Brenda Prehmus
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated and results-oriented HR professional with experience supporting large-scale, unionized, and operational workforces. Proven ability to influence senior leaders, interpret workforce data, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Recognized for executive partnership, inclusive hiring practices, workforce planning collaboration, and reducing vacancy impact through data-driven decision making. Experienced in navigating high-volume environments while maintaining strong client relationships and operational excellence.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter, Casting Services Disneyland and Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Delivered full-cycle recruitment for over 8,000 mass hourly, technical, creative, and specialty candidates across diverse service lines.
- Managed executive referrals and high-visibility client groups requiring strategic relationship management.
- Acted as central point of contact for cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring alignment across HR functions.
- Partnered with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, Compensation, and Labor Relations to align hiring strategies with operational workforce planning.
- Serve as a consultative advisor on policy interpretation, compliance risk, and union considerations.
- Provide intake consultation to leaders navigating employee movement, accommodations, and workforce constraints.
- Support leaders during organizational stabilization and restructuring periods by advising on hiring prioritization and vacancy management.
- Collaborate with Workforce Management to develop dashboards identifying vacancy risk and operational impact.
- Interpret hiring metrics and KPIs to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
- Present workforce data to influence prioritization of critical roles and mitigate service delivery gaps.
- Ensure recruitment practices align with collective bargaining agreements and union guidelines.
- Partner with Legal on recruitment compliance matters, including licensing requirements for Security operations.
- Support inclusive placement strategies in partnership with Accommodations and Restrictions Teams.
Patient Care Representative
UCLA Health
Agoura Hills, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided high-level patient and clinician support with a focus on service and HIPAA privacy compliance.
- Processed confidential medical records and triaged calls for general and emergency care.
- Developed communication tools that improved continuity and onboarding for the Care Representative team.
Real Estate Agent and Transaction Coordinator
Keller Williams Exclusive Properties
Simi Valley, CA
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed contract compliance, documentation, and stakeholder negotiations.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Developed comprehensive market analyses to guide pricing strategies and client decisions.
Manager, Lead Massage Therapist
Ultimate Skin
Calabasas, CA
07.2003 - 01.2016
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management to enhance team effectiveness and employee development.
- Increased revenues by 30% implementing operational and service enhancements.
- Developed and implemented marketing promotions to boost sales performance across a range of products in the service and retail industries.
- Oversaw compliance with labor laws and regulations, mitigating risk through proactive policy development.
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Education
Bachelors of the Arts - Psychology
California State University
Northridge, CA06-1998
Real Estate Certification and License - undefined
The CE Shop Real Estate School
CA11-2018
Massage Therapist Certification and License - undefined
Massage School of Santa Monica
CA05-1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Workday, SAP, DX Self-Service, Tableau, Co-Pilot, Google Docs, Concur, App Space, BrassRing, Schedule Olivia, D Tools HR, consulting, problem-solving, multi-tasking, collaboration, strong verbal and written communication
Timeline
Recruiter, Casting Services Disneyland and Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney Company
05.2021 - Current
Patient Care Representative
UCLA Health
01.2021 - 05.2021
Real Estate Agent and Transaction Coordinator
Keller Williams Exclusive Properties
11.2018 - 01.2021
Manager, Lead Massage Therapist
Ultimate Skin
07.2003 - 01.2016
Real Estate Certification and License - undefined
The CE Shop Real Estate School
Massage Therapist Certification and License - undefined
Massage School of Santa Monica
Bachelors of the Arts - Psychology
California State University