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Linda Alvarado-Washington

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Highly experienced, resourceful, and creative Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience working in a busy [workplace]. Proven expertise in tackling bilingual (English/Spanish) and excellent oral communication skills and reading activities, with a special focus on maintaining high-quality standards. To obtain a position utilizing formal education, leadership ability, mature judgment, and relevant experience in a challenging corporate environment with a variety of office tasks requiring computer knowledge, organizational abilities, business intelligence, and database program skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Specialist

Riverside County Probation Dept.
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Perform complex H.R
  • Specialist work tasks require application of laws, policies, procedures, and specialized terminology
  • Train, assign, review and evaluate work of subordinates
  • Prepare and process reports requiring review of complex source material and thorough familiarity with policies, procedures, terminology, and various applicable laws
  • Assist agencies, including but not limited to courts, schools, social services, mental health, and other treatment providers and local law enforcement agencies
  • Check department calendar for facility events, visits, and meetings
  • Maintain confidentiality of restricted records and information.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate record keeping.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
  • Administered employee leave requests in accordance with guidelines, maintaining compliance with regulations while providing necessary accommodations for staff members.
  • Provided support during organizational restructuring efforts, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while ensuring fair treatment of affected employees.

Manager/Owner

Luna Nails Spa
09.2006 - 09.2010

Recruit, interview, and hire employees; oversee associate work schedule and submit biweekly payroll; conduct staff meetings and use memos, postings, and direct communication to keep staff up to date on all aspects of Spa's operation

  • Respond to customer inquiries or complaints
  • Schedule appointments, and maintain client databases
  • Perform accounting duties, record daily cash flow, prepare bank deposits, monthly revenues, and generate financial statements, and accounts payable
  • Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and hygiene standards
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies and maintain well-stocked inventory.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

Education

A.S. Degree Business Administration -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CA
06.2020

A.S. Degree Administration of Justice -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CA
06.2020

A.S. Degree Business Analysis -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College
Menifee, CA
12.2022

B.S. Degree Business Administration (In progress) -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2025

Skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Excellent oral communication skills and reading
  • Exceptional leadership ability as a trainer/instructor/facilitator
  • Able to work effectively with representatives of collateral agencies, organizations and departments, and communicate and maintain effective relations with a wide range of social and ethnic group
  • Proficient in scheduling and hosting meetings
  • Research, compile, and summarize data and statistics for daily and quarterly reports
  • Computer skills ie Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher
  • Typing 63 wpm, 10 key, data entry, and filing of information utilizing department designated organized filing methods
  • Screen telephone calls and direct visitors to appropriate parties; answer questions and assist staff obtain information about facility/department policies and procedures
  • Proficient in setting priorities and in efficient time management of work tasks
  • Responsible, punctual, courteous, self-motivated professional equipped with a solid background in performing office administrative duties supporting day-to-day operations
  • Skilled team member who can listen to, analyze and successfully resolve complaints
  • Able to work independently or under supervision; flexible employee who maintains a calm attitude under pressure and is comfortable working in high-stress environments
  • Observant, perceptive, and analytical, well organized, self-motivated, and disciplined
  • Positive attitude, professional, courteous, and strongly motivated to be a positive force in the workplace environment

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Human Resources Specialist

Riverside County Probation Dept.
01.2010 - 01.2018

Manager/Owner

Luna Nails Spa
09.2006 - 09.2010

A.S. Degree Business Administration -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College

A.S. Degree Administration of Justice -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College

A.S. Degree Business Analysis -

Mt. San Jacinto Community College

B.S. Degree Business Administration (In progress) -

Grand Canyon University
Linda Alvarado-Washington