Andrea Howard
About Andrea Howard
Andrea Howard is the Sr. Human Resources Manager at Califia Farms, with extensive experience in human resources and performance development across various companies in Los Angeles, California.
Title
Andrea Howard is currently serving as the Sr. Human Resources Manager at Califia Farms in Los Angeles, California. She has been in this role since 2021, operating in a hybrid work environment.
Company
Andrea Howard works at Califia Farms, a company based in Los Angeles, California. She holds the position of Sr. Human Resources Manager, a role she has been engaged in since 2021.
Previous Experience at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds
Prior to her current role, Andrea Howard was the Human Resources Manager at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she worked for three years in Los Angeles, California, overseeing various HR functions.
Previous Experience at W Hollywood Hotel & Residences
Andrea Howard served as a Human Resources Manager at W Hollywood Hotel & Residences from 2017 to 2018. She spent one year in Hollywood, California, managing HR responsibilities for the hotel and residential operations.
Previous Experience at Marriott International
Andrea Howard has extensive experience with Marriott International. She served as a Performance Development Manager from 2014 to 2017 in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. From 2011 to 2014, she worked as a Payroll and Generalist Specialist in Marina Del Rey, Manhattan Beach, and Torrance, California. She also held a role in Guest Services from 2010 to 2011 in Marina Del Rey.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Howard earned a BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Spanish, Elementary Education, and Teaching from California State University, Northridge. She studied there from 2004 to 2011. This academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in Human Resources.
Key Initiatives and Projects
Andrea Howard has been instrumental in implementing a comprehensive onboarding process that enhanced new hire integration and reduced time-to-productivity. She has also developed and led training sessions aimed at improving employee relations and customer service skills. Additionally, she played a key role in managing health benefits administration and worked closely with the head of recruitment to streamline pre-employment processes.
Employee Offboarding Process
Andrea Howard conducted termination discussions and prepared exit documents as part of the offboarding process. Her responsibilities included providing critical support and guidance to employees during the transition.