beach, Economic Development

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources & Risk Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Nov 2016



Town of Jupiter

• Jupiter, FL

• Manager of Human Resources & Risk Management

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2014

  •Conducted and implemented Town-wide pay and classification study. •Performed a training needs analysis for the Town and created a bi-annual Supervisors Training Academy as well as an annual employee training curriculum. •Acts as the lead in all employee relations incidents and internal investigations. •Creates, reviews and updates all job descriptions for classifications within the Town. •Supervises and evaluates Human Resources Generalists including counseling, disciplining… Show more •Conducted and implemented Town-wide pay and classification study. •Performed a training needs analysis for the Town and created a bi-annual Supervisors Training Academy as well as an annual employee training curriculum. •Acts as the lead in all employee relations incidents and internal investigations. •Creates, reviews and updates all job descriptions for classifications within the Town. •Supervises and evaluates Human Resources Generalists including counseling, disciplining, directing work and completing employee performance appraisals. •Assists Department Director with budget development and preparation. •Makes presentations to Town Manager, Town Council and other Department Directors. Show less •Conducted and implemented Town-wide pay and classification study. •Performed a training needs analysis for the Town and created a bi-annual Supervisors Training Academy as well as an annual employee training curriculum. •Acts as the lead in all employee relations incidents and internal investigations. •Creates, reviews and updates all job descriptions for classifications within the Town. •Supervises and evaluates Human Resources Generalists including counseling, disciplining… Show more •Conducted and implemented Town-wide pay and classification study. •Performed a training needs analysis for the Town and created a bi-annual Supervisors Training Academy as well as an annual employee training curriculum. •Acts as the lead in all employee relations incidents and internal investigations. •Creates, reviews and updates all job descriptions for classifications within the Town. •Supervises and evaluates Human Resources Generalists including counseling, disciplining, directing work and completing employee performance appraisals. •Assists Department Director with budget development and preparation. •Makes presentations to Town Manager, Town Council and other Department Directors. Show less



Martin County Board of County Commissioners

• Human Resources Analyst

  • Feb 2006 - Jun 2008

  •Perform duties of Human Resources Administrator during time of vacancy •Consults with departments to assist in analyzing and planning staffing needs and changes and interpret policy and resolve human resources issues •Assists in the facilitation of organizational change and development through the application of organizational development theory and practice, and through the delivery of training and development programs •Screens applicants to determine eligibility for positions;… Show more •Perform duties of Human Resources Administrator during time of vacancy •Consults with departments to assist in analyzing and planning staffing needs and changes and interpret policy and resolve human resources issues •Assists in the facilitation of organizational change and development through the application of organizational development theory and practice, and through the delivery of training and development programs •Screens applicants to determine eligibility for positions; develops and administers tests and participates in interviews; develops and maintains applicant eligibility lists and registers of qualified applicants •Facilitates the resolution of employee relations issues; assists in negotiations with unions and for benefits coverage; performs internal investigations relating to such issues as grievances or discipline and assists with investigations of worker's compensation and liability issues •Performs tasks in every functional area of human resources management in collaboration with other analysts and often take a lead role in projects and tasks requiring extensive knowledge of a particular technical specialty Show less •Perform duties of Human Resources Administrator during time of vacancy •Consults with departments to assist in analyzing and planning staffing needs and changes and interpret policy and resolve human resources issues •Assists in the facilitation of organizational change and development through the application of organizational development theory and practice, and through the delivery of training and development programs •Screens applicants to determine eligibility for positions;… Show more •Perform duties of Human Resources Administrator during time of vacancy •Consults with departments to assist in analyzing and planning staffing needs and changes and interpret policy and resolve human resources issues •Assists in the facilitation of organizational change and development through the application of organizational development theory and practice, and through the delivery of training and development programs •Screens applicants to determine eligibility for positions; develops and administers tests and participates in interviews; develops and maintains applicant eligibility lists and registers of qualified applicants •Facilitates the resolution of employee relations issues; assists in negotiations with unions and for benefits coverage; performs internal investigations relating to such issues as grievances or discipline and assists with investigations of worker's compensation and liability issues •Performs tasks in every functional area of human resources management in collaboration with other analysts and often take a lead role in projects and tasks requiring extensive knowledge of a particular technical specialty Show less



