IATSE Entertainment and Exhibition Industries Training Trust Fund

Manage and lead end-to-end functions of HR department for accomplishment of complex organizational goals, as well as lead and oversee operations and ensuring compliance. Build and 
sustain long-term relationships with team by orchestrating weekly meetings with management. Organize valuable training sessions for supervisors and non-supervisors across organization. Play an integral role in initiating and chairing employee engagement and safety committees. Pioneer voluntary hybrid work program, adhere to policies, and maintain schedules within bargaining unit.
▪	Delivered new hire orientations, coordinated HR policy implementation, steered daily HR operations, monitored talent management oversight, and conducted performance evaluations for employee engagement and satisfaction.
▪	Supervised payroll, conducted audits, nurtured employee relations, collaborated with Executive Director and Board of Directors on special projects, regulated office operations, and headed shipping processes.
▪	Enhanced insurance policies and application procedures while serving as primary contact for employee benefits and acting as liaison with union.
▪	Optimized HR and operational processes, including HRIS, payroll, insurance applications, and audits, and introduced HR and operational processes and policies, such as onboarding, offboarding, disciplinary actions, and emergency evacuation plans.

Head of HR & Administration/Operations 

The Lucky Foundation

Chief of HR Operations-Advisory Board 

Hacking HR

Founding Member of Hacking HR's Experts Council 

Los Angeles Community College District

▪	Provided instruction in various aspects of Human Resources, offering direct guidance and support to 15-30 students, on campus and online through Zoom during COVID pandemic.
▪	Maintained attendance records, boosting participation and graduation rates to exceed 96%, and regularly reported progress, grades, and resume feedback to Program Head for course evaluation.

Instructor, Human Resources 

Astrana Health

Vice President Human Resources

Independent Living Systems, LLC

Revamped series of corporate training initiatives delivered to staff, including executive team, across multiple states. Offered guidance and coaching to executive team members regarding employee relations matters, contributing to identifying and mitigating potential legal issues and red flags. Conducted comprehensive sexual harassment training, administered benefits enrollment, and attained 100% compliance rates while leading annual audits in collaboration with clients, such as Kaiser Permanente, LACare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Wellpoint, Humana, and County Care.
▪	Spearheaded daily operations of HR department while providing leadership to teams ranging from 7 to 14 members, supporting workforce of 1200+ employees across 28 states, with 10 official and satellite offices located in 5 states.
▪	Achieved 26% improvement in recruitment and turnover ratios by realizing KPI.
▪	Collaborated with top executives to facilitate staff consolidation and relocations amid various challenges by managing recruitment, achieving monthly onboarding rate of 100+ new hires, and reducing time-to-fill by 78%.
▪	Restructured employee handbook, adapted HR policies to federal and state labor laws, and introduced new policies, including disciplinary guidelines, COVID protocols, telecommuting, and leave policies.
▪	Served as primary contact for employee relations legal matters, conducted employee investigations, collaborated with executive team on annual performance reviews and COLA increases, and oversaw workforce reductions in multiple states.
▪	Secured 100% employee retention rate during realignment of Illinois staff working with California-based members.
▪	Introduced new process and provided training to HR team and managers from various departments to manage accommodation requests as part of return-to-work initiative following COVID.

Interim VP of Human Resources

Senior Director, Human Resources

Regional Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

L.A. Care Health Plan

Senior HR Business Partner

Northeast Valley Health Corporation

Planned recruitment strategies by establishing candidate waitlists and weekly recruitment meetings with departmental hiring managers, enhanced volunteer programs for various departments, and conducted HR training for employees across all locations. Oversaw HR communication across print and digital platforms, conducted and presented results for employee satisfaction surveys covering 26 clinics and corporate offices, and engaged in union bargaining agreement negotiations on compensation analysis.
▪	Resolved issues by 96% by mentoring executive team on disciplinary guidelines and employee relations. 
▪	Led new hire training, oversaw recruitment for clinical and non-clinical positions, ensured transition of HRIS from Kronos to ADP, and served as member of implementation team for company website.
▪	Designed and executed projects, including engagement committee, weekly newsletters, and employee interaction workshops, resulting in resolution of 86%+ communication and engagement issues.
▪	Acquired expertise in policies aligned with union agreements, co-led annual employee benefits enrollment, and revised employee handbook and benefits guidelines.

HR Manager, Labor Relations, Employee Relations and Engagement

ITT Technical Institute

▪	Instructed diverse student body in range of lower and upper-division courses, directly guiding and mentoring 25-40 students while achieving notable 35% increase in participation and graduation rates.
▪	Earned recognition as Instructor of Quarter by enhancing student engagement by 35% and overall success rate by 82%. 
▪	Led Capstone courses and final projects, taught classes on campus and online using Learning Management System (LMS), tracked student attendance, and regularly reported student progress to Dean and Department Head for quarterly course evaluations.

Project Management Adjunct Instructor

Aegis Treatment Centers

Arranged various HR events, including interviewing, background screening, credentialing, making offers, negotiating compensation, and onboarding, encompassing tasks such as new hire orientation, paperwork, benefits administration, and training for new hires across 24 clinics.
▪	Updated employee handbook and benefits guidelines, conducted compensation analysis, improved job description template through training workshops for hiring managers, and delivered HR training sessions to clinic managers and supervisors.
▪	Headed 60+ externs and students during internships, enhanced HR processes for HR data management and compliance with state and federal laws, and boosted internship program's effectiveness by cultivating relationships with 300+ colleges.

Human Resources Management Recruitment/Operation 

Results-driven multilingual HR leader with 15+ years of experience devising and aligning HR strategies and supporting employee relations to achieve objectives of human resource department. Track record of developing and implementing strategic initiatives to cultivate positive workplace culture and mitigate risks. Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability in employee career development, performance enhancement, and succession planning. 
     Proven success in maintaining multiple schedules, controlling employee onboarding procedures, tracking hiring progress, and resolving conflicts. Recognized for expertly managing recruitment procedures while assuring compliance. Articulate communicator and servant leader; forging solid relationships with senior leadership and building consensus across multiple business levels. Committed to empowering organizations to create an inclusive culture to fuel growth, inspire excellence, and drive sustainable success.

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