Vanessa Kacou
Baltimore
Summary
Results-oriented Human Resources Specialist with extensive experience in organizational consultancy and operational planning. Cross-functional communicator skilled in analyzing company needs, developing long-term solutions and implementing aligned vision across departments or business unit leadership. Solid problem-solver possessing strong knowledge of labor legislation and payroll processes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Specialist/EEO Officer
Kiewit Infrastructure
Baltimore
07.2024 - Current
- Supported employee relations investigations as EEO Officer by managing complaint intake, conducting interviews, gathering evidence, documenting findings, and facilitating resolutions.
- Ensured impartial, well-documented investigative processes aligned with company policies and labor regulations, enhancing trust in outcomes.
- Partner with HR leadership and supervisors to assess workplace concerns and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
- Maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive employee relations matters for 100+ craft and staff employees.
- Identified trends in employee relations issues, supporting process improvements that strengthened compliance and mitigated risks.
- Maintained accurate HR and case records, ensuring audit-ready documentation and integrity of data for regulatory reviews.
- Project: Amtrak Frederick Douglass Tunnel
Office Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure
Brooklyn
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Coordinated operations across multiple infrastructure projects, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among teams.
- Managed travel and expense reporting through SAP Concur, streamlining processes and enhancing employee satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations for 75+ staff across office and field teams, ensuring effective coordination and support.
- Supported operations across multiple infrastructure projects, ensuring smooth communication and coordination across teams.
- Project: East River Bridges
Admin. Assistant
Brookwood Companies
New York
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Coordinated interviews and managed candidate communications via LinkedIn and other platforms to support HR recruitment efforts.
- Supported HR recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing candidate communications via LinkedIn and other platforms.
- Planned employee engagement initiatives that boosted participation and enhanced team morale.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Southern CT State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- EEO Case Support
- HR Compliance
- Employee Relations
- Labor relations
- Recruitment
- Recruitment support
- Policy Interpretation
- Risk Identification
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Workplace diversity cultivation
- Confidentiality management
Timeline
HR Specialist/EEO Officer
Kiewit Infrastructure
07.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Kiewit Infrastructure
07.2023 - 07.2024
Admin. Assistant
Brookwood Companies
03.2019 - 07.2023
B.S. - Business Administration
Southern CT State University