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- Name
- Lisa Boaz
- Location
- Los Angeles
- Which best describes your profession?
- Human Resources/staffing
- How many years have you been in the business?
- Less than 1 year
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Open networking
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- HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Award-winning leader elevating organizations to fulfill potential through advanced expertise in staff development, recruitment, and team-building. Demonstrated ability to motivate and galvanize teams across diverse entities, from corporate firms to philanthropic organizations. Solid human resources background complemented by comprehensive experience in all facets of C-level operations to develop rare perspective invaluable to building top-tier teams and optimizing personnel functions to significantly impact overall performance. More than 15 years of experience complemented by Certificate in Human Resource Management and a bachelor’s degree. Areas of expertise include:
HR-Business Alignment • Organizational Leadership • Staff Development • Training • Recruitment
Performance Evaluations • Community Relations • Mentoring • Project Management • Sourcing
Policy / Procedure Development • Benefits Administration • Logistics • Business Development
Compensation Packages • Employee Relations • Strategic Alliances • Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AIR FREIGHT RECRUITER, Los Angeles, California • 2007 – present
Recruitment firm serving the air freight industry both domestically and internationally.
Senior Partner
Command recruitment initiatives to fulfill staffing demands of key clients in alignment with industry-specific needs within the freight forwarding, supply chain management, and transportation sectors. Manage sourcing projects including execution of online candidate searches. Conduct candidate interviews, and issue recommendations to optimize alignment of potential candidate with client needs. Implement processes to expand online marketing initiatives to enhance customer service.
Major Contributions:
• Fulfilled industry-specific demand within niche market for recruitment services by accurately identifying market needs and prescribing right-sized HR solutions.
• Catapulted development of online recruitment efforts to attain #1 search engine rankings by both Google and Yahoo.
• Created networking platform targeting female demographic by forming Women in Logistics.
• Attracted top-quality talent by forming strategic alliances with supply chain professional groups.
VITAL EXPRESS, INC., Valencia, California • 1997—2007
Transportation and logistics company specializing in same-day delivery and serving local and national customers.
Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder
Directed all operations including human resources functions, financial management activities, and organizational development initiatives. Oversaw 50+ employees across multiple corporate levels to ensure optimal staff performance. Administered employee benefit plans, performed research and analysis, and negotiated vendor terms. Created job descriptions, evaluated employee performance, and developed salary structures. Spearheaded staff development activities, and mentored personnel to cultivate leadership potential. Built viable business relationships with clients to ensure fulfillment of customer service objectives. Developed community relations initiatives to foster positive brand perception, and represented company on multiple civic boards and events. Directed campaigns to develop new business and advance marketing goals.
VITAL EXPRESS, INC. (continued)
Financial / Operational Highlights:
• Secured market position among major industry players such as UPS and FedEx by building top-tier customer service team that yielded exceptionally low turnover.
• Played key role in growth of start-up enterprise into a $7M firm, and successfully rolled out a franchising program.
• Generated $10K for hospital foundation by spearheading “Ship Local” campaign to raise funds while cultivating local business.
• Improved accountability of customer service staff by creating and implementing survey to track relevant metrics.
• Slashed fuel costs and driver spending by implementing and enforcing control processes and utilizing a fleet system.
• Elevated corporate visibility within competitive market by creating a winning marketing plan.
Notable Achievements:
• Presented by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce “Leader of the Future Award” by then-Governor Gray Davis in recognition of leadership by an entrepreneur under 40.
• Chosen by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal among 100 young professionals honored as up-and-coming business leaders within the community.
• Selected to serve as board member of numerous organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce of the Santa Clarita Valley and the Board for the Valencia Industrial Association.
• Spearheaded formation of strategic alliance with AmeriCares to orchestrate company participation in volunteer / donation campaigns following the September 11th attacks.
• Awarded Woman Owned Business (WBE) certification from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
• Recognized by numerous representatives in federal, state, and local government, including Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon; California State Senators Tom McClintock and Senator William J. “Pete” Knight and state Assemblyman Keith Richman.
ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
APOTEX, INC., Toronto, Ontario
Training & Development Manager
• Directed operations of a $2M training facility, and spearheaded winning employee development initiatives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
CERTIFICATION
Certificate in Human Resource Management, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario
AFFILIATIONS
Women in Logistics
Supply Chain Network
Global Logistics Executive Group
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- http://www.LisaBoaz.com
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- http://www.LisaBoaz.com
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