Project Manager Human Resources

LORENZO STRAWDER, MHR

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**** ******** **, ***. **** (c) 706-***-****

Columbus, GA 31909 (h) 706-***-****

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Performance-driven HR professional with 8 years of experience delivering

skilled and high-morale workforces and succession pipelines for government,

military, and private environments. Influential change agent talented in

planning and executing initiatives that deliver organizational and personal

success. Natural leader who inspires trust and collaboration at all levels

of an organization.

HR Functional Expertise

Recruiting, Counseling, Employment Interviewing, Employee File

Organization, Personnel Reports, Payroll,

Compensation Systems, Policy & Procedure Enforcement, Budgeting, Retention

Programs, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Federal & State

Employment Law, Negotiations, Training

M.S. in Human Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2010-Present

Human Resource Specialist

Rapidly ramp up productivity of new hires to meet needs of complex, time-

intensive project through swift and accurate onboarding and payroll

processing. Organize and maintain all personnel documentation. Clearly

communicate personnel policies and benefits to employees and job

applicants.

. Gained trust of both managers and employees as interpreter of HR

policies and procedures, resulting in swift conflict resolution and

consistent compliance with employment laws.

. Delivered accurate payrolls through rigorous review of time sheets,

work charts, and wage computations to proactively identify and correct

payroll discrepancies.

. Strengthened employee relations by conducting research of grievances

and complaints with fairness and by recommending resolutions based on

qualification ratings or related merit actions.

. Improved recruitment program's effectiveness by reviewing and

interpreting draft regulations, standards, and other guidelines.

. Led by example by consistently striving to improve processes and

deliver quality and error-free work.

OXYGEN MENTAL HEALTH 2005-2009

Family Support Specialist

Fulfilled mission of private company providing mental health services by

carefully interviewing individuals, families, or groups to evaluate needs

and structure appropriate treatment plans. Counseled individuals facing

mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, or

other needs. Maintained case records and prepared reports.

. Secured $12K of revenue by attracting new clients.

. Achieved 98%+ rate of completing and submitting documents on time.

. Attained high rate of satisfaction from 600+ clients served.

. Built high-performance team members by training new staff on company

procedures and policies.

. Personally delivered transformational courses including parenting,

anger management, and family reunification.

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MUSCOGEE SCHOOL SYSTEM 2004-2006

Substitute Teacher

Elevated learning outcomes through classroom instruction and individual

coaching, serving students of varied ages and learning abilities.

. Succeeded in immediately establishing rapport with students during

absence of regular teacher, resulting in high-productivity classrooms.

. Reinforced learning concepts by using appropriate teaching techniques

and by fostering an environment of trust.

. Addressed special needs of students including non-native English

speakers or the physically or mentally disabled by providing

individualized instruction.

ELLI-HARPER MANAGEMENT 2002

Trainee Project Manager

Designed pay systems for clients of human resources consulting firm.

Drafted job evaluations, analyzed external market pay study, and developed

grades and pay ranges. Consulted on compensation trends and on compliance

with federal and state laws and regulations.

. Created and implemented tools to track, analyze, and report data for

compensation system management.

. Determined the internal worth of jobs for Auburn, AL housing program.

U.S. ARMY 1994-2001

Career Counselor- HHC, 1-15th INFANTRY BATTALION

Executed personnel retention strategies at Fort Benning, GA. Held

additional duties of professional development counseling and training.

Supervised 4 direct reports to operate company-level retention program.

Maintained 650+ personnel case files. Managed $10K budget. Updated senior-

level command on status of retention activities.

. Leveraged knowledge of Army occupations, career fields, and skill

levels to effectively promote reenlistment.

. Achieved 100% of retention goals for 6 consecutive years.

. Delivered 98% accuracy during processing of 200+ personnel SIDPERS

transactions.

. Designed career paths for reenlistment prospects and explained

benefits and bonuses.

PREVIOUS POSITIONS IN U.S. ARMY:

Plans, Operations and Training. Played pivotal role in worldwide rapid

deployment of personnel and equipment.

Medical Specialist. Supervised Battalion Aid Station serving 708 employees.

Delivered emergency medical treatment in the field and assisted with triage

of mass casualties. Assisted with out- and in-patient care; maintained

health records and clinical files.

EDUCATION

M.S. in Human Resource Management, TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, Ft. Benning, GA,

2001.

B.S. in Social Science, TROY STATE UNIVERSITY, White Sands Missile Range,

NM, 1997

Recruiting and Retention School, Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, 1994

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