Monica Priester

**** ********** **** #***

Bedford Heights, Ohio 44146

Phone: 216/482-7569

Email: abjrag@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Highly self-motivated and accomplished Human Resources professional with

valuable experience in all areas of Human Resources currently looking to

add significant value to an established organization.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Independence, OH

Currently pursuing SPHR certification, December 2010

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Cleveland, OH

Generalist Certification, January 2005

BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE, Berea, OH

Bachelor of Science, December 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District

Cleveland, OH

[Urban school district in Cleveland, Ohio servicing over 50,000 students]

Human Resources Liaison Supervisor

October 2009 to Present

. Ensures position classification, recruitment, employee selections and

job placement for all substitute paraprofessionals and teachers are

accomplished within acceptable time frames and in accordance with

established guidelines and policies.

. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to screening

applications, performing information sessions, scheduling interviews,

and coordinating the interview process for various departments to

ensure that all applicants for these positions are interviewed

consistently and equitably.

. Provides support to the Non-Certificated Staffing Manager and the

entire Human Resources Department in making placements and ensuring

the appropriate staffing for schools and departments.

. Assists principals and department heads with their staffing, to ensure

compliance of their schools and departments.

. Provides data entry support related to Non-certificated staffing,

verifies data accuracy between the AS400 and the ESWEB, and initiates

the corrections to maintain and ensure accuracy to be in compliance

with the requirements related to bargaining unit contracts.

. Serves as the primary point of contact for substitute

paraprofessionals and substitute teacher throughout the academic

school year.

. Provides customer service to employees, potential employees and

visitors and communicate the mission of CMSD.

The Horsburgh & Scott Co.

Cleveland, OH

[60 Million dollar manufacturing company specializing in industrial gears

and 'made-to-order' mechanical gear drives.]

Human Resources Manager

April 2006 to June 2009

. Supervised and developed HR staff members to ensure accurate and

timely completion of HR functions including: administration and

interpretation of company policies and programs, staffing, wage and

salary administration, employee relations, performance management,

benefits assistance, compliance with state and federal employment law,

leave administration, workers compensation, OSHA compliance and for

programs which contributed to the overall improvements to the

workplace environment and employee morale.

. Oversaw and managed the needs of the employees by developing and

managing employment programs, salary compensation and job evaluations,

benefits, promotions, equal opportunity initiatives, safety, and

education and training programs.

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. Managed and developed human resource strategies and make

recommendations in the areas of finding, hiring and retaining talented

individuals, performance measurement, job descriptions and employment

development.

. Developed human capital strategies by understanding new business and

staffing needs, assisted in managing recruiting and staffing

initiatives; and counsel line mangers in final selections and

compensation.

. Developed and maintained key human resource metrics and other

workforce management data such as turnover, recruitment costs,

terminations, projected retirements utilizing HR Profile reporting

tools in ADP/HR database.

. Provided advice and counsel management regarding human resources

practices, policy and employment laws to ensure compliance to labor

and employment law guidelines set forth by state and federal

governments.

. Participated in corporate strategic planning meetings, sought counsel

and coordinated activities with upper management to develop long range

plans, and deployment of tactical and operational strategies as

appropriate

Human Resources Generalist

January 2005 - April 2006

. Supported HR Manager and activities required to achieve legal

compliance, cultural balance, and a productive workforce.

. Assisted and answered employee's benefit related problems or

questions. Acted as liaison between employees, insurance carriers and

brokers to resolve problems and clarify benefits.

. Assisted with employee relations inquiries regarding disciplinary

actions, terminations, complaints and investigations

. Monitored and ensured all necessary documentation was completed for

any workers' compensation claims, short-term or long-term disability

claims.

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

May 2003 - January 2005

. Performed all Human Resources administrative duties, such as new hire

setup, job requisitions, scheduling interviews, maintain job postings

and applicant tracking.

. Prepared reports for analysis, distribution and responded to inquiries

about HR processes

. Maintained HR databases, spreadsheets, correspondences and memos

. Coordinated special events

SKILLS SUMMARY

Microsoft Applications (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), AS400, ESWeb,

World Wide Web/Internet/E-mail. Programming Languages (COBOL, Visual

Basic and C Database Management, SAP 4.6, BaaN, Photoshop and Adobe

Acrobat, KRONOS, ADP and ReportSmith, All office equipment (fax, large

copier, computers, laminators), Excellent data-entry, typing,

communication and leadership skills

References Available Upon Request

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