PATRICIA B. WIEST

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Lexington, South Carolina 29072

Home 803-***-****

Cell 803-***-****

abhhm3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Creative, articulate, and organized team player in search of the right

opportunity. Highly communicative professional with over 20+ years of

hands-on experience specializing in Human Resources activities and in Site

management. Strong interpersonal, time management and analytical skills in

different industries and different countries. Best at coaching, leading

and getting along with others and the ideal opportunity would be in Human

Resources, Site, or project management. Prefer southeast but am open to

domestic or international opportunities. Top Secret Clearance granted in

April 2009 (U.S. Government).

EDUCATION

Southern Wesleyan University, Central, South Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

1994 (GPA 3.7)

South University, Columbia, South Carolina.

MBA with a specialty in Human Resources Management

Anticipated graduation June 2012

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Wylde Consulting, LLC (February 2011 - Present)

Talent Acquisition Consultant

As co-owner of this company, I offer recruiting and human resource services

to clients; utilizing job boards to source candidates for open

opportunities to grow a candidate pool and develop networking

opportunities. I conduct screening interviews with qualified candidates

and refer to the hiring managers. Other services include attending job

fairs as a representative of the company.

IAP Worldwide Services, Cape Canaveral, Florida (October 2006 -

January2011)

Site Manager/Human Resources Manager (2008 - January 2011)

Represented the company in Iraq as Site Manager at both major sites

reporting to and assisting the Program Manager with administration,

scheduling, coordination and oversight of the work effort

. Operations and Maintenance contract in which the Site Manager was the

contact at customer interface meetings.

. Worked closely with customer contacts and led a team of craftsmen

(plumbers, electricians, carpenters, chefs, etc.) to ensure general

maintenance of the facility was maintained and necessary services on the

site were completed.

. Human Resources functions included interviewing prospective candidates,

conducting performance reviews and handling employee human resource

concerns.

. Customer (award fee) scores for services became the best in company

history.

. Received recognition from the customer for excellent service.

. Successfully completed IAP Worldwide Services Program Management Training

Senior Recruiter (2006 - 2008)

Worked at IAP Worldwide Services in Columbia, South Carolina with primary

responsibility for recruiting qualified personnel for placement in

stateside and international locations, mainly the Middle East

. Had daily interaction with Human Resource Manager to ensure an active,

work ready candidate pool was maintained to meet contract requirements.

Had in-person and phone interviews and participated in job fairs for

recruitment of potential employees.

. Assisted in orientation, compensation and benefits and made on-site

visits to Iraq to maintain visibility and to ensure solid communication

with on-site management.

. Led the company in number of employees recruited.

Wiest & Associates, Newton, New Jersey (2002 -

2006)

Safety/Human Resources Consultant calling primarily on small businesses

providing recordkeeping, safety inspections, safety training and OSHA

compliance. Assisted with personnel recruitment and training, interviewing,

hiring and employee orientations

. Wrote site specific manuals, facilitated safety classes and mentored

personnel with one-on-one counseling. Conducted incident and accident

investigations and recommended a plan of action to prevent future

occurrences.

. Inspected facilities and work stations for OSHA compliance, ergonomic

suitability and the proper use of personal protective equipment.

Monitored programs to ensure safety of personnel and compliance with

applicable laws

Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, South Carolina (1990-

1997)

Employment Manager-Honea Path Plant

Reported to the Plant Human Resources Manager of the 125+ associate textile

manufacturer with responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, employee

relations, wage and salary administration, training, benefits, safety and

public relations

. Working knowledge of OSHA Star Certification process and Quality Safety

Process.

. Conducted new hire orientations, scheduled and coordinated interviews for

management to meet staffing goals and coordinated the flow of paperwork

within the hiring process which included reference checks and drug

testing.

. Participated in job fairs and completed exit interviews.

. Successfully completed Leadership Orientation Program

Process Specialist- New Prospect Plant

Reported to the Process Improvement Manager and worked as a cross

functional team player performing process improvement, product innovation,

data collection and analysis.

. Initiated team training classes and coordinated monthly team building

activities that included problem solving exercises and initiative games.

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