SHERLEY M. MONTINA

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Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953

917-***-****

abi7sf@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Seasoned Regional Human Resources Manager with extensive multi-state

experience in employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruitment,

retention, training and customer service. Recognized throughout career for

professionalism, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn, emphasized by a

personal commitment to outstanding performance. A trusted company proponent

who can effectively balance the needs of both employee and organization.

Areas of Expertise

. Supervision and Recruitment . Enforcement of Policies and Procedures

Initiatives

. Employee Training and Development . Employee Retention and Conflict

Resolution

. Personnel Recognition Programs . Project Planning and Management

. Educational Presentations and . Benefits and Compensation

Seminars Administration

. COBRA and 401-K Administration . Federal & State Regulatory Compliance

Experience

Atlantic Healthcare Center, Vero Beach, FL May 2008 -

Present

Director of Human Resources

Voted 2010 Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Company of the Year.

Responsible for all human services, safety and training operations. Manages

organizational developments and training responsibilities by integrating

highly successful and innovative Human Resource solutions with corporate

goals.

. Responsible for maintaining employee performance review system

. Effectively resolves all employee relations' issues and address

concerns

. Supervises and coordinates a highly successful employee recognition

program

. Organizes and conducts leadership development and goal definition

training

. Spearheads the development of recruitment and employee selection

procedures

. Oversees the administration of benefits, payroll, and other human

resource activities

. Administers policies according to labor law standards (EEO, ADA, FMLA,

COBRA, etc)

. Evaluates, facilitates and conducts departmental personnel and safety

training programs

. Organizes and conducts employee assimilation seminars on current

policies, procedures & benefits

. Accountable for the handling and settlement of all disability and

worker's compensation claims and maintenance of personnel and safety

files

True Home D cor, Port Saint Lucie, FL October 2006

- May 2008

Retail Store Manager- Managing Member

Offered vital assistance in the establishment and success of the retail

venture. Administered all sales development programs as well as human

resource tasks to support operations.

. Established all human resources functions

. Responsible for all customer and vendor relations

. Exhibited top-notch customer service as needed

. Compiled and maintained accurate financial records for accounting

purposes

. Developed and administered policies in order to comply with all

Federal and State regulations

. Maintained highly functional, safe, and professional work standards

focused on quality control and workflow efficiency

Compass Group, Inc\Restaurant Associates, New York, NY August 2004 -

October 2006

Regional Human Resource Manager (Field Responsibility)

Acknowledged for capacity to spearhead new HR department, which paved the

way for stronger and more qualified company personnel.

. Supervised human resource staff

. Conducted corporate training needs assessments

. Participated in Business Leadership Team meetings

. Planned and delivered employee development programs

. Directed benefit plans as well as coordinated COBRA policies

. Created, designed, implemented personnel manuals for entire company

. Collaborated with company General Counsel on legal concerns and issues

. Managed staff training program to ensure workforce skills aligned to

corporate goals.

. Adapted effective recruitment and training techniques that improved

organizational efficiency

. Provided employee awareness programs on a variety of human resource

plans and procedures

. Continually maintained corporate policies and procedures to comply

with employment laws

. Administered company policy clarification for management and non-

management employees

. Employee relations and conflict resolution for 35+ local and regional

units (union and non-union)

. Oversaw the administration of disability and worker's compensation

claims and policies

Vertis, Inc., New York, NY October 2000 -

December 2003

Regional Human Resource Manager - Tri-State APS Division

Managed numerous human resources functions including personnel, training,

and counseling various employees. Directed employee benefits including

compensation, insurance, and retirement planning.

. Acted as the primary OSHA regulation coordinator

. Established and maintained department records and reports

. Implemented and monitored performance evaluation programs

. Carefully tracked and maintained HRIS software administration

. Implemented recruitment program to target specific managerial needs

. Administered all disability and worker's compensation claims and

policy

. Implemented Direct benefit plans including the coordination of COBRA

policies

. Updated Employee Handbook as well as monitored Vacation Policy and

Reporting

. Managed compensation program and employment and unemployment

verifications

. Supervised human resource and payroll staff. Delegated numerous work

assignments

. Developed and administered various retention strategies and human

resource programs

. Cooperated with Head of Legal Department on various employment related

concerns and issues

. Conducted open enrollment meetings/employee briefings and orientations

and exit interviews

. Participated in Business Leadership Team meetings, HR Community

meetings and seminars

. Coordinated and conducted staff training in agency policies and

procedures, state regulations, etc.

. Mediated to identify and resolve conflicts between staff members,

clarifying work relationships and alleviating communication problems

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, NY January 1999

- October 2000

Human Resource Manager

Managed all human resource activities, such as the administration of direct

benefits, payroll, corporate policies, etc. Interacted with all personnel,

from executives to employees within the organization.

. Designated as the HRIS Administrator

. Coordinated all directed benefit plans and COBRA policies

. Practiced conflict resolution techniques with staff members

. Managed compensation program (salary, vacation, insurance)

. Represented hospital at various external industry related conferences

. Collaborated with company General Counsel on legal concerns and issues

. Supervised human resource staff and delegated a variety of essential

tasks

. Offered technical skills in order to troubleshoot potential PC related

issues

. Administered executive policies in accordance with current employment

regulations

. Initiated recruitment for a number of exempt, nonexempt, union and non-

union positions

. Established and maintained department records and reports, including

employment and unemployment verifications, disability and worker's

compensation claims as well as tuition & optical reimbursements

Suitables, Queens, NY August 1998 -

February 1999

Human Resource Manager (Consulting Contract Assignment)

Maintained a highly organized office environment in order to increase

operational efficiency.

. Conducted recruitment programs for exempt and nonexempt positions

. Coordinated benefit enrollment process and maintained group insurance

records

. Administered policies according to labor standards and executive level

directives

. Fully managed all compensation programs, including salary, vacation

and insurance

. Sustained excellent employee relations with the intention of resolving

potential conflicts

. Offered complete technical assistance with both software/hardware and

network related issues

Murray Capital Management, Inc., New York, NY July

1996 - July 1998

Office Manager/Human Resource Representative

Meticulously managed daily office operations. Also, coordinated and

facilitated numerous tasks during the corporate relocation

. Maintained client database

. Handled all Vendor relations

. Operations/troubleshooting liaison for office PCs

. Functioned as the primary Benefit Plan Administrator

Education

B.S., Psychology

Minor in Business Administration

Bernard Baruch College, New York, NY

Technical Proficiencies

Kronos, TELS, PeopleSoft, ADP, DataTrak, MS Word, WordPerfect for Windows,

Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Act Database, MS Access, Quicken and QuickBooks

Accounting, Quicken on-line Banking Software, MS FrontPage, Astound and MS

PowerPoint (Microsoft Office).

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