Hello! I am a multi-disciplinary creative with expertise in puppetry, theatre, and dance, as well as experience in copywriting and editing, and a decade and a half of admin, payroll, and HR proficiency. I pride myself on my scrupulous attention to detail, time management, organization, and creative problem solving.

Elizabeth Fazzio

Hello! I am a multi-disciplinary creative with expertise in puppetry, theatre, and dance, as well as experience in copywriting and editing, and a decade and a half of admin, payroll, and HR proficiency. I pride myself on my scrupulous attention to detail, time management, organization, and creative problem solving.

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Hello! I am a multi-disciplinary creative with expertise in puppetry, theatre, and dance, as well as experience in copywriting and editing, and a decade and a half of admin, payroll, and HR proficiency. I pride myself on my scrupulous attention to detail, time management, organization, and creative problem solving.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Payroll Client Manager at Alliance HCM
August 15, 2022 - October 31, 2025
○ Managed client group of 300+ companies of varying size and complexity from fully remote home office ○ Processed full-cycle payroll and maintain employee payroll records including garnishments, deductions, special taxation, and reporting for assigned client group ○ Communicated daily with clients via email, phone, and screen-sharing software to train, assess issues, and provide solutions ○ Actively pursued current knowledge of payroll processing methods, changes to wage and tax laws, etc. ○ Collaborated with Implementations to conduct payroll training for new clients ○ Liaised with multiple internal departments including tax, accounting, sales, programming, application support, and client success in order to provide the best experience for clients
Payroll Client Manager at Payroll Systems LLC
February 1, 2020 - August 12, 2022
○ Collaborated with Implementations to conduct 100+ trainings for clients migrating to the Payentry NextGen software from previously existing systems ○ Acted as subject matter specialist for payroll client management team for Payentry NextGen system upgrade ○ Authored internal and client-facing versions of Payentry Next Gen guide documentation ○ Managed client group of 250+ companies of varying size and complexity ○ Processed full-cycle payroll and maintained employee payroll records including garnishments, deductions, special taxation, and reporting for assigned client group ○ Communicated daily with clients via email, phone, and screen-sharing software to train, assess issues, and provide solutions ○ Actively pursued current knowledge of payroll processing methods, changes to wage and tax laws, etc.
Human Resources Generalist at Advanced Rx Management, Inc.
December 1, 2014 - January 30, 2020
○ Created & maintained open enrollment benefits guide for internal distribution ○ Authored all HR related company-wide communications ○ Edited & proofread corporate communications & marketing materials ○ Maintained (edited, updated) company documents for internal distribution ○ Implemented Paycom Payroll and HR system -- migration from Paychex ○ Processed semi-monthly multi-state payroll & any additional payroll runs or manual checks requiring payroll taxation ○ Administered full-cycle benefits administration ○ Conducted ACA compliance ○ Maintained workers’ compensation compliance ○ Performed state tax and UI registration as required ○ Managed due diligence items for potential private equity investments ○ Funded 401(k) and FSA accounts on a semi-monthly basis ○ Processed full-cycle - Payroll, benefits administration, recruiting ○ Performed data analysis & reporting using Paycom and Microsoft Excel for senior management ○ Managed due diligence items for potential private equity investments ○ Conducted compliance & compliance research
Human Resources Coordinator at Innovative Interfaces, Inc.
October 30, 2011 - October 13, 2014
○ Revised and republished employee handbook (one-time) and employee benefits guide (annual) ○ Maintained (edited, updated) company documents for internal distribution ○ Authored HR, administration, & event announcements ○ Supervised upkeep of headcount report and organization charts for entire company ○ Generated requested reports with payroll and benefits information for senior management using ADP and Microsoft Excel ○ Assisted with Reductions In Force ○ Maintained confidentiality of matters pertaining to corporate acquisitions, audited all acquisition items pertaining to employees, prepared paperwork for onboarding, transitioning, and laying-off employees acquired as appropriate ○ Liaised with the City of Berkeley Department of Rehabilitation office ○ Reconciled invoices from vendors and benefits providers ○ Posted jobs to Craigslist, EDD/CalJobs, assorted niche library job boards ○ Assisted VP of HR & HR Business Partners - Benefits administration, recruiting, invoice & expense reconciliation, maintenance of relationships with external candidate sources
Theatre & Puppetry Experience at Various
August 31, 2004 - Present
