Anna L. Martinez

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Manvel, Texas 77489

H: 281-***-**** C: 713-***-****

E-mail: acv35i@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Bilingual Human Resources Professional with more than 25 years’ experience in private and public sector environments. Proficient in developing strategies and executing plans to support business and organizational goals applying the following skills:

• Human Resources Management (Strategic and Succession Planning) • Staff Recruitment & Retention

• Compensation, Benefits and Payroll Management (HRIS) • Disciplinary Procedures

• Labor / Employee Relations • Management Coaching

• Legal Issues & Compliance (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, ACA, ICE) • Bilingual English/Spanish PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

T-REX Engineering + Construction Houston, Texas 06/2011 – Present Corporate Human Resources Manager

Lead/Administer Human Resources management function for small EPCI company. Plan/organize controls activities of department. Develop /recommend personnel policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain Employee Handbook. Write job descriptions and update Organizational Chart. Conduct salary surveys. Align individual objectives with company priorities through the development of a performance management (90-day and Annual Reviews) and the development/implementation of a compensation program, benchmarking incumbent staff thus building the strategic/succession planning within the company. Identify training, shadow/mentor/apprentice processes for employees earmarked for leadership roles. Provide coaching and guidance to management. Develop and execute unique management endeavors designed to reduce turnover while improving morale and teamwork. Responsible for full-cycle recruiting and onboarding. Monitor career-path program, employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing. Participate in weekly administrative and managerial operations meetings. Consult/work closely with outside counsel on HR and Operations issues to include Immigration. Perform Benefits Administration to include annual evaluation of plans, create plan designs, negotiates contracts and, implement/administer Annual (and monthly) Enrollment process. SYNAGRO – Corporate Office Houston, Texas 12/2006 – 04/2011 Human Resources Generalist

Provided HR support for multi-state organization of 850 employees. Responsible for benefit management (medical, dental, 401k, FSA, vision, disability) for entire company to ensure both monthly and annual enrollment are processed accurately. Close relations with third party vendors to resolve issues with claims and enrollments. Assisted with planning annual enrollment on process, selection of benefits, communication to employees, and auditing final enrollments. Administered drug screen program to ensure managers comply with Company process and procedures. Conducted New Hire Orientation both in English/Spanish. Reviewed weekly/semi-monthly payroll reports verifying accuracy/or questioning payroll actions. Worked closely with managers on employee issues to resolve in a timely manner. Supervised and performed data entry of employee information in ADP WorkforceNow and create reports in ADP Reporting. Managed and completed special projects on an as needed basis SOUTHERN PETROLEUM LABORATORIES, INC. Houston, Texas 02/2000 – 07/2006 Manager, Human Resources

Provided Human Resources leadership and consultation to a service organization of 375 employees located in 8 states. Responsible for the day to day operations of the human resource functions to include managing, implementing and the administration of all HR programs. Directed and managed the recruiting effort eliminating the need for placement services resulting in drastic savings to the company. Specific functions included HR policy development, implementation and communication, ethics compliance administration and coordination, fair employment practices administration, payroll (ADP) management, salary and benefits administration, and regulatory compliance.

DR. MATTHEW W. PLUMMER, INC. Houston, Texas 07/1997 – 02/2000 Director, Operations

Directed and managed the daily operation of a new business venture for a busy dental office. Administered all human resource functions as well as administered the expense budget, maintained inventory and quality control. Researched and wrote proposals for government funding. Analyzed and tracked markets.

COUNTER TECHNOLOGY, INC. Bethesda, Maryland 12/1994 – 02/1997 Manager, Human Resources

Directed and managed all corporate Human Resource functions for 400 employees in 6 states. Responsible for the overall recruitment of security and support staff for defense contracts. Developed, implemented and communicated corporate policy while promoting harmonious employee relations. Provided leadership for delivery of Affirmative Action to achieve a diverse and creative workforce. Co- respondent to formal EEO discrimination charges. Recommend and initiate corporate disciplinary action. AMERICAN RED CROSS, CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC BLOOD SERVICES REGION Nurse Recruiter/Employee Relations Manager Baltimore, Maryland 06/1992 – 10/1994 Developed and administered the organization’s recruitment/employment process for an employee population of 1,000 employees in 3 states. Developed and implemented a Behavioral Based Pre-Screen Interview Guide multiplying the applicant flow for nursing and nurse support positions. Reduced turnover rates for one of the largest ARC regions in the country. Participated in developing business strategies. As 2nd chair, provided support to administer/implement AFSCME’s and Teamster’s labor agreements preserving management rights while altering an adversarial labor-management relationship into one of trust and cooperation. Member of the organization’s Compensation Committee. Attended public functions and make presentations to large groups. CHILDREN’S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Washington, DC 11/1991 – 06/1992 Human Resource Coordinator – Labor

Implemented and coordinated organization’s labor/employee relations policies, procedures, practices and contracts, and recruitment for bargaining units comprised of Residents & Interns, Engineers, Electricians, Respiratory Therapists, Medical Lab Technicians and Dietary Aids. Coordinated the employment process and negotiate compensation. In 2nd chair, represented management in labor-management meetings with AFSCME and SEIU and 3rd party consultations. Advised upper management regarding organizational strategy for effective labor relations management for an employee population of 3,000. Professional Recruiter 08/1988 – 05/1989

Developed, designed and generated strategic recruitment sourcing and built an effective advertising campaign. Tracked, reported and analyzed monthly recruitment results and made recommendations to management based on statistics. Applied knowledge of state and federal laws regarding recruitment, selection, employment and general personnel practices. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GENERAL HOSPITAL Washington, D.C. 06/1989 – 11/1991 Labor/Employee Relations Specialist

Member of team charged with developing management strategies and analysis for negotiating (2nd chair) seven collective bargaining agreements. Participated in meetings with union representatives to address and resolve disputes, grievances and protests regarding working conditions. Team member addressing grievances at NLRB. Counseled employees and advised management on labor issues, MOU’s, review performance evaluations, investigated grievances and prepared disciplinary actions for a 3,000 plus workforce. Advocated Affirmative Action. Member of Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Committee with public speaking responsibilities. EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas BA; Major, Legal Studies/Minor, Business Administration Rice University, Houston, Texas Human Resource Management Certificate George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC Legal Research and Writing REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST