Dr. Melvin Reed
Manager/ Outreach Specialist
Los Angeles,California
Summary
I believe I am an empowering team oriented proven leader, I am teachable, reliable and a focused to task with a proven willingness to exemplify and encourage healthy company values.
It is my privilege to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of Talent and Acquisitions
Urban Alchemy
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- On boarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and actively encouraging team members.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Cooperated with company leaders in change management and talent solutions to gain competitive edge in job market.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and clients.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 300+ internal and external placements.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Facilitated successful policy implementation and enforcement to maintain legal and operational compliance.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in the Talent and Acquisitions Team.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Maintained direct reports schedules and time cards and monitored performance.
Community Outreach Specialist, Dual Diagnosis Pop.
Urban Alchemy
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Developed and maintained healthy interpersonal relationships with clients to promote the five principles of Trauma Informed Care.
- Created enjoyable atmosphere for clients by engaging in positive pro-social conversation.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Documented and analyzed conditions of different work locations in order to make proactive decisions about services.
- Learned and followed company procedures to maintain consistency and standards.
- Kept assigned site/areas clean and organized to maintain safe and secure environment.
- Answered succinctly and patiently, clients questions and resolved disputes and crisis through tested methods of de-escalation; conflict resolution and effective communication to provide excellent customer service.
- Adhered to all Outreach regulations and procedures to maintain legal and ethical operation.
Freelancer
Staffing Zones Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline assigned tasks and operations.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
GED -
Valley Adult School
Soledad, CA06.2009
Masters - Religion
Universal Life Church
San Jose, CA 04.2000 - 09.2018
Doctor of Religious Science - Motivational Interviewing, Mindful Meditation And Esteem Building
Universal Life Church
San Jose, CA 04.2000 - 04.2018
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Compensation Analysis
- Building Partnerships
- Interviewing and Prescreening
- Employer Branding
- Develop Policies
- Employee Engagement Strategies
- Program Modification
- Recruitment
- Proven Methods of Engagement
Additional Information
REFERENCES:
Name Company Title email Address Phone
- Ann Kwon Urban Alchemy San Francisco Chief Human Resources Officer AnnK@urban-alchemy.us (415) 424-4370
- Reyna Ventura Urban Alchemy Austin Texas Director of Operations reynaventura@urban-alchemy.us (323)253 3236
- Latoya Lino Urban Alchemy Los Angeles Training Coordinator latoyalino@urban-alchemy.us (323)647-4714
- Joseph Maskins Urban Alchemy Los Angeles Director of Care Coordinator josephm@urban-alchemy.us (424)299-2444
- Alfredo Rodriguez Urban Alchemy Los Angeles REAP Project Manager HR alfredorodriguez@urban-alchemy.us (213)806-6016
- Damian Scott Urban Alchemy Los Angeles Director of Operations, LA damiens@urban-alchemy.us (213)373-0760
- Giselle Garcia Urban Alchemy Los Angeles Human Resources Generalist, LA gisellegarcia@urban-alchemy.us (213)806-7743
Timeline
Manager of Talent and Acquisitions
Urban Alchemy
01.2022 - 07.2023
Community Outreach Specialist, Dual Diagnosis Pop.
Urban Alchemy
01.2022 - 04.2022
Freelancer
Staffing Zones Inc.
11.2021 - 01.2022
Masters - Religion
Universal Life Church
04.2000 - 09.2018
Doctor of Religious Science - Motivational Interviewing, Mindful Meditation And Esteem Building
Universal Life Church
04.2000 - 04.2018
GED -
Valley Adult School
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