Highly skilled Associate Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. Strengths lie in communication, problem-solving and negotiation skills that foster strong relationships and drive operational success. Previous work has resulted in streamlined processes, improved productivity, and enhanced employee engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, People
PARDON VENTURES (Formerly Likemind and Inboxlab)
Denver, CO
11.2017 - Current
Increased workforce from 10 to more than 75 employees
Enhanced recruitment process through new Applicant Tracking System implementation
Manage the recruitment process for new employees, including conducting interviews, evaluating resumes, making job offers, and then onboarding.
Conduct comprehensive reviews on compensation statistics
Conduct biannual performance assessments for the organization, alongside company-wide compensation adjustments.
Run annual engagement surveys to maximize company performance through thorough data analysis of the results.
Boost employee engagement and retention through enhanced people relations strategies.
Facilitated workflow improvement with HRIS implementation
Enhanced team bonding by coordinating diverse corporate activities and educational initiatives
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies related to the organization's operations.
Kindergarten Teacher
ROSESTEIN ELEMENTARY
Lakewood, CO
01.2017 - 01.2018
Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
Account Manager and Executive Assistant
DIGITAL BRINQ
Denver, CO
01.2013 - 01.2016
Created a diverse portfolio of marketing campaign with a focus on clients return on investment
Supported CEO in all administrative duties as well as managed a large portfolio of accounts for a wide variety of marketing and advertising campaigns
Executive Assistant and Event Manager
AVENUES: THE WORLD SCHOOL
New York, NY
01.2009 - 01.2013
Handled all administrative tasks to support the executive team related to organizational operations and communications with clients worldwide for an innovative startup
Managed all aspects of planning internal/external marketing and special events to build brand reputations and generate new clients for a growing start up education company
Education
Masters of Arts - Human Development
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Denver, CO
01.2017
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
MIAMI UNIVERSITY OF OHIO
Oxford, OH
01.2009
Skills
SHRM-CP Certified Professional
Full Cycle Recruitment
Inclusion Strategies
HRIS and ATS Management (Rippling, Namely, Gusto, Lever, Lattice, LinkedIn Recruiter and Greenhouse)
Mentorship Program Oversight
Learning and Development Specialist
Expert in G Suite, Slack, Asana, Microsoft Office, Zoom
Certification
Certified Expert in Human Resources (SHRM-CP certification)