Larissa Schmidt
Tyler,TX
Summary
Accomplished leader adept in strategic planning and diversity inclusion. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and staff development, achieving significant improvements in team productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in Microsoft Office and effective communication, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving aptitude and interpersonal skills. Self-directed and resourceful with many years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in a governmental environment. Excellent relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills. Demonstrated expertise in financial and operational leadership. Adept in process, procedure and policy improvement initiatives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief of Staff
Texas Animal Health Commission
2006.09 - 2020.01
- Managed business operations to verify on-time completion of key deliverables.
- Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures.
- Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate data and make recommendations, prepare financial reports.
- Attended meetings to make informed business decisions, provide administrative support and evaluate progress toward goals and objectives.
- Encouraged coordination and cooperation among departments and continuous review of interdepartmental processes.
- Maintained superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Managed processes for tracking and monitoring department performance.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Coordinated office events, seminars and meetings for staff and clients.
- Analyzed and solved multi-faceted problems that effected executive leaders and agency operations.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
2002.06 - 2006.09
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurtured relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths made suggestions improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Texas Workforce Commission
2000.11 - 2002.05
- Developed and presented progress reports on HR department.
- Analyzed and rectified employee performance issues.
- Monitored employee performances and performed reviews.
- Trained new employees on company and communication standards.
- Handled customer complaints.
- Worked alongside agency leadership to deploy new training strategies.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Director of Human Resources and Staff Development
General Services Commission (agency Dissolved)
1992.09 - 2000.10
- Maintained agency compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution, and employee accountability.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
- 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.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Directed hiring and onboarding programs for new employees.
- Managed other HR staff and oversaw completion of tasks and initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business With Emphasis in Human Resources
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.1990
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Meeting facilitation
- Workforce Planning
- Staff Management
- Administrative Management
- Business Correspondence
- Policy Management
- Event Coordination
- Budget Planning
- Team building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Performance Evaluations
- Problem-Solving
- Hiring and Terminations
- Written Communication
- Time management abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Texas Animal Health Commission
2006.09 - 2020.01
Equal Employment Opportunity Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
2002.06 - 2006.09
Senior Human Resources Specialist
Texas Workforce Commission
2000.11 - 2002.05
Director of Human Resources and Staff Development
General Services Commission (agency Dissolved)
1992.09 - 2000.10
Bachelor of Arts - Business With Emphasis in Human Resources
Texas State University
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR
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