Human Resources Resource

Melinda Stell

**** ********** ********* ? Yountville, Napa Valley, CA 94599 ? 773-551-

**** ? ************@*****.***

Human Resources Professional

Dynamic, results-oriented Human Resources Professional with an outstanding

background specializing in employee benefits, training, and recruitment.

Impact player with proven ability to drive change in an effective and

participative manner. Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to prioritize issues and tasks and handle confidential information

with high levels of discretion. Maintained competitive and cost-effective

human resource programs in healthcare, higher education,

research/development, and government environments while ensuring trends

were identified and appropriate actions implemented. Exceptional skills

include communication, team leadership, and relationship building.

Core Competencies

Human Resources ? Benefits Administration

Systems Implementation ? Project Management ? Recruitment

Interpersonal Communication Skills Across All Business Hierarchies ?

Employee Coaching

Professional History

Portfolio Hotels and Resorts, Oak Brook, Illinois (2003 to Present)

-Harvest Inn, Director of National Corporate Accounts, Napa Valley,

California (2008-Present)

-Director of Sales, Park View Hotel, Chicago, Illinois (2007-2008)

-Corporate Sales Manager, Ambassador East Hotel, Chicago, Illinois (2005-

2007)

-Guest Relations Manager, Ambassador East Hotel, Chicago, Illinois (2003-

2005)

Responsible for increasing property market positioning and meeting group

sales goals by fostering relationships with corporate contacts through

sales calls, lead response, tradeshows, community and professional

referrals.

Oracle Corporation, Redwood Shores, California (1999 to 2002)

Senior Human Resource Consultant for Software Applications

Provided superior service that exceeded client expectations by

facilitating a strong sense of partnership and overall knowledge of

human resource processes and procedures. Worked with clients to

successfully transition existing business practices through upgrade to

Oracle HR application, resulting in more timely and accurate human

resource transactions.

Key Accomplishments:

. Recognized as a key consultant by being awarded lead assignment for

three corporate clients with an initial revenue value of more than $12

million.

. Instrumental in development of key component for Oracle Human

Resources module by designing functional process to efficiently track

FMLA usage.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, California (1996-1999)

-Employee Benefits Manager (1996-1998)

Responsible for the planning, developing and implementing of benefit

programs for 5,000+ employees, designed

to recruit and retain staff for long-term projects with high

visibility.

-Human Resource Module Team Lead, Oracle Applications Implementation

Project (1997-1999)

Creatively managed the primary interface to Oracle Human Resource

Module for optimum efficiency and accuracy,

delivering on schedule and within budget.

Melinda Stell

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Professional History

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, California (1996-1999) -

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Key Accomplishments:

. Achieved 97% on-time staff open-enrollment compliance by upgrading the

annual process from paper to voice- response telephone system.

. Increased operational efficiency by transitioning staff to a PTO (paid

time off) program, streamlining the process of accruals and payouts

needed with individual vacation, sick, and personal time plans.

. Introduced and implemented Section 125 Cafeteria Plan in lieu of

traditional benefit program offerings.

. Promoted consistent communication on benefit program updates by

creating and implementing a monthly e-newsletter and 'town

meetings'.

. Successfully implemented and maintained Oracle Human Resources module

to support JPL's benefit and compensation programs.

Providence Medical Center, Burbank, California (1981-1994)

-Co-Director, Human Resources (1994-1996)

-Employee Benefits and Communications Director (1981-1994)

Key Accomplishments:

. Conducted Human Resources Transition team during business

acquisitions, including recruitment and staff reallocation efforts.

. Participated in needs analysis and delivery of employee training

programs including New Employee Orientation, Financial/Retirement

Planning, Employee Satisfaction, and Recognition Awards to recruit and

retain talent.

. Launched the design and facilitation of Section 125 Cafeteria Plan,

including options for medical, dental, vision, disability, life,

dependent life, FSA's, PTO.

. Served as Team Lead for two Human Resource/Payroll software

implementation projects (Oracle and Lawson), with budget and timeline

constraints successfully met.

. Introduced a modified work program for injured employees, achieving a

significant reduction in workers' compensation costs.

. Managed third party vendor and consultant relationships through

negotiations and delivery of administration.

. Created communication and training tools to address all organizational

levels, including a 24/7 environment with diverse language and

cultural challenges.

. Mentored staff to encourage team-building initiatives, provide quality

customer service, and support change management.

Education and Training

Bachelor Degree in Business Management, University of Phoenix

Certification, Employee Benefit Specialist Program

TMQ Certified, Zenger-Miller Leadership Curriculum

Professional Affiliations

Member, Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

Meeting Planners International (MIP)

Community Involvement

Yountville Chamber, Chair Ambassador Program

Friends of Our Community in Services (FOCUS)

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