Daniel Zapien

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About Daniel Zapien

Marine Corps veteran with 20 years of progressive leadership across operations, project management, human resources, and compliance. Experienced in managing teams of 4–300 in fast-paced environments, consistently driving efficiency, workforce development, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, OSHA compliance, employee relations, and organizational development. Highlights include: • Directed operations and training for 1,200+ employees, automating workflows to save labor hours annually. • Built HR and talent acquisition programs supporting 1,200 personnel, from recruiting and onboarding to retention and employee engagement. • Supervised 12-person legal team, ensuring compliance with IRS, USCIS, and California notary law while processing 2,500+ tax returns, 1,300+ notarizations, and 150+ immigration cases. • Led recruiting initiatives across 21 schools, achieving 120% mission success with a 92% retention rate. • Developed and mentored hundreds of employees into leadership roles through structured coaching, career pathing, and professional development. Passionate about workforce development, compliance, and operational excellence. Open to opportunities in Operations Leadership, HR/Compliance, and Project Management.