Jul 2023–Present
Current role
Human Resources Assistant
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), HR - Recruitment and Placement
Ohio
Human ResourcesHR Assistant
About
Helping you reach new heights through unique learning experiences is my passion.. Whether you're exploring new career paths, building leadership capabilities, strengthening team dynamics, or navigating career transitions, I deliver solutions that are practical, interactive, and tailored to your unique goals.
Here’s how I can support you:
- Career Coaching: Resume and cover letter guidance, career exploration, interview prep, and strengths-based development using CliftonStrengths.
- Team Development: Custom team-building workshops, leadership development sessions, and conflict management strategies.
- Speaking & Training: Interactive speakers for company events, webinars, and virtual learning experiences designed to energize and empower.
Workshop and session topics include:
- Leadership Development
- CliftonStrengths
- DiSC Assessments
- Conflict Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Communication
- Performance Management
- Coaching and Mentorship
If you’re ready to level up your career, your team, or your organization, let’s connect. I bring energy, expertise, and a people-first approach to every partnership.
Roles
Jan 2008–Jun 2023
Former role
Sr. Training and Development Specialist
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
Human ResourcesHR, Training and Organisational Development
Provided professional development opportunities for 6,000 faculty and staff at a large public research university. Consulted with teams and individuals to identify learning opportunities that align department goals with university strategic themes. Designed and delivered blended training, including facilitated and virtual workshops, webinars, eLearning, and coaching.
Jun 2001–Nov 2006
Former role
HR Generalist
Rose-Mary Center
Euclid, Ohio
Corporate RecruiterCompensation AnalystHuman ResourcesBenefits Specialist
Responsibilities included full-cycle recruitment, employee benefits, workers compensation, new hire orientation, HR database management and OSHA reporting. Recruited 100+ hires annually with an average cycle time of 30 days for 8 locations and consulted with management on best practices to hire and retain staff. Provided oversight to several project-based work sets allowing the organization’s recruiting function to move forward by implementing:
A staffing augmentation solution through the creation of a "float pool" of PRNs to accommodate weekend scheduling needs, saving $5,000 annually
An outreach program with local colleges and organizations providing a wider range of opportunity to participate in career / job fairs, open house, and targeted college events increasing applicant flow by 20% annually
A blended learning orientation program that included job shadowing, on-the-job training, instructor-led classroom and role play exercises, resulting in a 15% retention increase from 0-6 months
A database used for tracking employee annual in-services, training events and performance evaluations
An employee referral program that rewarded staff for referrals after 90 and 180 days
§ Taught American Red Cross CPR/First Aid through to various learning styles through hands on demonstration, lecture and written/oral quizzes