Gwendolyn Fitzner
Louisville, KY 40205
Cell Phone: 502-***-****
Email: abknyg@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Elwood Staffing/SHPS; June 2010 - Present
Recruiting Assistant
. Recruiting for RN, LPN, and auxiliary staff for Utilization Management
and Case Management positions.
. Prescreen 15 to 30 resumes per day and screen qualified candidates by
phone
. Contact qualified candidates for interviews with recruiter and hiring
manager
. Interview candidates in person to obtain additional information for
hiring managers
. Track all candidates throughout the recruitment progress, and maintain
contact between them and the hiring manager
. Assemble new hire packets and assist employees in completing all
paperwork
. Aided in revamping prescreening methods to better identify qualified
candidates
. Created a timeline for a new hire process by prioritizing the filling
of key positions, to maintain deadlines and turnaround times
. Achieved recruiting goal of 4 LPNs, and 2 RNs, nine days in advance.
PPG Industries/Porter Paints; November 2007 - January 2010
Human Resources Specialist
. Recruiter for all store employee positions, including Outside Sales
Representatives and Store Managers in approximate 220 stores.
. Assisted new hires with all benefit related matters.
. Oversaw and implemented clerical duties, and provided administrative
support to all senior HR personal.
. Assembled all offer letters and pre-employment packets to distribute
to potential new hires.
. Held store managers accountable for completing and submitting employee
evaluations.
. Enforced random drug screening policy.
. Orchestrated United Metro Way fundraising campaign and multiple
fundraising events.
. Created severance documents for terminated employees.
. Successfully redeveloped the new hire process to decrease the time to
fill average, by implementing better communication practices
Dunhill Staffing/YUM Brands; January 2006 - November 2007
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator
. Worked in Call Center fielding 60 - 100 employee calls daily.
. Utilized PeopleSoft to document all calls and developed strong
PeopleSoft skills.
. Handled benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick and courteous
resolution.
. Assisted new and current employees during open enrollment.
. Assisted new hires and current employees with all benefit related
matters.
. Explained and interpreted company insurance programs to employees and
dependents.
. Focused on employee satisfaction and maintained a "Customer Maniac"
attitude.
. Worked in a company restaurant to gain understand of employee work
conditions.
. Aided in systems testing and provided feedback for system enhancements
and upgrades, to streamline processes
Papercone; September 2005 - December 2005
Human Resources Assistant (Internship)
. Oversaw and implemented clerical duties and provided administrative
support to the HR Manager
. Assisted in recruiting by posting jobs on recruiting websites.
. Assisted in the New Hire process by screening resumes and applicants.
. Continued to build skills working face to face with employees on
requests, such as days off, benefits, FMLA, medical notes and
absenteeism.
. Maintained records of medical notes, FLMA, and absenteeism.
. Performed daily walkthroughs of the factory, to provide employees the
opportunity to ask questions or raise concerns.
. Focused on employee satisfaction to maintain a union free environment.
Lear Corporation; May 2004 - May 2005
Human Resource Assistant (Internship)
. Oversaw and implemented clerical duties and provided administrative
support to HR Managers and HR Director.
. Worked face to face with employees on requests, such as days off,
hours toward FMLA, medical notes, absenteeism, and benefit questions.
. Maintained documentation of FMLA, sick time, and vacation through
KRONOS.
. Worked with Union steward on discipline actions.
EDUCATION
Sullivan University, Louisville, KY, January 2009 - June 2010
Degree/Major: MA in Human Resource Leadership
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, August 2001 - December 2005
Degree/Major: BA in Psychology, emphasis in human resources