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Katrina M. Spivek
Santa Clarita, CA. 91390
katrinaspivek@gmail.com
Cell: (661) 478-4895
Professional Experience:
Feast661, Santa Clarita Ca.
December 2013 to Present, Owner
Catering for intimate gatherings & small business’s
Private cook for local families
Meal prep and delivery services
Adhering to all aspects of food hygiene and health & safety.
Seasons Catering- Ventura, Ca.
March 2015 to Present, seasonal kitchen staff
Assist chef/s in all aspects of prep work for special events.
On-site line prep & cook
Maintain work and service stations in neat, clean and sanitized condition
Adhering to all aspects of food hygiene and health & safety.
Vista Center for Behavior Analysis - Local Office: Santa Clarita, CA.
March 2001 to Aug. 2013, Operations & Human Resource Manager
Lead in the department and instrumental in the direct growth of the company: 2001: 10 clients and
6 employees to 2013: over 300 clients & 65+ employees;
Advised and directed Company President and management on day-to-day operations and all
human resource matters;
Advertised and sourced qualified applicants for open positions and interviewed, hired and
developed well over 200 qualified applicants within the company;
Oversaw and negotiated employment and compensation packages with potential employees and
accountable for productive implementation of employee relations, communication and retention
strategies;
Member of the executive management steering team - managed multiple administrative team
members periodically over twelve years;
Assisted with design and specifications for original company website and coordinated with
marketing department in developing marketing strategies;
Managed all office and supply needs and inventories;
Coordinated in-house and external staff events;
Worked on special projects as needed by Co. President and senior management.
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Accomplishments:
Designed and introduced the human resource and recruitment department;
Key contributor in the extensive development of the performance based system and its integration
into company practice;
Assisted in the design and application of client audit process and procedures;
Produced and implemented the company’s ‘Policy and Procedures Manual’, ‘Employee Manual’ and
‘HR Manual’ to ensure compliance with changing federal and state regulations as well as evolving
changes within the company;
Developed a budgeting plan for clinical and administrative departments;
Responsible for and managed trainings in HIPAA Privacy, Security, ARRA, HITECH, First-Aid/CPR
and Sexual Harassment.
YMCA: Santa Clarita, CA
Feb. 2006 to Sept. 2007, Physical Trainer & PE Instructor
Worked with clients of all ages in developing individualized health and fitness plans to suit a variety
of body types and lifestyles;
Established, developed and taught several group fitness classes.
Supported class teacher in the development and running of a weekly PE class for children from 5-16
years.
Motion Picture Pension & Health Plans
Sept. 1989 to Nov. 1998, Accounts Supervisor
Responsible for billing and collections for Employer Accounts Division;
Supervised accounts receivable department covering 10-12 staff;
Worked with senior team to incorporate ongoing changes to collection and billing policies and
created all necessary reports for to monitor those outstanding;
Conducted assessments with members to estimate requirements to maintain benefits and
prepared monthly billing entries for thousands of union members;
Ensured staffing and support for on-going audits in addition to providing support for month,
quarter and year-end close;
Trained and supervised accounting clerks; liaised with senior management, accounting and benefits
staff and worked on special projects as needed.
Office Skills:
Windows operating system
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
NPAWorks software
Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Voluntary Work:
Track & field coach for the Warriors/Canyon Hawks Track & Field Club
Feb. 2007 to June 2013
Triumph Foundation- support & assistance to minimize the obstacles for individuals suffering Spinal
Cord Injury: Volunteer assistant to Founder, Andrew Skinner.
Dec. 2013 to June 2014
Valencia High School Track & Field, Cross Country Board member
2014 to Present
Education & Certificates:
California Food Handler Certificate, exp. 4/23/2018
HIPAA Privacy, Security, ARRA & HITECH Training Certification
CPR/First Aid Certification
H.S. Diploma, Notre Dame High School