Robert Half

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

• Human Resources Specialist

  • Sep 2005 - Feb 2006

  •Handled employee relations issues including performance management, coaching and counseling, attendance issues, policy application and interpretation, and grievances •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Maintain employee database in HTE (Village of Wellington HR Database) •Created and published monthly newsletter •Created University of Wellington training manual and trained incoming human resource staff •Conducted background and… Show more •Handled employee relations issues including performance management, coaching and counseling, attendance issues, policy application and interpretation, and grievances •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Maintain employee database in HTE (Village of Wellington HR Database) •Created and published monthly newsletter •Created University of Wellington training manual and trained incoming human resource staff •Conducted background and driving record checks; catalog files and organize employee records •Responsible for screening applicants and evaluating minimum criteria for openings Show less •Handled employee relations issues including performance management, coaching and counseling, attendance issues, policy application and interpretation, and grievances •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Maintain employee database in HTE (Village of Wellington HR Database) •Created and published monthly newsletter •Created University of Wellington training manual and trained incoming human resource staff •Conducted background and… Show more •Handled employee relations issues including performance management, coaching and counseling, attendance issues, policy application and interpretation, and grievances •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Maintain employee database in HTE (Village of Wellington HR Database) •Created and published monthly newsletter •Created University of Wellington training manual and trained incoming human resource staff •Conducted background and driving record checks; catalog files and organize employee records •Responsible for screening applicants and evaluating minimum criteria for openings Show less



Buca di Beppo

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Feb 2004 - Sep 2005

  •Responsible for recruitment, selection and management of employees; partnered with upper management in performance, employee relations issues and terminations •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Coordinated and conducted staff training and education •Provided HR support to other company locations •Increased productivity in staff by implementing techniques such as employee cross training boards and cost awareness charts •Conducted… Show more •Responsible for recruitment, selection and management of employees; partnered with upper management in performance, employee relations issues and terminations •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Coordinated and conducted staff training and education •Provided HR support to other company locations •Increased productivity in staff by implementing techniques such as employee cross training boards and cost awareness charts •Conducted needs assessment and recommended improvements such as hiring quotas and productivity analysis •Supervised staff of four managers and fifty general employees •Managed inventory and food costing Show less •Responsible for recruitment, selection and management of employees; partnered with upper management in performance, employee relations issues and terminations •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Coordinated and conducted staff training and education •Provided HR support to other company locations •Increased productivity in staff by implementing techniques such as employee cross training boards and cost awareness charts •Conducted… Show more •Responsible for recruitment, selection and management of employees; partnered with upper management in performance, employee relations issues and terminations •Communicated company procedures, policies and benefits information to employees •Coordinated and conducted staff training and education •Provided HR support to other company locations •Increased productivity in staff by implementing techniques such as employee cross training boards and cost awareness charts •Conducted needs assessment and recommended improvements such as hiring quotas and productivity analysis •Supervised staff of four managers and fifty general employees •Managed inventory and food costing Show less



Champps Americana

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restaurant Manager/HR Manager

  • Jul 2000 - Feb 2004

  •Recruited, hired, managed, assessed and motivated employees; conducted terminations when necessary •Trained staff as a certified corporate trainer for expeditor position •Designed, created and managed employee schedule •Partnered with upper management on performance, quality and employee issues •Shaped and utilized creative projects to improve kitchen performance •Managed inventory •Recruited, hired, managed, assessed and motivated employees; conducted terminations when necessary •Trained staff as a certified corporate trainer for expeditor position •Designed, created and managed employee schedule •Partnered with upper management on performance, quality and employee issues •Shaped and utilized creative projects to improve kitchen performance •Managed inventory