Sandy Geminden
New Albany,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in Human Resources and Education, recognized for exceptional adaptability and strategic thinking. Proven expertise in project management, policy implementation, investigations, compliance reporting, and confidentiality management. Trusted collaborator with Legal, Payroll, Finance, and Leadership teams, skilled in translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable operational programs that yield measurable outcomes. Committed to fostering a culture of compliance and excellence while driving organizational success through innovative solutions that enhance overall performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Instructional Assistant
The Missing Piece LLC
Columbus, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized support for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder while maintaining strict confidentiality of records
- Partner with educational staff to implement programs and track progress via observation, demonstrating operational project management skills
- Assist with coordination of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and ensured compliance with regulatory standards
- Support program development and workflow optimization for effective service delivery and executive functioning skills for the students
- Work 1:1 with students for mastery of IEP Goals
Educational Aide/ Clerical/ Behavior Prevention Specialist
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools K-5
Columbus, OH
07.2018 - 08.2025
- Maintained confidential student and personnel records in compliance with federal, state, and district standards
- Led initiatives to track student progress, manage behavior programs, and provide operational support across multiple classrooms
- Delivered training, facilitated programs, and coordinated interventions across K-5 populations
- Applied project management methodologies to implement workflow improvements and ensure compliance
- Supported leadership with policy review, reporting, and documentation
Human Resources Director (Part-Time)
IAP Government Services Group
Columbus, OH
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Strategic HR compliance advisor supporting 30 associates
- Led policy review and created Employee Handbook & Company Vehicle Policy
- Implemented payroll/timekeeping system within 60 days, strengthening wage-and-hour compliance and operational tracking.
- Designed revised PTO program reducing liability by ~$11,000
- Strengthened personnel file governance and confidentiality controls
- Delivered Workplace Violence and Anti-Harassment compliance training to 100% of workforce
HR Business Partner (IT & Client Partnerships)
Alliance Data Card Services
Columbus, OH
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided HR compliance and operational support to 240–500 associates in retail partnership environment
- Partnered with in-house Legal to review disciplinary documentation and support defensible employment decisions for investigations
- Generated executive-level compliance and workforce analytics reporting
- Conducted compensation and job architecture reviews
HR Generalist
Mast Global (L Brands)
Columbus, OH
01.2011 - 01.2016
- HR lead for 135 associates across corporate/store-facing business units
- Conducted investigations and escalated matters appropriately in partnership with Legal and senior HR leadership
- Maintained personnel file governance and record retention
- Managed contingent labor governance and partnered with Finance to monitor contract spend and vendor compliance
- Owned Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) updates as it related to Human Resources for field employees, partnering with the Store Operations team
- Oversaw headcount tracking and reporting roll-up supporting operational and financial planning
Senior HR Coordinator / HR Generalist
Victoria’s Secret Stores
Columbus, OH
01.2008 - 01.2011
- HR liaison for 19 District Managers and ~3,300 associates across multi-state retail territory
- Conducted confidential associate investigations; documented findings and partnered with in-house Legal to mitigate risk and ensure policy adherence
- Tracked legal updates impacting Store Operations and communicated compliance implications to field leadership
- Managed separation agreement documentation and supported audit processes
- Developed HR Compliance Scorecard tracking turnover, promotions, legal spend, and compliance trends for executive review
- Created Weekly Field Staffing Report adopted by Central Staffing team to improve workforce planning and compliance monitoring
- Maintained 95%+ WOTC compliance (~$500,000 in tax credits)
Field Support Coordinator
Victoria’s Secret
Columbus, OH
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed 30–90 associate operational inquiries daily
- Tracked trends to improve policy consistency and training
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Worked with other departmental staff to answer questions and resolve problems.
- Transitioned to HR team based on analytical reporting capabilities and discretion in handling confidential matters
Executive Assistant, Office of the General Counsel (Contract)
Nationwide Insurance
Columbus, OH
2004
- Maintained legal files and supported documentation tracking
- Assisted with executive reporting and meeting preparation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
The Ohio State University
Skills
- PeopleSoft
- SuccessFactors
- MicroStrategy
- Ariba
- Concur
- Microsoft & Google Platforms
- Compliance Reporting
- HR Analytics
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Retail & Educational Compliance Governance
- Project Management & Operational Oversight
- Multi-State Employment Law (Wage & Hour, FMLA, ADA, EEO)
- Internal Investigations & Escalation Management
- Policy Development & Implementation
- Confidential Data & Record Retention Management
- Legal Update Tracking
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- HRIS & Workforce Systems Implementation
Languages
English
Macedonian
Timeline
Education Instructional Assistant
The Missing Piece LLC
08.2025 - Current
Educational Aide/ Clerical/ Behavior Prevention Specialist
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools K-5
07.2018 - 08.2025
Human Resources Director (Part-Time)
IAP Government Services Group
01.2017 - 01.2018
HR Business Partner (IT & Client Partnerships)
Alliance Data Card Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
HR Generalist
Mast Global (L Brands)
01.2011 - 01.2016
Senior HR Coordinator / HR Generalist
Victoria’s Secret Stores
01.2008 - 01.2011
Field Support Coordinator
Victoria’s Secret
01.2006 - 01.2008
Executive Assistant, Office of the General Counsel (Contract)
Nationwide Insurance
2004
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
The Ohio State University