School of Visual Arts

Aveda Institute-New York

HR Generalist at Orchard

New York City Metropolitan Area

Orchard

Human Resources Generalist

- Built and ran the company’s first executive recruiting process, including setting up technology and training staff
-  Managed the calendars of Director of Executive Recruiting, Executive Recruiters, and Executive Researcher
-  Crafted executive level presentations, and maintained end-to-end organization of CRM and ATS
-  Scheduled and owned communication with Director to C-level candidates
-  Coordinated meetings with multiple executives including C-Suite team, external firms, and vendors
-  Executed virtual onsite interviews for candidates
-  Recommended and implemented improvements to hiring process both for internal stakeholders and candidates
-  Conducted reference calls and worked with internal teams to facilitate offer letters and background checks
-  Performed interim EA support to new hires as needed

-  Special Projects:
-  Built Executive Recruiting Process and Recruiting Coordination Playbooks, fine-tuned Executive Recruiting process through creating new tools to accomplish tasks more efficiently
-  Established a survey for Executive Recruiters to fill out on Executive Recruiting Assistant Performance and NPS by defining categories to be rated on
-  Onboarded a peer new hire and created training materials for new team members

Better

Executive Recruiting Assistant

- Uber’s Employee Giving Fund Program Ambassador to South Bronx United. Uber’s Employee Giving Fund is used to support organizations and causes that are near and dear to it’s employees.

Uber

Giving Fund Ambassador

- Was responsible for optimizing three executives’ time and efficiency through calendar, travel, and expenses
-  Planned and coordinated team all-hands meetings, events and off-sites, including logistics and budget requirements
-  Supported executives and managers with team building and culture, provided insight on team morale
-  Self-directed end-to-end project management and implementation
-  Assisted the full cycle of recruiting, including interviews scheduled, candidate communication and onboarding of new hires

-  Special Projects:
-  Created new hire Day One procedures for NYC office including tour, badging, laptop setup, and I-9 verification compliance
-  Created and facilitated team professional development sessions using Clifton Strengths, MBTI, Enneagram, and DISC

Executive Assistant

- Managed full cycle recruiting, onboarding, and payroll for 300+ retail store
-  Educated internal team on company benefit package and HR resources
-  On point for general HR questions, directed employees to relevant resources
-  Collaborated with Store Leadership and Retail Finance to manage headcount
-  Worked with Cupertino Talent Attraction Team to source and screen NYC market candidates
-  Onboarded employees, including all mandatory federal and state forms
-  Mentored and trained new administrators for NYC Market
-  Provided administrative support to the store and leadership team

-  Special Projects:
-  Planned quarterly store meetings and end of year events

Apple

People Administrator

- Delivered exceptional customer service, using the APPLE steps of service
-  Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Apple products and services

-  Special Projects:
-  Supported implementation of visual standards with Visual Merchandising team

Specialist

- Managed all stylist schedules, booking, and payroll
-  Provided full range of cosmetology services as a licensed professional

Massimo Salon Inc

Manager and Stylist

- Completed two year apprenticeship with owner.
-  Assisted owner with the execution of any operational needs of the salon

Apprentice and Personal Assistant to Massimo La Rocca

- Interned at Solomon R. Guggenheim's Learning Through Art Program, a curriculum-based arts education program serving public elementary school students throughout New York City.

Guggenheim Museum

Artist Assistant Internship

- Engaged students in public secondary schools by developing fine arts curriculum, and executing lesson plans in a classroom as a guest teacher.
-  Installed and exhibited student work in California College of the Art's gallery.

Lucia Baez-Guerra

Lucia Baez-Guerra