Work History
Alacrity Services
As the Human Resources Manager, I provided broad generalist support to all levels of the organization.
Hiring Tasks: Shaped recruitment strategy and processes. Recruited active and passive candidates for common and niche job titles. Kept recruiting costs low during periods of rapid growth. Guided employees through new hire processes and ensured forms were completed timely.
Performance Management Tasks: Gathered quarterly self-evaluation data for performance management process. Guided managers through quarterly one-on-one conversations with employees. Provided support for managers during the written warning and performance improvement plan process.
Reporting and Compliance Tasks: Maintained data integrity in Human Resource Information System. Compiled routine labor reports for state and federal resources (BLS, EEO-1, etc.), as well as internal parties. Updated policies and procedures to maintain compliance in light of changes in local, state, and federal legislation. Conducted investigations into employee complaints.
Compensation and Benefits Tasks: Conducted HR side of payroll including deduction changes and time card review. Administered and reconciled Leave With Pay program across multiple platforms. Researched appropriate salary bands for new job titles. Enrolled new employees and made enrollment changes to health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Maintained 401(k) enrollments and distributed quarterly statements. Reconciled monthly benefits billings.
Key Achievements: Promoted from HR Specialist to HR Manager. Spearheaded adoption of new HRIS in order to move away from a spreadsheet and paper-based system. Designed and implemented new performance management process. Guided organization through first-time HR processes, including EEO-1 reporting and Form 1095 preparation. Held year-over-year cost increase for health insurance to 2% annually for 2015 and 2016 renewals. Designed online onboarding process to streamline hiring and reduce paperwork.
As the Human Resources Manager, I provided broad generalist support to all levels of the organization.
Hiring Tasks: Shaped recruitment strategy and processes. Recruited active and passive candidates for common and niche job titles. Kept recruiting costs low during periods of rapid growth. Guided employees through new hire processes and ensured forms were completed timely.
Performance Management Tasks: Gathered quarterly self-evaluation data for performance management process. Guided managers through quarterly one-on-one conversations with employees. Provided support for managers during the written warning and performance improvement plan process.
Reporting and Compliance Tasks: Maintained data integrity in Human Resource Information System. Compiled routine labor reports for state and federal resources (BLS, EEO-1, etc.), as well as internal parties. Updated policies and procedures to maintain compliance in light of changes in local, state, and federal legislation. Conducted investigations into employee complaints.
Compensation and Benefits Tasks: Conducted HR side of payroll including deduction changes and time card review. Administered and reconciled Leave With Pay program across multiple platforms. Researched appropriate salary bands for new job titles. Enrolled new employees and made enrollment changes to health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Maintained 401(k) enrollments and distributed quarterly statements. Reconciled monthly benefits billings.
Key Achievements: Promoted from HR Specialist to HR Manager. Spearheaded adoption of new HRIS in order to move away from a spreadsheet and paper-based system. Designed and implemented new performance management process. Guided organization through first-time HR processes, including EEO-1 reporting and Form 1095 preparation. Held year-over-year cost increase for health insurance to 2% annually for 2015 and 2016 renewals. Designed online onboarding process to streamline hiring and reduce paperwork.
Clark County Public Transit Benefit Area Authority (C-TRAN)
As the Human Resources Technician, I provided support for the department by acting as a front-line employee for new hires and existing employees on a wide variety of HR topics.
Hiring Tasks: Ran pre-employment criminal background checks on new employees. Entered new hires into HRIS database. Coordinated training schedule. Conducted Human Resources onboarding sessions. Completed I-9 documents. Reported new hires to DSHS. Administered new employee feedback program. Oversaw 90-day PERS plan choice system.
Employee Maintenance Tasks: Updated records in HRIS database. Processed contractual pay increases for represented employees. Added employee benefits and deductions. Responded to verification of employment requests. Administered employee RecognitioNotes program.
