Sr. Manager, People Operations

• Jul 2023 - Present

Manager, People Operations

• Apr 2022 - Jul 2023

As the Manager, People Operations for KCF Technologies, Inc. my responsibilities include: - Benefits Administration - Payroll Management including Commissions/Bonus Calculations - On/Off Boarding of Employees - HRIS Management (currently using Paylocity) - Employee Relations - Performance Management - Policy Management - Employee Engagement - Employee Documentation and Files - HR Initiatives - On April 25th, 2022 was promoted from Senior Generalist, People… Show more As the Manager, People Operations for KCF Technologies, Inc. my responsibilities include: - Benefits Administration - Payroll Management including Commissions/Bonus Calculations - On/Off Boarding of Employees - HRIS Management (currently using Paylocity) - Employee Relations - Performance Management - Policy Management - Employee Engagement - Employee Documentation and Files - HR Initiatives - On April 25th, 2022 was promoted from Senior Generalist, People Operations to Manager, People Operations

Senior Generalist, People Operations

• Feb 2019 - Apr 2022

Meetup Organizer

• Jun 2019 - Present

Took over group I initially created in 2015 on meetup.com with the goal of providing adults in the State College area an opportunity to meet others interested in sports (mostly volleyball) and create a variety of organized sporting events. As the organizer, I plan/lead events, welcome/encourage new members, and answer any questions that arise. Took over group I initially created in 2015 on meetup.com with the goal of providing adults in the State College area an opportunity to meet others interested in sports (mostly volleyball) and create a variety of organized sporting events. As the organizer, I plan/lead events, welcome/encourage new members, and answer any questions that arise.

Sports Co-Chair

• Mar 2019 - Jul 2020

As Sports Co-Chair for the nonprofit State College Young Professional organization I sit on the board and lead sports related activities for the group. In addition to being on the board I participate in a variety of social/networking, volunteer, and developmental activities with the organization. www.scyoungpros.com As Sports Co-Chair for the nonprofit State College Young Professional organization I sit on the board and lead sports related activities for the group. In addition to being on the board I participate in a variety of social/networking, volunteer, and developmental activities with the organization. www.scyoungpros.com

Board Member

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2019

As a member of the Human Development and Family Studies Affiliate Program Group's board I join a group of alumni who share having graduated with the HDFS degree from Penn State. The main goal of the group is to provide an alumni support system to both current students and alumni. This is done through mentoring, class discussions, career panels, networking, and social gatherings. As a member of the Human Development and Family Studies Affiliate Program Group's board I join a group of alumni who share having graduated with the HDFS degree from Penn State. The main goal of the group is to provide an alumni support system to both current students and alumni. This is done through mentoring, class discussions, career panels, networking, and social gatherings.

Associate HR Specialist

• Nov 2015 - Nov 2018

As an Associate HR Specialist with hCentive my responsibilities included: - managing the on boarding processes of employees including creation of company's on boarding process through use of JIRA - managing the off boarding processes of employees including creation and delivery of separation agreements for involuntary leaves - benefits administrator for the company including leadership of the open enrollment period - payroll processing for US employees - recruiting assistance… Show more As an Associate HR Specialist with hCentive my responsibilities included: - managing the on boarding processes of employees including creation of company's on boarding process through use of JIRA - managing the off boarding processes of employees including creation and delivery of separation agreements for involuntary leaves - benefits administrator for the company including leadership of the open enrollment period - payroll processing for US employees - recruiting assistance including offer letter creation, interviews, applicant reviews, contractor management, and background checks - maintaining compliance including delivering required trainings for employees - employee engagement events including leadership of planning and executing company's holiday party and summer picnic - HR initiatives including leadership of company's annual employee engagement survey and rewards/recognition program Show less As an Associate HR Specialist with hCentive my responsibilities included: - managing the on boarding processes of employees including creation of company's on boarding process through use of JIRA - managing the off boarding processes of employees including creation and delivery of separation agreements for involuntary leaves - benefits administrator for the company including leadership of the open enrollment period - payroll processing for US employees - recruiting assistance… Show more As an Associate HR Specialist with hCentive my responsibilities included: - managing the on boarding processes of employees including creation of company's on boarding process through use of JIRA - managing the off boarding processes of employees including creation and delivery of separation agreements for involuntary leaves - benefits administrator for the company including leadership of the open enrollment period - payroll processing for US employees - recruiting assistance including offer letter creation, interviews, applicant reviews, contractor management, and background checks - maintaining compliance including delivering required trainings for employees - employee engagement events including leadership of planning and executing company's holiday party and summer picnic - HR initiatives including leadership of company's annual employee engagement survey and rewards/recognition program Show less

