Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I have 8 years' experience in human resources, payroll, benefits, employee relations and behavioral recruiting and recently obtained my PHR certification. Currently I'm an HR Manager in oil and gas exploration, and working on obtaining my certification in business etiquette and training.

In my personal world, I'm an avid reader - in what little spare time I have, you can usually find me buried in a book or paying the equivalency of someone's salary at Barnes and Nobles purchasing moreIn my personal world, I'm an avid reader - in what little spare time I have, you can usually find me buried in a book or paying the equivalency of someone's salary at Barnes and Nobles purchasing more (even as an iPad owner I refuse to give up real books). I love writing, and secretly would give anything to author a book one day. I'm a bit of a foodie, although not a picky one by any means (read: I eat virtually everything and love every bite!) I live in the fun, eclectic city of Austin - home of the fabulous Tex-Mex cuisine, not to mention being married to a man whose Italian bloodlines equate to some seriously delicious pasta dishes being served out of my own kitchen. We have two "kids” - a platinum silver Miniature Schnauzer affectionately known as the Cookie Monster and a black-and-white Sheltie named Velocette (after a vintage motorcycle).

Work History

• Jones Energy, Ltd.
• HR Manager
• April 2011 to Present

• FameCast Media, Inc.
• Executive Administrator/Human Resources
• December 2007 to Febuary 2010

• • Played a key role establishing an HR department in a startup environment
  • Established and managed all aspects of human resources and payroll, including recruiting, hiring and benefits
  • Successfully implemented a 401k program, and established and advocated high participation in employee wellness programs
  • Worked with Senior Management to create and implement several key HR policies and procedures
  • Managed Accounts Receivable, Payable, and Billing
  • Created client presentations and acted as a liaison for potential clients on behalf of the CEO
  • Developed and managed IT and office management processes for Senior Management and staff
  • Oversaw layoffs and company closing

• ONR, Inc.
• Human Resource Associate, Executive Assistant to CEO/CFO
• Febuary 2003 to December 2007

• • Management - trained and supervised Clerical Assistants
  • Human Resources - assisted in all department functions including worker’s compensation, benefits and interviewing, managed new hire processing, orientation and training
  • Promoted to Executive Assistant to CEO and CFO in addition to HR responsibilities
  • Created and supplied various reports to Executive Committee including clinical salary and bonus report, TAO analysis, TFR reports and action plans, weekly recruiter consolidated report, weekly status report, travel budget vs. actual reports and facility and rate database reports
  • Created and managed all company client contracts, acted as a liaison for new clients including establishing facility report cards, on-line billing access and updating and supplying field staff with clinical documentation manuals
  • Performed state registrations and annual report filings with the Secretary of State

• Barton Protective Services, Inc.
• Office Manager, Human Resource Associate, Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
• Febuary 2002 to Febuary 2003

• • Assisted in all Human Resource functions including pre-screening, officer interviews, hiring, orientation and training
  • Supported Payroll, Trainer and Branch Manager; utilized aging reports, payable budget codes and managed petty cash

• Duke and Long Distributing Licensee, Inc.
• Human Resource Associate
• January 2002 to Febuary 2002

• • Temporarily contracted to move Human Resource department and systems from Kentucky to Austin
  • Played a key role managing corporate employee relations during layoffs and downsizing
  • Reviewed and consolidated multiple disparate human resource systems, resulting in significant cost savings
  • Assisted in terminations and layoffs

• Law Office of Leigh DuBose, Leo Foust, Jennifer Scates and Leonard Green
• Legal Secretary/Receptionist
• June 1998 to August 1999

• • Organized schedules for four attorneys, prepared legal correspondence, conducted client telephone interviews, organized law library; managed copying, filing, faxing, preparing daily mail, and assisting Paralegal
  • Trained two receptionists

• Reagan National Advertising, Inc.
• HR Director / Assistant to the President
• January 2010 to April 2011

• • Currently manage all aspects of human resources, benefits administration, payroll, workers compensation, OSHA recordkeeping and compliance, new hire orientations, terminations, process improvement, counseling employees on performance, and administering rewards and recognition
  • Manage on-going full cycle, behavioral recruiting, oversee hiring efforts and maintain trend analysis for retention improvement in sales department
  • Foster an open door and teamwork environment that has driven a significant positive increase in communication and employee morale
  • Successfully implemented safety policy, procedure and training manuals for Operations Department, established a new safety training program, as well as oversee compliance with OSHA regulations, handle audits and act as a liaison on behalf of company during open conferences related to citations

Education

• Park University
• Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management
• 2008 - 2011