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Laura Arana

Flexible and reliable professional with substantial experience in multiple fields

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Agoura Hills, United States
Mediator at Self
Human Resources
Joined April 13, 2023

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Japanese
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Intermediate
English
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About
Seasoned professional looking for a part-time remote opportunity with over eleven years human resources, management, organization and coordination experience in multiple industries, including international business, architecture, academic, and banking. Four years certified mediation with practical experience. Excellent attention to detail, follow through and communication. Ability to manage multiple tasks with a cool head and perseverance.
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Self
Nov 2018 – Present
Ventura County
Mediator
Specializing in elder care mediation, work with the principal and families or caregivers to come to a mutually agreeable solution regarding the health, care and welfare of the individual. Facilitate discussions between parties in order to settle a dispute. Negotiations often include legal applications. Volunteer at Ventura County and Simi Valley Small Claims Court to mediate between parties precluding the court case overload.
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Self-Employed
Apr 2004 – Aug 2022
Copy Editor
Check written material and formatting, either as an online presence as in a website or blog, or in traditional copy style. Editing is usually the final step before it is set into type, correcting errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style for the given publication's guidelines and consistency in how words, phrases, typographical elements, etc., are to be used -- or not used.
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Westgate Resorts, Inc.
Aug 2002 – Apr 2004
Orlando, Florida
Human Resources Director
Handled all employee issues for various properties in and around Orlando, FL. Worked with executive management to determine policy and implement the roll-out. Identify employee issues and bring them to resolution. Handle all employment-related legal claims including appearances in court. Assist executive management in increasing awareness regarding the importance of sexual harassment education for all employees Assisted in determining yearly selections for benefits and calculations for compensation.
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Environmental Industries, Inc.
Nov 2000 – Jul 2002
Calabasas, California
Human Resources Manager
Work closely with Executive Management to determine benefits and compensation program design and administration, and HR policy development Played primary HR role during company acquisition of NYSE company, which brought the company into five new states, removing the company’s only major competitor Utilizing organizational change management skills as both the revenue and employee numbers in the company increases, work with both employees and management to produce a positive outcome. Handle employee relations issues as requested
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International Training in Communication
Aug 1999 – Sep 2000
Anaheim, California
Executive Director
Conducted all daily business practices for the organization, with a focus on human resources Cut costs by eliminating costly vendors Researched and implemented HRIS system to manage all employee activity Researched and implemented a fair and reasonable medical, dental, and vision plan for all ITC employees, previously absent from the organization. Produced the employee handbook, previously absent from the organization, and made it available on-line. Put together a five-year financial projection, and balanced the organization’s $2.5 million budget for the first time in 12 years.
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