Alexis Cooper

Talent, digital, unscripted, and literary agency known for fostering careers and building the personal brands of some of today's most notable actors, writers, and content creators.

• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
• Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
• Identified and resolved issues between employees, promoting better collaboration and mutual respect.
• Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
• Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations.
• Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
• Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
• Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
• Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.

Cutting-edge film and television production and investment company.

• Head of Human Resources across seven of The Chernin Group’s portfolio companies.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Entertainment media and post-production company providing such as visual narrative, VFX, and title design services for motion pictures, television, and gaming.

• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Coordinated employee grievances and disputes in timely and professional manner by finding constructive solutions.
• Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.

Senior living community offering quality assisted living and personalized memory care.

• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.

Entertainment company and global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment.

• Updated HR database with new employee information, changes in benefits, and other details.
• Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees, which included distribution of all paperwork.
• Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
• Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
• Addressed employee conflicts with appropriate urgency, following all corporate procedures.
• Answered employee inquiries regarding health benefits and 401k options.
• Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
• Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
• Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.

Senior living community offering quality assisted living and personalized memory care.

• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
• Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
• Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
• Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.