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Catina Clayton

McKinney,TX

Summary

Experienced professional at North Texas Job Corps Center with a focus on strategic planning and project management. Successfully enhanced student engagement via innovative work-based learning programs. Demonstrated analytical skills and leadership drive effective talent acquisition and employee development efforts.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Work Based Learning Coordinator

North Texas Job Corps Center
McKinney, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Design and market work-based learning program to enhance student engagement.
  • Develop policies for work-based learning program in compliance with Department of Labor requirements.
  • Recruit, interview, enroll, and monitor students participating in work-based learning program.
  • Conduct orientation and interviews for students selected for work-based learning.
  • Monitor work sites to ensure quality training and adherence to standards.
  • Collaborat with Center’s Safety Officer to maintain OSHA compliance at all work-based learning sites.
  • Execute site visits as required to assess training effectiveness and safety protocols.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Aramark Student Nutrition K-12 Prosper ISD
Prosper, TX
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Sourced, interviewed, and hired food service workers for district operations.
  • Conducted new hire orientations and ensured I-9 document compliance.
  • Developed talent acquisition strategies to align with current and future staffing needs.
  • Managed job postings across various online platforms, including social media.
  • Hosted job fairs to enhance community outreach and strategic recruiting efforts.
  • Provided staff training sessions to boost employee engagement and retention.
  • Advised management on recruiting programs and retention initiatives.
  • Served as interim HR manager, overseeing employee write-ups and terminations.

HR Specialist

North Texas Job Corp Center
06.2019 - 10.2022
  • Prepared and submitted reports as required.
  • Coordinated payroll processing with department heads and finance administration.
  • Processed payroll, audited reports for accuracy, and validated PTO balances against requests.
  • Maintained physical and digital employee files while responding to payroll and benefits inquiries.
  • Supported development and maintenance of procedures for new hires, transfers, and separations.
  • Assisted HR manager in administering progressive discipline system.
  • Provided counsel on employee relations issues, including attendance and harassment claims.
  • Maintained employment records using human resources management system software.

Program Manager-Research Administration

American Heart Association
10.2016 - 06.2019
  • Managed contract agreements for awarded projects to ensure compliance and efficiency.
  • Oversaw pre-award activation processes by collecting necessary forms and resolving concerns.
  • Guided researchers in proposal development by interpreting sponsor guidelines and ensuring adherence.
  • Provided post-award support to departments by facilitating award changes and completing budget adjustments.
  • Generated reports to track project expenditures and budget allocations.
  • Evaluated online forums on expenditures, approving or declining requests based on budget review.
  • Assisted researchers with post-award inquiries, promoting understanding of financial protocols.

(Remote/Contract) Business Systems Consultant 4/Business Intelligence

Signature Consultants / Wells Fargo
11.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed development and assessment of inventory for 4G machine-connected locations.
  • Captured and reconciled 4G product metrics by region and data plan using charts and pivot tables.
  • Examined and reconciled billing and financials related to 4G services.
  • Executed audits of orders and disconnections to ensure accuracy.
  • Developed dashboards and reports to enhance visibility of performance metrics.

(Contract) Program Manager-Evidence Review

American Heart Association
11.2013 - 11.2015
  • Managed daily operations for development of Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science publications and guidelines.
  • Served as managing editor and Subject Matter Expert for SEERS review system utilized by ILCOR.
  • Oversaw consensus review process to formulate scientific statements and treatment recommendations.
  • Tracked compliance with conference guidelines through completion of worksheets.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings, both virtually and in person, for task force collaboration.
  • Recommended enhancements for evidence review processes to improve efficiency.
  • Designed workflows, identified operational issues, and collaborated with analysts for system upgrades.
  • Conducted internal audits of process flows, implementing improvements as necessary.

Education

BS - Network & Communications (Technical Management), Business

DeVry University
06-2004

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Career counseling
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Leadership and management
  • Technical proficiency
  • Technical writing
  • Project management
  • Contracts and grants management
  • Volunteer coordination/mngmt
  • Training and development

Awards

  • Time, Feeling and Focus Award, American Heart Association, 03/2015, In recognition of efforts related to the AHA hosted 2015 ILCOR Consensus Conference - Presented by CEO Nancy Brown.
  • ILCOR Award, American Heart Association, 02/2015, For leadership and outstanding contributions during the 2015 Evidence Evaluation Process - Presented by ILCOR Leaders.

Timeline

Work Based Learning Coordinator

North Texas Job Corps Center
08.2024 - Current

Talent Acquisition Partner

Aramark Student Nutrition K-12 Prosper ISD
07.2023 - 08.2024

HR Specialist

North Texas Job Corp Center
06.2019 - 10.2022

Program Manager-Research Administration

American Heart Association
10.2016 - 06.2019

(Remote/Contract) Business Systems Consultant 4/Business Intelligence

Signature Consultants / Wells Fargo
11.2015 - 10.2016

(Contract) Program Manager-Evidence Review

American Heart Association
11.2013 - 11.2015

BS - Network & Communications (Technical Management), Business

DeVry University

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