Latosha Talavera

Support HR, payroll, compliance, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration for approximately 330 employees across four locations. Maintain employee data in Paycom and digital/physical personnel records, administer I-9 and E-Verify processes, and coordinate safety training and audit support.

Provided front desk support and administrative assistance, contributing to office operations and employee support.

Directed multi-outlet food and beverage operations, supervising and training a team of approximately 16 employees. Managed monthly purchasing budgets, vendor relationships, and inventory controls.

Directed staffing, vendors, logistics, and service execution for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, and private functions. Coordinated sales, culinary, entertainment, venue, and service teams through multi-stage event operations.

Supported daily leadership of a rotating workforce of approximately 30 employees, including hiring, training, coaching, and inventory control. Executed high-volume Sunday brunch operations serving approximately 900-1,200 guests.

Managed dining room operations, employee coordination, scheduling, training, service standards, and operational compliance.

Supported mission-critical dining operations for coalition military personnel, coordinating inventory accountability, food safety, workforce activities, and operational continuity. Delivered daily health, safety, sanitation, and operational briefings to a multinational workforce.

Supported inventory, menu planning, and operational continuity for a remote government-contractor installation operating under biweekly supply constraints.

Supported 24-hour resort culinary operations, inventory management, seasonal menu planning, and cross-functional service execution.

Pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Web Development & Management, with a focus on web development, digital systems, e-commerce, and technology-enabled business operations.

Completed undergraduate studies at Georgia State University.