Human Resources Manager

Linda M. O'Key **** E.

Adams Ave.

714-***-****, e-mail: **********@*******.***

Orange, CA 92867

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Human Resources Professional

. Extensive corporate/consulting experience: talent acquisition,

influence of business processes, training and development, database

conversions, employee relations, benefits, health & wellness, leaves,

COBRA, and compliance.

. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communications, strategic

planning and organizational skills; proactive, discreet and adaptable.

. Highly capable computer skills - MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and

FrontPage as well as HRIS systems including ADP, Ulti-Pro, PeopleSoft,

Employease, Bi-Tech, and Lawson.

Areas of Key Strength

Project Management Recruiting

Communications: Writing/Editing

Benefits Negotiation Continuous Process Improvement

Intranet-Design/Maintenance

Succession Planning Organizational Development

Conflict Resolution

Immigration Compliance (OSHA, ADA, EEO)

Bilingual - English/Spanish

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Education and Training

B.A. in Communications Seven Habits of Highly

Effective People - Franklin-Covey

University of California, San Diego

TMI Training - Human Resources

M.B.A. - Units completed

Keller Graduate School of Management, Irvine Competent Toastmaster

Course - Toastmasters International

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Experience Highlights

Human Resources Manager KCA Electronics, Inc./APT Electronics,

Inc. June 2008 - present

. Leads full-service Human Resources Department for 2 companies with the

same President/owner

. Oversees Training, Compliance, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation,

Strategic Planning and Legal Issues

. Applied Continuous Process Improvement methods to reduce overhead by

28% and streamlined processes

. Successfully guided companies through potential litigation, legal

issues with no monetary awards to employees

. Created new Employee Handbook, planning to present same in Employee

Information Sessions

. Enhanced benefits and services to employees - companies are now

provided with ancillary services at no cost

. Communicates successfully with multi-cultural workforce

. Partners with insurance brokers to reduce workers' compensation

experience modification

. Created Safety Program and Wellness Program for both companies

. Performs entire Recruiting function: reduced cost by 87% and

increased retention by 18%

. Most recent projects include outsourcing an entire department reducing

overhead by 73% and 401(k) plan review/option changes and plan review

(in progress, savings impact to company unknown at this time)

Human Resources Manager Child Abuse Prevention Center of O.C.

June 2007 - March 2008

. Worked closely with management team on succession planning, business

process/policies and employee recognition

. Led performance review process: tracked, consulted, developed key

indicators and roll-up into departmental and organizational goals

. Oversaw recruitment, hiring, onboarding and termination process -

streamlined previous processes

. Wrote, organized and made monthly company-wide presentations

. Managed training and development, employee relations, created Employee

Handbook

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Human Resources Generalist Targus, Inc. Sept.

2005 -February 2007

. Conducted New Hire Orientation for successful candidates,

incorporating company mission, vision and values as well as benefits

and payroll enrollment and on-boarding

. Coached, counseled and advised employees/managers through sensitive

issues/changes

. Coordinated benefits Open Enrollment on the HRIS side, including

mapping of Employee Self-Service module

. Negotiated cost of benefits through broker: 2006/2007 rate increased

only by 6%, compared to state-wide average 22%

. Organized employee Health and Wellness Fair to educate employees on

new health plans and proactive healthcare strategies (smoking

cessation, nutrition, stress management, etc.)

. Responsible for recruiting for up to twenty open positions at one

time, depending on volume.

. Consistently surpassed goal fill time (average 4.5 week/job);

developed consistent job descriptions

. Performed salary analysis; runs compensation data; prepares/extends

offers

. Monitored collection of ADA/EEO/Veteran Status data; ensured

compliance with federal, state and local employment laws

Human Resources Manager/Business Partner KMI, Inc.

July 2002-September 2005

. Managed hiring, separation and conflict resolution/employee issues

regarding salary, merit and bonus

. Performed salary analysis; tied compensation data to appropriate

experience/key indicators

. Monitored collection of ADA/EEO/Veteran Status data, ensured

compliance with federal, state/ local employment laws

. Managed employee records, EDD filings, garnishments, payroll and

401(k) program

. Ensured compliance with OSHA standards, EOE guidelines, and ADA

compliance

Data Management Team Leader Edwards Lifesciences, LLC

September 2000-July 2002

. Implemented HR database conversion from Baxter system to Edwards'

PeopleSoft system, post-spin-off

. Managed electronic interfaces with financial and medical employee

benefits, payroll and ESPP

. Outsourced FMLA monitoring/data collection function, decreasing

departmental operating expenses by 63%

. Outsourced VOE function, decreasing departmental operating expenses by

an additional 7%

. Developed PeopleSoft training manual for HR Business Partners, saving

costly outside consultant fees

Human Resources Specialist/Recruiter Orange County Dept. of Education

September 1997-September 2000

. Supported database conversion for employee base of 8,000

. Performed applicant review, reference checks, phone screening, and

composition of job descriptions

. Developed and presented trainings, orientations, and employee

inservices

. Headed up implementation team for Livescan fingerprinting process

. Team member on HRIS database conversion to year-2000-compatible

system, Bi-Tech

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References and Compensation History

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