I am an experienced professional with a diverse employment background and a strong work ethic. Throughout my career, I have developed valuable skills in communication, organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and supporting business operations.
I am currently seeking new employment opportunities and am open to exploring a wide variety of positions, including opportunities outside my previous work experience and professional background. I am willing to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and consider different career paths.
I am dependable, adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to bring a positive attitude and commitment to a new opportunity.
My resume is included for your review. If you have an opportunity that you believe may be a good fit, I welcome the chance to connect and discuss it.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Human Resources professional with 10+ years of experience supporting the employee lifecycle, HR operations, employee experience, and talent acquisition. Skilled in onboarding and offboarding, HRIS and personnel records, employee programs, performance management support, and confidential employee matters. Known for providing organized, responsive HR support to employees and managers while maintaining accurate records, effective processes, and a positive employee experience.
Cornerstone Concilium | Washington, DC (Remote)
Recruiting Specialist | August 2025 – September 2026
Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership and hiring teams to assess staffing needs, clarify position requirements, and develop job descriptions aligned with organizational hiring objectives.
Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate sourcing, resume review, initial phone screens, interviews, candidate evaluation, selection support, and candidate communications.
Maintain accurate and timely candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), documenting recruiting activity and tracking candidate progress throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Prepare and maintain company resumes, conduct reference checks, and support hiring documentation and related administrative processes.
Leverage Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini to streamline recruiting workflows, conduct preliminary resume reviews, analyze candidate qualifications, and develop and refine interview and screening questions while maintaining human oversight and validating AI-generated information.
Research and develop candidate leads and talent pipelines to support current and future staffing needs using recruiting platforms and other sourcing resources.
Collaborate with cross-functional team members and provide administrative and operational support to Business Operations as needed.
Pinnacle Talent Acquisition | Oxon Hill, MD
Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Consultant — Various Clients | August 2019 – March 2024 (Remote)
Provided HR and administrative support through Pinnacle Talent Acquisition for multiple client organizations, including Zero To Three, National Society of Black Engineers, and Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB).
Zero To Three | Human Resources Administrator | February 2024 – March 2024 (Remote)
Audited, reviewed, organized, formatted, renamed, and uploaded personnel files for current and former employees within SharePoint and HRIS systems.
Organized, formatted, renamed, and uploaded current employee job descriptions within SharePoint and HRIS systems.
Supported HR records administration by improving the organization, accessibility, and accuracy of employee documentation.
Handled sensitive personnel information with discretion and maintained appropriate confidentiality throughout the records-management process.
National Society of Black Engineers | Human Resources Assistant | June 2021 – July 2023 (Remote)
Coordinated comprehensive employee onboarding, including verbal and written offers, reference and background checks, orientation, open enrollment, and collaboration with management to ensure new employees were prepared for their first day, first week, and first month.
Managed employee offboarding activities, including termination preparation, exit interviews, final and vacation/severance pay information, benefits termination, and maintenance of related documentation.
Maintained accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation in HRIS systems, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, tracking new hires, employee separations, personnel changes, onboarding requirements, and employment verification requests.
Supported the administration and application of HR policies, procedures, and practices while assisting employees and managers with HR-related questions and processes.
Responded professionally to sensitive employee concerns involving workplace behavior, harassment, discrimination, treatment, and other workplace matters, escalating issues appropriately when necessary.
Supported HR initiatives related to performance management, employee surveys, and employee handbook review while staying informed of HR practices and organizational requirements.
Developed and implemented a Staff Rewards Program to support employee recognition and engagement.
Administered the Employee Educational Assistance Program and supported related employee communications and processes.
Handled confidential and sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment while responding to internal and external HR inquiries.
Supported intern recruitment and onboarding for the Programs Department's SEEK Summer Program, including related HR, administrative, and payroll processes.
Partnered with Finance to submit invoices and support accurate and timely payments to employees, contractors, and interns.
Prepared, reviewed, and submitted payroll for summer interns.
Managed full-cycle recruitment for internal full-time, part-time, contract, and temporary positions, including gathering role requirements, posting openings, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and responding to candidate inquiries.
Supported recruiting through social media, the organization's website, and external recruitment partners.
Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB)
Office Manager | August 2019 – March 2020 (On-site)
Managed day-to-day office operations and staff infrastructure, supporting an organized, functional, and professional workplace environment.
