Education
California State University, Chico
, Journalism 1982-01-01 - 1987-01-01Work Experience
Ravix Group
Current
Ravix Group
ICon Professional Services
2011-08-01 - 2014-10-01
ICon Professional Services
Cardica, Inc.
2007-05-01 - 2009-06-01
Cardica, Inc.
KPMG US
2003-06-01 - 2007-05-01
KPMG US
Hopelink
2000-03-01 - 2003-01-01
Hopelink
SyStemix, Inc.
1993-02-01 - 2000-03-01
SyStemix, Inc.
Seagate Technology
1989-01-01 - 1994-01-01
Seagate Technology
Skills
Summary
November 2014 - Present Ravix Group, Inc. Professional services firm providing Finance and Human Resources expertise primarily for start-ups, small and mid-sized companies to allow management to focus on development and growth. Clients served include software, life sciences/biotechnology, communications & networking, internet & mobile apps, SAAS services, and venture capital organizations. Services provided include: • Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local labor laws • Payroll setup & processing • Employee benefits • Offer letters, onboarding and offboarding, (including RIFs and involuntary terminations) • Employee file setup • Develop HR policies and procedures, and Employee Handbook • Coaching management on HR issues, e.g., candidate selection, disciplinary actions, performance management, etc. • Contractor validation and compliance • Compensation analysis • Coordinating work authorization visa process • HR file audits • Performance management • Employee relations counseling August 2011 - October 2014 ICon Professional Services LLC HR Services Manager for professional services company specializing in contingent workforce compliance and IC validation. June 2009 - July 2011 Independent Consultant - HR Professional Services Provided consultative advisory and practical services related to all aspects of corporate HR function including recruitment and onboarding, regulatory compliance, employee relations counseling, policy development and benefits administration. May 2007 - June 2009 Cardica, Inc. Human Resources Manager for publicly-held vascular surgery device development and manufacturing company. June 2003 - April 2007 KPMG LLP Manager, Practice Operations for Northern California Tax Practice of global accounting and financial services firm. March 2000 – January 2003 Hopelink Corporation Director, Human Resources & Corporate Administration for start-up internet-based service provider linking cancer patients with clinical trial opportunities.