Bonnie R. De Alva, SPHR
*.*.******@*****.*** 847-***-**** mobile
OVERALL PROFILE
. Skilled with achieving project initiatives and managing a project from
initiation to completion
. Excellent data analysis skills
. Highly computer literate, facilitating software upgrades and
implementation of HR systems and management of systems requiring
subject matter expertise
. Fully familiar and comfortable managing workplace requirements with
labor laws including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, EEOC, INS, ERISA,
NLRB, FLSA
. Excellent oral and written communication skills; plan and conduct
presentations, deliver executive summaries
. Bilingual English/Spanish
. Excellent ability to interact with all levels of employees across
various disciplines
. High energy individual always looking at the big picture and diverse
viewpoints
. Team and personnel development and supervision for over 20 years
. Employee relations management and training on difficult and
confidential issues
. Vendor contract experience and client customer service in many
industries
. Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
. CAAMS, Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, Business Objects, Kronos
EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
June 2009
Masters in Applied Technology
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
June 2001
Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts
SPHR certified 2003
Spanish Bilingual, Bilingual Paraprofessional Certification from
Hillsborough County School District, Tampa, Florida
2009
Florida teaching certificate
2010
EXPERIENCE
ATR International, Abbott Park, IL May 2013 to
July 2013
Consultant, HR Talent Deployment
. Using Assignment Pro software, assist management with relocation of
talent on an international level
. Translate and discuss information in Spanish when required
. Work up cost estimates and authorize services with outside vendors to
facilitate the moves for the assignees
. Discuss the benefits and details of the relocation with both
management and employees
Chicago Controls, Lake Forest, IL
December 2012 to March 2013
Consultant, Office Manager
. Proposed additional services that would increase professional
visibility of the client.
. Researched and established a new physical location for small
engineering firm.
. Consulted on HR policies and processes, editing the employee handbook
and establishing an on boarding package for new employees.
. Streamlined the office filing and manuals to also be virtually
accessible.
. Documented the HR processes to guide managers.
StreetLinks Lender Solutions, Tampa, FL
October 2011 to October 2012 H.R. Generalist
. Part of the management team and responsible for all HR functions of
Tampa facility; functioning as HR Manager for call center facility of
approximately 200 associates (fluctuates from 170-250 depending on
seasonal need)
. Produce reports, train personnel, and develop new reporting from data
acquired through the recruiting and grant program and the payroll
system
. Identify current trends and counsel on proactive measures
. Prepare weekly payroll for temporary associates; assist in payroll for
full time associates
. Audit security system for both Tampa facility and sister companies
. Manage all on boarding including I-9's, policy understanding and
acknowledgement, NEO presentations and benefits administration
. Advise managers and employees on company policies which include paid
time off, leaves of absence (both discretionary and FMLA), performance
counseling, tardy and attendance policy, employee relations issues
which include but are not limited to discrimination, retaliation, drug
and alcohol use
. Source vendors when needed such as drug and alcohol testing, picnic
venues, special training modules
. Manage benefits open enrollment for the yearly re-enrollment as well
as new employee and life change enrollment
. Deliver training presentations on human resources and related topics
. Organize company functions which might include the company picnic,
food drive, blood drive, charity fund raisers, monthly birthday
acknowledgement pot lucks, car wash and bake sale fund raisers and
other charity involvement efforts to contribute back to our community
. Acquire and make available company perks to our employees; examples
include discounts or free items at local restaurants, apartment
complexes, software purchases, exercise facilities
Teacher and Bilingual Paraprofessional
2009 - 2011
. Prepared lesson plans and delivered instruction at Denison Middle
School, Winter Haven, FL and Ferrell Middle Magnet School, Tampa, FL
. Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on
differentiated learning needs.
. Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and
instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
Went back to school and finished my Masters degree
2007 -2009
and worked several temp assignments which included but were not limited to:
AppleOne, Tampa, FL
Consultant, Procurement Specialist, Citibank, Tampa, FL
. Monitored cost analysis for commercial print vendors
. Sourced contract support documents and updated procurement software
database
. Developed front end calculator for commercial print pricing in Excel
LaSalle Bank Corporation (formally ABN AMRO), Chicago, IL
1997 - 2007
Various titles due to promotions and increased responsibilities,
functioning as Software Project Manager, Project Coordinator, DBA for
CAAMS, Diversity Analyst, HR Specialist, Bilingual HR Generalist, and
Administrative Assistant
. Reported directly to Corporate Senior Vice President and HR Diversity
Manager
. Managed implementation of AAP reporting system to HR System
(PeopleSoft)
. Worked the full SDLC on I.T. projects; translated business rules/logic
to technical requirements and specifications
. Processed analysis requirements, interface design, testing, and
upgrades for CAAMS software
. Recommended improvement of employment policies, processes and
practices
. Coached, mentored and developed employees and interns
. Provided analytical reporting and monitoring which included but was
not limited to EEO-1/VETS-100, AAP plans, Promotion Analysis,
Compensation Analysis
. Resolved and made recommendations on delicate employee relations
issues
. Interviewed, recruited, and hired personnel; bilingual (Spanish)
interviewing
. Managed Diversity Student recruitment program (INROADS)
. Participated in all aspects of college-recruiting: maintain contact
with colleges and universities, arrange meetings on campus between
representatives from our corporation and potential candidates, arrange
for candidates to interview on site at Bank, extend offers and track
applicants
. Sourced outside vendors for training, software to support business
processes, facilities and services for event management, vendors for
diverse recruitment efforts
. Recognized as recruitment go-to person for diverse applicants;
organized job fairs, conducted bilingual interviews, sourced
recruitment training for all generalists
. Researched, prepared and delivered presentations using Excel and
PowerPoint
. Procured computer hardware and software and trained co-workers on
proper use
. Prepared and coordinated corporate functions and day to day
administrative tasks
. Major Accomplishments:
. Produced Data Mart of HR information in Access
. Generated all reports during federal audits resulting in 100% letters
of compliance
. Sourced and successfully implemented demographics software system
. Streamlined EEOC charges process allowing timely and effective
management of complaints and identifying areas requiring internal
review and counseling
. Restructured the College Relations Department
. Trained all recruiters and generalists on effectively using software
with one-on-one training