Patti Soskins
**** ******* ***** ( Austin, TX ***35 805-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
Objective
HR/LOD and eLearning Consultant with expertise in HRIS and learning
management systems. Proven track record building business partnerships,
driving change through strategic initiatives and coaching management and
associates to succeed with integrity. I'm relocating to the Austin area. My
goal is to drive positive change in a dynamic atmosphere where I can
continue to grow and develop in my career.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Learning Management Administrator, Health Net, Inc - 10/2006 - present
. Lead SME/business analyst on enterprise wide SumTotal LMS implementation
and upgrade project (10,000+ users)
. Team Lead with end-to-end grasp of the entire software development life
cycle (SDLC) including analysis, design, development and testing of AICC
and SCORM applications.
. Currently project lead, upgrading LMS to newest version.
. Responsible for change management LMS upgrade project.
. Responsible for the daily operations of the LMS, working closely with
management, ITG, training content owners and other domain administrators.
. Responsible for consulting with content owners to analyze and develop LMS
reporting metrics.
. Strong analytical pattern detection and problem solving abilities in
collaborative environment.
HRIS Specialist, Dako North America, Inc - 11/2004 to 10/2006
. Managed overall function of core HR, Benefits and Payroll systems as well
as related applications.
. Worked closely with HR manager to meet executive reporting requirements
such as consolidated workforce analytics, compliance and third-party
administrative reporting.
. Provided technical and functional user application support and training.
. Member of international project team that analyzed, designed and
implemented the Oracle HRIS system in Europe, Japan and the U.S.
. Power User for Oracle BMS and HRIS in U.S.
Computer Specialist, Conejo Valley Unified School District - 9/2002 to
8/2004
. Designed and created technology curriculum for kindergarten through sixth
grade.
. Teacher and team leader of curriculum to school's 600+ elementary
students.
. Managed Computer Lab environment and staff of volunteers.
Patti Soskins
8211 Navidad Drive ( Austin, TX 78735 805-***-**** ( ********@*****.***
HRIS Project Manager, Mazda - North American Operations - 2/1998 to 8/2000
. Managed team of four, responsible for all aspects of employee metric from
data entry to third party reporting. Team provided clerical support,
office equipment, benefits administration and event planning.
. Lead for HR in conversion of outdated HR system. Responsible for needs
analysis, database design, implementation, testing.
. Trained staff on use of Microsoft applications, new HR system and new
report writing tool.
. Created training materials and trained staff on use of new system.
Manager, Human Resources and Payroll Systems, PacifiCare (FHP Healthcare)
. Managed team of five responsible for installation and support of HR
systems in five states and Guam.
. Duties included security, LAN management, installation and training of
about 150 users.
. Managed Help Desk for all installations, supporting over 150 unique
users.
. Created and monitored consolidation of the company-wide database and
reporting system.
Co-Owner, Improvisations - 1990 to 1991
. Maintained direct responsibility for Sales and Training of all team
members serving small consulting company specializing in customization
and training for Control Data's HR-1 customers.
Technical Representative, Control Data Corporation - 1987 to 1990
. Directed activities related to all HR-1 system installations in the
Orange County area.
. Provided HR-1 training at National Headquarters in Minneapolis for CDC
employees across the country.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certificate, Human Resources Management
University of California at Long Beach
Linkage Certificate in Organizational Development
Linkage
ProSci Certificate in Change Management
ProSci