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EXPERIENCE
03/08 – Present
Celebrity Cruises
The Constellation
Human Resources Manager - Shipboard
11/07 – 03/08
Munchkin, Inc
North Hills, CA
Human Resources Director (Interim)
A 150M consumer products company specializing in Baby products and Pet products.
A sole HR practitioner position, responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management, including benefits, payroll, safety, labor law, employee relations. Reported to the President and CEO for strategic development.
10/05 – 11/07
Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian
Hollywood, CA
Human Resources Director
Social Services nonprofit - $53M budget and 40% union staff, the LAGLC provides community services, including low-cost health & mental health, HIV/AIDS care, testing and prevention, as well as legal, social, and educational services for seniors, families and youth, including a 24-bed youth transitional living program.
Provided operational and strategic full scope HR program. Supervised payroll, benefits, recruitment, staff development and training, personnel policy, disciplinary actions, and labor relations initiatives. Reduced department costs by 20% in the first year through streamlined processes and efficiency.
Agency’s representative for labor relations and enforced compliance with C.B.A. Acted as a community resource for the handling of issues specific to HIV/AIDS, sexual orientation, gender identity, and related workplace issues.
07/03 – 10/05
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
Malibu, CA
Human Resources Director
JAKKS Pacific, a Billion Dollar Corporation and among the 3rd largest toy companies with more than 300 employees. Directed a staff of three. Reporting to the President and CFO, responsible for all aspects of HR Management; including payroll administration; benefits administration; event planning; employee relations; safety/OSHA compliance; recruitment; management training. Managed the HR related aspects of acquisitions, including acquainting myself with any employment laws relevant to the state in which the acquired company operated. Grew the organization from 190 staff to 285 in just over 2 years. Improved processes for employee lifecycle; Ensured compliance with HIPAA & OSHA Regulations.
11/02 – 07/03
MGA Entertainment, Inc.
North Hills, CA
HR Generalist
MGA, home of the BRATZ (a $700M brand), is a 150 person Consumer Entertainment Products Company.
Responsibilities included HR Department coordination in all areas outside of Recruitment, including benefits, payroll, HRIS, and event planning; employee relations, OSHA compliance; administered orientation process.
06/01 – 11/02
Tru-Skills, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Consultant - Human Resources / Operations
Contract position with a growing consulting firm in San Antonio, TX with expansion needs. I Developed a comprehensive HR & Facilities program; implemented Benefits Programs; designed company’s web site. Developed employment policies; developed performance-management system.
05/99 - 06/01
Avante Global, LLC / Exist Corporation
Santa Monica, CA
Human Resources & Operations Manager
Avante Global was a start-up Internet business-consulting firm.
Grew company to 85 employees; aided in development of HR department, implemented benefits and HR administration. Also served as Office Manager and managed administrative staff of 3
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