Katira McKenzie
email: *********@**.***
Bremerton, WA 98310 901-***-****
OBJECTIVE
A professional position which utilizes effective management support,
administrative, project management, organizational, and business
communication skills
* Intend to contribute a dedicated work ethic, on-the-job diligence,
and the highest level of professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS
Established a proven 7+ year track record in human resources support and
professional management of administrative tasks at the corporate level.
Background is based on a diversity of positions including human
resources, payroll processing, insurance, and file system maintenance
which have resulted in increasing responsibility. Have been recognized by
managers and clients for (i) attention to detail, (ii) professional
manner, and (iii) resourcefulness and ingenuity. Offer the proven drive,
intelligence, and flexibility to support associates, peers, managers, and
representatives from affiliate companies.
Additional skills, strengths, and capabilities include:
* Providing company personnel assistance in identifying, evaluating,
and resolving human resources and insurance matters.
* Assessing workload, establishing priorities, and completing projects
within deadlines.
* Efficient analytical, organization, and project management skills for
executing daily tasks and special assignments.
* Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Win Team,
Valiant, Microsoft Info Path, and Internet.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CENTRAL DEFENSE SECURITY, Memphis, TN 4/08 - 12/10
Human Resource Assistant Participated in various phases of Human
Resource function for this contracted on-site asset security provider
with over 800 employees. Responsibilities included: (1) Contacted and
scheduled initial applicants, administer drug screens, verify background
checks, and fingerprint of all new employees; (2) Interpret company
policies/ procedures and benefits queries for personnel; and (3) Resolved
employee queries and concerns regarding benefits.
* Processed weekly HR Reports, address changes, tax changes, direct
deposits, and handled payroll deductions.
* Handled all correspondence regarding employee's deductions and
benefits.
* Verified employment/insurance eligibility; informed new associates of
company benefits.
SHAW CONSTRUCTORS, Kernersville, NC 11/05 - 11/07
Human Resource Assistant Developed and implemented leadership and
management directives to help guide day-to-day HR operations. Scope of
responsibility included: Administration of HR policies, employee
recruitment, and employee relations.
* Served in a key role to interview, analyze and hire potential
employees for this construction company which had over 1,000
employees.
* Instrumental in using the HR function as a tool to drive
productivity, quality, service consistency, profitability, and
employee relations by recruiting key employees who are team players,
intelligent, dedicated, business-wise, committed to excellence, and
understand their role.
SOUTHERN ADJUSTERS, Stokesdale, NC 8/04 - 11/05
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Prior Position: Human Resource Assistant / Payroll Clerk
Duke Flour Daniel 7/02 -
12/03
EDUCATION
FORSYTH TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Winston Salem, NC
Certification: Office System Technology 5/02