Laisha Watkins
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Motivated Human Resources Coordinator accomplished in managing agency relations, business planning and time tracking. Dedicated to increasing efficiency through standard process development and implementation. Also,a food-loving Catering Director with a career spent building lucrative and long lasting relationships with clients, sales representatives and catering staff. Astute individual offering expertise in turning opportunities into business successes. Ready to tackle new challenges in a leadership role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources
Rasa Floors
Carrollton, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Administers payroll for Installation Technicians; sets up deductions that have to be conducted (child support payments etc.)
- Manages compensation and benefits packages
- Ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations
- Processes new hire paperwork and set up direct deposits
- Maintains employees records
- Processes and corresponds loan contracts for employees who are seeking assistance through the company
- Recruits, conducts interviews and schedule new hire orientation
Caterer, Supervisor
Brunchin With Lai
Desoto, TX
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Organized and coordinated catering events with clients to ensure their needs were met.
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Provided direction to staff during setup and service of catered events.
- Developed menus and recipes according to client requests.
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors for catered events.
- Ensured proper storage of food items prior to catering events.
- Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
- Inspected food quality and presentation prior to delivery or service at catered events.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate wines or beverages for their menu selections.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Supervisor, Human Resources
United States Air Force
Biloxi, USA
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with headquarters to assist members with promotions, retirements/separations and relocations
- Prepared contracts for members who were enlisting and reenlisting in the United States Air Force
- Orchestrated training for military members and civilians in regards to relocations and retention
- Reviewed monthly rosters for inaccuracies in military members records
- Supervised 30 members and provided personnel support to over 5.5k members
- Interpreted and enforced compliance with military policies and regulations
- Processed initial enlistment bonuses and allocated $113k bonus entitlements for military members
- Revamped relocation program which impacted organization receiving 'Best Large Organization'
Bartender, Lead
1Club Nostalgia
Hattiesburg, USA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Ensured a clean working environment for both customers and employees
- Mixed and served beverages to 900+ people weekly
- Successfully trained all new bar staff
- Performed all end of day duties including verifying all cash and credit transactions
- Organize events for birthday parties, college graduations etc
- Provided friendly and attentive service
- Managed other bartenders and dealt with customer issues
Security Manager
United States Air Force
Doha, Qatar
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Transferred and processed 300+ security clearances
- Updated entry authorization lists that assisted with ensuring no unauthorized personnel were in restricted areas
- Supervised a 14 member Operations Security Inspection team
Retirements and Separations Technician, Personnel
United States Air Force
Little Rock, USA
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided expert assistance on retirements and separations to military members
- Conducted face to face briefs for members who were being discharged in United States Air Force due to misconduct
- Managed military records and implemented Air Force instruction and guidelines
- Executed headquarters policies and initiatives
- Conducted audits on records to limit discrepancies and errors
Director Support Staff
United States Air Force
Little Rock, USA
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Support Staff for my organizations director
- Ensured 250+ members stayed up to date on Air Force physical fitness test along with computer based trainings
- Scheduled/organized daily meetings for director of organization along with answering phone calls; took meeting minutes
- Organized and distributed messages
- Assisted director with project tasks
- Organized documents and files
Education
BA - Human Resource Management
01.2024
Associates - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Human Resources
- Administration
- Human resources team leadership
- Understanding of human resources
- Food presentation
- Nutrition knowledge
- Food Safety Compliance
- Basic accounting
- Hygiene practices
- Allergy awareness
- Table Setting
- Written and verbal communication
Projects
Completing BA in Human Resource Management; due to graduate 2024
Training
- Human Resource Specialist Course, Keesler AFB, MS, 04/21
- Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments/ Wing Level Operator, Macdill AFB, FL, 06/21
- Airman Leadership School, Keesler AFB, MS, 10/18
- Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX, 09/12
Locations
- Rasa Floors, Carrollton, TX
- United States Air Force, Biloxi, MS
- 1Club Nostalgia, Hattiesburg, MS
- United States Air Force, Doha, Qatar
- United States Air Force, Little Rock, AR
- Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL
Professional Development
- Financial Management Course, 05/21
- Customer Service Course, 07/21
- Professional Skills for the Workplace, 09/21
- Be a Leader Develop a Leader, 09/21
- Microsoft Certification Course, 11/21
- Digital Marketing Course, 11/21
Timeline
Caterer, Supervisor
Brunchin With Lai
12.2023 - 07.2024
Human Resources
Rasa Floors
08.2022 - Current
Bartender, Lead
1Club Nostalgia
10.2021 - 01.2022
Supervisor, Human Resources
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 03.2022
Security Manager
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 07.2019
Retirements and Separations Technician, Personnel
United States Air Force
09.2017 - 01.2019
Director Support Staff
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 09.2017
BA - Human Resource Management
Associates - Human Resource Management
Community College of the Air Force
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