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Angela Buse

Ventura,CA
Angela Buse

Summary

Professional Organizer skilled at bringing client vision to life within strict budget guidelines. Offers strong communications skills, creativity and time management. Adept at coordinating logistics and negotiating vendor fees. Accomplished in managing event planning activities from start to finish while fully incorporating clients' special requests and maintaining budgets. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.


Tenured Human Resources professional with extensive knowledge of Employment Law, Personnel Development and Team Building. Business Administrator with a systemic view of the organization's needs and development potential.


Specialized in Adult Education and in Corporate Training, from needs assessment, to creating training materials, to developing curriculum, to delivering training in-person and remotely, as well as administering a learning management system.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Tornado To Breeze LLC

Professional Organizer
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

Professional Organizing for households and businesses

Assisted clients in downsizing, decluttering and redesigning their homes.

Assisted in packing and unpacking.

Devised safe aging-in-place solutions for the elderly.

Assisted the elderly in their transition to long term care.

Digital and in-person organizing of business documents, household documents and memorabilia.

Assisted with both corporate and home-based event planning.

People Creating Success Inc

Director of Training and Development
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management.
  • Led daily, weekly and monthly coaching, counseling and feedback sessions.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
  • Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
  • Implemented and administered Learning Management Systems.

People Creating Success Inc

Director of Human Resources
06.2009 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
  • Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
  • Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 400-employee company.
  • Developed succession plans and promotion paths for staff.
  • Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
  • Followed programs closely to assess effectiveness and make proactive changes to meet changing demands.
  • Implemented behavioral-based performance management system to define expectations, standards and key performance areas.
  • Achieved regulatory compliance with no adverse audit findings for facilities, documentation compliance or safety.
  • Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
  • Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
  • Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 400 employees.
  • Developed comprehensive interviewing guides to improve candidate quality by evaluating both analytical and interpersonal attributes.
  • Tracked and reported metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
  • Selected medical, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance and workers compensation programs for employees.
  • Provided guidance and consultation to district managers to identify strategies to meet short and long-term business needs.
  • Created and implemented safety protocols to successfully reduce workplace incidents

Radisson Hotel

Hotel Revenue Manager
01.2004 - 06.2007

Job overview

  • Hired, trained and managed revenue department team members and developed engaged, high-functioning performers.
  • Prepared fair value analysis for multiple-element arrangements and volume purchase agreements.
  • Functioned productively in matrix organization across organizational levels and organized and prioritized responsibilities to meet commitments.
  • Identified issues regarding delayed or incomplete payments and followed through to resolution.
  • Calculated and reconciled monthly screening revenue in accordance with established corporate terms.
  • Developed and distributed quarterly management revenue and analysis reports using proven software tools.
  • Performed month-end reconciliation and developed reporting metrics in coordination with corporate finance executives.
  • Reviewed customer contracts and purchase orders for revenue recognition and verified compliance with company policies and standards.
  • Worked within core team to streamline business processes and internal controls, resulting in scalable and detailed set of procedures.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
  • Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
  • Checked vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.

Aspect Language Schools

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
08.2004 - 12.2004

Job overview

  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Worked with average of 25 students per class.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

No Degree from Certificate in Mediation And Conflict Resolution
08.2014

University Overview

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

MBA from Human Resources
08.2010

University Overview

Transworld Schools
San Francisco, CA

No Degree from Certificate in Teaching English As A 2nd Language
12.2003

University Overview

Western University
Timisoara, Romania

Bachelor of Science from Psychology
06.1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Document Organizing
  • Space Design
  • Client Relations
  • Accounting
  • Event Planning
  • Space Management
  • Worksite Coordination
  • Household Management
  • Time Management
  • Supportive Care
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Organizational Systems
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Organizing Supplies

Timeline

Professional Organizer
Tornado To Breeze LLC
12.2021 - Current
Director of Training and Development
People Creating Success Inc
01.2020 - Current
Director of Human Resources
People Creating Success Inc
06.2009 - 12.2019
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Aspect Language Schools
08.2004 - 12.2004
Hotel Revenue Manager
Radisson Hotel
01.2004 - 06.2007
University of California, Santa Barbara
No Degree from Certificate in Mediation And Conflict Resolution
Walden University
MBA from Human Resources
Transworld Schools
No Degree from Certificate in Teaching English As A 2nd Language
Western University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Angela Buse