CHERYL PETERS
San Diego,CA
Summary
Senior administrative and HR professional leading office operations, staff supervision, and management support in complex business environments. Expertise includes full-cycle payroll processing, hiring support, benefits administration, and lease and vendor coordination. Strengths include reducing workflow issues, supporting compliance, and maintaining organized operations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Administration and Human Resources
BIO-EDGE, INC.
San Diego, CA
06.2015 - Current
- Facilitated corporate management processes for purchasing and contract administration.
- Facilitated human resources operations, streamlining processes to improve employee support and engagement.
- Conducted full-cycle recruitment, coordinating job postings, interviews, and onboarding to effectively integrate new hires into the organization.
- Researched, implemented, and administered company benefit plans.
- Maintained personnel policies and procedures and provided guidance and interpretation to staff.
- Maintained strong knowledge of legal requirements related to HR to reduce legal risk and support regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw performance evaluation process.
- Served as point person for employee relations and HR issues.
- Developed and maintained HR systems to meet personnel information needs.
- Collaborated with legal and HR consultants to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Managed office services, overseeing equipment procurement, supply inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure operational efficiency.
- Tracked staff requests related to operations and coordinated with service providers on property maintenance issues.
- Maintained current business insurance policies and handled insurance certificate requests from staff, vendors, and clients.
- Communicated with real estate advisors, brokers, and building management regarding lease negotiations.
- Assisted with updates to operations manuals and maintained current procedures.
- Maintained active licensing for lab location(s).
- Acted as liaison between waste disposal services and regulatory reporting entities.
- Played lead role in office space planning, including anticipating space needs and coordinating office move.
- Stayed current on industry trends and made recommendations as member of senior management team to improve policies, procedures, and practices.
- Processed payroll and maintained complete payroll records.
- Processed payroll and maintained complete payroll records.
Director of Business Administration/Clinical Operations Associate
DERMTECH, INC.
La Jolla, CA
02.2000 - 03.2015
- Supported CEO with administrative duties, maintained shareholder records, processed stock certificate updates, and scheduled board meetings.
- Assisted CFO with payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and invoice preparation.
- Handled HR tasks, including employee training and supervision.
- Prepared month-end reports, including cash flow and profit and loss statements.
- Prepared documents and service agreements, and maintained confidential vendor, client, member, corporate, and financial files.
- Updated website and social media content.
- Streamlined spending by validating invoices prior to approval.
- Assisted the Board of Directors as Secretary from 2007 to 2014.
- Supported dermatological research protocols and developed training manuals for methodology and protocol updates.
- Assisted with initiation, monitoring, invoicing, and closeout for clinical sites and studies.
- Traveled to clinical sites to train physicians and technicians on company melanoma test kits.
- Acted as liaison for site monitors.
- Served as primary liaison for Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and study sites, ensuring effective communication.
- Ensured site compliance with GCP and HIPAA regulations and maintained active study responsibilities.
- Reduced conflicts by serving as primary contact and addressing client needs early.
- Provided administrative support to Board of Directors and CEO, including agendas, calendars, travel, invoices, expense reports, presentations, and board meetings.
- Partnered with CFO to maintain budgets, reports, and confidential records.
- Reduced scheduling conflicts through clear communication with CFO and other executives regarding meetings and travel.
- Confirm all study sites maintain mandatory GPC and HIPAA compliance, and are aware of required duties and responsibilities to maintain active status in clinical studies
- Highlighted significant achievements in role.
- Reduced conflicts and potential issues by acting as the primary interface and anticipating/addressing clients' needs.
- Senior Executive Administrative Assistant, 2000-2007
- Administrative support to the Board of Directors and CEO who managed operational details including preparing agendas, managing complex calendars, arranging travel plans, reconciling invoices and expense reports, and assisting with presentations and board meetings
- Worked closely with the CFO to maintain budgets and reports and maintain confidential records
- Key Accomplishments:
- Minimized potential conflicts through clear communication with the CFO and other executives regarding scheduling meetings and travel
Business Manager for Lenny Fuzzy Rankins, award-winning blues/jazz guitarist
MOONCOOK PRODUCTIONS
San Diego, CA
01.1992 - 08.2023
- Reached out directly to venue owners, management teams, concert promoters, and festival promoters to secure additional performance opportunities for band.
- Assisted with contract discussions and equipment purchases to improve financial terms for main artist.
- Processed band payroll and year-end tax forms while maintaining tax compliance and accurate W-2 and 1099 reporting.
- Logged and organized performance revenue to provide clear financial details for budgeting and planning.
- Managed merchandise sales during shows.
- Posted performance dates, photos, videos, CDs, merchandise, and band news across Instagram, Facebook, GigTown, Sonicbids, ReverbNation, and main website to keep fans, musicians, and clubs informed.
- Arranged travel for national and international tours and shows.
- Coordinated training classes for employees, outside staff, and clients.
- Prepared training materials and organized session logistics.
- Set up recognition and service award program.
- Built employee schedules and managed checks, bonuses, commissions, sales, product ordering, and equipment upkeep.
- Kept accurate records for checks, bonuses, and commissions.
- Supported sales efforts to increase revenue.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Law
Los Angeles City College
Los AngelesSome College (No Degree) - Business Law
Grossmont Community College
El Cajon, CaliforniaSome College (No Degree) - Introductory Court Reporting
San Diego City College
San DiegoQualified For Court Reporting Exam - Court Reporter
Academy of Court Reporting
San DiegoSkills
- Flawless administration
- Calendar management
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Employee engagement strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Calm under pressure
Affiliations
- Cambridge Who's Who Among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, Lifetime Member
- AAD (Academy of American Dermatologists), Member
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Certified HR Specialist (CalChamber)
- MS Office Suite
- ADP Payroll
Timeline
Director, Administration and Human Resources
BIO-EDGE, INC.
06.2015 - Current
Director of Business Administration/Clinical Operations Associate
DERMTECH, INC.
02.2000 - 03.2015
Business Manager for Lenny Fuzzy Rankins, award-winning blues/jazz guitarist
MOONCOOK PRODUCTIONS
01.1992 - 08.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Law
Los Angeles City College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Law
Grossmont Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Introductory Court Reporting
San Diego City College
Qualified For Court Reporting Exam - Court Reporter
Academy of Court Reporting