Blake Levin
Forest,VA
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of progressive experience in human resources, operations management, and customer service across public education, higher education, and private sector environments. Recognized for strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and the ability to develop and implement efficient systems that drive organizational success. Adept at employee relations, training, recruitment, compliance, and business development.
HR professional with robust experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving organizational success. Skilled in conflict resolution, compliance, and developing effective HR strategies. Adaptable and dependable, ready to support changing organizational needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Generalist
Lynchburg City Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Lead Elementary school Generalist and Elementary Schools business partner.
- Interview and hire existing and new prospective teachers and school employees.
- Lead recruitment initiatives and manage the licensure processes for school staff.
- Serve as liaison to the Virginia Department of Education and educators.
- Help educators go through the licensure and license renewal process.
- Conduct and ran New hire orientations and on boarding processes.
- Conduct exit interviews, manage performance reviews, and track employee satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain licensure data.
- Main contact and lead on the Threat assessment team. Conducted self harm assessments and investigations.
- Act as a neutral mediator for Employee, family and staff disputes.
Director – Voter Registration, Elections, Online Student Life
Liberty University
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed university-wide voter registration campaigns and served as liaison to local and state election officials.
- Trained staff for Election Day duties and oversaw all operations including polling logistics.
- Provided support to online students regarding university procedures and counseling services.
- Set up all residential and commuter student voter communication and local compliances.
- Met with College leaders and local student union leaders to organize and assure a organized and smooth running election and polling place campaign.
- Met with online students both in person and Video conference Provided academic and cognitive support to students.
- Helped students with thinking skills and schoolwork.
- Provided support with learning strategies and academic assignments.
Operations Manager
Directions AV
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Established and managed warehouse operations, purchasing, payroll, and facility maintenance.
- Directed and trained all levels of staff and ensured show/event goals were met.
- Coordinated logistics with management and served as employee liaison.
Operations Manager
Production Resource Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw all company functions. held bi weekly financial , business and production meetings.
- Responsible for smooth integration of other purchased companies and or properties into our business book,
- Ran technical lighting and staging aspects for production and live shows.
- Held production meetings,including contract negotiations and equipment , rigging and staging needs. for each individual event.
- put employee training programs in place to keep up with new products and trainings in the industry,
- Hire and manage and train all personnel and management for successful company operation.
- oversaw production team members and production and event schedule to ensure all deadlines will be met.
Service Operator / Administrator
Upstaging Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Coordinated logistics for touring productions, theater, and corporate events.
- Managed high-value purchasing, trained managers, and resolved operational disputes.
- Acted as insurance claims liaison and addressed unexpected logistical issues.
HR Manager / Account & Sales Manager
Advanced Creative Products
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Spearheaded business development and account growth through innovative marketing.
- Managed trade show logistics and retail operations.
- Hired, trained, and resolved staff issues within HR and sales departments.
Education
M.A. - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2019
B.S. - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2016
Master Electrician - Electrician
Kenedy King
Chicago, IL05-1981
EMS - Paramedic
Medical Arts Training
04-1991
Skills
- Salesforce, SBT, Market Force, ACT 1 & 2
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Construction and electrical expertise
- Percussion expertise
- Technical support for events
- Construction management
- Directed multi-functional team operations
- Managed diverse teams to meet operational goals
- Coordinated daily activities for staff and contractors
Timeline
HR Generalist
Lynchburg City Schools
01.2022 - Current
Director – Voter Registration, Elections, Online Student Life
Liberty University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
Directions AV
01.2018 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
Production Resource Group
01.2016 - 01.2018
Service Operator / Administrator
Upstaging Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2016
HR Manager / Account & Sales Manager
Advanced Creative Products
01.2002 - 01.2006
B.S. - Psychology
Liberty University
M.A. - Human Services Counseling
Liberty University
Master Electrician - Electrician
Kenedy King
EMS - Paramedic
Medical Arts Training
Core Competencies
- Human Resources Management
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Operations & Logistics Management
- Payroll & Benefits Administration
- Strategic Planning & Leadership
- Staff Training & Development
- Salesforce | MS Office | ACT 1 & 2 | Market Force | SBT