Coordinated special projects by organizing information, requirements, and resources, proactively identifying needs, and supporting successful project outcomes.
Managed workspace setup, signage, office supplies, shared spaces, mail, copiers, printers, and general office equipment.
Updated internal communication platforms, including SharePoint, and coordinated with IT to address office technology and equipment needs.
Managed office space allocations and supported efficient use of workplace resources, including coordinating the sub-tenant relationship from initiation through completion.
Served as the primary point of contact with the landlord, represented the association's interests, and communicated with relevant parties to resolve office and facilities-related issues.
Developed and maintained vendor relationships, assessed ongoing office and facilities needs, and made recommendations to support organizational value, efficiency, and resource utilization.
Collaborated with the meetings team to resource internal and off-site meetings, prepare conference rooms, and manage conference-suite rentals during off-peak periods.
Coordinated with the COO on the review and implementation of the office safety program and related workplace safety initiatives.
Reconciled payments for company accounts, supported accurate financial administration of office-related expenses, and provided general assistance to visitors.
Encore Solutions Inc. | Rockville, MD
Executive Assistant / HR Assistant | September 2017 – December 2017 (On-site)
Supported day-to-day HR activities, including processing HR documentation and payroll and responding to employee inquiries regarding HR issues, policies, rules, and regulations.
Assisted employees with HR-related questions and helped communicate organizational policies and procedures.
Supported the President through a one-on-one executive support relationship, managing calendar activities, expense reports, correspondence, confidential materials, travel arrangements, itineraries, agendas, and meeting documentation.
Served as a primary point of contact for internal and external clients and liaison to senior management, coordinating outreach, external relations, communications, and special projects.
Supported daily office operations, including inventory and supplies, office setup and cleanup, mail tracking, and identification and reporting of facility issues to building management.
Managed competing priorities and followed through on projects under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Prepared and maintained documents by transcribing, formatting, entering, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting information.
Xtreme Solutions Inc. | Washington, DC
Account / Training & Development Associate / HR Assistant | March 2016 – June 2016 (On-site)
Used Paychex Flex (HRMS) to support hiring activities and maintained accurate employee timekeeping through the Flextime system.
Monitored employee productivity and coordinated programs designed to support employee knowledge and skill development.
Reviewed and updated training resources quarterly to incorporate newly identified requirements and support ongoing employee development.
Created, maintained, and updated standard operating procedures for systems and processes and trained employees on their proper use to promote consistency, efficiency, and effective system adoption.
Communicated directly with clients to understand their needs, provide responsive support, and develop professional, trust-based relationships.
Served as a resource for client inquiries, received complaints, and resolved problems with minimal disruption.
Created and maintained reports and performance data, explained information upon request, and prepared client-required deliverables using the Capriccio project management system.
Monitored travel expenses and reimbursements through ExpenseWire, ensuring information was accurately tracked and processed.
Virtual Enterprise Architects, LLC | Washington, DC
Executive Assistant / Lead Recruiter / HR Assistant | October 2008 – June 2014 (On-site)
Facilitated employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including orientation, open enrollment, termination preparation, exit interviews, and related employee documentation.
Created and maintained employee files in accordance with applicable requirements while ensuring accurate HRIS data and personnel records.
Provided HR administrative support to the HR Manager and CEO, including employee-related documentation, meeting coordination, company events, and day-to-day organizational needs.
Partnered with the HR Manager to develop recruiting strategies and position requirements aligned with departmental needs and organizational objectives, including adoption of recruiting technologies.
Led recruiting efforts with a small team supporting government contracts and local and national technical and non-technical opportunities.
Recruited for positions requiring Secret through Top Secret clearances, including positions requiring full-scope lifestyle polygraphs.
Supported employees and managers throughout onboarding and separation processes, helping ensure required documentation and HR activities were completed.
Provided administrative and program support to the Department of Homeland Security Sector Outreach & Programs Division contract team.
Conducted quality assurance reviews and supported the planning, scheduling, coordination, setup, and delivery of off-site meetings and workshops.
Coordinated scheduling and travel logistics, managed itinerary changes and travel-related issues, and prepared monthly travel expense reports and reconciliations against approved costs.
Provided executive and administrative support while managing sensitive information and competing priorities.
EDUCATION
University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | April 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric and Communication
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