ALICIA FIELDS **** Dunwoody Park – Dunwoody, GA **338

404-***-**** afields.hr@gmail.com______

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Human Resource professional eager to contribute comprehensive background in driving personnel initiatives toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing performance.

PROFILE

 Offer 5 years’ progressive HR experience, with comprehensive project management background.

 Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

 Proactively recruit, develop and motivate teams and create a collaborative environment conducive to achieving high levels of employee retention and job satisfaction.

 Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

 Excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff.

 Extensive knowledge of HR specialties including employment law, employee relations, organizational development and training.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resource Management - Keller Graduate School of Management (Atlanta, GA)

 Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA)

 Human Resources Management Certificate - Kennesaw State University (Kennesaw, GA)

 PHR Certification (In Progress) - HRCI exam, Expected in 12/2009

 HR Assistant Training Workshop

 Substitute Teaching Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR/Staffing Specialist, The Home Depot, Inc. - Atlanta, GA 5/2006 - 4/2009

 Contributed strong detail orientation and organization skills in supporting the hiring process for the Finance, CCEA, Legal, HR, Operations, Marketing, Advertising, HD Direct, Supply Chain, Merchandising and Global Sourcing client groups while ensuring EEOC compliance.

 Proficiently managed the post-offer/pre-start date process for newly hired employees and coordinate 20 new hire orientations and store experience tours, demonstrating exceptional project management and multitasking skills in achieving goals and timelines.

 Actively promoted career opportunities by participating in career fairs and other special events.

 Prepared 20+ offer letters per week, assemble offer packets and implement background and drug screen testing.

Junior Recruiter, TamingTurnover, LLC - Alpharetta, GA 2005

 Innovatively designed and developed targeted advertising plans to effectively locate a base of qualified applicants.

 Applied sharp analytical skills in pre-screening 50 applicants per week and administering pre-placement skills testing while researching and reviewing recruiting needs.

 Resourcefully planned and coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring manager.

Recruiting Assistant, Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. - Alpharetta, GA 11/2003 - 4/2005

 Strategically coordinated 40 interviews weekly to effectively meet critical staffing needs.

 Collaborated with and supported management in preparing EEO Reports and Staffing Forecasts.

 Sourced qualified candidates, working directly with Recruiters, and assisted with the management of post offer/pre-start date process for newly hired employees, with strong focus on optimizing productivity and efficiency.

Human Resources Assistant, Randstad Staffing Agency. - Alpharetta, GA 2003

 Implemented background checks for candidates and employees.

 Collaborated with vendor to assist employees with benefit issues.

 Updated job descriptions, employment verifications and maintained accurate records in HRIS database.

 Resourcefully planned and organized company functions.

 Productively assisted in conducting new employee orientation.

 Managed company store, order supplies, scheduled meetings and made travel arrangements for management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PeopleSoft, HR Perspective, Peopleclick, Sitescape and ACT; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

AFFILIATIONS

Society of Human Resource Management

References

Available Upon Request

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