Passionate, self-motivated Human Resources professional seeking to obtain a Human Resources position in a fast-paced environment that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, multitasking, and problem-solving skills. Adventurous, independent, and extensively well-traveled.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
HR Consultant / Accountant
Freelance
09.2019 - Current
Support and guide clients to maintain hiring process, policies, training guidelines and integration.
Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration. Facilitated onboarding sessions.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Managed conflict resolution by mediating disputes between employees, fostering a positive work environment.
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
Improved workplace culture by initiating diversity and inclusion initiatives, resulting in higher employee satisfaction levels.
Recording and maintaining financial transactions.
HR Support
Long-term International Travel
07.2017 - 01.2019
Travel independently though 15 different countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Tibet, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
Use English and Spanish language skills in a real-world setting.
Trek for 15 days in Nepalese Himalaya.
Participate in spiritual journey in Tibet.
Apply extensive problem-solving and cross-cultural communication skills.
Work as HR support, English Teacher and Program Coordinator in Thailand.
Create curriculums for all students in grade 4 and 5 English program.
Recruit foreign English teachers and Thai student with certain level of English.
Manage new teachers’ orientation and schedules
Conduct performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Create procedures and guidelines.
Update training processes by reviewing existing documentation.
Facilitate cultural integration planning and developed strategies to foster employee engagement.
Assist with writing job postings and job descriptions.
Human Resources Generalist
Florida Hospital / Remx
09.2014 - 06.2017
Provide support in functional areas of HR as recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, performance management, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development, training, AA/EEO, and special projects.
Development and implementation of HR policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings.
Conduct interviews and extend offers to select candidates.
Prepare reports in conformance with legislative/regulatory and organizational needs.
Provide HR support to Directors and Managers and 1000+ employees at East Orlando location.
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintain relationships that are equally respectful to all.
HR Program Manager
Country Fresh / Effex
03.2013 - 05.2014
Provide day-to-day Human Resources support, leadership, coordination, and direction including staffing, compensation and benefits, training and development for approximately 350 employees
Delegate and monitor quality of work
Plan and monitor new employee orientation and hiring process
Ensure policies and procedures, accident prevention and employee handbook
Manage conflict resolution processes to maintain harmonious workplace atmosphere, ensuring swift resolutions to disputes among employees.
Process employee separations, disciplinary actions, and employee relation issues investigations.
Maintain company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Design employee surveys to evaluate employee satisfaction.
Motivate employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
Respond, participate, and provide support for on-going safety issues and compliances.
HR & Safety Coordinator
Panera Bread, LLC.
12.2011 - 01.2013
Support HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
Provided high level of administrative assistance to HR Manager.
HR office management, handle employees’ issues and needs.
Develop employee’s orientation, training, safety meeting and committee.
Investigate accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
Review and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement. Report near-miss, injuries and manage investigations, OSHA logs.
Collaborate with management to develop strategic safety goals, promoting strong culture of workplace safety.
Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
Human Resources Manager
Domino Sugar, Inc.
02.2006 - 05.2011
Responsible for all HR functions and Safety; manage employee relations, selection, recruitment, training and retention, benefits, compensation, payroll transactions, FMLA, vacations, and performance reviews.
Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
Manage and monitor time attendance records and calculate incentives programs.
Handle and manage workers’ compensation incidents, investigations, safety record, OSHA Logs, MSDS control, weekly safety metrics and performance stat annually.
Develop surveys to employees, targeted towards improving employee’s fulfillment.
HR support for approximately 115 employees
Direct report to Plant Manager.
Perform projects and organize employee activities, Develop, coordinate, and communicate policies and procedures.
Education
Human Capital Development - Human Resources Development
Cornell University
Orlando, Florida
Safety Coordinate Program - Training And Development
Panera Bread
Orlando, Florida
04.2001 - 04.2012
SHRM Certified Professional -
SHRM Certification
Orlando, Florida
01.2010 - 03.2010
Leadership Program - Training And Development
ASR, Inc.
Orlando, Florida
B.S., Accounting, Major, Science -
University of Los Andes
01.1995 - 04.2000
Skills
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Phone
+1 321 297-1455
Volunteer And Projects Abroad
International English Program, TELF Phuket, Thailand, 07/01/18, 05/01/22
Turtle Conservational Abroad, Maximo Nivel, Costa Rica, 07/04/14, 09/10/14
Teaching English Abroad, IVHQ, Italy, Europe, 07/10/11, 09/25/11
Mentoring Kids, Orange County, Orlando, FL, 02/05/09, 05/10/11
Training
BernieU - HR Prep 2022, Online, 2022
BernieU – Establish a meaningful workplace culture, Online, 2022