Kara Patrie, PHR

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Career Summary

Dynamic, results driven human resources professional with comprehensive,

hands-on experience in the human resources field including FMLA, ADA &

COBRA administration, performance management and recruiting. Strong

analytical skills with a proven track record of improving processes and

efficiencies.

Key Skills

. Labor Laws & Compliance

. HR Policies and Procedures

. Employee Relations/Organizational Development

. Recruiting

. Benefit & Payroll (ADP) Administration

. HR Metrics

Professional Experience

Georgetown Bank - A growing $210 million federally charted stock savings

bank located north of Boston

Human Resources Generalist - January 2013 to Present

Human Resources Administrator - May 2010 to December 2012

At Georgetown Bank, I work with the SVP/Human Resources to complete the day-

to-day functions of the Human Resources department including compliance

with government regulations and labor laws, compiling and analyzing HR

metrics, employee training, recruiting, benefit administration, and

processing payroll.

. Achieved 100% participation in employee compliance training resulting

in the Bank's first "satisfactory" training audit in 3 years by

reworking the training schedule and setting clear expectations with

well communicated deadlines

. Enhanced the Bank's total benefit package increasing employee

engagement with no additional cost to the Bank by adding multiple

voluntary benefits including "The College Tuition Benefit Program"

. Improved overall efficiency and communication in the recruiting

process by selecting and implementing a new web based applicant-

tracking software

. Responsible for the implementation and roll out of ADP Workforce Now

and ADP HR Essentials

Prior to starting at Georgetown Bank, I took two years off from a

traditional job to take on the responsibilities as the full-time caregiver

for my grandfather

Genzyme Genetics - Leading Provider of Reproductive & Oncology Diagnostic

Testing & Genetic Testing

Contract HR Administrative Assistant - September 2008 - December 2008

I quickly immersed myself into this contract role to fill an unexpected

leave of absence, providing general administrative support to both the Vice

President of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources. My

responsibilities included completing HR metric reports, maintaining

employee files and assisting with department projects.

Target Corporation - US Retailer ranked 2nd in General Merchandisers and

31st overall by Fortune 500

Executive Team Leader Logistics - November 2007 - July 2008

I was selected by the District Team Leader to oversee the logistics process

of a new $25 million store. Prior to the store opening, I hired and

trained my team as well as prepared for the original distribution of

freight totaling $5 million. After a successful store opening, I managed

the day-to-day operations of the logistics team utilizing skills in problem

analysis, decision making and financial and quantitative analysis.

. Recruited for New Store Opening - Executed multiple job fairs over a 5

day period, successfully interviewing and hiring a team of 145 team

members for multiple departments and positions throughout the store

utilizing both traditional and behavioral interviewing techniques

. Administered the review writing process for the Logistics team -

provided feedback to Hourly Managers ensuring quality, actionable

feedback was provided to employees in order to improve the overall

growth and development of the team

Executive Team Leader Salesfloor - May 2005 - November 2007

After working part-time at Target throughout high school and college, I was

promoted to an Executive Team Leader in May of 2005. In my new position, I

was responsible for leading multiple teams and processes at one time, which

required me to prioritize the needs of the business, team, and customer

demands daily and be comfortable with making decisions quickly.

. In January of 2007, I was chosen by the District Campus Recruiting

Captain to travel to Maine Colleges & Universities to represent the

Target Brand and promote both Target Internships & Careers to students

with a wide variety of interests and areas of study

. District New Store Recruiter - Selected by District Team Leader to

support New Store hiring throughout Maine, New Hampshire and

Massachusetts. Responsible for hiring teams for 15+ departments and up

to 180 positions depending on store volume

. Team Trainer - Selected by the District Team Leader as both a Trainer

for Target Business College and as a Technical Trainer, providing

training to new Target Executives in a classroom setting as well as on

the job training

. During my time as an Executive Team Leader I was asked by 3 hourly

managers to be their Mentor. I assisted my mentees with their

Individual Development plans and provided professional development and

leadership training

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

. Bachelor of Arts Politics - Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH

. Matt Isbell's Mastering COBRA - COBRA Resources, Inc.

. EEOC Special ADA Seminar, Boston, MA

. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

. Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA)

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