Education:
Keller Graduate School of Management— Miami, FL
Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM), 2012
Florida International University— Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management, 2005
Barry University — Miami, FL
Psychology Major, 2000-2002
Of Note
Professional Development:
Specific course of study and application:
• Managing Global Diversity- This course and training examines benefits and challenges of managing diversity in the workplace, as well as methods for using diversity to create a competitive advantage. I learned to analyze and put in practice ways in which to develop a supportive, nondiscriminatory and productive work environment. Additionally, coursework focused on specific workplace issues related to differences in gender, race, cultural ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental ability, social class and religion.
• Leadership and Organizational Behavior- This course examines inter- and intra-personal dynamics as they affect achievement of corporate goals. I learned theories of organizational behavior concepts and applications, including motivation, group dynamics, organizational communication processes, leadership, power, authority, team building and organizational development. I learned to manage change in complex domestic and international environment and also was provided with a solid foundation for examining organizational behavior in a systematic manner.
• Training and Development- This course surveys training, employee and organizational development techniques organizations use to build group and individual skills while tying anticipated results to improvements in organizational effectiveness. I learned and trained on facilitating training courses, conducting needs analyses, linking identified needs to business objectives, developing an implementation plan, implementing the plan using a variety of modalities and best practices, and assessing results.
• Human Resource Management- In this course I learned concepts and techniques to manage human resources including planning, staffing and rewards, employee development and retention.
• Strategic Staffing- This course develops a strategic framework for providing corporations with the human resources needed to achieve corporate goals. In this course I learned and trained on policies and procedures for short- and long-range human resource planning, recruiting and selection. Rightsizing, employee separations and retention are also included.
• Other Related Courses- Benefits, Compensation, Leadership and Organizational Behavior, and Managing Organizational Change, Employment law.
• Completed ongoing training in the areas of employment law compliance, HRIS compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation and workplace safety/security.