Rachael Garcia

***** ****** **.,*.*.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

505-***-****

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Objective:

I seek to work for an organization that values and supports its customers and

employees. As a team member, I will diligently work with other departments to

p rovide advice and support for improving organizational effectiveness. I am able to

offer a wealth of experience to strategic planning initiatives, assist in t raining

p rograms, help identify and remedy performance gaps, help build sustainable and

m utually satisfactory working relationships will colleagues, and the public served

by the organization. I am a hard worker, loyal, conscientious, and strive to exceed

performance and work requirements. I have in tegrity and can be t rusted to

safeguard proprietary information. I can be counted on to go the extra mile to meet

organizational goals.

Work Experience:

Nambe Development Corporation

33-B Ar royo Cuyamange

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

March 2006- April 2013

Supervisor: Carlos Vigil 505-***-**** or 505-***-****

T i tle: H uman Resources Consultant

Duties:

• Responsible for the Nambe Development Corporation overall Human

Resource practices and regulatory compliance functions.

• Oversaw short and long term goals for all Human Resources functions,

i ncluding recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits,

personnel records, information systems, t raining and development,

performance development and evaluation programs. Established,

i mplemented, and communicated goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

• Responsible for developing, updating, and implementing the Personnel

Policies and Procedures, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and

ordinances.

• Prepared and recommended to the Board of Directors revisions and

amendments to ordinances and resolutions relating to the human resources

matters.

• Developed and continually improved human resources practices directed

toward creating a high performance workplace.

• Oversaw the recruitment, selection, and termination of employees.

• Determined the compensation systems, recognition programs, employee

benefits, performance work teams which produce exceptional internal and

external member service, as well as organizational learning.

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a

salary administration plan, which includes compensation and benefit

packages; the classification of positions; pay policies; and performance

appraisal programs.

• Established atti tude-focused, recruiting placement practices which will

p romote the recruitment and retention of talented employees.

• Foster open communication, good employee relations, well-being and loyalty

by counseling employees and supervisors as needed.

• Review and approve all documented disciplinary actions and adverse

terminations throughout the organization.

• Developed a comprehensive personnel policy & procedure compliance

manual.

• Developed a drug and alcohol policy & procedure manual.

• Provided comprehensive advice and assistance to employees on the

development and implementation of personnel management programs,

i ncluding personnel records, benefits, administration, and recognition

p rograms.

• Selected and coordinated use of Human Resources consultants, Insurance

B rokers, Insurance Carriers, t raining specialists, labor counsel, and other

outside advisors.

• Conducted criminal background checks.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Worked both independently and as a team member of a professional team.

• Made solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.

• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in wri ting.

• Served as the primary investigator responsible for conducting internal

i nvestigations related to allegations of violations of Civil Rights, Code of

Conduct and general work place conflicts.

• Responsible for preparing investigative reports; making recommendations to

D ivisions and Administrator based on findings of investigations.

T esuque Pueblo T r ibal Government

Rt. 42 Box 360-T

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506

October 1999- October 2004

Supervisor: Charlie Dorame 505-***-**** or 505-***-****

T i tle: H uman Resources D i rector

D uties:

• Responsible for directing and managing the Human Resources function for

t he organization by providing direction, advise, and guidance to the various

p rograms and various levels of management within the organization.

• Provided oversight for all regulatory compliance related policies, procedures

and processes.

• Maintained a complete library of applicable laws, rules and regulations and

remained current of all regulatory changes.

• Determined that adequate internal controls and proper r isk management

p ractices were in place to minimize compliance-related loss.

• Selected and coordinated use of Human Resources consultants, insurance

b rokers, insurance carriers, pension and 401(k) administrators, t raining

specialists, labor counsel, and other outside advisors.

• Achieved financial objectives by preparing the annual budget and proposal,

i nclusive of operational plans and objectives; recommending staff and

expenditures.

• Maintained management methods and techniques; of laws, regulations, rules,

and legal opinions which impact the operation of profit, non-profit and

government entities; of methods used to objectively forecast, analyze and

evaluate information.

• Maintained a strong in terpersonal and communication skills and the ability

to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse

community.

• Protect the confidential interest of employees in accordance with federal,

t r ibal and state regulations and in ternal company policies.

• Directed the delivery of a compensation and classification plan.

• Developed a comprehensive personnel policy & procedure compliance manual.

• Coordinated the advertising, vacancy recruitment efforts, staff selection, and

employment functions for all departments.

• Supervised a staff of Personnel Management Technicians.

• Provided comprehensive advice and assistance to all t r ibal government

employees and t r ibal officials on the development and implementation of

personnel management

p rograms including personnel records, benefits, workers compensation,

administration, employee relations, salary administration, skill

development, employee communications and recognition programs.

• Provided solutions to the most complex personnel issues.

• Conducted criminal background checks.

• Familiar with the organizations function and i ts goals as well as established

H uman Resources policies in order to discuss wages, working conditions, and

p romotional opportuni ties with prospective employees.

• Maintained professional and technical knowledge by conducting research;

a ttending seminars; educational workshops; classes and conferences.

• Contributed to team efforts.

• Made solid decisions and exercised independent judgment.

S t. F rancis Academy, I nc.- Social Services

1807 2nd Street, Suite 58

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

February 1994- January 1999

Supervisor: Ray Gere

T i tle: H uman Resources Manager

Duties:

• Provided complete orientation for new employees.

• Provided employee benefits coordination.

• Conducted extensive criminal background checks.

• Administered the organization's drug testing procedures.

• Maintained all employees personnel files.

• Oversaw the organization's employment recruitment process.

• Reviewed and screened applications to ensure that the applicants met job

qualifications and requirements.

• Scheduled interviews and participated in the interview process.

• Tracked applicant statistical data for the organization's "Affi rmative Action

P lan".

• Conducted random audits of personnel files as necessary.

• Tracked performance appraisals including 90 day probationary appraisals

and anniversary appraisals and ensured that appraisals were completed on

t ime.

• Contributed to team efforts.

ED UCAT ION:

Bachelor of Arts- H uman Resource Management

36 Credit Hou rs of H uman Resource Management- University of New

M exico- SHR M

12 Credit Hou rs of Employment Law- Lorman Education Services

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