Amanda Osmera, SPHR
Omaha, NE 68144
E mail: ******.***.******@*****.*** Cell Phone: 813-***-****
Education
Bellevue University Master of Arts In Management Omaha, Nebraska
January 2003
University of Nebraska Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Lincoln, Nebraska
May 2000
Objective Secure a position within HR Benefit Administration that significantly contributes to
ROI polices using a synergistic, people-centered approach.
Oversee all levels of HR related activities. Ambitious, take-charge attitude combined
Profile with a sense of urgency that strives to pave the way for innovation. Possess a
customer/team-centered philosophy that seeks to enhance the experience of others.
Suited to enhance all levels of organizational effectiveness within processes, projects
or events.
Work Experience
2007 – 2011 Creative Loafing (Publishing) Tampa, Florida
Director of Human Resources
Responsible for creating a digital and paperless HR world for 200+ employees across four states.
Post acquisition, merged two 401k plans, benefit programs, and payroll systems.
Within one month, rolled out enhanced benefits for all offerings.
Oversaw strategic employee relation policies (harassment, EEOC, performance management)
Maintained retention levels for teams through business changes despite leadership losses, M&A’s,
and filing and emergence of Chapter 11 proceedings.
Responsible for performance reviews and coaching.
Provided ongoing benefit education and supervisor training for all locations.
Enhanced, upgraded, maintained and oversaw the Payroll/HRIS system.
Responsible for providing performance management assistance for management teams.
Orientated and acclimated all new team members in benefits and HRIS Self Service Platform.
Point of contact for worker’s compensation and FMLA.
2006 – 2007 Lanier Upshaw (PEO) Tampa, Florida
Human Resource Client/Acct Consultant
Developed and implemented strategic HR solutions for portfolio of approximately sixty clients.
Researched and developed health care options and offered alternative solutions.
Guided HR issues relating to compliance, benefits, employee relations, training and payroll
processing.
Researched, presented, and implemented enrollment including; benefit marketing, education, and
orientation for all new clients and employees.
Project manager for worker’s compensation, client communications, and client development.
Up-sold additional revenue from existing services through responsive and accurate HR knowledge.
2005 – 2006 Poe Financial Group (Insurance) Tampa, Florida
Human Resource Administrator
Created training for constantly revolving 100+ temporary hurricane relief CSRs.
Responsible for all employee relation issues for all temporary and regular staff.
Conducted daily temporary team orientation for all new additions.
Provided solutions for all recruiting needs and vendor relationship maintenance.
2004 – 2005 Evan Thomas Associates (Executive Search) Tampa, Florida
Human Resource Recruiting Manager
Prepared revenue reports surrounding ongoing operations.
Supervised office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity.
Developed and implemented strategic recruitment programs.
Proactively managed needs to ensure timely execution of sourcing and selection.
Interests
5/2005 – 2011 HR Tampa Tampa,
Florida
HR Tampa – HR Member and College Relations Committee Advocate
Worked with other seasoned HR Members in the creation of an internship and
mentoring program for aspiring HR students. Formed the first HR Tampa Student
Chapter that connected companies and these students within the community. This
chapter continues today.
Devry University
Instructor: Global Diversity, Training and Development, Career Development
Course Facilitator for a variety of 8 week Graduate and Undergraduate courses for
students. Facilitator for subjects such as diversity, training, career goals, and skill
building. Provided ongoing one-on-one consultations to assist each student in their
unique search for success in the workplace.