Los Angeles, CA  |  425-802-1451  |  madisonpathe@gmail.com  |  LinkedIn  |  Website

Human Resources Professional & Engaging Storyteller

Bringing together people & culture experience and an entertainment industry background to promote a thriving, engaged, and supportive workforce. HIGHLIGHTS:

• Facilitate onboarding and training with excellent customer service, creating a streamlined, engaging, and supportive new-hire onboarding experience.

• Develop Human Resources programs for the organization alongside three Human Resources managers, including a monthly Human Resources learning series.

• Oversee employee onboarding in Paycom, administering start paperwork, ordering background checks, and performing I-9 verification and E-verify procedures, ensuring seamless and compliant integration of new hires into the organization.

Skills & Tools

Core Competencies

• HRIS, recruiting, I-9 verification and E-Verify, onboarding, orientation, project management, compliance, confidentiality, customer service, cross-department collaboration, creative problem solving, proactivity, organization, accuracy, attention to detail, scheduling, calendar management, administrative support, technical support, documentation, database management, research, technical proficiency.

Certifications

• Certificate, Human Resources Management, California State University, Long Beach, CA
  Recruiting, Onboarding/Orientation, Training/Coaching, Presentations, Talent Management/Development, Strategic HR, Total Compensation, Benefits, HRIS Technologies, Legal Compliance: FMLA, ADA, employment/labor law, harassment and discrimination, investigations.

• In progress: aPHR Certification (HRCI)

Technical proficiency

• Paycom, DocuSign, Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Calendar, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms), Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet, Forms, Classroom), LinkedIn, Indeed, Pingboard, Dropbox, Slack, Asana, Jira, ChatGPT, Canva, Articulate 360, Squarespace.

Core Traits / Values / EIQ

• PERSONALITY: Compassionate, Structured, Active Listener, Planned, Reflective
  OPERATIONAL VALUES: Fairness/DEI, Creativity, Honesty, Autonomy, Competency, Kindness, Accountability, Service
  EIQ - 120 (91%) Self Awareness, Emotional Integration, Adaptability, Social Insight, Conflict-Resolution, Empathy, Flexibility, Discernment/Selectivity

Experience

Human Resources Coordinator (Temporary)
Ayzenberg  |  PASADENA, CA |  NOVEMBER 2023 - PRESENT 

Provide Human Resources support to 100+ marketing agency employees and leadership.

• Oversee employee onboarding in Paycom, administering start paperwork, ordering background checks, and performing I-9 verification and E-Verify procedures, ensuring seamless and compliant integration of new hires into the organization.

• Coordinate new hire orientations, collaborating with supervisors, IT, and Operations to create a welcoming and streamlined onboarding experience.

• Develop a new organization system for both physical and digital Human Resources documents spanning 30+ years of business.

• Manage employee records, run reports, and conduct audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

• Develop checklists for employee onboarding and offboarding to create consistent and compliant processes.

• Draft and execute employee contracts including offer letters and separation agreements via DocuSign.

Human Resources/Administrative Associate
Barrio Action Youth & Family Center  |  LOS ANGELES, CA |  AUGUST 2023 - OCTOBER 2023

Provided Human Resources, operational, and administrative support to 20+ nonprofit employees. 

• Oversaw full-cycle recruitment for two positions over one month as a recruitment team of one, developing an applicant tracking spreadsheet and communications timeline to effectively provide a quality interview experience for candidates and hiring managers.

• Developed a monthly internal newsletter from scratch, gathering content on current services, and conducting interviews with staff on organization outcomes and client successes to inform clients and funders of the organization’s effectiveness.

Assistant Video Editor, Television
Freelance  |  LOS ANGELES, CA  |  JULY 2017 - MARCH 2023
Manifest S4, Netflix • Maid S1, Netflix • Siren S3, Freeform • Veronica Mars, Hulu • Imposters S2, Bravo

Project managed 20+ episodes of award-winning television (up to 4 simultaneously) airing across five broadcast and streaming networks.

• Collaborated with up to six different vendors throughout a season, maintaining clear lines of communication for workflow development, scheduling, troubleshooting, and stakeholder feedback.

• Provided administrative and technical support to Editors, Producers, and Executives, streamlining scheduling and communications for more efficient and effective day-to-day work.

• Trained and coached 3+ aspiring television Assistant Editors through mentorship and job shadowing, covering technical and software skills, industry best practices, and interpersonal and soft skills, resulting in one becoming an Assistant Editor on Dancing With the Stars and another on high-profile DC and Marvel projects.

Video Editor, Television
Bunim-Murray Productions  |  LOS ANGELES, CA  | JULY  2015 - JULY  2017
Keeping Up With The Kardashians S10-12, E! • I Am Cait S2, E! • Born This Way S1-3, A&E

Collaborated with Executive Producers, utilizing creative problem-solving to edit 15+ award-winning television episodes airing across two broadcast networks.

• Explored and executed creative editing solutions for multiple rounds of difficult client feedback, resulting in high client satisfaction.

• Television Academy Emmy Nomination: Born This Way - Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program - 2018

Volunteer Experience

Human Resources Manager, Engagement and Development (Part-Time)
Save the Water  |  FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (REMOTE) |  JANUARY 2024 - PRESENT 

Lead a team of four to facilitate onboarding and engagement programs for 90+ remote volunteers.

• Develop Human Resources programs for the organization alongside three Human Resources managers, including a monthly Human Resources learning series.

• Train and manage Engagement & Development direct reports on team responsibilities and best practices, delegating tasks among four Associates based on interests and skill levels.

• Coach direct reports on areas for improvement and growth opportunities.

Human Resources Coordinator, Engagement and Development (Part-Time)
Save the Water  |  FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (REMOTE) |  MARCH 2023 - JANUARY 2024

Facilitated onboarding and engagement programs for 90+ volunteers working asynchronously across United States time zones.

• Oversaw onboarding of 19+ volunteers across three departments, building profiles in Jira, communicating key training information, and scheduling one-on-one supervisor training to efficiently prepare volunteers for their responsibilities.

• Provide administrative and technical support to new volunteers, acting as a point of contact for questions throughout onboarding and training to build trust and cultivate an engaging, personalized, and supportive experience.

• Publish a monthly internal newsletter designed to adhere to brand marketing guidelines, recognizing volunteer achievements across departments, resulting in improved organizational identity and engagement across remote volunteers.

• Design and manage a Google Forms survey to evaluate training experiences, providing the team with data to address training gaps.

Other Experience

• Social Media - Ice Water Games, Video/Trailer Editor & Social Media Manager, contract since 2015 (8 years), remote

• Fundraising – Scripps College Development Office, Fundraising Caller (4 years) and Shift Manager (1 year), Claremont, CA

• Retail and Customer Service – Kroger, courtesy clerk and grocery bagger (1 year), Kirkland, WA

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies
Scripps College, CLAREMONT, CA, Cum Laude

Affiliations/Interests

PIHRA
Member of Professionals In Human Resources Association since 2023.

DEI/Equal Opportunity
Passionate about creating and maintaining equitable work environments and business practices.

Blood Donor
Regular donor to Red Cross and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Culture/Food
Explorer of the greater Los Angeles area with friends, family, and my blind rescue dog, Teddy.

Gamer
Avid video and board game player, currently owning ~150 different board games. In 2023, I logged 127 board game plays. Ask me about my favorite games!