Strategic Human Resources Leader with over eight years of HR and operational leadership experience in healthcare and multi-site organizations. Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) specializing in developing scalable HR infrastructures and enhancing compliance frameworks. Expertise includes employee relations, talent acquisition, and performance management, driving organizational growth and improving retention rates through data-driven HR solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Director
Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academy
Escondido
07.2025 - Current
Provide strategic HR leadership for a multi-site performing arts and education organization, overseeing HR operations, compliance initiatives, and workforce planning to support organizational growth.
Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with operational goals and organizational expansion initiatives.
Lead full-scope HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, investigations, performance management, training, and compliance oversight.
Developed and implemented HR policies and procedural guidelines aligned with California labor law and federal employment regulations, enhancing organizational compliance.
Established structured performance management and disciplinary frameworks, strengthening leadership accountability and ensuring policy consistency.
Conducted workplace investigations and managed employee relations matters, mitigating risk and ensuring compliance.
Designed leadership development and professional training programs to strengthen management capability and internal promotion pipelines.
Human Resources Manager
Dental Implants GPS
Dana Point
04.2024 - 07.2025
Managed HR operations for a growing healthcare organization while serving as a strategic advisor to leadership on workforce planning, compliance, and organizational development.
Led implementation of the TriNet HRIS platform, improving payroll accuracy, benefits administration, and compliance reporting.
Implemented HR process improvements that increased employee retention through enhanced engagement and support.
Managed EEO-1 reporting, OSHA compliance, and workers' compensation programs to ensure regulatory adherence and minimize risk.
Provided leadership coaching and HR consultation to managers to strengthen performance management practices.
Human Resources Generalist
AQUA Dermatology
Palm Beach Gardens
03.2022 - 04.2024
Managed full-cycle recruitment for clinical and administrative roles, reducing time-to-fill while improving candidate quality.
Delivered HR support across multi-location healthcare organization, enhancing recruitment, ensuring compliance, and fostering employee engagement.
Advised leadership on employee relations, policy interpretation, and workforce planning to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
Developed onboarding and compliance training programs that improved new-hire engagement and early retention.
Managed EEO-1 reporting and ACA compliance processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Human Resources Generalist
Lifespace Communities - The Waterford
Juno Beach
01.2020 - 03.2022
Coordinated recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and payroll processes to ensure seamless HR operations.
Delivered comprehensive HR support within a senior living community supporting clinical, administrative, and operational staff.
Mediated employee relations concerns, providing coaching and policy guidance to foster a positive work environment.
Conducted employee training on workplace safety, policies, and compliance requirements to enhance understanding and adherence.
Administered workers' compensation cases and employee benefits programs.
Maintained compliance through internal audits, reporting, and regulatory monitoring.
General Manager
DMD Restaurants - Twin Peaks
Davie
12.2015 - 01.2020
Increased profitability by 15% through operational improvements and workforce productivity initiatives.
Directed operations for high-volume hospitality environment with 60+ staff, overseeing HR functions and operational leadership to enhance service delivery.
Managed recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance management to build a skilled and effective team.
Implemented training programs that enhanced employee retention and elevated service standards.
Fostered a high-performance workplace culture emphasizing accountability and teamwork.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Skills
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
HR Strategy & Organizational Development
Performance Management & Employee Engagement
Employee Relations & Workplace Investigations
Labor law compliance
Policy Development & HR Governance
Leadership Development & Management Training
Change management
HRIS optimization
Benefits Administration & Total Rewards
Workers' Compensation & Risk Mitigation
Multi-Site Workforce Leadership
Certification
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
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