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Pangaea OutpostCashier
Nov. 2025San Diego, CATemporary pivot to a part-time role. I adore this employer and am thrilled to have the opportunity to support local San Diego artists, vendors, and entrepreneurs. Enjoying this time being part of a caring, dedicated team while reevaluating my professional goals.
VitalConnectSenior Manager Sales Operations
Jul. 2024 - Sep. 2025
VitalConnectSales Operations Manager
Apr. 2021 - Apr. 2025
VitalConnectSales Operations Associate
Sep. 2020 - Apr. 2021Pensacola, Florida, United States
VitalConnectSales Operations (Temp)
Apr. 2020 - Sep. 2020Pensacola, Florida, United States
Skopelos at New WorldServer Trainer
Aug. 2019 - Mar. 2020Pensacola, Florida, United States• Provide patrons with a world-class, fine dining experience by educating guests on our cultural history, recommending wine/food pairings, menu presentation, describing cooking techniques, and providing elite-level tableside service with meticulous attention to detail
• Train and prepare new hires for a series of tests regarding tableside presence, wine pairings and service, “mise en place”, upselling, comprehensive menu knowledge, cash handling, and steps-of-service
• Excel in high-level teamwork during heavy traffic hours and holidays
• Max sales: $2,000+ per shift – Table capacity: 7 daytime/6 evening – Total trainees: 12
VitalConnectExecutive Assistant
Jul. 2016 - Oct. 2018San Jose, CAWhile my primary role at VitalConnect is an HR Generalist, for the last few years I've split my time assisting our CEO with the tasks below:
- Oversee the CEO's calendar; also expected to assist with the calendars of other executive staff when necessary
- Manage quarterly Board Meeting preparation: collate reading materials, minutes, financial documents, and PowerPoint presentations, arrange hotel/limo/flight reservations for all Board members/observers, setup dial-in (domestic and international) and Webex meetings, and make dining reservations/catering orders
- Scribe for weekly Executive Staff meetings: required to sit in on all E-Staff meetings, document action items/meeting minutes, and email out to appropriate parties
- Expected to be on-call for whatever miscellaneous tasks the CEO may require, i.e. buying/sending gifts, running errands, registering for conferences, etc.
VitalConnectHR Generalist
Sep. 2015 - May. 2019Campbell, CAOrientations/Terminations:
- New hire processing: Background checks (HireRight), candidate applications, I-9 (E-Verify), medical/dental/vision/FSA enrollment (BeneTrac), 401k enrollment (Ascensus)
- Design, manage, and oversee the entire New Hire Orientation process
- Termination processing: schedule and lead exit interviews, coordinate with payroll and IT for final paychecks and shutting down accesses, CIIAA Termination Agreements, EDD, provide COBRA enrollment options Recruitment:
- Source, screen, and shortlist candidates for open positions via LinkedIn, Monster, and CATS
- Manage and conduct phone screens for incoming candidates, schedule phone interviews and on-site interviews with management teams and executive staff Benefits and Compensation:
- Perform monthly insurance bill audits of carriers via BeneTrac (Kaiser, UHC, Delta Dental, VSP, Accrue/CMS, and COBRA)
- Coordinate with employees, payroll, and carriers to manage employees and their dependents’ premiums and company costs
- Create a compensation program based on data from the annual Radford Salary Survey - Address all issues and concerns in coordination with brokers and carriers
- Assist in managing annual Open Enrollment Immigration: - Work as a liaison between employees, VP of HR, and law office for H1B and Green Card processes to ensure cases are managed in a timely manner and compliant government with regulation
VitalConnectReceptionist
May. 2015 - Sep. 2015Campbell, CA- First point of contact in the office, greeted guests, handled incoming and outgoing mail, phone calls and voicemails, and coordinated meetings
- Orchestrated all catering: daily lunches and breakfasts, dinners twice a week, special events, executive meetings, and company celebrations
- Managed open job postings on company website
- Regulated office supply orders, breakroom inventory, business card orders, gift orders, etc
- Created and filed Non-Disclosure Agreements for incoming clientele, interview candidates, and business-to-business partners
NikeEquipment Manager
Aug. 2014 - May. 2015Milpitas, California- Oversaw all shipment and in-store processing regarding product intake and stock auditing – 100-500 units per shipment day.
- Merchandised all department fixtures according to company standards, in-store promotions/clearance events, and influx of product.
- Maintained knowledge of total equipment and footwear inventory - 300+ products.
- Provided energetic customer service experiences and education of Nike products, history, and technology.
- Reached hourly and daily sales goals via customer contact and presentation of product.
University of Southern CaliforniaFloor Manager
May. 2012 - Jul. 2014Los Angeles, California• Collaborated with clients and House Managers in The USC Bovard Auditorium and Trojan Grand Ballroom, servicing up to 1,500+ guests daily.
• Assisted in the regulation of auditorium events, while managing up to 5 ushers per event.
• Required to memorize and execute building safety procedures. • Serviced a large variety of events including: lectures, graduations, conferences, orientations, and concerts.
• Liaised with VIP guests and clientele.
Trojan Events and Services at USCPersonal Assistant to Associate Dean
Sep. 2010 - May. 2012Los Angeles, California• Entrusted by Associate Dean, Dr. Sharon Marie Carnicke, to manage personal and professional obligations, i.e. travel plans, weekly schedules, business emails, filing of paperwork, and staff meetings.
• Proofread confidential documents, including specialized manuscripts, bibliographies, professor evaluations, and curriculum plans.
• Served as a direct contact between Dr. Carnicke and other faculty members. • Performed as a technical assistant and advisor in her courses.
FP InternationalINTERNSHIP: Engineering Technician
Jul. 2010 - Jun. 2011Redwood City, California• Built and tested inflation packaging machines. • Programmed RFID boards, constructed internal modules, soldered motors, and took inventory of all components of the product. • Showcased the machines to ensure quality.
• Worked in partnership with clients in order to create the most effective product for demand.
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