Steven Watson
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Community development professional with comprehensive background in fostering community engagement and supporting local initiatives. Known for collaborative efforts and adaptability to evolving project needs. Skilled in stakeholder relations and program facilitation, ensuring effective community-driven results. Dynamic and insightful Human Resources Coordinator with expertise in sourcing, staffing, payroll management, and compliance. Recognized for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while implementing best practices to drive accountable performance. Proficient in employee relations and recruitment processes to support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Development Intern
City of Lakewood
03.2025 - Current
- Organized training workshops for community members, building capacity for self-directed development initiatives.
- Participated actively in team meetings where we shared insights gained from our internships experiences that helped shape organizational strategies moving forward.
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses and organizations, fostering collaboration for greater impact on communities served.
- Assisted in the implementation of community programs, promoting social inclusion and cohesion.
Contract Employee
Robert Half
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Sourced potential candidates for various Operations, IT, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service roles.
- Created and distributed employee new hire and termination paperwork, including EOB packages.
- Maintained current and former employee files.
- Conducted new hire orientations.
HR Coordinator
Food Bank of Southern California
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries, oversaw 20 employees, and assisted the President/CEO.
- Conducted daily accounting duties, coordinated payroll, managed compensation, and EOB packages.
- Sourced candidates, oversaw recruiting, assisted in shortlisting, issued employment contracts, and conducted onboarding procedures.
- Maintained and organized talent acquisition, enforced disciplinary needs, fostered employee development, and encouraged employee relations.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws and regulations and promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Licensed Sales Professional
Allstate Insurance Company
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Sold insurance policies for auto, home, and life.
- Sent quotes to prospective customers.
- Processed payments for new and existing customers.
Recruitment Study Participant Recruiter
WCCT Global
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Answered inbound calls from inquiring volunteers.
- Made outbound calls to prospective leads.
- Scheduled qualified participants for clinical research studies.
Telesales Representative
Spectrum Business
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Made outbound calls to prospective businesses seeking internet, phone, and cable services.
- Created proposals that were sent via email to secure new and existing business.
- Gathered and processed essential agreement documents for new or modified orders.
Recruitment Specialist
Angeles Institute
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Made calls to prospective students seeking a vocational nursing career.
- Administered campus-wide tours.
- Compiled and organized all required enrollment documentation.
- Hosted career events highlighting opportunities in vocational nursing.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
California State University, Long Beach
12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Long Beach
05.2023
Associate of Science - Aviation Management
Cypress College
12.2020
Skills
- Talent management planning
- Knowledge of HR compliance standards
- Payroll and benefits management
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Leadership Development Planning
- Onboarding and orientation
- Employee recruitment and engagement
- Resource mobilization
- Partnership building
- Fundraising strategies
- Adept at navigating challenges with practical solutions
Certification
- Global Logistics Professional Certificate
- Essentials of Human Resources Program Certificate - The Nonprofit Partnership (TNP), 02/2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Development Intern
City of Lakewood
03.2025 - Current
Contract Employee
Robert Half
03.2024 - 03.2025
HR Coordinator
Food Bank of Southern California
10.2022 - 03.2024
Licensed Sales Professional
Allstate Insurance Company
12.2019 - 04.2020
Recruitment Study Participant Recruiter
WCCT Global
02.2019 - 12.2019
Telesales Representative
Spectrum Business
05.2017 - 02.2019
Recruitment Specialist
Angeles Institute
09.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University, Long Beach
Associate of Science - Aviation Management
Cypress College
Master of Science - Public Administration
California State University, Long Beach
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