Ciresi & Ciresi
Executive Search & Placement
Cleveland/Akron, Ohio
RE: Human Resource Manager in Greenfield, MA
To Whom It May Concern:
I have extensive and versatile accounting, human resource, and general
business management skills and experience. I aspire to demonstrate my
abilities, knowledge, and analytical skills for you. It is with great
interest that I apply for the human resource manager position located in
Greenfield, MA.
To you, I introduce a self-motivated, goal-oriented individual with an
innovative spirit. I am a self-starter, adept at applying myself to a wide
variety of responsibilities. To an employer, I introduce an intelligent,
articulate person that is extremely focused and enthusiastic. I work very
well both in an independent environment with little or no supervision or in
a team atmosphere. I am an efficient and productive person with a flair
for learning quickly.
Currently, I am working on an MBA in Managing for Sustainability. This
type of MBA combines classic business courses with additional courses on
climate change, systems thinking, and leadership. Every course from
finance to communications, from operations and supply chain management to
strategic synthesis, weaves sustainability into its key learning
objectives. Total sustainability exceeds the ecological awareness notion
of 'green'. It seeks to sustain and benefit the social, cultural, and
environmental aspects of business while functioning within the context that
a business is operating with an economic purpose. Business strategies and
operations through the principles of sustainability can generate higher
profits margins and create more promising and lasting prospects of business
survival over the long haul than traditional, classical business strategies
and techniques.
Throughout my work history, I have consistently demonstrated my
capabilities in multitasking, time management, and organization. I would
like to do the same for you. The enclosed resume outlines my education,
experience, and skills. I would like to meet with you to discuss how my
qualifications will profit your business. Please contact me at (802) 451-
6235 or **********@*****.*** to schedule an appointment when it is
convenient for us to talk.
Thank you for your time and consideration and best wishes in your
recruitment process.
Sincerely,
Suzanne R. Bansley
Summary
Experienced accounting and human resource professional specializing in
small business management and managing for sustainability eager to
utilize my skills and experience to their fullest potential and to your
greatest advantage.
Education
(Anticipated) M.B.A. in Sustainability 43 of 60 credits completed; 3.66
GPA
Aug 2011 Marlboro College Graduate School, 28 Vernon St,
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Main: 802-***-**** ( Registrar: extension 206
Aug 2005 B.S. in Business Administration, Specialization: Finance
Magna Cum Laude; 3.76 GPA
Southern CT State University, 501 Crescent St, New Haven,
CT, 06515
Main: 888-***-**** ( Registrar: 203-***-****
Dec 2006 Human Resource Management Certificate
University of New Hampshire, 11 Garrison Avenue, Durham, NH 03824
Main: 603-***-**** ( Professional Development: (603) 862-
4234
Finance & Accounting Skills
. BUDGETING & INVESTING: Received training for, and have experience with
planning and executing a financial program including establishing
periodical and annual operating budgets as well as plan, implement and
manage company investments to obtain maximum return on investment
. TREASURY MANAGEMENT: Capable of performing proper treasury management
including managing short- and long-term cash flow and maintaining an
ideal level of liquidity while preserving cash flexibility as well as
maintaining accurate cash control including petty cash transactions
and point of sale
. AUDIT & SECURITY: Able to design, implement and monitor financial
audit and security policies; Able to support a company through a tax
or financial audit
. TAXES: Experience with and able to complete the various tax forms:
Form 1120 (Corporate Income Tax Return), Schedule C (Profit or Loss
from Business), Form 940 (Annual Federal Unemployment), Form 941
(Quarterly Federal Tax), Wage and Tax Forms W2 and W3, Misc Income
Forms 1099 and 1096. Extremely familiar with IRS website, phone
system and tax topics as well as knowledge of tax research techniques
. JOB & PROJECT COSTING: Direct hands on experience coordinating all job
and project costing activities for over five million dollars in open
and ongoing contracts; including completing subcontractor AIAs,
preparing certified payroll reports, calculating materials used and
labor hours spent
. G/L & RECONCILIATIONS: Able to keep accurate general ledgers and set
up a chart of accounts. Skillful in balancing bank accounts and able
to complete account reconciliations and month-end closings
. FINANCIAL REPORTS: Experience in the preparation of financial reports
including income statements, balance sheets and various managerial and
customized reports
. A/R, A/P, PAYROLL: Expertise and experience in all aspects of accounts
receivable, accounts payable and payroll processing
Human Resources Skills
. BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION: Proficient skills encompassing all aspects of
benefit plan management for company health, dental, life and
disability insurances, 401k plans, cafeteria plans, COBRA and
unemployment insurance. Experienced in cost control, comparative
shopping and negotiating benefit plans
. RECRUITING, INTERVIEWING & HIRING: Experience in listing job openings,
