Cheri Abbott
Carlsbad
Summary
Field Investigator recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task execution. Expertise in evidence gathering and interpersonal communication. Proven ability in critical thinking and problem-solving to manage complex investigations with integrity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Investigator
SCIS/Paragon
Herndon
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Perform background investigations for DCSA and DHS in person and remotely, contact and solicit information from personal and employment references, interview applicants and write written summaries of findings.
Tour Guide
Historic Tours of America
San Diego
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Provide entertaining tours of San Diego and Mission Bay. Ensure safety of passengers and assist Captain as necessary.
Temp HR Manager
Bemer LLC
Carlsbad
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Facilitated special projects, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
Conducted recruiting, onboarding, and training programs for managers and directors. - Executed employee relations investigations, addressing concerns and resolving related issues.
HR Manager
City of Carlsbad
Carlsbad
01.2002 - 09.2017
- Spearheaded citywide recruiting function, including executive-level recruitments.
- Managed training and development initiatives across departments, conducting tailored training sessions.
- Addressed EEO and ER complaints.
- Coached employees and managers organization-wide to enhance workforce effectiveness.
- Collaborated with executive city leaders on strategic workforce planning initiatives.
- Facilitated onboarding, orientation, and benefits processes for top talent identification.
- Advised management on employee motivation strategies to boost satisfaction levels.
- Developed performance measurement, employee development, and compensation strategies.
HR Consultant
TKSM
San Diego
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Provided contract services for TSKM, a Certified Public Accounting & Consulting firm with approximately 1,400 public and privately held clients.
- Conduct strategic planning, executive recruitments, increase company revenues through community outreach and networking, audit HR practices, conduct sexual harassment investigations, and respond to EEO complaints.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as conflict resolution, diversity awareness and team building initiatives.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2000
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Interviewing and selection of employees
- Expedite new hire assimilation
Certifications Associations
- 32 Hour EEO Investigator Training for new investigators
- Myers, Briggs, Type Instrument
- Facilitating Meetings
- Strategic Planning
- Basic Mediation
- Teambuilding through DISC
- SPHR
- Life Coach Institute of Orange County
Certification
- Myers, Briggs, Type Indicator
- Life Coaching, Orange County Coaching Assoc.
- Wildland First Responder
Timeline
Field Investigator
SCIS/Paragon
06.2019 - 06.2024
Tour Guide
Historic Tours of America
05.2018 - 09.2018
Temp HR Manager
Bemer LLC
12.2017 - 02.2018
HR Manager
City of Carlsbad
01.2002 - 09.2017
HR Consultant
TKSM
01.2001 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
University of Missouri
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