Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Willem Brian Smith

New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic HR professional with expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and policy implementation. Proven track record in fostering positive workplace cultures, ensuring compliance, and resolving complex HR issues. Eager to contribute skills in a growth-oriented organization committed to employee well-being.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

Customer Management Practice, IQPC Exchange, CLN
2021.10 - 2024.01
    • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
    • Coached managers of 3 business units through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
    • Built comprehensive career maps for all core functions of the organization.
    • Executed end-to-end recruitment across a variety of functions.
    • Managed a team of two direct reports: one a recruiter, the other an administrator.

Host/Producer (Temporary Pandemic Employment)

The People's Improv Theater
2020.04 - 2022.05
  • Directed and produced 2-3 streaming shows per week, liaising with talent and fulfilling technical aspects of live streams.
  • Facilitating safe returns to live programming amidst Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Increased nightly ticket revenues by over 60% since taking over live programming.

Talent Acquisition Manager

GDS Group
2019.02 - 2020.03
    • Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions.
    • Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
    • Liaised as NY office with offices in Miami and Bristol re: onboarding, personnel, benefits, sales performance, accounting, IT, terminations, promotions, and succession plans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Emerson College
Boston, MA
2016

Skills

    • LinkedIn Recruiter
    • Employment Agreements
    • CV Qualification
    • New Employee Orientation
      • Performance Management
      • Conflict Mediation
      • Legal Compliance
      • Terminations

Interests

  • Theatre
  • Improv
  • Cooking

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

Customer Management Practice, IQPC Exchange, CLN
2021.10 - 2024.01

Host/Producer (Temporary Pandemic Employment)

The People's Improv Theater
2020.04 - 2022.05

Talent Acquisition Manager

GDS Group
2019.02 - 2020.03

Bachelor of Arts -

Emerson College
Willem Brian Smith