tracking applicants, corresponding with applicants; Also extremely
knowledgeable and experienced in legal interviewing, behavior based
interviewing and recruiting employees, including checking references,
conducting background checks
. EMPLOYEE REVIEWS & PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT: Experience and trained in
conducting employee performance reviews on a regular basis and for
behavior modification, such as improving attendance, work performance
and grievances, and experience with performance tracking methods to
follow up on review results
. TERMINATING EMPLOYEES: Experience in eliminating employer exposure to
volitions and liabilities during the termination process, experience
in contesting unemployment claims and keeping proper documentation of
warnings as well as conducting the termination meeting or exit
interview
. COMPANY POLICIES & EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS: Experienced writing employee
handbooks that adhere to state and federal laws while protecting the
employer from violation exposure and presenting employer policies in a
clear and understandable language. Experience in developing,
composing and enforcing company policies and presenting and explaining
policies to employees in orientations and meetings
. FEDERAL & STATE LAWS: Possess substantial knowledge and understanding
of labor, and wage and hour laws as well as legal research techniques
. SAFETY COMPLIANCE: Well versed in various aspects of worker's
compensation management, occupational health and safety regulations,
form 300 reporting, organizing a safety committee, writing a safety
plan, performing internal inspections and managing random drug testing
. TIME MANAGEMENT: Experience in employee timekeeping including
maintaining accurate vacation and/or personal time records and
employee shift scheduling
Other
. SUSTAINABILITY: Ability to manage for sustainability through
understanding the impact of management practices on the environment
and local community. Capable of setting sustainability goals to
improve corporate social and environmental responsibility while
maintaining or increasing profits.
. COMPUTERS: Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel; Intermediate
Skills in Power Point, Outlook, Thunderbird, and Sunbird.
Considerable experience in Quick Books and Peach Tree. Able to learn
and navigate any windows based software program easily and in a
relatively quick period of time.
. PUBLIC SPEAKING: Member of Brattleboro Toastmasters Club, an
association that helps individuals to develop public speaking,
communication, and leadership skills to effectively express ideas and
make presentations. http://brattleboro.freetoasthost.ws/
Employment History
Human Resources Generalist Marlboro College
April 2008 - March 2010 2582 South Road, PO Box A, Marlboro, VT
05344
802-***-**** Reported to: Chief Budget Officer, Bryant
Morgan
? PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: coordinate all HR management activities .
assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and
procedures . assist in drafting employee handbook . complete annual
salary and other HR surveys and required reporting . monitor
performance evaluation program . perform full scope benefits
administration . coordinate recruitment of staff personnel . act as
liaison between employees and senior management . act as mediator to
solve disputes between employees . act as resource for employees for
training, communication and employee relations . maintain HR records .
manage workers compensation program . ensure college policies comply
with state and federal laws
Office Manager Hudson Paving & Excavation, Inc.
Sept 2005 - June 2007 19 Barretts Hill Road, Hudson, NH
03051
603-***-**** Reported to: Owners Shane Pelletier & Mike
Grace
? PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: oversee and facilitate daily office
operations . supervise administrative assistant . company liaison with
accountants, banks and all federal and state agencies . manage
worker's compensation and miscellaneous insurance packages . manage
OSHA records and form 300 log book . measure project profitability
(job-costing) . asset depreciation . interest and amortization
expensing . document customer grievances . process weekly payroll for
over 40 employees . manage accounts payable and accounts receivable .
reconcile bank accounts . prepare financial reports . post to general
ledger and routinely inspect general ledger for accuracy .
administrate all company benefits including Cobra . maintain employee
records . administrate seasonal unemployment
Bookkeeper RC Management & Multicare Medical Group
July 2004 - June 2005 (PT) 209 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT
06460
203-***-**** Reported to: President, Dr. Clukey
? PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: process payroll for 10-15 employees . full-
charge bookkeeping . develop budget . administrate benefits .
calculate and document employee PTO . document unemployment claims .
maintain employee records
Accounting and HR Assistant SARCO Communications, Inc.
August 2002 - January 2004 1580 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT
06511
203-***-**** Reported to: Kathy Dill, Accounting
Manager
? PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: process payroll for 40-50 employees . manage
A/P & A/R . reconcile bank accounts . post to g/l . prepare financial
reports . administrate benefits . calculate and document employee PTO
. document and contest unemployment claims . maintain employee records
& database