YVETTE DE MENDONCA
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Summary statement Effective leader with a wide range of skills and capabilities in HR Management. Thorough knowledge of human resources concepts, policies and procedures, conflict management, employment practices, team building, labor relations, salary administration, budgeting, training, and benefits administration. Skilled in cultivating strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Proven leader with action and results-based performance style and decision-making skills. Ability to handle multiple overlapping projects, prioritize, and problem solve in complex, fast paced, ambiguous environment.
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Self-motivated professional
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Teambuilding
- Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Stylist
Stitchfix
Atlanta, GA
01.2022 - Current
- Produced partial or complete wardrobe collections to support individual client objectives, spanning, modification to image, altered body style, updated professional appearance or special events.
- Consulted with clients to determine style preferences and provide appropriate recommendations for new image.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new fashions by attending industry events and trade shows, monitoring consumer market trends and regularly reading [Type] magazines.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one interactions in remote environment.
- Developed compelling outfit designs that increase Keep Rate.
FREELANCE WRITER REMOTE
Self Employed Writer
Atlanta, GA
01.2019 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Established company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Produced and executed speeches and program talking points for events.
- Completed 6 professional papers in 3 months to reach goal for writing project.
DIRECTOR
Excell Preparatory Center
LITHONIA, GA.
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for day to day operations of school
- Supervised 4 direct staff, 30 teachers and 2 managers
- Reviewed curriculum and gave advisement on classroom setup
- Successfully launched total rewards program for 30# staff that resulted in improved retention
- Maintained Bright From The Start compliance and “A” rating.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
HR BUSINESS PARTNER, Independent Contractor/Freelancer
Self Employed Services
Atlanta, GA
07.2012 - 01.2019
- Identified individual, group and organizational performance opportunities, by defining, developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and programs to improve organizational effectiveness
- Accountable for recruiting, benefits administration including COBRA and workers compensation
- HR policy compliance, training and employee relations
- Advised on ACA rules and recommended strategy for implementation resulting in actionable plan to ensure future success
- Conducted ergonomic evaluations for 6 departments and management, and instituted changes
- Provided support on HR performance management process and related employee communications
- Conducted SWOT Analysis
- Collaborated closely with clients to better understand entire project scope.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives and productivity to reach business goals.
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
HR GENERALIST & HRBP
SONY Network Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA.
01.2009 - 06.2012
- Provided support to HR Leadership and employees in all areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, policy and procedure adherence, compensation and benefits, compliance, performance management, recruitment, etc
- Improved recruitment for full range of staff positions and provided consultative services to management related to talent acquisition strategies and diversity and inclusion
- Coordinated Learning and Development initiatives for targeted corporate groups and individuals
- Ensure that appropriate assessments are in place in order to manage impact and effectiveness and be able to diagnose course correction as necessary
- Managed all aspects of employee relations; Developed/executed Employee Performance Improvement Plans and Executive Profiles, addressed all personnel grievances, complaints, problems or issues and reduced escalated situations, and set employee goals, performed staff evaluations, implemented incentive programs, and instituted corrective action as required
- Successfully launched global expansion project and company merger as Project Manager
- Managed 2 direct reports and supported 15 directors and 185 in-direct staff in various aspects of HR.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
HR ANALYST
SONY Network Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA.
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided recruitment coordination, onboarding/offboarding management, HR compliance, employee communication and provided administrative support to SVP, HR
- Managed all aspects of recruiting, supporting 800 domestic and international employee base
- Collaborated with managers to develop job descriptions, job postings, interviewing candidates, scheduling interviews, and partnering on candidate selection
- Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes through management of confidential documents, and working with managers to ensure seamless transitions
- Resolved answers to employee and manager questions regarding broad range of HR topics, including leaves of absences, benefits and compensation issues, and may provide training, guidance and documentation on policies, processes and systems
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
Education
Certification in HR Management -
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Arts - Organizational Management, Human Resources Focus
University of Phoenix
Gardena, CABachelor of Arts - Education
University of Southern Caribbean
Published Author and writer of professional unpublished papers.
Published Book: Reflections, my deep thoughts on life, love and the soul.
Several Biblical and historical articles and papers (unpublished). Examples:
"The Story of an Antepenultimate King", 2022;
"Key Elements of the Post-exilic Prophets - A Redacted Haggadah", 2021
Timeline
Personal Stylist
Stitchfix
01.2022 - Current
FREELANCE WRITER REMOTE
Self Employed Writer
01.2019 - Current
DIRECTOR
Excell Preparatory Center
01.2019 - 09.2019
HR BUSINESS PARTNER, Independent Contractor/Freelancer
Self Employed Services
07.2012 - 01.2019
HR GENERALIST & HRBP
SONY Network Entertainment
01.2009 - 06.2012
HR ANALYST
SONY Network Entertainment
01.2006 - 01.2009
Certification in HR Management -
Loyola Marymount University
Master of Arts - Organizational Management, Human Resources Focus
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Southern Caribbean
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