HR Recruitment & Retention Spec-Supervisor at Hopkins Public Schools | District 270 (2023-11 – 2026-02)
Lead district-wide talent acquisition, retention strategy, compensation alignment, workforce analytics, immigration processes, and HR systems administration.
- Designed and implemented long-term recruitment and retention strategies for licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Led annual staffing cycles, workforce forecasting, and succession planning initiatives.
- Developed diverse and bilingual candidate pipelines through higher education and community partnerships.
- Built annual recruitment calendars aligned to hard-to-fill and shortage areas.
- Conduct market studies and internal pay equity analyses supporting collective bargaining.
- Assign all incoming salary offers and hourly wage determinations.
- Evaluate and reclassify positions for duty changes, structural alignment, and equity compliance.
- Maintain district-wide pay equity integrity and internal compensation consistency.
- Implemented and rolled back go live of Oracle HRIS.
- District administrator for Applicant Tracking System (ATS) - Applitrack and Frontline.
- Developed recruitment dashboards to track sourcing effectiveness and hiring trends.
- Ensured system data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance documentation.
- Managed recruiting budgets, invoicing, and P-Card transactions.
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labor law.
- Liaison with immigration attorneys for visa processing and documentation.
- Process PELSB licensure (Tiers 1-4 and OFPs) for licensed staff.
- Analyze background checks and employment verifications for hiring eligibility.
- Manage substitute staffing partnerships (Kelly Education).
- Guide hiring managers on candidate sourcing, screening, and selection strategies.
- Implement streamlined pre-screening processes.
- Conduct reference checks and salary negotiations.
- Oversee onboarding processes and orientation compliance.
HR Personnel Analyst Workers' Compensation & Leave Manager at State of Nevada | Department of Transportation & Public Safety (2021-08 – 2023-08)
Managed statewide workers' compensation and complex leave administration programs for a multi-agency public sector workforce, ensuring statutory compliance, liability mitigation, and cost containment.
- Served as primary liaison between employees, supervisors, third-party administrators (TPAs), medical providers, and legal counsel.
- Managed full lifecycle of workers' compensation claims from injury reporting through return-to-work or claim closure.
- Conducted claim investigations, reviewed medical documentation, and ensured statutory reporting compliance.
- Partnered with risk management and legal teams to mitigate liability exposure and control claim costs.
- Facilitated interactive discussions and developed modified duty and return-to-work programs.
- Monitored loss data and claim trends to identify safety risks and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Provided supervisor training and guidance on injury reporting and compliance protocols.
- Coordinated catastrophic leave and long-term absence cases with payroll and benefits teams.
- Assisted in preparing documentation for hearings, appeals, and legal proceedings.
- Administered FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave programs.
- Evaluated medical certifications and ensured compliance with eligibility and notice requirements.
- Provided consultation to leadership on accommodation obligations and leave rights.
- Managed confidential medical records in accordance with retention and privacy regulations.
- Resolved complex leave disputes and policy interpretation matters.
- Developed recruitment plans, administered testing, and established hiring lists.
- Processed payroll and personnel transactions and resolved discrepancies.
- Prepared executive summaries, compliance reports, and research findings.
- Implemented new HRIS – Success Factors
Administrative Assistant at State of Nevada | Health & Human Services (2020-02 – 2022-08)
Coordinated division-level administrative and operational functions.
- Interpreted policies and regulatory requirements for diverse stakeholders.
- Compiled financial and statistical data supporting budget development.
- Investigated complaints, legislative inquiries, and compliance matters.
- Supervised and trained assigned personnel.
Office Manager at Anderson Keuscher Law Firm (2016-05 – 2017-11)
Oversaw daily law firm operations, budget management, and compliance.
- Administered employee benefits and HR functions.
- Implemented legal software systems and improved workflow efficiency.
Assistant Manager at Sierra Wellness (2018-03 – 2020-02)
Retail operations leadership.
- Compliance oversight.
- Staff training and scheduling.
Owner & Operator at OCDanny LLC (2011-07 – 2013-10)
Founded and operated boutique service business.
- Hiring, payroll, budgeting, client development.
Assistant Manager at Panera Bread (2009-02 – 2011-07)
Operational management.
- Team supervision.
- Health and safety compliance.
Property Manager at Andrews Properties of Midtown (2013-01 – 2021-10)
Property lifecycle management.
- Leasing compliance.
- Tenant relations.
- Operational oversight.
911 Dispatcher at Dade County 911 (2007-05 – 2009-06)
Emergency response coordination and crisis documentation.
