Shireene Skeeter-Read

**** **** ******* ***, ****** Hills, MD 20748

301-***-****

acdl1y@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Motivated, results-focused, multi-faceted credentialed human resources

professional and attorney

with a comprehensive background in litigation and human resource

management. Strong commitment to excellence proven through demonstrated

success of conflict resolution of workplace issues. Exhibits dynamic

initiative complemented by highly developed legal, analytical and problem-

solving skills. Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles,

responsibilities, technologies and environments. Effective and motivating

supervisor. Reputation for integrity, dedication and professional work

ethics.

Professional Experience

Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia

2003- 2010

National Human Resources Director

Actively participated in the development, design, analysis and

implementation of all Human Resource policies and functions for

organization's corporate headquarters and national satellite offices,

specializing in Business Organizational Management and Employee Relations.

(Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC and Virginia)

Business/Organizational Management

-Developed, drafted, designed and annually reviewed organization's human

resource employee handbook. Handbook currently in use for Headquarters and

all satellite offices.

-Developed and drafted executive procedural hiring and retention standards

consisting of creation of employee classifications/ job descriptions,

conducting new hire psychological testing, employee orientations and

training.

- Collaborated, consulted and actively participated with executive staff in

the organizational development initiatives regarding downsizing and

separation.

- Prepared organizational human resources annual budget including

recommendation and implementation of new HRIS systems resulting in

streamlining hiring practices.

Employee Relations

-Supervised and conducted employee human resource training and

orientations.

-Developed and supervised implementation of compensation and benefit

programs providing motivation incentives and rewards for effective

performance creating increased employee morale, employee productivity and a

friendly working environment.

-Conducted annual employee performance evaluations.

-Effectively investigated, analyzed all employee complaints resulting in

decreased employee litigation for wrongful discharge and discrimination.

Regulatory Compliance

-Maintained and supervised all employee workers compensation, unemployment

and FMLA claims.

-Acted as first responder to all federal security clearance and reference

investigations.

-Maintained federal, state and regulatory compliance pertaining to all

offices including, EEO compliance, ADA compliance, I-9 verification, sexual

harassment, diversity and discrimination.

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Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia

2000- 2010

National Recruiting Director

-Developed, designed, supervised and implemented all full cycle recruitment

policies and functions for corporate and satellite offices including

advertising, recruitment, evaluation and staffing for legal professionals

in law firms and corporate general counsel offices.

-Developed and implemented recruitment and retention strategies to identify

talent within and outside of organization of internal and external

employees.

-Conducted resume workshops and career counseling seminars.

-Supervised and coordinated all outreach recruiting including job fairs at

colleges and universities; professional associations and networking groups.

-Conducted career counseling workshops.

-Provided leadership and supervision to recruiters.

Legal Experience

Henry & Associates, LLC, Largo, Maryland

2011-2014

Attorney

Assist in the practice of a general litigation firm.

Compliance LP, Arlington Virginia

1999-2000

Contract, Administrative Supervising Attorney

Performed and supervised litigation and anti-trust responsive and privilege

document reviews at Washington, DC metropolitan area international law

firms.

Office of the District Attorney, Bronx, New York

Assistant District Attorney/Supervisor/Senior Trial Attorney

1990-1998

Litigated hundreds of civil and criminal cases from intake to verdict via

judge and jury. Performance and promotion resulted in Supervisory position

of thirty junior Assistant District Attorneys consisting of coaching,

mentoring and second chairing. Actively participated in the recruitment and

evaluation of prospective candidates for employment with the organization.

Education

Attended various HR compliance continuing education classes and seminars

Howard University School of Law, Washington DC, Juris Doctor

Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York, Paralegal Certificate

John Jay College, New York, New York, Bachelor of Arts

Credentials/Admissions

New York Bar

United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New

York

United States Supreme Court

Memberships

Society for Human Resource Management

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