TIGRESS SMITH, MSHRM
**** ******** **** **** ( Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (
*******.*****@*******.***
( http://www.linkedin.com/in/tigresssmith ( (C) 334-***-****
HUMAN RESOURCE SHARED SERVICES
A forward-thinking Human Resource Professional with over 3 years of
achievement in coordinating, planning, customer service relations, and
supporting daily HR management operations in the areas of audit
compliance, project performance, recruiting, and staffing.
Strength: Delivering the highest possible ROI through: Innovation, Customer
Service, Passion for HR, Precision, & A "can-do" positive attitude!
( Orientation & On - Boarding ( Confidential Record Keeping
( State & Federal Compliance
( Recruiting and Selection ( Client Relationship Management
( HR Policies and Procedures
( Extensive Customer Service ( FMLA/ADA/EEO
( Leadership/Team Building
( Project Management ( Salesforce.com - CRM
( Proficient in Microsoft Office
( I-9 Compliance ( AS400
( Application of Job Analysis &
Benchmarking
VALUE TO ORGANIZATION
U.S. SECURITY ASSOCIATES (Corporate Headquarters) Roswell, GA
2008-Current
Employment Audit Specialist
Responsible for monitoring and advising of training requirements and
status of security guards training, work status eligibility, employee
relations policies, and federal and state required documentation for the
country's fourth largest security firm, and the second largest U.S.-owned
security provider with operations to 130 cities in 45 states, and
employing over 28,000 people.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
( Administered training and resolution to 130+ security guard branches on
proper I-9 compliance and auditing procedures that resulted in a 20%
reduction of human errors completed on I-9 forms.
( Collaborated with general counsel, compliance manager, and security
guard branch personnel that ensured proper open lines of communication in
addressing a myriad of problems and issues requiring immediate attention
and resolution.
( Researched, compiled, and authored summations of state regulations and
law statues concerning guard licensing and employment verification
requirements for approximately 32 security guard licensing states that put
into action new companywide standards for employment verification
processes.
( Simplified and improved the efficiency of newly required training
certification and E-Verify processes through one on one trainings via
telephone conference and written guidelines with branch personnel for
implementation.
( Identified counterfeit work authorization supporting documents (Social
Security Cards, F-1, J-1 visa holders, work authorization & immigrant
documentation and/or permanent residence status) that reduced the hiring of
unidentified and unauthorized workers by 10%.
HORIZON STAFFING, Suwanee, GA
2007 - 2008
Staffing Coordinator (Company Downsize)
A provider of temporary and full-time staffing in the areas of
administrative, manufacturing and human resource related services to
companies in the Atlanta and surrounding areas for over 30 years;
Comprised network of 7 offices with over 10,000 employees in database.
Advised and provided direction in the administration of daily staffing
functions. Ensured accuracy in compliance monitoring, communication and
interpretation in federal, state, and company policies, laws and
regulations (such as Title VII, FLSA, EEO, ADA, OSHA, etc.).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
( Recruited, screened, & hired 45+ applicants for a 3 month tax seasonal
project with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that increased branch
revenue approximately $7,500 dollars.
( Streamlined recruitment operations that reduced costs associated with
advertising, while enhancing company profile as staffing coordinator
through redesigned modern marketing techniques that increased qualified
applicants by 40%.
( Enhanced compliance in areas involving drug screens, employment
verification checks and I-9 audits of employee personnel records; saving
the organization between $200 to $11,000 thousand in potential penalties
per violation issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
( Revitalized administrative, customer service and warehousing job
descriptions for hourly and salaried positions which resulted in the
increased inflow of branch traffic from an average of 10 applicants a day
to 25 applicants a day; creating an enhanced talent pipeline to present to
clients.
( Prepared and distributed payroll to 20+ employees on a weekly basis.
( Coordinated and delivered employee integration/on boarding and
strengthen employee relations with newly hired employees.
VERIZON WIRELESS, Gainesville, GA
2006 - 2007
Sales Representative
Accountable for utilizing advanced business selling techniques to
increase subscriber growth, data penetration and revenue targets as well
as ensuring high quality customer relations and retention within store
operations. To achieve this I maintained frequent and personal contact
with existing customers to build strong relationships and referral
opportunities for individual, group and small business sales.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
( Achieved 120% quota on newly acquired and existing services related to
wireless voice/data/broadband products and services during tenure; through
exceptional customer service.
( Generated $200 - $400 hundred in small business sales monthly; leading
my predecessors.
( Participated proactively in all quarterly and annually Verizon Wireless
web based and in person trainings.
AT&T MOBILITY, Atlanta, GA
2006
Corporate Account Executive I-- College Hire Business Sales Leadership
Development Program
Top-Notch comprehensive leadership development college-hire program
designed by AT&T Inc. that is concentrated on cultivating technical,
analytical, sales, executive presentation, leadership, and professional
skills.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
( Maximized the value of integrated wireless products and services to
clients through careful analysis of sales data and identified vertical line
of businesses with a necessity for tailored wireless solutions; where
significant gains could be achieved.
( Negotiated, managed, and optimized new and existing revenue with
approximately 7 mid-levels to large Fortune 500 accounts; Generated
approximately $35,000 thousand in sales.
( Mentored new hires on company technical systems, sales skills,
applications, and techniques.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Troy University, Troy, AL
Master of Science, Human Resource Management
Graduated - June 2010
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society - Zeta Omicron Chapter--
Induction May 2010
Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing
Graduated - December 2005
WorldAtWork (Compensation & Benefits) Member 2010
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - National 2008 - 2010 &
Atlanta Chapter 2008 - Current
Volunteer - SHRM - Atlanta Mayor's Youth Program 2008 - Current