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Rosita Joseph

BROOKLYN,New York

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Decorplanet A Renovations Brand Company
08.2018 - 01.2023


  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, teamwork, and employee engagement initiatives
  • Lead efforts to address employee feedback, concerns, and grievances in a timely and effective manner
  • Partnered with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop recruitment strategies to attract top talent
  • Oversaw the recruitment and selection process, including candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
  • Implemented programs for employee development, training, and succession planning to support career growth
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Achieved higher employee retention rates by fostering a positive work environment and providing opportunities for professional growth.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
  • Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.

Operations Manager

Juan Valdez Cafe
01.2006 - 07.2018
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including managing teams across various functions and ensuring that the company is operating efficiently and effectively
  • Identified areas of the business where operational processes can be improved and developed and implemented plans to optimize these processes
  • Managed financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring that the company is operating within budgetary constraints
  • Identified and mitigated potential risks to the business, including developing and implementing risk management strategies
  • Played a critical role in business development, including identifying new business opportunities, building partnerships, and expanding the company reach
  • Demonstrated as a key member of the leadership team, making critical decisions that impact the company growth and success
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Handled staff training initiatives aimed at upskilling the workforce to meet dynamic industry demands.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Championed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
  • Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.

Operations Executive

First Consulting Group
09.1998 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw all employees related matters
  • Directed training and development
  • Ensured all performance reviews were conducted in a timely manner
  • Managed all regulatory filings
  • Worked with executive team regarding employees concerns and promotions
  • Developed organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues
  • Managed human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, and counseling staff
  • Developed human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements
  • Guided management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies
  • Collaborated on operational support tasks to achieve common goal.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Coordinated seamless communication between departments, resulting in enhanced collaboration efforts across the organization.
  • Oversaw daily operations activities, ensuring smooth functioning across all departments while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Efficiently and effectively identified and solved all problems that impacted direction of business.
  • Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring successful completion of projects within deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Defined strategic goals to drive resource allocation, capability requirements and budgeting activities.
  • Established and maintained productive staff relationships to Improve workplace morale, increase productivity and enhance personal growth.
  • Improved employee retention rates by creating a positive work environment and offering professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures, increasing overall productivity.
  • Managed budgets effectively while balancing competing priorities, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects.
  • Built and strengthened relationships across functional leadership areas to keep revenue development and operational plans interconnected and effective.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives that resulted in significant improvements in operational performance.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on key initiatives, providing valuable insights from an operational perspective.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Waterhouse Investment Services
01.1995 - 09.1998
  • Developed and implemented Human Resources policies
  • Oversaw all employee disciplinary meetings
  • Ensured all compliance with laws and regulations were updated
  • Supported department in the development and delivery of strategic HR plans to fit with the company business needs
  • Maintained strong knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law
  • Served as liaison between the employees in all senior leadership meetings
  • Developed and implemented a retention strategy to keep the best talented team
  • Ensured all employees information was correct and current
  • Delivered ongoing training and development to the management team
  • Increased accuracy in task estimations through diligent requirement analysis and effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Assisted project managers in resource allocation and planning, ensuring timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
  • Provided valuable insights into process improvements during team meetings, leading to increased efficiency across projects.
  • Streamlined communication between team members by developing detailed documentation for projects and processes.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

Human Resources Associate

Waterhouse Investment Services
09.1992 - 03.1995

Human Resources Associate

  • Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
  • Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
  • Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
  • Organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
  • Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
  • Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management

St. Josephs College
05.1992

Skills

Organizational Skills

Timeline

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Decorplanet A Renovations Brand Company
08.2018 - 01.2023

Operations Manager

Juan Valdez Cafe
01.2006 - 07.2018

Operations Executive

First Consulting Group
09.1998 - 01.2006

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Waterhouse Investment Services
01.1995 - 09.1998

Human Resources Associate

Waterhouse Investment Services
09.1992 - 03.1995

Bachelor's degree - Human Resource Management

St. Josephs College
Rosita Joseph