Kira Davidson, SPHR

HR Generalist ( Benefits Management ( Training ( Recruiting ( Travel (

Compliance ( HRIS / ATS

Personal Profile

Human Resource professional with strong business acumen, direct over site

of projects from start to finish, very determined, high energy, flexible,

and goal oriented. Through working knowledge of recruiting, networking,

computer programs, troubleshooting, research techniques, needs assessments,

and planning and development of training programs for the masses. Areas of

industry expertise include; Call Center / Marketing, Manufacturing,

Medical, Mortgage / Finance, PEOs, and Security

Human Resource & Training Experience

2011 - Current Employer Community Services League - Work Express (Non-

Profit) Independence, MO

Career Coach- (Training, Recruitment, and Employee Relations)

. Intern / Practicum Supervisor and evaluator within the field of Human

Resources and Social Services

. Cultivate relationships through networking resulting in an increase of

donations / grants / company savings (500k+), volunteerism (1,472

hrs./yr.), services and job opportunities available

. 141% higher employment success rate over individual averages

. Encourage the entrepreneur spirit through training, marketing

assistance, and resource outreach for those seeking non-traditional

work opportunities

. Directly secure employment for 241 of the 342 clients who obtained

employment the first year: estimated community value - over $4M

. Develop and teach 1,000s of clients employment strategies; Resume

Development, Cover Letter Writing, Internet Job Search, Networking,

Interview Skills and Job Retention Skills

. Establish / execute new follow-up process resulting in an increase of

captured job retentions by 218%

. Secure professionals as volunteer instructors for computer literacy,

budgeting and outplacement services: company savings- $70k yearly

. Create and teach the first computer classes, redefine the process and

teach volunteer instructors

2006-2007 Adecco (Manufacturing), Ace Personnel/Astra Group (Staffing /

HR), Fogel-Anderson (Construction) Kansas City, MO

Contract: Human Resource Generalist / Compliance / Recruiting / Project

Management

. Research Professional Employer Organization (PEO) compliance /

licensing for new markets (Astra)

. Provide HR, Recruiting, Accounting and Payroll service for over 10

companies (Fogel and Ace / Astra)

. Develop in-store marketing instructional guide utilized by Hallmark

merchandisers

. Use of PERT Charts to maintain and guide the Project Management

support function (GE)

. Limit contract duration due to ability / speed by a month total

savings, almost $7k (Hallmark and GE)

2003-2006 Citywide Mortgage, Insurance & Investments (Financial

Investments) Overland Park, KS

Human Resource Generalist / Corporate Office Supervisor

. Oversee all corporate office functions and support 200 employees at 8

offices in multiple states; Human Resource Compliance, Recruiting,

Benefits Administration, Accounts Payable / Receivable, Payroll,

Administrative Training and Purchasing

. Research, develop in-house and report on the company's first Human

Resource Information System (HRIS) database

. First year management of purchases results in over $80k savings

. Directly support Executive team in daily functions and company

development including marketing

2001-2001 Defender Services- Proctor and Gamble / Folgers Plant

(Security, Janitorial & Inventory Control) Kansas City, MO/KS

Assistant Contract Manager and Trainer

. Facilitate full life-cycle human resources function for 37 employees,

3 shifts, 3 contracts, and 2 locations; 1 Kansas and 1 Missouri

. Assist the Contract Manager in the marketing and securing of new

contracts, $45k growth 2nd month

. Work directly with the Fire Chief to develop and implement plant

safety and evacuation plans

. Train employees on security, administration, janitorial functions,

plant safety and OSHA standards

Kira Davidson, SPHR

Other Experiences

2009-2011 Ozanam-Pathways (Non-Profit) Kansas City, KS/MO

Transition Specialist / Life Coach

2007-2009 Russell Stover Candies (Food and Box Manufacturing) Kansas

City, MO

Assistant Buyer

2006-2009 Raytown, Belton & Raymore / Peculiar School District

(Education) Kansas City Metro, MO

Substitute Teacher / Teacher Assistant

2001-2002 Encompass Medical Group (Health Care) Lenexa, KS & Kansas

City, MO

Senior Secretary / Executive Assistant

Organizational Affiliations and Volunteer Work

SHRM- Society for Human Resource Management National

Rotary- Eastern Independence AM Club

Member- 2012-2013 Chairman of Volunteer Services Independence, MO

Baby Grace

Volunteer Employment Councilor Buckner, MO

F.U.E.L.- Future Unrivaled Emerging Leaders- Independence Chamber

Networking Member Independence, MO

MO Chips- Missouri Children's Identification Protection Program- Masonic

Lodge 391

Volunteer Raytown, MO

NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness

Past Professional Member Kansas City, MO

Special Training

Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Training- HRCI

Project Management Administration- OJT, UOP

HR Principals and Practices- SHRM, UOP, KCKCC

Compliance Principals and Practices- SHRM, OJT, UOP

Motivational Interviewing- OJT, CMH, NAMI

CPR and First Aid- ARC

7S, LEAN, and JIT Manufacturing- OJT

Program Experience

. Microsoft Office- Expert

. ADP Payroll / Time Keeping- Experienced

. QuickBooks- Experienced

. MAS90- Proficient

. BAAN- Proficient

. AS400- Proficient

. ACI- Proficient

. Desktop Publisher- Proficient

. HR Pyramid- Knowledgeable

. Lawson- Knowledgeable

. iCIMS- Knowledgeable

. Prezi- Knowledgeable

Education

University of Phoenix Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Science- Business Management

. GPA 3.65

. Team Leader

. Human Resources and Training

. Project Management

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