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Dash Groody

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HR Manager
Austin | United States

Skills

  • HRIS
  • SHRM-CP
  • HR Management
  • Human Resources

Interests

Sustainability
Zero waste
Waymarking & sign design
Backpacking
Canoeing
Hiking
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Industries

Bike
Dive
Creative Agencies
Lifestyle
Moto & Powersports
Outdoor
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In my own words

Dash

<p>I possess a keen sense for streamlining operations and simplifying processes, all while infusing a dash of creativity.

I relish the challenge of devising inventive solutions to elevate the employee experience, bolster the company&#39;s brand, and drive towards our business objectives.</p><p></p><p>During my professional journey, I had the opportunity to lead both Human Resources and Marketing departments, a role that represented the culmination of over seven years of dedicated service. Starting as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager, I gradually transitioned into managing HR and Marketing in 2023.</p><p></p><p>Outside of work, I find solace in wilderness backpacking, championing environmental conservation, and exploring the realms of design.</p>

Trajectory

Mar 2023 — Mar 2024
Marketing + HR Manager · Madhouse Development Services
Managed HR and Marketing
Mar 2016 — Mar 2023
Executive Assistant + Office Manager · Madhouse Development
• Provide day-to-day administrative operations supporting the President, Vice President, and team members. • Coordinate logistics and travel reservations for team members including flights, hotels, and ground transportation. • Access to President and Vice President’s company email, handling confidential and sensitive material. • Manage calendars for President, Vice President, and shared team calendar. • Coordinate company outings including team volunteer events, family get togethers, and holiday dinner parties. • Draft, revise, and organize content of company brochure for collaboration with contracted graphic designers. • Creatively designed all public facing documents including presentation materials, invitations, signage, etc. • Plan and coordinate groundbreaking and grand opening ceremonies. • Monitor and maintain inventory of office supplies as needed. • Work closely with contracted, offsite IT to resolve any issues, schedule onsite maintenance, or special projects. • Assemble and organize all receipts, check requests, and incoming bills for accountant. • Organize and produce expense reports from the simplest to intricate. • Compile data from property managers to create weekly reports of all assets. • Draft, revise, edit, and produce documents for the demanding state application process with critical deadlines. • Continually learning about the affordable housing industry and state application procedure. Recent Significant Achievements: • Optimized public notification procedure (including automated notifications and reduced costs). • Created an onboarding procedure and designed an all-inclusive New Employee Roadmap and Employee Handbook. • Built company website to desired specifications. Update and maintain website and blog entries.
Jan 2009 — Mar 2016
Freelance Personal Assistant · Self Employed
• Carried out multiple and various projects for an array of professional clients on an ongoing basis. • Recruited, screened, bid, scheduled, and paid third-party vendors or subcontractors for client’s needs. • Created and tested usable systems for filing, offices, kitchens, paper flow, organization, closets, packing, and etc. • Prepared and organize documents, presentations, spreadsheets, receipts, expense reports, and bills. • Imagined and executed unique and thoughtful gifts at client’s request. • Researched, recommended, and shopped for clothing, decor, and household items. • Managed, paid, and reconciled reoccurring monthly bills. • Errands: groceries, office supplies, computers/tech supplies, prescription pickup, vehicle maintenance, and etc.
Aug 2005 — Jan 2009
Office Coordinator · Davey Tree Expert Company
• Supported all facets of the company by managing the day-to-day operations of the office. • Implemented new accounting strategies including the efficiency of entry of new clients and orders. • Established a new strategy for maintaining weekly and monthly reports of sales and production.

Activity

Education history

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Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science | 2002 - 2005

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University of Texas at Austin, Center for Professional Education

Certificate | 2020 - 2020

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Amy Cox

Disciple of Christ ~ HR professional
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