Brenna D. Stevens

**** *. ******* **, *********, MD 21230

443-***-**** (h) - 410-***-**** (c) – vx5j19@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bierman, Geesing, Ward and Wood, LLC, Bethesda MD November 2007 - Present

Director of Human Resources

• Key member of management team responsible for implementing and managing all HR systems and procedures of law firm during key growth period of company from 90 to 215 employees and expansion to 4 locations. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

o Maintain employee relations.

o Develop and provide new hire training for all new staff to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

o Develop and provide continued training for all current staff: Leadership Management, Security, Harassment, Employee Handbook, Discrimination, Diversity etc.

o Reduced turnover rate and increased retention.

o Administer and run a new payroll system for three different companies (ADP).

o Plan and oversee all corporate company functions.

o Administer benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave and leave of absence.

o Conduct internal investigations in regards to EEOC and wage complaints.

o Coordinate and administer all corporate insurance records.

o Create and maintain virtual files for all employees.

o Work with Management and IT to ensure corporate compliance polices.

o Recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions.

o Attend government agency fact-finding conferences and mediations as needed.

o Manage termination of staff as needed. Dispense Employee Relations counsel/advise.

The Women’s Center, Towson University, Towson MD

August 2005 – May 2007

Graduate Assistant

• Manage public relations and human resources issues within the center.

• Manage programs and logistics for events and activities produced by The Women’s Center.

• Supervise and run an office of student volunteers, ensuring that tasks and projects are completed and on time.

• Collect and produce statistics and research all aspects of women’s issues and diversity.

Aflac, Towson, MD

Summer and Fall 2006

Human Resources Assistant

• Identified and presented highly qualified candidates for interviews for all levels of sales positions, including management.

• Managed and updated databases of potential candidates and new hires.

Governor’s Office on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Baltimore MD

Summer 2005

Consultant

• Researched and collected data on crime rates within the Asian Pacific community of Maryland.

• Attended conferences on human trafficking and domestic violence.

State of Maryland’s Department of Human Resources, Governor’s Commissions

Spring 2005

Intern

• Worked on programs and projects related to the Asian Pacific American Affairs, Hispanic Affairs, and Maryland Commission for Women.

• Worked closely with other staff to offer programs and resources to different cultural communities within the State of Maryland.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Masters of Science, Human Resources Development

May 2007 Towson University, Baltimore MD

Selected coursework: Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Leadership Theory and Practice, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Communication, Change Management and Human Resource Research Methods

Bachelors of Science, Cultural Studies

May 2005 Towson University, Baltimore MD

Selected coursework: Visual Culture, Performance Culture, Technology and Culture, and Culture and Environment

Spring 2004 College Consortium of International Studies, Sevilla Spain

Selected coursework: Spanish art, culture and language.

Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Society of Professional Human Resource Management

HONORS

• Star Award- Recognize and reward staff members for their outstanding service and contribution to the Division of Student Affairs at Towson University. The recipient of this honor exhibits a high level of dedication, initiative, and cooperation in their job responsibilities. This individual demonstrates an attitude of excellence and has gone beyond the expectations of their position.

• The Intern Fast Start Award- Awarded to outstanding new employees at the Aflac Office of Towson.

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