San Diego, California, United States
As a seasoned human resource manager, I have experience in high-volume recruitment and sourcing in the Automotive, Academics, Healthcare, IT, Supply Chain & Logistics, Transportation, Safety & Security, Customer Service and Gaming/Entertainment industries. As the founder of InterviewPros., my goal in creating this company is to arm every job seeker with the tools needed to walk into an interview knowing they're prepared to answer any question that comes their way. With a BA & BS in Psychology and Spanish, my passion is connecting and understanding people from various demographical backgrounds. After finishing my MBA, I began my PhD. in Business Administration and Human Resource Management to further my own knowledge management and become a subject matter expert on interviewing and talent acquisition. I started InterviewPros. to be used as a resource in the job seeking community and to be able to give job seekers the tools needed to achieve their career goals. My mission is to "Bring Job Seekers and Careers Together!"
As HR Manager at Jensen Meat Company, I develop and implement strategic HR initiatives that enhance compliance, workforce efficiency, and company culture. I lead policy development, training programs, employee relations, and performance management to ensure a productive and legally compliant workplace. Key Areas of Impact: ✔ Policy Development & Compliance – I create and enforce policies, including Cell Phone & Technology, Internal Transfers, Managerial Oversight, and Schedule Changes, ensuring alignment with labor laws. ✔ Workforce Training & Development – I lead training programs such as Supervisor Training, Professional Development, and Email Etiquette Workshops, equipping employees and leaders with essential skills. ✔ Audit & Compliance Management – I manage audits for Walmart and Amazon, conduct investigations, and develop reports and corrective action plans to maintain strong partnerships. ✔ HR Assessment & Data Analysis – I conduct HR assessments, optimize recruitment, and enhance compliance, engagement, and leadership development. ✔ Strategic Workforce Planning – I analyze staffing agency partnerships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality workforce solutions. ✔ Employee Engagement & Culture – I implement initiatives like the Efficiency Incentive Program, fostering motivation, accountability, and high performance. ✔ Conflict Resolution & Employee Relations – I enforce disciplinary policies, guide managerial oversight, and ensure a structured, respectful work environment. I take a data-driven, compliance-focused, and people-centric approach to building HR frameworks that empower employees and drive business success. Let’s connect to discuss workforce strategy, compliance, and leadership development!
As an experienced HR Consultant based in San Diego, I specialized in enhancing organizational compliance, efficiency, and employee engagement across diverse sectors. My expertise includes conducting comprehensive HR and I-9 audits, managing payroll systems, and refining performance management processes. I provided strategic insights into organizational design, job structure, and salary benchmarking to align with business goals. Dedicated to fostering a positive work environment, I also coordinated employee engagement activities, manage training programs, and support employee relations. Whether updating policies, handling terminations, or streamlining recruitment, I ensured legal compliance and operational excellence.
As the HR Director at Chick-Fil-A, I lead and innovate in human resources, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusivity. I'm dedicated to strategic talent management, employee engagement, and developing policies that support our staff's growth and our company's mission. My role involves overseeing HR operations, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and organizational effectiveness.
Oversaw the staff development and training programs, providing guidance on training plans, developing negotiation strategies, interpreting contracts, and effectively resolving employee relations disputes. Played a pivotal role in union negotiations with Teamsters 911, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements and maintaining positive labor relations. Presented critical board agenda items to the Board of Port Commissioners and staff members, influencing key policy decisions. Attended various conferences, workshops, and meetings to stay abreast of the latest developments in human resources management. Championed the evaluation and enhancement of human resources information systems, offering guidance to end users and consulting with staff on potential business process changes. Demonstrated sensitivity to historically marginalized groups by actively participating in professional development activities and advocating for equity-minded practices within the organization. • Enhanced employee engagement by implementing performance management and culture improvement strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction scores. • Successfully negotiated multiple labor agreements with Teamsters 911, ensuring legal compliance and maintaining positive labor relations, resulting in zero labor disputes during the tenure. • Influenced key policy decisions by presenting critical agenda items to the Board of Port Commissioners, with a 95% approval rate of proposed initiatives. • Kept the HR department updated with the latest industry trends by attending various conferences and workshops, contributing to a 15% increase in departmental knowledge and best practice implementation. • Improved HR operations by evaluating and enhancing information systems, leading to a 30% increase in HR process efficiency. • Championed equity-focused practices within the organization, resulting in a 10% increase in diversity hiring and improved equity initiatives.
I was responsible for the growth and flow of a diverse, qualified candidate pool and developing organizational brand to attract potential candidates. I worked closely with stakeholders to achieve hiring goals and build strong relationships with internal and external contacts. Additionally, I consulted with a diverse team on recruitment life cycle and applied best practices in sourcing strategies, tracking processes through applicant tracking systems, and evaluating candidates fit to vacancies. I also monitored IT trends, prepare hiring forecasts and planning strategies, provided thought leadership on critical evaluation, collaborated across the organization, updated stakeholders on recruitment status, generated reports and metrics to drive decision-making. Furthermore, I engaged in proactive and passive recruitment tactics as well as pre-interview assessments to ensure a smooth hiring flow. I also performed follow-up surveys with managers and new hires on the effectiveness of recruiting efforts. Lastly, I ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies. • Developed a diverse, qualified candidate pool while strengthening the organizational brand for talent attraction. • Achieved hiring goals, fostered key relationships, and managed the entire recruitment life cycle. • Monitored IT trends and devised effective recruitment strategies, resulting in an 18% reduction in time-to-fill positions. • Demonstrated thought leadership through critical evaluation of recruitment practices and attained an 85% candidate-to-offer rate. • Conducted follow-up surveys with high satisfaction rates from managers and new hires (95%) regarding recruiting efforts. • Maintained 100% compliance with industry regulations and company policies.