Sonia Vidal
Pleasanton,CA
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Operations Manager
Employbridge
Pleasanton, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Led full cycle talent acquisition on onboarding processes for over 100 new hires
- Ensure legal compliance with state and federal regulations
- Manage and oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, learning and development, payroll administration for 12 clients
- Represented the company in unemployment court cases as part of HR role, leveraging knowledge of employment laws and regulations to effectively present company’s position
- Conduct investigations relating to both workers’ compensation and human resource issues while working with both legal and claims departments.
Staff Performance Manager
Employbridge
Pleasanton, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Anticipated staffing requirements and expectations while taking steps to reduce turnover
- Coordinated recruitment, screening, interviewing, and hiring of individuals for the assignment
- Completed New Hire paperwork
- Managed employee relations on site- including coaching, counseling, performance management, removal from assignment and exit interviews.
Corporate Buyer
Piazza’s Fine Foods
Palo Alto & San Mateo
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive procurement strategies to meet the organizations financial goals and objectives
- Cultivated and nurtured robust relationship with key suppliers, proactively engaging in negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing
- Actively monitored market conditions, industry trends and regulatory changes to anticipate potential financial impacts on procurement
- Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
Shift Manager/ Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Fremont
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Coordinated with Store Managers and Team Leaders to ensure seamless operation of the store and effective communication across all teams
- Conducted regular training, and coaching sessions for team members to improve their skills and knowledge of products, procedure, and customer service
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Interviewed and selected potential new team members from list of candidates recommended by recruitment team.
Portfolio Analyst
Henry Wine Group
Benicia
02.2013 - 01.2018
- Analyzing sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for increasing sales and profitability of my portfolio
- Interpreted data on price and yield future investment-risk trends, economic influences and other factors affecting investment programs.
- Establishing and maintaining product pricing and margin targets and analyzing sales performance to ensure that targets are met.
- Supported Portfolio Managers in performing financial due diligence and maintaining portfolios.
- Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.
Education
M.A. Human Resource Management -
Ashford University
B.A. International Business -
Ashford University
A.A. Marketing -
Allen Hancock College
Skills
- Operations Management
- MS Office Suite
- Team Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Recruitment and Selection
- HR Management
- P&L Management
- Performance Monitoring
Timeline
Staff Performance Manager
Employbridge
06.2023 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
Employbridge
08.2022 - Current
Corporate Buyer
Piazza’s Fine Foods
04.2020 - 06.2023
Shift Manager/ Associate Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
01.2018 - 01.2020
Portfolio Analyst
Henry Wine Group
02.2013 - 01.2018
M.A. Human Resource Management -
Ashford University
B.A. International Business -
Ashford University
A.A. Marketing -
Allen Hancock College
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Diversity and Inclusion in Human Resource Management
Professional Overview
Highly organized and results driven Human Resource Generalist with over twenty years of experience in leading teams, HR functions, developing and implementing policies and overseeing day- to-day operations. Able to work with cross functional teams to achieve business objectives.
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