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Michelle thomas

Human Resources Professional looking for remote work

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Los Angeles, United States
Owner at The Kut Studios LA
Owner / Designer at Aunt Funky's Closet
Studied Human Resources Management at University of Phoenix
Studied Business at University of Houston
Human Resources
linkedin.com/in/michelleelainethomas
Joined February 3, 2025

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About
I am a Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience and an extensive background in Human Resources Management affairs, including experience in full cycle employee recruitment and retention, staff development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, and HR policies development. I have demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing teambuilding programs, and writing personnel handbooks, job descriptions and management reports.
Experience
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The Kut Studios LA
Feb 2018 – Present
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Owner
Setup of designer Showroom The Kut Studios LA Manage employees and Interns Manage and Acquire New local designers to be represented by the showroom. Schedule Sewing class schedule Teach Beginner, Intermediate, Kids, Tailoring and Costume Making Sewing Classes Manage the construction of commissioned costumes for celebrity clients. Service Tailoring Clients
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Aunt Funky's Closet
Jun 2010 – Present
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Owner / Designer
 Setup of designer Showroom Third Eye Studios LA  Acquisition of retail buyers specific to brand target market  Utilization of design techniques and tools involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.  Presenting, promoting, and selling showroom products and services, including marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.  Designing original avant-garde design concepts by topic or inspirational mood boards.  Matching and detecting differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.  Direct and train interns and apprentices on new design techniques and concepts  Design original clothing and accessories  Design garments and accessories that follow well established fashion trends as well as forecasting trends with fashion forward designs  Develop the line of color and utilization of traditional and unconventional design materials  Cultivation and creation of client design ideas  Set prices for styles, Development of capsule accessory collections  Acquisition of stockists / retailers through dynamic sale presentations  Creation and sale of Aunt Funky’s Closet, Inc. coffee table book, mini look-book business card, and wholesale line sheet  Innovative marketing through stockists, wholesale catalogs, mini look-books, website, social media and LCD video look-books.  Direct and coordinate showroom personnel  Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status  Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings, fashion and trade shows.  Read scripts and consulting directors and other production staff in order to develop design concepts and plan productions.  Coordinate and negotiate rates for Pulls / Rentals by wardrobe stylists, creative directors and celebrity clientele
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Bambee
May 2017 – Feb 2018
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Senior Human Resources Advisor
 Manage and advise multiple small businesses and act as their primary HR advisor for termination related issues  SaaS customer support for Bambee.com  Offer guidance to small business owners who are terminating an employee and coach them through each of their terminations  Prepare and send business owners exit paperwork and walk them through best practice guidelines  Act as the general coach for small business owners as it relates to each case and answer questions they might have  Responsible for all internal Human Resources responsibilities for Bambee employees including but not limited to: Onboarding new hire employees, ordering labor posters, New Hire Orientation, terminations, training manuals and schedule.  Advise engineering department on HR mandates and Bambee.com content.  Wrote copy for platform content, HR Audits, Osha Audits, Questionnaires, etc.  Created Custom Handbooks, HIPAA notices, Discrimination/ Harassment Policies, Notice to Employees, Independent contractor and Employment Agreements, IC Manuals, and Over 30 Auxiliary Policies for clients.  Wrote and revised job descriptions for clients creating a directory of over 200 jobs.  Developed HR training and instruction for HR advisor team.  Answer client questions on all aspects of Labor and Employment laws, Wage and Hour Compliance, Benefits administration, Corrective Action and Termination procedures, Garnishments and Levy’s, Leave of Absence, and Unemployment processes  Act as a virtual dedicated Human Resources Manager for 30+ small business owners in California, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas
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ATB Law
Dec 2013 – Jun 2015
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Intermittent Director of Human Resources
Implementation and migration of new HRIS/ Payroll system Paylocity from ADP Workforce Now Administered Annual Benefit renewal Implementation and coordination of companywide Sexual Harassment training Continued All other duties from HR Manager role Recruit applicants via online and internal postings including; Clerks, Legal Secretaries, Attorneys and Partners. Ensure legal requirements and government regulations are compliant through DOL, EEOC, OSHA, and ADA Perform background checks via Intellicorp.com Management of HRIS: ADP Workforce Now / HRB, Time & Attendance and Pay Expert Portals Responsible for all IP address connections, Carrier Connections and Mapping for ADP setup and Online Annual Open Enrollment Facilitate and Process all Benefits Renewals and open enrollment including: STD, LTD, Medical, Dental, Vision plans, AFLAC enrollment, FSA, 401k (Loans and enrollments) Manage Employee Recognition Programs Process Workers Compensation claims, Quarterly claims reviews, and Renewals with Assurance and Travelers Brokers Process STD/ LTD in coordination with state disability through EDD and FMLA /PDL / CFRA Leave letters and claim forms Perform terminations, new hire orientations, disciplinary action, and office safety assessments Proficient knowledge and implementation of labor and safety laws in California, Texas, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Nevada, Oklahoma, Florida, Nebraska, Washington State and Illinois. Inform and Collaborate with General Counsel on various employee relation matters such as: terminations; disciplinary action; subpoenas; and litigations against the firm Process unemployment claims and EDD interviews for all 12 states. Manage Human Resources Budget Attend and represent the firm in EDD Unemployment Appeals hearings Create formal Job Descriptions for all positions
Education
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University of Phoenix
Aug 2011 – May 2013
Bachelors, Human Resources Management
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University of Houston
Aug 2000 – May 2003
Associates, Business