Hi, I’m
Taylor Perry (she/her)
Human Resource Professional
Seattle,WA
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.
Charles Darwin
Summary
Service-oriented HR professional with strong knowledge of office administration, human capital, program operations, data entry, and file management. Highly skilled in reviewing policies and procedures, and suggesting actionable improvements aligned with the industry best practices. Fast and adaptable learner, with high curiosity and proven ability to apply skills and adapt accordingly as situations arise, crisis included. Demonstrated success in, and thrives, in fast-paced ever-changing environments. Direct functional experience spans operational management, human resources, project management, payroll, compensation & benefits, performance management, and training & development.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Seattle AcademySeattle, WA
Administrative Assistant
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions, and distributing meeting notes
- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality, and exercise discretion when interacting with business
- Liaison and represent school well- develop and maintain strong, credible relationships across all stakeholders
- Research, compile and organize data for delegated projects
- Resolve moderately complex problems and issues under general supervision, using appropriate judgment, discretion, and knowledge
- Prepare agendas for weekly meetings, attend meetings, take notes, prepare minutes, and check necessary items for follow-up.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
- Increased program efficiency by 25%.
Offshootz LLCSeattle, WA
Human Resource Administrator
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated logistics and execution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and workshops
- Organized and maintained information that will help support financial business plans as well as sales forecast development, including updates
- Critical analysis of current practice against best practice, legislative requirements, and future efficiencies
- Created charts and graphs based on historical data
- Analyzed and fulfilled compliance with all state and federal business start-up requirements.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Networked and established extended contract with 2 additional businesses in first year.
Easterseals WashingtonSeaTac, WA
Assistant Director
01.2017 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Lead team of 50 individuals and coordinated management of day-to-day program operations
- Scope includes day-to-day operations, staff management and hiring, center marketing, financial reporting, crisis management, and project management
- Direct responsibility and oversight of center’s operation when Director is absent
- Manage teachers’ work schedules, tours, and Director’s calendar
- Monitors curriculum development and facilitation
- Works cross-functionally and maintains established relationships with individuals and organizations (managers, coworkers, children, families, government entities, volunteers, staff, and funding sources)
- Project management responsibilities that ensured all timelines were met promptly
- Oversight of financial objectives, to include accurate billing and timely receivables for program- preparation and revisions of program budget and attainment of financial goals
- Act as first point of contact for staff, families, and outside inquiries
- Communication lead to maintaining positive relationships with staff, parents, and leadership team ensuring smooth operation for center
- Enrolled new families into program and coordinated families’ first-day logistics
- Collaborated with team to plan, organize and execute center’s special events.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
Easterseals WashingtonSeaTac, WA
Head Start Lead Teacher
01.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within small work unit; and tracking budget expenditures
- Established and maintained constructive relationships
- Kept families up to date on community resources and events
- Acted as support person for families to help to case manage specific needs, advocating for parents and encouraging parent involvement in program
- Crafted individual program delivery plans per preset curriculum goals
- Adhered to and performed duties/responsibilities outlined by Head Start program.
- Found over $500 in annual budget to fund new classroom supplies
- Enhanced 2/3-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines, and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them
Easterseals WashingtonSeaTac, WA
Lead Infant Instructor
06.2009 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Responsible for creating and implementing monthly goals for each child
- Supervised and delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers in classroom
- Helped instruct children in early language development, physical development, emotional development, and social skills
- Communicated with parents through frequent conferences
- Supported development and education for optimal and consistent results.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Handled 3 calls per month to address customer inquiries and concerns
Education
Western Governor’s UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
12.2020 - 02.2022
Skills
Office administration
Training development
Benefits and compensation
Talent management
Candidate Sourcing
Pre-Employment Screening
Risk management
File and records management
Organizational Development
Staff training/development
Resolving discrepancies
HR support
Data review
Auditing
Compliance understanding
Process optimization
Availability
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Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Seattle Academy
08.2021 - Current
Western Governor’s University
Bachelor of Science from Human Resources Management
12.2020 - 02.2022
Human Resource Administrator
Offshootz LLC
10.2020 - Current
Assistant Director
Easterseals Washington
01.2017 - 01.2021
Head Start Lead Teacher
Easterseals Washington
01.2015 - 01.2017
Lead Infant Instructor
Easterseals Washington
06.2009 - 01.2015