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I’m looking to make significant contribution to an organization that demands HR brings value to the company. I’m comfortable working in a small, medium or large size companies and can be an individual contributor or manager, depending on the scale of the responsibility

Data Mining Specialist

Oakland, CA

About Me

Industry:

Information Technology

Occupation:

Data Mining Specialist

Highlights:

Lead the HR function for a global Software company. Delivered a training program to assist the Engineering VP communicate customer focus strategy to employees. Responsible for delivering training and Development program to 200 employees located in three offices, Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Diego. Lead a task force to select and implement a performance Management and Goal tracking software. Set standards for Merit increases and coached managers on rewarding for performance Responsible for the recruiting and selection of key positions Wrote Job description for newly created positions and developed competencies for performance. Earned my Masters Degree while working full time.
 

Education level:

Master

Will Relocate:

Yes

Location:

Oakland, CA

Work Experiences

5/2005 - 4/2008

Chong Partners Architecture

Manager

  • • Worked directly with HR Director to align Human Resource strategy with business strategy. Initiated a retention plan to engage employees with various HR programs that included: mentorship, licensure assistance, tuition reimbursement and performance management enhancements. • Acquired a $250,000 ETP grant which funded the company’s training and development program, i.e., Chong University and decreased training cost by 100%. • Developed training program which promotes professional development and career advancement; curriculum included technical, professional, computer and leadership training. • Lead a task force to evaluate software tool to enhance performance management and the implementation of a web base performance management system including a 360˚review process. Developed criteria to select vendors, wrote RFP’s and evaluated contract proposals of selected vendors. • Communicate with mangers on a consistent basis to ensure HR support, guidance and to meet clients and business needs. Coached and council mangers on employee related issues. Provided HR support to offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and London with total employee population of 200. • Participated in all corporate staffing and recruitment efforts to fill open positions promptly while working with managers to define need and develop a recruiting plan for execution. Identify third-party vendors to assist in recruiting as needed and manage all relationships. • Provided market salary information to executive leaders to assist in the budgeting and distribution of merit increases. • Ensure HR compliance with federal and state regulations including HIPPA, FMLA, ERISA, EEO, ADA and COBRA. Conduct new hire orientation and exit interviews, administer benefits administration including vender relation, selection, annual open enrollment and wellness program.

6/2002 - 5/2005

Nordstrom

Entry Level

  • • Consulted with managers on all Human Resource issues to effectively increase productivity and reach business objectives. Provided Employee relations support and guidance to managers and worked quickly to solve problems. • Ensured compliance with all state and federal employment laws. Supported organizational change by communicating change and answering employee’s’ questions. Worked closely with Compensation and Benefits administrators to ensure consistence application of all HR policies and practice. Conducted new hire orientation, and recruit internal and external candidates to fill positions. • Assist employees with benefit inquires, conduct exit interviews and ensure policy and compliance are adhered to. Managed the safety and risk concerns for the business unit including OSHA compliance.

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