Human Resources Training

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H U M A N R E S O U RC E S G E N E R A L I S T

Extensive background in HR generalist affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and

retention, staff development, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records

management, HR policies development and legal compliance.

Demonstrated success in resolving labor management issues, developing appropriate training

courses, and writing effective personnel policies, corporate policies, and job descriptions.

Human resources Generalist skills

HR Department Startup Staff Recruitment & Retention Orientation & On Boarding

Employment Law Employee Relations Training & Development

FMLA/ADA/EEO Benefits Administration Performance Management

HRIS Technologies HR Program/Project Management Organizational Development

HR Policies & Procedures

Professional Experience

Executive Security Group, Inc. – Cleveland, Ohio

Provides Private Security and Investigations

HR Manager, 2011 to Present

Created a new HR department for a start up company with offices in Cleveland and Atlanta, in which my

duties included recruiting and training employees, conducting employee background investigations,

managing HR records, processing bi weekly payroll through Paycor system, preparing correspondence

for corporate Board meetings, establishing policies and procedures, and preparing corporate tax returns.

In addition, worked to develop sales for background investigations and fingerprinting services.

Key Results:

Built a client base, which resulted in repeat investigatory business with large, well established

corporate clients.

Developed new hire orientation program for security officers in compliance with the Department of

Homeland Security.

Assisted in streamlining HR processes to provide seamless services between the Cleveland and

Atlanta offices.

Ministerial Day Care Association – Cleveland, Ohio

HR Officer, 2001 to 2011

Recruited to help assume role of previous HR Officer and provide a full spectrum of HR operations,

systems and programs. Worked with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; recruit

employees; update HRIS databases; and develop orientation, training and incentive programs. Manage

leave of absence programs and personnel records; administer benefits enrollment and programs; process

semi monthly payroll; and handle workplace issues.

Key Results:

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Successfully devised a recruitment plan to recruit and retain qualified educational staff that aligned

with the organizational goals and objectives.

Instituted a professional development program in conjunction with the annual performance

evaluation system to ensure training and development directly coincided with strategic planning,

resulting in 93% of qualified staff exceeding the standards before the required date.

Ensured that annual training was determined for each staff person and was secured and evaluations

were performed by line managers to determine the success of that training.

Successful in working with insurance brokers to secure benefits for a small organization.

Effectively reduced Worker’s Compensation costs; resulting in a 76% premium decrease and an

invitation into group rating.

Wrote employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures, code of conduct, FMLA

policy, Drug Free Workplace, and benefits information.

Revised job descriptions across all levels and categories working with VocWorks to accurately

construct a picture of the duties and skills required for each position.

Selected by the Ohio Professional Development Network to participate in writing core competencies

and skills for Day Care Administrators in Ohio.

Professional Experience (continued)

Neighborhood Centers Association – Cleveland, Ohio

Provides Financial Consulting to Neighborhood Recreation Centers

HR Generalist, 1999 to 2001 Staff Accountant, 1997 to 1999

Promoted to create a new HR department that would provide a broad range of HR functions, including

recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing

HR records. Selected as Secretary of the Human Resources Sub committee; responsible for recording

meeting minutes. Prepared bi weekly payroll for automated processing, and attended labor union

negotiations.

Key Results:

Organized accounts receivables and payables after six months without an on staff Accountant.

Trained directors of recreation centers on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting

workshops and one on one coaching sessions that contributed to sound hiring decisions.

Developed company’s first ever standardized PTO (paid time off) tracking system.

Participated in union negotiations, which ensured compliance with federal budget guidelines and

federal and state employment laws.

Developed new hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.

Managed a healthcare budget for seven sub recipients, resulting in full compliance with city

standards.

Education & Certifications

State University

Cleveland

Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Adult Learning and Development, 2011

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Myers University

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), 2004

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Resources, 2001

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, 1998

Designations:

Notary Public, State of Ohio, License Expires 2015

Affiliations:

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

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