May 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

• Southwest and Northwest Regions - TX, AZ, NM, WA, OR, CO, ID, and NV
• ⭐⭐⭐Fully Cycle Internal Recruiting Process for the Largest Landscaping Company in the United States - Publicly Traded with 21,000+ employees)⭐⭐⭐
• Recruited across 33+ branches including Operations Managers, Sales, HR, and executive roles
• Oversaw 15 - 38 requisitions across 8 states (roles filled included Regional Sales Leaders, Vice President, General Managers, Human Resource Business Partners, Branch Managers, Account Managers, Enhancement Managers, Designers, Business Developers, Construction Site Superintendents, Project Managers, Certified Payroll, Client Sales Reps, Office Managers / Branch Admins, other professional roles)
• Hired a Human Resources Business Partner (own boss) within 2 weeks at BrightView
• Filled 4 Branch Manager roles and progressed a Regional Sales Leader search within 6 weeks during major leadership turnover
• Designed and implemented Microsoft Copilot AI agent to analyze interview notes and auto-format candidate submissions
• Created innovative monthly QR code email system saving ~36 recruiter hours monthly
• Hosted an engaging regional "Talent Talk" and the format was adopted company-wide; introduced a quarterly progress goal template
• Trained 3 new recruiters on sourcing and interviewing; initiated and led body-double sourcing sessions twice weekly for team of 12
• Built and led initiatives like employee playbook and appreciation week
• Selected as 1 of 4 nationwide for DDI Behavioral Interview Certification to train others
• Known for high-touch candidate care: praised by leaders for customizing process, consistent follow-up, and standout interview experiences
• ⭐⭐⭐In May 2024 my scope was expanded to include Texas, Arizona and New Mexico Professional Positions, as well as Construction/Development and Business Developer/Sales Roles.⭐⭐⭐ In July 2025 that scope was increased from 18 to 38 reqs and increased to include the states of TX, AZ, NM, WA, OR, CO, ID, and NV.

Feb 2023 – May 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · Remote

• Texas Region

Dec 2022 – Feb 2023 · 2 mos · Remote

• Northern California market

Aug 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Liquidated our family business, traveled around the Southwest in an RV with my family, volunteered with California State Parks as a Camp Host for Emma Wood State Beach, and spent time with my grandma before she passed away

Feb 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Santa Clarita, California, United States

• Support a nonprofit, nationally competitive high school band in all administrative tasks
• Onboard student and parents into database and coordinate parent volunteers
• Extensive calendaring and scheduling of facilities, managing fundraising operations, and grading

Nov 2009 – Feb 2020 · 10 yrs 3 mos · Newhall, CA

• Responsible for full life cycle recruiting, human resources and payroll (creating job application paperwork and job descriptions, sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, managing offers, onboarding, training, payroll, human resources, terminations, and workers comp)
• Oversee outsourcing of payroll services using staffing agencies
• Manage high profile customer and vendor relationships
• Billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bookkeeping
• Graphic design, photography, and website design / management
• Respond to customer issues, legal issues, government agencies, and conduct ad-hoc research

Jun 2008 – Mar 2014 · 5 yrs 9 mos · Burbank, CA

• Provide daily support to CEO and President
• Maintain Outlook calendars, assist in projects and presentations, coordinate travel, expense reports
• Handle mail, phones, fax and correspondence for entire corporate office
• Management, budgeting, and providing logical support for meetings, special events, sales summits, and trade shows including travel (airline, materials, catering, transportation, and lodging) procurement / rental of equipment, reservations, packaging, shipping and receiving, tracking travel membership reward points, accommodating any special requests, booking meeting rooms, catering, and related services
• Research and choose vendors, negotiate terms and sign contracts, purchase office supplies and furniture
• Provide office and technical support to branches
• Handle general marketing responsibilities such as publishing press releases, selecting and ordering promotional materials and products, and sending out company-wide communications
• Process weekly billing for over 300 accounts with multiple special billing requests from clients
• All accounts receivable and collections
• Audit various VMS (Vender Management Services) systems

Jan 2008 – May 2008 · 4 mos

• Traveled around Europe for a month backpacking and attended California State University Northridge working on my Bachelor of Science in Business / Marketing.

Dec 2006 – Dec 2007 · 1 yr

• Maintain a high level of client contact, take requisitions and regularly keep the client apprised of progress
• Regularly service 50+ job requisitions at a time and fulfill 10-20 requisitions per week for clients
• Partner with recruiters from branches around the country to fulfill out-of-state requisitions
• Use proactive search techniques and identify passive candidates - using Monster, Careerbuilder, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruiting software and out-of-the box sourcing strategies
• Screen on-line resumes and conduct in-depth phone screens while entering notes and resumes into applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Interview applicants in person and via phone and recommend candidates to large national clients fill open positions (including finance, mortgage, entertainment/games, sales, IT, customer service and accounting)
• Conduct extensive face-to-face interviews while building rapport with candidates and personal referral network in applicant tracking system
• Use skill assessment tools and tests to screen candidates
• Present candidate resumes and summaries to Hiring Managers and discuss qualifications in detail
• Schedule candidate / Hiring Manager interviews and follow-up with both parties
• Submit and process requests for credit / background checks and conduct reference checks
• Make offers of employment as well as advising candidates and clients while negotiating salaries
• Counsel applicants on interviewing, workplace conduct / attendance, and other assignment related issues
• Notify applicants of changes in assignment status including terminations

Mar 2006 – Dec 2006 · 9 mos

• Support branch operations by processing applicant files, assisting clients, managing and updating applicant tracking system and spreadsheets, and implementing office procedures and systems
• Onboard temporary employees and internal recruiter staff
• Process timecards and invoices for over 350 temporary employees per week, including follow-up on missing timecards, verification of allotted hours, signatures, and creation of reports
• Provide help-desk support for web timecards, online applicant testing, and company website
• Screen applicants using background reports service
• Directly support the Regional Manager and Account Executives in administrative and recruiting duties
• Contribute to professionalism of the company by providing quality service to applicants and clients
• Maintain calendar, schedules and meetings for nine staff members

Jan 2005 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr · Thousand Oaks, CA

• Develop and maintain a strong and professional relationship with clients and applicants
• Recruit, pre-screen and interview candidates for administrative positions
• Conduct credit and background investigations, reference checks, and illegal substance examinations
• Assist accounts payable department in allocating charges to cost centers
• Handle client billing / collections, heavy phone traffic, quality assurance, and documentation

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr · Thousand Oaks, CA

• Process applications, assist clients and applicants, and manage and update database and files
• Implement office procedures and systems
• Support Account Executives, Branch and Regional Managers in all administrative duties
• Maintain calendar, schedules and meetings for office of eight
• Process temporary staffing payroll and EDD reports for 280 employees per week
• Securely maintain files for government audits of I-9 information, background checks, and personnel files in accordance with corporate and ISO guidelines (Certified 100% completion of Net Profit forms)