Administrative Tasks: Acted as note-taker for labor negotiation and mediation sessions. Compiled reports of HR activity for departmental and organizational clients. Maintained personnel files. Compiled material for Headways, a monthly employee newsletter. Prepared paperwork for employee separations.
As the Human Resources Technician, I provided support for the department by acting as a front-line employee for new hires and existing employees on a wide variety of HR topics.
Hiring Tasks: Ran pre-employment criminal background checks on new employees. Entered new hires into HRIS database. Coordinated training schedule. Conducted Human Resources onboarding sessions. Completed I-9 documents. Reported new hires to DSHS. Administered new employee feedback program. Oversaw 90-day PERS plan choice system.
Employee Maintenance Tasks: Updated records in HRIS database. Processed contractual pay increases for represented employees. Added employee benefits and deductions. Responded to verification of employment requests. Administered employee RecognitioNotes program.
Administrative Tasks: Acted as note-taker for labor negotiation and mediation sessions. Compiled reports of HR activity for departmental and organizational clients. Maintained personnel files. Compiled material for Headways, a monthly employee newsletter. Prepared paperwork for employee separations.
Human Resources/Computer Lab Graduate Assistant – Center for Learning Resources
University of New Haven
My role at the University of New Haven was a combination of HR, tutoring, and administrative work. I was hired in September 2011 as a the Junior Computer Lab Graduate Assistant, but my role eventually expanded to include more tasks related to human resources and psychology. During the summer of 2012, I stepped into the role of Senior Computer Lab Graduate Assistant. I was responsible for training the department in technology-related matters as well as mentoring the new Junior Computer Lab Graduate Assistant. Following my graduation, I returned to the CLR as a consultant in early 2013.
Human Resource Tasks: Reviewed hiring system and ensured it was in compliance with industry best practices. Created documents to assist interviewers without an HR background. Screened and interviewed candidates for administrative and tutoring positions. Used computer systems to recruit passive job seekers. Created training manual for AccuTrack® tutoring management system. Provided AccuTrack® training for approximately 70 employees. Reviewed and revised performance management system. Maintained applicant records per legal requirements.
Administrative Tasks: Ran utilization reports and compiled descriptive statistics for the CLR. Provided e-mail, phone, and in-person customer service for students, staff, and faculty. Assisted with planning parties and social functions for the department. Updated CLR website and social media platforms. Conducted data entry projects. Scanned, copied, and filed documents as needed. Submitted requests for office supplies.
Tutoring Tasks: Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and statistics. Provided computer skills guidance in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS. Kept records of student visits using a tutoring information system.
University of New Haven
My role at the University of New Haven was a combination of HR, tutoring, and administrative work. I was hired in September 2011 as a the Junior Computer Lab Graduate Assistant, but my role eventually expanded to include more tasks related to human resources and psychology. During the summer of 2012, I stepped into the role of Senior Computer Lab Graduate Assistant. I was responsible for training the department in technology-related matters as well as mentoring the new Junior Computer Lab Graduate Assistant. Following my graduation, I returned to the CLR as a consultant in early 2013.
Human Resource Tasks: Reviewed hiring system and ensured it was in compliance with industry best practices. Created documents to assist interviewers without an HR background. Screened and interviewed candidates for administrative and tutoring positions. Used computer systems to recruit passive job seekers. Created training manual for AccuTrack® tutoring management system. Provided AccuTrack® training for approximately 70 employees. Reviewed and revised performance management system. Maintained applicant records per legal requirements.
Administrative Tasks: Ran utilization reports and compiled descriptive statistics for the CLR. Provided e-mail, phone, and in-person customer service for students, staff, and faculty. Assisted with planning parties and social functions for the department. Updated CLR website and social media platforms. Conducted data entry projects. Scanned, copied, and filed documents as needed. Submitted requests for office supplies.
Tutoring Tasks: Tutored undergraduate and graduate students in psychology and statistics. Provided computer skills guidance in Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS. Kept records of student visits using a tutoring information system.
