Larry Brown
Greensboro, NC 27405
704-***-**** Cell
abkffn@r.postjobfree.com
Master of Business Administration
Specialization in Human Resources Management
Online Learning Format
Ashford University at Clinton, Iowa
August 2010 - Present (Expected Graduation Date: December 19,
2011)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification - In
Progress
Human Resources Certification Institute in Alexandria, VA
Testing Window: May - June 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of South Carolina at Columbia
December 1993
Human Resources Generalist
Fidelity National Information Services, Little Rock,
Arkansas
August 2008 - October 2008
. Coached, consulted and advised management on legal and
related human resources issues. Advised managers on various
issues such as sexual harassment and disciplinary action by
collecting factual information, reviewing and interpreting
company policies and recommended appropriate solutions.
Human Resources Generalist
Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas
March 2008 - August 2008
. Developed, established and implemented recruiting strategies
and processes using Jenzabar applicant tracking system;
consulted the Executive Council of the College regarding
market conditions, hiring trends and innovation to attract
new employees; managed, created and developed recruiting
resources and tools; coached and mentored the hiring
managers; screened, interviewed, referred applicants for
exempt and non-exempt positions as well as on-boarded new
employees.
. Administered all employee benefits programs such as medical,
dental, life, short-term/long-term disability, workers
compensation, retirement, FMLA and time-off accruals; handle
benefit inquiries/complaints to ensure quick, equitable,
courteous resolution; maintained open contact with benefit
vendors to facilitate proper and complete utilization of
benefits for all employees.
Human Resources Specialist - Call Center Operations
Pinnacle Business Solutions /Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield,
Little Rock, Arkansas (Federal Contractor for the Center for
Medicare Services)
September 2006 - March 2008
. Recruited, screened, tested and referred applicants using the
company's designed applicant tracking for exempt/non-exempt
positions, as well as on-boarded new employees in the
healthcare insurance call center environment
. Completed new hire procedures that include offer letters,
criminal/civil background screening, employment verification
and data entry into Kronos and UltiPro payroll systems and
coordinated employee orientation. Developed human resources
solutions by collecting and analyzing information using
Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; completed
personnel transactions.
. Prepared reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing
data and trends.
Westaff Staffing/Other Staffing Agencies
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 2004 - August 2006
. Performed various administrative tasks for different
establishments on a temporary basis.
Senior Mortgage Loan Specialist
Bank of America, Consumer Real Estate Division,
Mortgage Lending Operations, Charlotte, North Carolina
February 2003 - June 2004
. Efficiently managed a pipeline of 40 - 100 conventional loan
files (escrow and roundtable) that included analyzing real
estate appraisals, credit reports and employment/income/asset
documentation.
. Maintained a high level of initiative, confidentiality and
customer satisfaction.
Loan Processor/Assistant Closing Coordinator
Assistant Construction Superintendent
Crossmann Mortgage Corporation/Crossmann Communities of NC, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 1999 - October 2002
. Effectively managed a pipeline of 30 - 80 FHA/VA/Conventional
loan files that included analyzing real estate appraisals,
credit reports and employment/income/asset documentation.
. Responsible for residential closings, processed sales
contracts, sent written correspondences to buyers and buyers'
agents, prepared closing documents, processing change order
forms/additional earnest money deposits and other related
documents.
. Assisted community superintendent in supervising 15
subcontractors/vendors who were responsible for constructing
single detached residential units according to standard
building code regulations within allotted budgets ranging
from $47,000 to $74,000.