Open To Work
Monica Davis
Antioch,IL
Work Preference
Summary
HR leader with a background in employee relations, conflict resolution, recruiting, and leave administration across public-sector settings. Resolves workplace issues, advises managers on policy and discipline, and supports fair, consistent decisions that improve retention, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Behavior Technician
Sonnenberg Consultants
Kenosha, WI
03.2026 - Current
- Provided ABA therapy services through implementation of individualized behavior intervention strategies to enhance client engagement
- Build skill development, functional communication and coping skills
- Supported students' school-based routines, fostering increased independence and active participation in educational activities
- Implement de-escalation strategies, and prioritize safety while following established procedures
- Collected and recorded data on client progress, effectively communicating observations to BCBA to inform treatment adjustments
Assistant Director of Employee Relations
Lake County
Waukegan, IL
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted 21 investigations into employee misconduct, discrimination claims, and harassment complaints, partnering with leadership to determine corrective actions
- Resolved more than 13 complex workplace conflicts, advising department heads on policy interpretation and disciplinary procedures
- Trained managers and supervisors on employee performance evaluations, performance improvement plans, and professional development strategies to enhance team capabilities
- Managed comprehensive leave programs (FMLA, PTO, medical leave) and ensured accurate execution of bi-weekly payroll cycles
- Analyzed exit interviews, summarized cultural findings, and reported actionable trends to senior leadership
- Led full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for 12 state roles, reduced time-to-fill by 20% and improved 90-day retention
HR Manager
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, IL
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Coordinated a team of 10 instructors in implementing life skills training for 1,056 recruits during initial training, helping follow-on schools reduce training by one week and saving the Navy nearly $10 million
- Led 300 senior enlisted leaders in delivering essential training and leadership development to 106 incoming leaders, with zero incidents
- Mentored incoming personnel for onboarding and training, achieving 45% early advancement rate and 30% reduction in attrition.
- Facilitated mentor pairings for 166 personnel, enhancing development opportunities.
Recruiting Manager
U.S. Navy
Atlanta, Ga
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Led the recruiting office to 185% of its active-duty and Reserve recruitment goal by recruiting 21 highly qualified applicants in one month.
- Managed 20 recruiters in tracking and processing national and local candidate leads, achieving recruiting district lead ratios that met or exceeded benchmarks
- Screened applicants for eligibility, conducted interviews and testing, and guided candidates through the recruiting process
- Cultivated relationships with high schools and community colleges, participating in job and career fairs to enhance applicant attraction
Program Manager
U.S. Navy
Manama
10.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed multimillion-dollar program to transition paper personnel records to electronic records, enhancing data accessibility and security
- Led multimillion-dollar program to transition cash-on-hand operations to Navy cashless payment cards, optimizing transaction processes while maintaining existing operating budget
- Streamlined administrative operations, processing 8,400 relocation and business travel claims within four days against a 10-day standard, correcting $24 million in misallocated housing funds
- Led 165 employees across five departments for payroll and personnel services supporting more than 5,000 employees
HR Generalist
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, Va
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Supervised and trained 14 employees in confidential personnel-record administration and services for 2,900 employees
- Processed 191 employee transfers and 422 incoming employee records, managing 54 enlistments, separations, and over $100,000 in business travel claims
- Served as Collections Quality Assurance Team Lead, training five regional offices in proper collection procedures contributing to the recovery of $1.3 million in misallocated funds
- Trained 56 civilian employees, achieving 99.3% reimbursement accuracy by reducing internal errors
Education
M.S. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
04-2027
Senior Professional in Human Resources -
02-2027
Registered Behavior Technician -
01-2026
M.A. - Human Resources
Waldorf University
01-2023
B.A. - Clinical Psychology
Waldorf University
01-2019
Skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Employee Relations
- Performance Management
- Leave Administration
- Full-cycle Recruiting
- HR Operations
- Policy and Compliance
- HR software proficiency
- Ethics and Integrity
- Executive Advisory
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources Professional
Custom
- Human Resources Professional
- Employee Relations | Workforce Leadership | Organizational Change
- Helping Leaders Make Better Decisions for Their People
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Sonnenberg Consultants
03.2026 - Current
Assistant Director of Employee Relations
Lake County
04.2023 - 09.2025
HR Manager
U.S. Navy
11.2019 - 03.2023
Recruiting Manager
U.S. Navy
06.2014 - 10.2019
Program Manager
U.S. Navy
10.2011 - 05.2014
HR Generalist
U.S. Navy
01.2008 - 09.2011
M.S. - Applied Behavior Analysis
Arizona State University
Senior Professional in Human Resources -
Registered Behavior Technician -
M.A. - Human Resources
Waldorf University
B.A. - Clinical Psychology
Waldorf University