Bettye M. Finch, MPA
Edmond, OK 73025
Cell 405-***-****
E-Mail: **********@*****.***
Summary: Public Administration
Senior Human Resource professional with 15 years of experience as a
director of a division within a state agency and a master's degree in
public administration. Seeking to serve in a leadership role, where I can
maximize my management skills, quality assurance, program development,
customer service and training experience, as well as my expertise in human
relations, project management, staff recruitment, and retention. Expertise
interviewing, hiring, training and employee development.
. Acute understanding of state government having supported four
appointed and five elected Labor Commissioners during my tenure with
the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
. My passion is motivation training of personnel. Demonstrates ability
to expand and improve existing programs and create and implement new
plans.
. Dynamic public speaker with twenty plus years of leading effective
training seminars for employers including management and motivation
training, and OSHA Record keeping of work-related injuries and
illnesses.
. Experience in Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Group Wise, Outlook
Express, and the Internet.
Director, January 1995 to Present Oklahoma Department of
Labor
3017 North Stiles, Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK
73105
Mark Costello, Labor Commissioner 405-***-****
Directs five (5) statistical research programs. Prepare, submit, and
monitor two federal grants. Prepare annual work budget programs, semi and
annual employee performance assessments, and program performance analysis.
Utilize research data to strategically implement safety and health programs
for the agency and Oklahoma. Plan and organize major projects and
coordinate such projects with other divisions to determine goals,
objectives. Direct three Statistical Research Analysts. Create and develop
program products to advance the agency's mission. Establish program
guidelines, goals, policies, and procedures. Represents the agency on
committees, boards and panels. Develops and prepares statistical reports
regarding the state's work place safety and health issues. Direct
management surveys, utilization analysis, and evaluation research regarding
programs and projects. Review and evaluate published materials in
specialized fields.
. Developed and Implemented State Program to Align with Federal
Counterpart.
. Appointed to National Task Force with the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
. Conduct Statewide Recordkeeping Training Seminars for over 20 years.
. Decreased program staffing 33 percent by cross-training.
Director of Human Resources
October 1999 to March 2000 Oklahoma Department of Labor
4001 North Lincoln Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Brenda Reneau, Labor Commissioner 405-***-****
These tasks were concurrent with the Statistical Research Director duties.
Develop and implement uniform human resources management policies and
procedures; coach agency managers, directors, personnel staff, employees
and others concerning provisions of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the
Merit Rules for Personnel Administration to promote consistent and fair
decisions. Review, interview, and investigate information from reports,
studies, projects, and visits for immediate and long range program
development; participate in top level management meetings involving the
formulation and implementation of programs and policies and the development
of proposed legislation. Post vacant job positions, screen, interview, and
perform background checks, make recommendations to the Commissioner of
Labor of hiring candidates. Investigate and resolve highly sensitive and
confidential administrative and human resources management problems; confer
with agency officials, legal counsel and others in resolving legal actions
involving district court or the Merit Protection Commission.
. Implement newly required state performance management process (pmp).
. Conduct internal investigation resolving internal grievance.
Education
Masters in Public Administration, Norwich University, Northfield, VT
Graduated June 11, 2010 36 Credit Semester Hours
Relevant Coursework: -Public Safety and Crisis Management
-Public Organization and Resource Management
-Legal & Ethical Issues in Public Management
-Public Policy and Planning
Thesis: Examining Illegal Immigration Enforcement over our Southwest
Border
Bachelor of Science, Personnel Management, University of Central Oklahoma,
Edmond, OK
Graduated August, 2000 126 Credit Semester Hours
Training and Certifications
Certified Grievance Manager through the Oklahoma Merit Protection
Commission, 2000
Mediation Training, 2009
Management Training through the Office of Personal Management (OPM) (150
Plus Hours)
Professional Affiliations:
-Oklahoma Public Employee Association (OPEA)
-University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Alumni Association
-National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)