Nicki Mlakar

• Supports 16 employees in all HR-related tasks such as: interviewing, onboarding, benefit management, company policies, calculates and enters bi-weekly payroll with Paychex Flex, etc.
• Employee Engagement: Designed and implemented monthly employee engagement initiatives, such as themed lunches, corn-hole tournaments, and happy hours, to enhance workplace satisfaction and build community; secured executive approval for first-of-their-kind programs, resulting in reduced turnover and positive employee feedback.
• Event planning & Coordination: Organizes, manages, and executes all event details such as theme, decor, promotional material, catering, special guests, equipment, entertainment, events’ timelines, set up, teardown, and evaluates the events success.
• Executive Administration & Strategic Planning: Manages and leads executive team of 4 in meetings to implement strategic operational plans to ensure our headcount, Company costs, and sales goals are on target each fiscal year; Supported leadership and employees with the transition of ownership to ensure stability within the Company.
• Compliance: Adheres to and ensures federal and state law compliance and provides guidance to employees and management when specialized issues or questions arise.
• Accounting & Budgeting: Maintains, records, allocates, and reconciles all financial transactions in the ERP system, CRC, while complying with legal requirements and building trusting relationships with both vendors and customers.

Relocated to Jamaica for an international volunteer experience, where I successfully adapted to a new cultural environment, learned a new language, and worked closely with local leaders to implement impactful initiatives. This role required a high degree of adaptability, courage, and a willingness to learn, fostering my ability to collaborate across diverse perspectives and optimize resources in varied settings. Through this experience, I developed a strong foundation in cross-cultural communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building, contributing to both personal growth and successful project outcomes

• Project Planning and Coordinating: Analyzed, developed, budgeted, and implemented weekly programs to improve quality of life.
• Allocating Resources: Collaborated with local leaders to optimize available resources efficiently and effectively throughout the island
• Communication Lead: Elected as PR representative to speak at 30 events and create promotional videos for the Diocese of Mandeville.

• Recruiting: Created job postings utilizing various sites such as LinkedIn, Snagajob, and Mighty Recruiter.
• Organized job fairs and networking events, increasing visibility of company as an employer of choice among prospective interns and employees.