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Benefits Administration

Designed and developed employee benefit programs. Fulfilled all benefits administration functions.
Developed expertise in numerous Cal-PERS retirement program issues including implementing contract
amendments and processing disability and service retirements. Organized agency-wide special events such
as employee wellness events, employee picnics, and rideshare/health fairs.

Risk Management/Safety Administration
Analyzed workers' compensation and general liability claim trends; made recommendations to minimize
claims expenditures and reduce the frequency and severity of claims. Worked closely with insurance brokers
on marketing efforts for pursuing changes to existing liability and workers’ compensation insurance programs
and providers. Developed and coordinated City-wide employee safety training programs including CPR, First
Aid, blood borne pathogens, hearing conservation, DOT drug and alcohol regulations, workers’ compensation
claims processing, and office ergonomics. Conducted or coordinated ADA interactive processes, return-to-
work issues, fitness-for-duty procedures, and industrial disability retirement medical evaluations.

Training and Development
Trained HR staff from numerous Southern California agencies on updating and utilizing an online salary survey
application (CalPACS). Developed and conducted staff training programs on customer service, performance
evaluation techniques, personnel procedures, and disciplinary action procedures. Lectured at several
undergraduate and graduate Public Administration courses for California State University, Fullerton students.

Other Skills

A hands-on leader with outstanding verbal and written communication and public speaking skills. Extensive
experience presenting confidential information to elected officials. A creative problem-solver with excellent
analytical, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Highly proficient in the utilization of personal computers
and Windows-based software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. A motivated, hard-working, dedicated,
approachable, and team-oriented leader.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Director of Human Resources, City of Downey, CA.................................................. June 2018 to February 2019
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management, City of Westminster, CA ...... November 2015 to June 2018
Assistant Human Resources Director, City of Orange, CA .....................................April 2009 to November 2015
Personnel Services Manager, City of Orange, CA................................................... December 2000 to April 2009
Senior Personnel Analyst, City of Orange, CA .................................................. October 1998 to December 2000
Personnel Analyst, City of Orange, CA ....................................................................March 1996 to October 1998
Personnel Analyst, City of La Mirada, CA ....................................................................... July 1989 to March 1996
Administrative Aide/Personnel, City of La Mirada, CA ...................................................... July 1987 to June 1989
Administrative Intern/Personnel, City of La Mirada, CA .............................................. August 1986 to June 1987

EDUCATION
 Master of Business Administration Degree, emphasis in Human Resources Management, California State
University, Long Beach; December, 1992.
 Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, emphasis in Human Resources Management,
California State University, Long Beach; May, 1986.