Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

I am a human resources professional with a degree from Simmons College in literature and marketing. I also have a certification from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) in Human Capital Strategy. My professional passion is talent management, specifically acquisition, development, and engagement.

I am also a social media nerd. I use social media to promote my personal brand, which is my professional face. I use different social media platforms for recruiting purposes (i.e. Twitter and Linked In) and for employee engagement (Ii.e. Ning and Yammer). I also use social media to engage in my personal passions, one of which is food. One of my favorite platforms is blogging. I have a blog for both HR and food, please check them out! Occasionally I do some social media consulting. If I can help you create a social media strategy for your business send me an email!

I have a million other hobbies and interests, from animal rights activism by supporting the Animal Rescue League of Boston, to music, to playing World of Warcraft (shhhh its my guilty pleasure!) . I live a busy life but I make sure to enjoy every moment of it!

Work History

• Sokolove Law, LLC
• Human Resources Generalist
• September 2009 to Present

• • Implemented an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline recruiting efforts
  • Webmaster for HR intranet site
  • Process employee enrollments and/or changes for benefit programs
  • Maintain benefit plan files and review monthly benefit plan statements to ensure all employees are added and/or terminated as requested and statements reflect accurate premiums
  • Prepare offer letters, conduct background checks, conduct new hire orientation
  • Provide benefit plan information to new employees, answer questions regarding benefits and assist employees with the completion of all enrollment forms
  • Prepare termination paperwork including COBRA and benefit continuation documents.

• The Davis Companies
• On-Site HR Representative
• Febuary 2008 to April 2009

• • Managed requisition process, new hire orientation, safety and compliance training for the contingent workforce at Staples Corporate
  • Served as liaison between client management, outside services, human resources and appropriate Davis Companies organizations
  • Assisted with payroll processes including collection of timecards, manual entry of timecards and invoice distribution
  • Generated management reports related to contractor extensions, changes or reduction in staff, and head-count reports
  • Maintained contingent employee safe workplace procedures and generated appropriate form relative to accident and incident reports

Education

• Simmons College
• Bachelor of Arts, English, Marketing
• 2002 - 2005