KALA DARVIN
Reno,NV
Summary
Versatile operations manager and recruiter with a strong aptitude for optimizing operational efficiency and talent acquisition. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, implement process improvements, and source top talent. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recycling Supervisor
Tesla
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Led a team of 24 recycling workers, ensuring efficient and safe operations
- Increased recycling diversion rate by6% through improved sorting and contamination control
- Developed and implemented training programs to improve staff knowledge of recycling procedures and safety protocols
- Motivated and empowered team members to achieve high productivity and quality standards
- Implemented performance management systems to track progress and identify areas for improvement
- Directed the sorting, bailing, shipping, and storage of all recycled materials
- Conducted periodic safety audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations concerning environmental protection standards
- Evaluated employee performance reviews during annual appraisals
- Coordinated with other departments regarding waste management initiatives related to recycling efforts
- Payroll/PTO/Time Editing
- Supply Ordering/inventory
Recruiter
SSC Services for Education
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Hired and Onboarded40 candidates in1-month time span
- Strategic marketing sourcing from different platforms
- Increased staffing & retention3%-4%
- Organize, advertise, and promote2-4 job fairs a month
- Conducts all interviews, background checks, onboarding/orientation, E-verify I9 verifications and new hire trainings for82 facilities
- Create and update job requisitions and specifications every30 days
- Placed300 candidate text/calls per week
- Schedules & Interview10-15 candidates per day and up to50 per week
- Screening resumes and job applications for specific positions
- Communicated with Hiring Managers to decide on qualifications for skilled positions
- Manage all employee files and organizational filing systems
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues
SSC Custodial Director/Recruiter
SSC Services For Education
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed all interviews, hiring processes, orientations, onboarding, E-verify I9, and etc
- Increased staffing and retention by3%
- Managed various shifts in14 facilities covering roughly,1.3 million sq Ft
- Managed labor budget of $1,250,496.00 and supply budget of $1,490,496.00 annually
- Trained a total staff of40 associates in janitorial methods and procedures and proper operation of equipment
- Trained and cross trained associates for multiple positions
- Managed staffing levels and competency of staff
- Performed daily inspections on assignments to ensure tasks are completed
- Met with Principals weekly to discuss staffing, issues of concern, present and future projects
- Ensured compliance to all safety policies and procedures
- Managed employee schedules including PTO and holiday schedules
- Ensured each facility is secure and armed nightly
- Delivered supplies and equipment to each facility weekly
- Managed inventory and orders all janitorial supplies
Operations Manager
Environmental Services, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Responsible for daily operations of40 employees to maintain cleanliness throughout a800,000 square foot facility
- Conduct weekly interviews for all shifts as well as managing staffing levels, competency of staff and training/education
- Managed a labor budget of $1,164,800.00 and a supply budget of $1.5 million
- Management of cleaning patient rooms, OR rooms, common areas and patient satisfaction
- Performed daily discharge and area inspections to ensure tasks are completed
- Developed routines to improve quality of housekeeping services and HCHAP scores
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction and decrease discharge turnaround times
- Ensures compliance to all safety policies and procedures
- Managed and evaluated employee schedules (including vacation and holiday schedules) to ensure proper staffing is provided
- Meets monthly with Nursing Directors, quality control and infection prevention to inspect patient areas
- Ordered all housekeeping supplies
- Conducted monthly inventory of supplies
- Ordered all housekeeping uniforms and safety shoes
- Facilitated company Invoice and Transmittals
- Conduct monthly inventory for supplies
Supervisor
St. Thomas West Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for controlling the everyday operations of1st shift
- Operated Bed tracking system averaging a65 min turn time for discharge rooms
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
- Conducted morning huddles to highlight Policies and procedures, associate engagement and safety
- Collaborated with Nursing staff to prioritize high profiled patient rooms
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain quality service
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures
- Which lowered the injury frequency rate for staff and visitors
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance of discharges rooms and common areas
- Assisted with new Hire Training
Housekeeper
St. Thomas West Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Terminally cleaned10-12 Operating Rooms nightly
- Quickly turned over operating rooms that were used multiple times a day/night
- Inspected Operating rooms and ancillary areas weekly
- Cleaned8-12 discharge rooms Nightly
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean
- Detail cleaned in different department areas in the hospital
Skills
- Operations Management
- Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
- Computer skills
- Strong Customer Service and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional written and Oral communication
- Organizational Skills Critical thinking and Problem solving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
Timeline
Recycling Supervisor
Tesla
07.2023 - 04.2024
Recruiter
SSC Services for Education
12.2022 - 05.2023
SSC Custodial Director/Recruiter
SSC Services For Education
05.2021 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Environmental Services, St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2021
Supervisor
St. Thomas West Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2018
Housekeeper
St. Thomas West Hospital
09.2014 - 07.2017
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