Founder/Organizer

• Nov 2016 - Feb 2018

I created this group with the goal of providing the 20s and 30s population of Northern Virginia an opportunity to network and discuss various TED Talks. As the organizer, I plan/lead meetings, welcome/encourage new members, and answer any questions that arise. I created this group with the goal of providing the 20s and 30s population of Northern Virginia an opportunity to network and discuss various TED Talks. As the organizer, I plan/lead meetings, welcome/encourage new members, and answer any questions that arise.

Founder/Organizer

• Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

I created this group on meetup.com with the goal of providing adults in the State College area an opportunity to meet others interested in sports and create a variety of organized sporting events. As the organizer, I plan/lead events, welcome/encourage new members, and answer any questions that arise. I created this group on meetup.com with the goal of providing adults in the State College area an opportunity to meet others interested in sports and create a variety of organized sporting events. As the organizer, I plan/lead events, welcome/encourage new members, and answer any questions that arise.

Sales Support Manager

• Feb 2013 - Nov 2015

As the Sales Support Manager (with side roles of On-Boarding Manager and Shrink Coach) at the State College Dick's Sporting Goods my responsibilities included: - Managing the store with my focus being on the front end and operations aspects of the business - Coaching associates - Analyzing store reports - Driving store metrics - Interviewing applicants - On boarding of new associates - Implementing loss prevention strategies - Creating associate schedules -… Show more As the Sales Support Manager (with side roles of On-Boarding Manager and Shrink Coach) at the State College Dick's Sporting Goods my responsibilities included: - Managing the store with my focus being on the front end and operations aspects of the business - Coaching associates - Analyzing store reports - Driving store metrics - Interviewing applicants - On boarding of new associates - Implementing loss prevention strategies - Creating associate schedules - Managing conflict - Setting and maintaining gameplans - Completing a developmental plan to achieve my goal of becoming a recruiter for the company Show less As the Sales Support Manager (with side roles of On-Boarding Manager and Shrink Coach) at the State College Dick's Sporting Goods my responsibilities included: - Managing the store with my focus being on the front end and operations aspects of the business - Coaching associates - Analyzing store reports - Driving store metrics - Interviewing applicants - On boarding of new associates - Implementing loss prevention strategies - Creating associate schedules -… Show more As the Sales Support Manager (with side roles of On-Boarding Manager and Shrink Coach) at the State College Dick's Sporting Goods my responsibilities included: - Managing the store with my focus being on the front end and operations aspects of the business - Coaching associates - Analyzing store reports - Driving store metrics - Interviewing applicants - On boarding of new associates - Implementing loss prevention strategies - Creating associate schedules - Managing conflict - Setting and maintaining gameplans - Completing a developmental plan to achieve my goal of becoming a recruiter for the company Show less

Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

The Roc Social Club is based in Scranton, PA and is a company that offers adult sport leagues, tournaments, and social events throughout the year. As coordinator of The Roc Social Club in Scranton my responsibilities included: - planning, organizing, and managing the various sports leagues, tournaments, and social events - recruiting new members through advertisements at local businesses and social media - negotiating deals with club sponsors - managing rules at games and… Show more The Roc Social Club is based in Scranton, PA and is a company that offers adult sport leagues, tournaments, and social events throughout the year. As coordinator of The Roc Social Club in Scranton my responsibilities included: - planning, organizing, and managing the various sports leagues, tournaments, and social events - recruiting new members through advertisements at local businesses and social media - negotiating deals with club sponsors - managing rules at games and events - handling issues among participants - establishing positive relationships with participants Show less The Roc Social Club is based in Scranton, PA and is a company that offers adult sport leagues, tournaments, and social events throughout the year. As coordinator of The Roc Social Club in Scranton my responsibilities included: - planning, organizing, and managing the various sports leagues, tournaments, and social events - recruiting new members through advertisements at local businesses and social media - negotiating deals with club sponsors - managing rules at games and… Show more The Roc Social Club is based in Scranton, PA and is a company that offers adult sport leagues, tournaments, and social events throughout the year. As coordinator of The Roc Social Club in Scranton my responsibilities included: - planning, organizing, and managing the various sports leagues, tournaments, and social events - recruiting new members through advertisements at local businesses and social media - negotiating deals with club sponsors - managing rules at games and events - handling issues among participants - establishing positive relationships with participants Show less

