Equal Opportunity Compliance Specialist
USDA Forest Service – Washington, DC (remote)
2016 – Present
- Developed 12+ agency reports annually and created briefing papers upon request.
- Coordinated 10+ discrimination complaints per year, handling correspondence and supporting management officials with position statements.
- Delivered 3+ compliance training modules annually for employees and external partners.
- Led 2 compliance reviews per year; reported findings, recommended improvements, and certified corrective actions.
- Provided policy guidance to staff and the public, maintained program records, improved internal processes, and served on hiring panels.
- Collaborated with HR and legal teams to ensure EEO compliance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist
USDA Forest Service – Milwaukee, WI (remote)
2010 – 2016
- Produced 4+ regional reports each year and developed briefing papers as needed.
- Supported complaint coordination and helped develop position statements.
- Delivered 2 training modules per year for regional employees and partners.
- Provided policy guidance, maintained records, led improvement initiatives, and participated in hiring panels.
- Served as the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator.
Human Resources Assistant (Staffing and Recruitment)
USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Services – Minneapolis, MN
2009 – 2010
- Created 100+ job announcements annually for entry-level positions.
- Screened and rated 1,000+ applications per year; referred candidates to selecting officials.
- Provided daily guidance to prospective employees on the federal hiring process.
Human Resources Manager
Prism Plastics Inc. – New Richmond, WI
2007 – 2008
- Served as HR contact for 100+ employees, supporting payroll, benefits, 401(k), leave, and performance appraisals.
- Ensured payroll accuracy in coordination with payroll staff; submitted weekly time reports to staffing agencies.
- Supported recruitment efforts, tracked applicants, and sent follow-up communications.
- Conducted onboarding, collected required documentation, and led new hire orientation on policies and benefits.
- Completed and maintained I-9 documentation per federal requirements.
- Managed FMLA administration, workers compensation claims, and partnered with Operations to uphold safety standards.
- Drafted internal HR communications and formal correspondence.
- Participated in disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations; processed final check and exit paperwork.
