Conduct onboarding sessions to orient new staff members about company policies and procedures.
Lead new hires in required daily exercises.
Train new hires on the safety requirements of their job positions, ergonomics, and job standards.
Provide daily check-ins with new hires, time their pack rates, and document their progress.
Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
Assist new hires with any job-related and/or HR-related questions or concerns.
HR Advisor
Tyson Foods
Humboldt, TN
05.2023 - 03.2025
Provide process and transactional support for HR systems & processes, including support for all users through the resolution of cases utilizing Service Now technology
Act as the first point of contact to resolve first level support requests from Team Members and as a navigator for all other requests
Assist with time and attendance (SAP), leave of absence requests (Sedgwick), Workday business processes, collaborating with IT to solve multifactor authentication and biometric issues, W4 tax submissions, benefit enrollment, resource navigation, navigation of the Tyson AI generator AskDEB and Payroll changes
Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
Resolved employee complaints in an efficient manner while maintaining positive working relationships between staff members.
Orientation Instructor
Tyson Foods
Humboldt, TN
09.2021 - 05.2023
Created a welcoming environment for incoming employees by providing an overview of company policies, procedures, benefits, services.
Organized and facilitated group activities to introduce new hires to the company culture.
Maintained records of employee orientations and completed paperwork.
Prepared and set up the necessary materials and equipment for orientation classes.
Provided support for new hires during onboarding process, answering questions and resolving issues that arose.
Addiction Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
Jackson, TN
01.2019 - 01.2021
Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
Oversaw a caseload of around 70 to 75 clients at a time, while scheduling and seeing clients regularly, dependent on the number of visits required for each client.
Maintained accurate client records according to agency policies while ensuring confidentiality of all information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Participated in supervision by attending weekly treatment team meetings and monthly staff meetings.
Provided crisis intervention services when needed during periods of emotional distress or mental health crises.
Behavioral Youth Counselor
Youth Villages
Bartlett, TN
05.2018 - 12.2018
Led and assisted youth in daily activities, such as weekly Life Skills lessons, and organized recreational activities that promoted pro-social interactions among the clients.
Attended daily check-ins with fellow staff, supervisors, and weekly treatment team meetings.
Intervened in emotional crises with therapeutic CPS and physical crises with therapeutic CPI.
Monitored client's progress by tracking changes in behavior through observation and documentation of interventions used.