Professional Profile
. **+ years of highly developed corporate administration and HR experience
in various diverse industries
. Effective leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated
ability to work successfully with a multitude of adult personalities
. Motivated achiever cited for exemplifying an ideal mentor and coach by
excellence in leadership
. Enthusiastic self-starter eager to meet new challenges, and quickly
assimilate knowledge into the work environment and business processes
. Consistent contributor to business operations and HR functions
improvement
. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure,
and communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in
writing
. Insightful observer of internal administrative and operational
shortcomings, and ability to implement necessary changes and/or new
processes for successful business improvement
. Polished professional; Articulate, intelligent, confident, trustworthy,
and well-received by peers
. Personal attributes: Detail-oriented, driven to succeed, "out of the box"
thinker, analytical, multi-tasker, flexible, teamwork-oriented, outgoing
and friendly
Strengths & Areas of Expertise
( Recruitment & Termination Processes ( Leading by
Example
( Job Descriptions & Specifications ( Training
Development & Facilitation
( Tech. Writing - P&P, SOP, Handbook ( New Hire
Orientation & Mentoring
( Policy Interpretation & Communication ( Employee Growth &
Development
( Multi-state Payroll Function ( Employee/Employer
Relations
( People Skills/Soft Skills ( Organization &
Project Management
Education & Professional Skills
< Liberal Arts Degree with emphasis in human behavioral sciences -
Philosophy, Psychology & Sociology; Graduated with honors
< Certification in Human Resource Management (CHRM)
< Certification in Professional Training (CTP)
< Specialized training in Behavioral Interviewing
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, TX
Computer-proficiency in Microsoft software applications including Word,
Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Outlook, as well as ACT! Database &
QuickBooks Accounting
Professional Accomplishments & Notes of Interest
. Author of multiple employee development and performance improvement
training presentations, including:
- 7 Keys to Professional Success for Department Heads, Supervisors &
Managers
- Soft Skills and Their Effect on the Bottom Line
- How to Manage Your Time So That It Doesn't Manage You
- Clutter Control for the Organizationally-Challenged
. Streamlined office hiring and termination procedures for a 75-year old
O&G company by designing and implementing new, documented and maintained
processes and procedures including interviewing, new-hire orientation,
employee termination, and revamping employee P&P manual.
. Used as personal example for hiring qualifications of multi-billion-
dollar electronic components distributorship with large employee
population
. Spearheaded the direction and coordination of an entire office and staff
relocation for same company while concurrently handling the detailed
aspects of a complete remodeling project of a 5,100sf downtown warehouse
to a professional office space which, upon completion, other local
businesses requested permission to duplicate.
. Hired sight-unseen by CEO/COB based solely on reputation during a company-
wide hiring freeze by one of the largest bank holding companies in the
U.S.
Career History (1999-2010)
Business, Training & HR Services Manager/Consultant
Business Solutions Ltd., Fort Worth, TX 2004-Present
. Provide/Manage various HR and professional business services to
start-up and existing businesses including:
- Consulting -Start-up Assistance, Marketing & Growth Strategy, HR
Processes, Business/Office/Life Organization, Promotional Events
Planning & Coordination, Streamlining Procedural Processes
- Organizational Training Development & Presentation (workshops,
seminars, keynotes) -Performance Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Team
Building, Organization & Time Management, Effective Communication,
Professional Image, Leadership Development, One-on-one Coaching
- Computer Training - Computer Use for Beginners and Software Programs
Training (Microsoft)
- Desktop Publishing & Administrative Services - Newsletter Design,
Promotional Materials and Ad Copy Creation, Billing Consolidation,
Financial Reporting & Spreadsheet Management, Research, Business &
Technical Writing
Executive Admin./Facilities Manager, reported directly to President/Owner
Barney Holland Oil Company, Fort Worth, TX ($42M commercial real estate and
fleet fueling services) 2001-2004
. Contract negotiation and management of all professional service
agreements including office security, landscaping, cleaning, utilities,
and telecommunications services
. Company-wide administration and direct contact for interpretation of HR
policies & procedures, employee supervision, training and coaching,
recruiting, establishing hiring and termination procedures and documented
processes, new hire orientation, training existing and incoming staff in
various areas of business protocol, and professional development coaching
. Assist President and GM with day-to-day operations and management of this
$42M annual sales business
Office & HR Manager, reported directly to Owner
Mindy Oberhardt, Independent Realtor, Raleigh, NC ($10M annual sales
residential real estate) 1999-2001
. Direct responsibility for all aspects of office management and
administration including vendor negotiations, computer and equipment
repair, maintenance and upkeep, office supplies, implementation of new
computer programs, creating and streamlining processes
. Direct responsibility for all aspects of HR management and administration
including recruiting processes, new hire orientation, employee
supervision, and SOP training
. Coordinate and serve as intermediary of all activities necessary to
ensure a smooth and prompt turnaround of home closings, including client
consultations, financing, inspections, legal counsel, home repairs, and
remediation for this $10M annual sales residential real estate business
Other Previous Employers & Fields of Experience:
. Denitech Corporation - Marketing - Office Equipment Sales and
Service, Dallas & Fort Worth, TX
. TTI, Inc. - Corporate Finance - International Electronic
Components Distribution, Fort Worth, TX
. Texas Commerce Bank/Chase Bank - Executive Banking & Mortgage Lending -
Large Banking & Lending Institution, Fort Worth, TX
. V. F. Minton Securities & DFW Clearing - Personal Finance & Investments
- Stock Brokerage & Clearing House, Fort Worth, TX