Katie Morales, MBA, SHRM-CP
Visalia,CA
Summary
Human Resources Professional with proven eight years experience. Excels in public speaking, fostering interpersonal relations and achieving business practice improvements. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with Senior Leadership to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
08.2018 - Current
- In partnership with Ember Education shared services (COE), College President and Senior Leaders, carry out strategic and operational needs of SJVC in administrative departments for 1,000 employees
- Maintained company compliance with local, state and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Directly supervise five employees, lead HR activities including development, reporting, staffing
- Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.
- Collaborated on hiring and training of new employees, professional growth of staff and team building and motivation.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes to identify qualified candidates.
INTERIM CAMPUS DEAN
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Directly supervise 15 operational staff, including admissions, financial services and career services
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Boosted effectiveness of Academic Affairs by developing training plans and regular performance management
- Established financially sound campus by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PRESIDENT
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, COLLEGE
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Directly assist College President, Senior Leadership team in activities of a responsible, difficult, and confidential nature
- Exercise autonomy and judgment, apply specialized knowledge of administrative processes, procedures, and practices at the executive level.
- Supported and supervised team of 6 administrative professionals.
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER
HANFORD FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for Human Resources operations, marketing and finance in a fast- paced facility servicing over 400 patients each month
- Responsible for sales oversight, patient retention, employee training and account management
- Directly oversee 11 employees.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
HR OFFICE ASSISTANT
BUENO BEVERAGE COMPANY
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Performed administrative support for the HR Director and HR Manager of a multi- million-dollar distribution facility
- Handled confidential documentation for over 250 employees
- Assisted in recruiting, filing employment documents, wages, worker's compensation and employee grievances
- Experience in elementary education and tutoring, internships in entertainment including Viacom/MTV, FOX, and the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Education
MBA - Global
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA05.2019
BA - Communication Studies, Tourism
CSU
Fullerton, CA08.2013
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- State and Federal Laws and Regulations
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Employee Presentations
- Hiring and Firing
- Advising Department Managers
- Project Management
- Data and Insights Analysis/Visualization
- Compensation and Benefits
- Retention Program Development
Affiliations
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Tulare/Kings Society of Human Resource Management
Certification
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
Timeline
INTERIM CAMPUS DEAN
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
05.2022 - 12.2022
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, PRESIDENT
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, COLLEGE
10.2018 - 05.2021
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE
08.2018 - Current
ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER
HANFORD FAMILY DENTAL CENTER
03.2017 - 10.2018
HR OFFICE ASSISTANT
BUENO BEVERAGE COMPANY
11.2013 - 03.2017
MBA - Global
Fresno Pacific University
BA - Communication Studies, Tourism
CSU
- SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional
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