Intern with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program

• 2012 - Apr 2012

With the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, I was a spring intern for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. As an intern, my main responsibility was to shadow the case workers and assist in the program’s success. In the office, I spent most of the time working on recruitment strategies for new volunteers. Outside of the office, I supervised children of the program at events run by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here I interacted with the children and helped with problematic situations occurred… Show more With the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, I was a spring intern for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. As an intern, my main responsibility was to shadow the case workers and assist in the program’s success. In the office, I spent most of the time working on recruitment strategies for new volunteers. Outside of the office, I supervised children of the program at events run by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here I interacted with the children and helped with problematic situations occurred. Also, outside of the office I went to local churches, businesses, and community organizations to advertise the program with the goal of finding new volunteers. Show less With the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, I was a spring intern for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. As an intern, my main responsibility was to shadow the case workers and assist in the program’s success. In the office, I spent most of the time working on recruitment strategies for new volunteers. Outside of the office, I supervised children of the program at events run by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here I interacted with the children and helped with problematic situations occurred… Show more With the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, I was a spring intern for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. As an intern, my main responsibility was to shadow the case workers and assist in the program’s success. In the office, I spent most of the time working on recruitment strategies for new volunteers. Outside of the office, I supervised children of the program at events run by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here I interacted with the children and helped with problematic situations occurred. Also, outside of the office I went to local churches, businesses, and community organizations to advertise the program with the goal of finding new volunteers. Show less

Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) Mentor

• Apr 2010 - Apr 2012

LEAP is a program offered by Penn State for students who just graduated high school and want to get a head start on the college experience by taking classes in the summer. As a mentor, I was a leader for a group of 25 students who lived together and took the same classes. My responsibilities as a mentor was to help them with their class work, transition to college life, and problems that arose. I also planned and implemented activities for the group to participate in.

Intramural Supervisor

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2012

At Penn State Recreational Sports, I was a supervisor for the many intramural sports that are run by the organization. As a supervisor, my main job was to lead the referees and ensure the events were running smoothly. I taught the referees the rules, helped them with questions, and took up issues that were difficult for the referees to handle. In addition to leading the referees, I organized team schedules, game results, and team rosters. Before I was a supervisor, I worked as a referee.… Show more At Penn State Recreational Sports, I was a supervisor for the many intramural sports that are run by the organization. As a supervisor, my main job was to lead the referees and ensure the events were running smoothly. I taught the referees the rules, helped them with questions, and took up issues that were difficult for the referees to handle. In addition to leading the referees, I organized team schedules, game results, and team rosters. Before I was a supervisor, I worked as a referee. After a year of officiating multiple sports, I was promoted.

Cashier/Tags

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2010

While at Weis Markets, I worked as a cashier and helped with putting up and taking down sale price tags. While at Weis Markets, I worked as a cashier and helped with putting up and taking down sale price tags.

Summer Camp Counselor

• May 2009 - Aug 2009

The Wright Township Summer Park Program was a day camp for children of the county aged 5 to 12. As a counselor, I supervised the children (about 40) of the camp and interacted with them in the many activities they participated in. I also helped plan activities and one of the larger tasks I did was run a tennis and volleyball clinic for the children. The Wright Township Summer Park Program was a day camp for children of the county aged 5 to 12. As a counselor, I supervised the children (about 40) of the camp and interacted with them in the many activities they participated in. I also helped plan activities and one of the larger tasks I did was run a tennis and volleyball clinic for the children.