● Performance & Design ○ The Western Stage, Salinas, CA ■ Anything Goes, and Bat Boy: The Musical, Ensemble, 2005 ○ University of California, Irvine ■ Metamorphoses, a play by Mary Zimmerman, Nixon Theatre Workshop Production, Ensemble, 2006 ■ The Merry Wives of Windsor—with puppets!, William Shakespeare, Nixon Theatre Workshop Production, Puppet Designer and Director, 2007 ■ Hyperbole: anti-gravity, a collaboration with Rogue Artists Ensemble, Ensemble, Puppet Design and Fabrication, 2008 ■ The Puppetmaster of Lodz, a play by Giles Segal, Little Theatre Workshop Production, Puppet Fabrication, 2008 ○ Royal Holloway, University of London ■ Richard III, William Shakespeare, Royal Holloway, University of London Drama Society Production, Catesby, 2006 ■ The Three Men of Gotham, a motion for marionettes, author unknown, Royal Holloway, University of London The Theory and Practice of Puppetry Final Project, 2007 ○ The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London ■ Norman Shadowboxer, a vignette for humans and a puppet by Ronan McMahon, Puppet Design, Fabrication, and Performance, 2009 ■ Little Dark Deeds, a collaborative, immersive theatre experience by Gaston and the Bachelards, Toy Theatre Design, Fabrication, and Performance, 2009 ■ The Glass Hotel, a play, author unknown, Battersea Arts Centre Scratch Festival, Battersea, London, Prop Fabrication, 2009 ○ Solo Endeavors ■ Seussical, the Musical!, Odyssey Theatre of Gilroy, Gilroy, CA, Puppet Design and Fabrication, 2009 ■ The Nutcracker—with puppets!, in collaboration with students of The Music Academy of Gilroy, Gilroy, CA, Director, Designer and Kid Wrangler, 2009 ■ Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Puppet Theatre, San Jose, CA, Puppet Performer, 2010 ■ The Story of Babar, The Little Elephant, story by Jean de Brunhoff, music by Francis Poulenc, a performance for piano, reader, and shadow puppets, Puppet Design, Fabrication, and Performance, 2011 ■ Stalking Christopher Walken, Brickabrack Theatre Company, San Francisco, CA, Fringe Festival, Puppet Design and Fabrication, 2012 ■ Duck, Duck, Octopus, Brickabrack Theatre Company, Oakland, CA, Puppet and Prop Design and Fabrication, 2013 ● Volunteer ○ Little Angel Theatre, Islington, London, 2008-2009, Saturday Puppet Clubs, School Holiday Puppet Camps
Dance at Various
August 31, 2001 - Present
● Study ○ Morgan Hill Dance Center & Company, dir. Paula Valentine, Morgan Hill, CA, 1992-94, 1999-2003 ■ Ballet, Choreography ■ Assistant teacher to ballet levels I-III ○ Hunting Conservatory, dir. Suzanne Lundberg, Salinas CA, 2001-2004 ■ Pre-Professional Program—Ballet ○ International Ballet School, dir. Gloria Mohr (former NYCB soloist), Campbell, CA, 2003-2004 ■ Ballet ○ University of California, Irvine, Dance Department, 2004-2008 ■ Ballet, Tap, Modern ○ The Ballet School, Walnut Creek, CA, 2019-2024 ■ Tap ■ Ballet ○ McBride School of Irish Dance, San Ramon, CA, 2021-2022 ■ Traditional Irish dance (soft & hard-shoe) ○ Studio A, Pleasant Hill, CA, 2019-Present ■ Tap ■ Ballet ● Summer Intensives ○ 2001 Cecchetti Council of America West Coast Seminar, Mills College, Oakland, CA ○ 2003 American Academy of Ballet Summer School, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY ○ 2004 Ballet Pacifica Summer Intensive, Ballet Pacifica Studios, Irvine, CA ● Performance/Choreography ○ Santa Clara Ballet Nutcracker 2000 ○ Salinas Performing Arts Nutcracker 2001, 2002, 2003 ○ Student choreographer, Morgan Hill Dance Center Company, multiple pieces, 2000-2003 ○ Choreographer, Gilroy High School Theatre Department Musical, 2003, Working ○ Choreographer, Odyssey Theatre of Gilroy, 2006, Li’l Abner ○ Assorted local events, guest performances with local music ensembles ● Internships ○ The Western Stage, Salinas, CA, Summer 2006, Summer 2007 ■ Young Company Summer Programs Movement/Dance/Choreography Intern and Kid Wrangler
Teaching at Various
August 31, 2001 - Present
● Morgan Hill Dance Center & Company, dir. Paula Valentine, Morgan Hill, CA, 1992-94, 1999-2003 ○ Ballet, Choreography ○ Assistant teacher to ballet levels I-III ● The Western Stage, Salinas, CA, Summer 2006, Summer 2007 ○ Young Company Summer Programs Movement/Dance/Choreography Intern and Kid Wrangler ● Little Angel Theatre, Islington, London, 2008-2009 ○ Volunteer, Saturday Puppet Clubs, School Holiday Puppet Camps ● The Nutcracker—with puppets!, in collaboration with students of The Music Academy of Gilroy, Gilroy, CA, 2009 ○ Director, Designer, and Kid Wrangler,
Writing/Editing at Various
November 1, 2011 - Present
● Writing: ○ Corporate communications for internal & external distribution, including employee handbooks, benefits guides, announcements, marketing materials, & invitations ○ Copywriting of website and packaging descriptions for products of niche cosmetics company ○ Personal blog (published weekly) ● Editing: ○ Corporate communications, corporate publications, marketing materials, corporate website content ○ By request of colleagues etc. ● Shoot The Breeze Comics/On Comics Ground - Contributing Writer (Volunteer) - 10/2018-05/2020 ○ Wrote weekly reviews of current comic series for publication on the Shoot The Breeze Comics website ○ Reviewed up to five titles per month ● Killer Nashville - Volunteer - 4/2018 ○ Read, scored, and reviewed novels submitted for the annual Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award ● Espionage Cosmetics - Contract Copywriter - 12/2015-12/2016 ○ Developed and composed hundreds of product descriptions and teasers for use on the Espionage Cosmetics website and packaging

Education

Master of Arts - Advanced Theatre Practice (Puppetry and Object Theatre) at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Arts (Theatre & Puppetry) at University of California, Irvine
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Year Abroad at Royal Holloway, University of London
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services