Carissa Berres
Littleton,CO
Summary
People-focused, creative-thinking, value-driven professional with a proven track record of improving company culture, policies, and efficiencies. Exceptional manager of people and processes; able to assess and optimize resource usage, team performance, and organizational management to deliver strategic business objectives. Able to create an open, inclusive, and collaborative team environment that inspires high performance and enhances employee engagement. Leads with energy and vision; aligns teams toward common goals and strategic priorities using a top-down servant leadership approach. Continually challenges and inspires team members to meet or exceed their professional objectives through one-on-one coaching.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP of Administration and HR
ZAVANNA, LLC
Denver, CO
02.2020 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all administration, office management, and HR functions.
- Strategically guided leadership teams through challenging periods by leveraging human resources knowledge and business acumen.
- Created program to evaluate and promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Managed daily administrative operations including budgeting, accounting, payroll, personnel management, risk management, and facilities maintenance.
- Evaluated existing procedures in order to identify opportunities for automation, cost savings, or simplification.
- Continued all duties maintained as Manager of Administration and HR.
Manager of Administration and HR
ZAVANNA, LLC
Denver, CO
05.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed administration and HR operations.
- Monitored progress of projects assigned to the administrative team.
- Ensured all documents are stored securely in accordance with company policies.
- Directed and oversaw office personnel activities.
- Collaborated with other departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans, and objectives.
- Assisted in recruitment process by screening resumes and conducting initial interviews.
- Evaluated and implemented new systems and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded the adoption of a new HRIS from contract negotiations to implementation and manager/employee training.
- Continued to perform many of the same duties as COS.
Chief of Staff
ZAVANNA, LLC
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Served as the Chief of Staff for the company.
- Analyzed data from surveys conducted within the organization to identify trends or patterns in employee sentiment.
- Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
- Built strong relationships with key internal and external parties to support strategic communications and advocacy.
- Drafted memos outlining key decisions taken by the executive office during meetings or discussions.
- Prepared meeting agendas, notes and briefing materials.
- Managed communications between the Board members, executive office, senior leaders, and other staff members.
Administrative Assistant, Land
ZAVANNA, LLC
Denver, CO
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided administrative support for the Land department.
- Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Linguistics and Language Studies -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OF ST. PAUL
Roseville, MN05-2006
100 Plus Hours of Active Listening And Leadership Training -
Stephen Ministries
Skills
- Procedure Implementation
- Performance Improvement
- Operations Oversight
- Growth Planning
- Technical Support
- Staff Management
- Office Administration
- Project Management
- Report Preparation
- Schedule Management
- Program Management
- Scheduling
- Administrative Support
- Operational Management
- Policy Development
Certification
- SHRM-SCP Certification, Exam Scheduled
- COLORADO NOTARY PUBLIC, 03/12/2026
Additional Roles
Legal Assistant, Gehrke & Associates 2013-2014; Administrative Coordinator, ATBS, LLC 2008-2013; Administrative Assistant, ATBS, LLC 2006-2008
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP of Administration and HR
ZAVANNA, LLC
02.2020 - Current
Manager of Administration and HR
ZAVANNA, LLC
05.2017 - 02.2020
Chief of Staff
ZAVANNA, LLC
01.2015 - 05.2017
Administrative Assistant, Land
ZAVANNA, LLC
05.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Linguistics and Language Studies -
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OF ST. PAUL
100 Plus Hours of Active Listening And Leadership Training -
Stephen Ministries
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