**** ***** ******, ******,

Colorado *****

Denise M. Harasim, SPHR (720) 839-1114_~

acaskn@r.postjobfree.com

Warm and professional HR practitioner with over fifteen years of

progressive experience managing a full spectrum of human resources

functions. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of people.

Synthesizes complex information and uses knowledge and experience to

compliment data. Manages difficult and emotional situations and generates

creative solutions. Understands business implications of decisions. Strives

to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Areas of Expertise

Employee Relations Legal & Compliance HR Policy & Procedure

Creation/Interpretation

Performance Improvement/Management Corrective Action/Disciplinary

Procedures

Change Management Training & Development Coaching/Counseling

Initiative & Ownership

Relationship Building/Management Investigation Procedures Strategic

Partnership

Professional Experience

Sr. Human Resource Manager-Regional 12/2005 - Present

Alta Colleges, Inc.

7604 Technology Way, Suite 400

Denver, Colorado 80237

303-***-****

. Support the overall objectives of the organization and the HR function

through the execution of a full range of HR services

. Provide counsel on a wide variety of Federal and multi-State

employment laws including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act

(FLSA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), National Labor

and Relations Act (NLRA), Colorado Wage and Hour Order and Title VII

of the Civil Rights Act.

. Advise Executives, Directors, Managers and Supervisors regarding

performance management, corrective action, recruiting, interviewing,

hiring, termination, conflict resolution, performance appraisal,

investigations, organizational communication, change management,

retention strategies, policies, unemployment claims/hearings, risk

management, and compensation

. Facilitate collaborative problem solving strategies to resolve

employee relations issues through effective communication with all

levels of employees. Display genuine interest and respect for

employees and leaders and their concerns

. Responsible for managing internal investigations by interviewing

necessary parties, analyzing data to make determinations and compiling

thorough investigation reports

. Respond to third party regulatory agencies regarding charges of

discrimination/retaliation and Department of Labor regarding wage

claims

. Directly interface with internal and/or external legal counsel and

coordinate information and documentation regarding employee lawsuits

and third party charges

. Proactively Partner with leadership to identify training opportunities.

Develop and/or facilitate training to meet specific business needs and

improve performance

. Analyze data, identify trends and recommend solutions to improve employee

engagement, performance, and retention

. Drive effective organizational change management strategies

. Train and coach for annual performance evaluation process; review and

advise on annual evaluations

. Manage the unemployment claims process and prepare front line managers

for hearings

. Manage leaves of absences and coordinate between Payroll and Benefit

departments to ensure legal and policy compliance and employees'

return to work

. Provide expertise in revision and creation of company policies and

processes

. Create/review job descriptions and assign exempt/non-exempt status to

positions

. Analyze background check results to determine new hire eligibility;

provide adverse action documentation as needed

. Partner with benefits and payroll departments to help with service

delivery and problem escalation/resolution

. Manage workers' compensation claims and coordinate communication

between employee and insurance carrier

. Participate in and proactively lead various projects and HR

initiatives

HR/Employee Relations Specialist 9/2002 - 12/2005

LMC Resources, Inc.

600 S. Cherry Street

Denver, Colorado 80246

800-***-****

. Counseled clients regarding employee performance issues as well as

Federal and multi-State employment compliance

. Assisted clients with appropriate procedure and language for

conducting disciplinary action, counseling sessions, performance

evaluations and terminations

. Occasionally conducted disciplinary actions, counseling and

terminations

. Conducted investigations on employee complaints and provided reports

on findings

. Developed policies and procedures for guidebook addendums to remain in

compliance with Federal and State laws

. Assigned FMLA leave when applicable and monitored leave process

. Responded to third party regulatory agencies--(Demand for wage

payments, Human Rights Commission, Equal Employment Opportunity

Commission, etc.)

. Responded to unemployment claims and coordinated hearings

. Developed working relationships and maintained positive rapport with

clients

. Developed and presented training programs such as diversity, conflict

resolution, team building, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and Situational Leadership

. Provided consultation on employee background check results consisting

of criminal, credit, workers compensation, references, drug screen,

and motor vehicle history

Human Resource Generalist 8/2000 - 9/2002

Allegis Group Services

Hanover, MD

877-***-****

. Supervised and trained payroll administration and front desk personnel

. Recruited, interviewed and hired applicants that met job requirements

and meshed with the

company's mission and vision

. Managed IS administration, facilities, purchasing and expenses

. Handled employee relations including progressive discipline,

harassment investigation/reporting, employee development, conflict

resolution and performance appraisals

. Administered drug testing and background investigation

. Planned and coordinated company events and activities

. Presented various HR related topics

. Supervised, trained on, and conducted new hire orientations

Claims Manager 6/1997 - 6/1998

Columbian Agency

New Lenox, Illinois

815-***-****

Managed operations of the commercial lines claims department. Interviewed

parties involved in a loss to obtain claim data. Reviewed medical

information to determine the effect the diagnosis had on a workers

compensation claim. Provided mediation assistance in the resolution of

claim disputes between the carrier, policy holder and staff. Integrated an

impressive "claims kit" utilized by insured.

HR/Insurance Administrator 6/1994 - 6/1997

Callaghan Paving, Inc.

Burr Ridge, Illinois

630-***-****

. Administered employee benefits including open enrollment, termination

processing, COBRA administration, problem solving,

reconciliation/payment of invoices and communication with employees

regarding policy changes

. Interpreted HR/insurance policies to management

. Authorized and calculated payments for insurance premiums, employee

benefits, workers compensation total temporary disability benefits and

bonds

. Provided employee awareness seminars on topics such as accident

investigation reporting, responsibilities and safety

. Managed all general liability, workers compensation, auto and inland

marine claims--maintained status for over two hundred open claims

. Trained and supervised payroll operations

. Produced monthly reports for owners and executives

. Managed Health and Safety practices (OSHA reporting, safety

inspections, accident investigations, workers compensation management

and return to work strategies)

. Attended arbitration hearings, answered interrogatories and

facilitated depositions

Employment History

2005-Present Sr. HR Manager Alta Colleges,

Inc., Denver, CO

2002-2005 HR/Employee Relations Specialist LMC Resources, Inc.,

Denver, CO

2000-2002 HR Generalist Allegis Group, Denver,

CO.

1998-2000 Corporate Loan Originator Cornerstone Mortgage,

Denver, CO.

1997-1998 Claims Manager Columbian Agency, New Lenox,

IL.

1994-1997 HR/Insurance Administrator Callaghan Paving, Inc.,

Burr Ridge, IL.

Education/Certifications

M.Ed. Organizational Performance and Change, Colorado State University,

Fort Collins, CO

Senior Professional in Human Resource Management (SPHR), Society of Human

Resource Management

B.S. Human Resource Management, Regis University, Denver, CO

Human Resource Management Certification, Regis University, Denver, CO

Employment Law Certification, Mountain States Employers Council, Denver, CO

Professional in Human Resource Management (PHR), Society of Human Resource

Management

Associates Degree - Human Services, College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL.

Computer Software Skills

Citrix Applications - ePersonality, Microsoft Windows - Microsoft Office

(Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Peoplesoft HR, ADP Enterprise, Talent

Management Suite (TMS) by Monster

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