Patricia A. Schrei
Houston, TX 77079
832-***-**** - ********@*****.*** -
http://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaschrei
HUMAN RESOURCES
. Versatile leader with 10+ years of experience in Human Resources and
Payroll in healthcare, oil and gas, manufacturing, and food and beverage
hospitality industries. In addition, volunteer work in various entities.
. Managed day-to-day operations of the HR office, including administration
of policies and procedures by being responsible for supporting the HR
department's goals and carrying out a variety of professional
responsibilities in the areas of employment, employee relations,
compensation, employee development, recruiting, and HR administration.
. Additional area of expertise include: Talent Management; Employee and
Labor Relations; Payroll; Job Description and Policy Development; Benefits
and Compensation; Budgeting; State and Federal HR Law; Strong PC skills
(Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). I am dependable, detailed oriented, self-
starter, self-motivated, personable, and very organized.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Human Resource Training and Development
Bachelor of Science, Business and Human Relations
Amberton University, Texas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Buckner at Parkway Place and Compassionate Care Hospice, Houston, TX
(CURRENT)
Retirement, Independent, and Hospice Living
Volunteer
. Provide companionship to residents.
. Help with community outreach/fundraising.
. Effective communication skills when speaking with patients and family
members.
. Listen to patients concerns.
. Engage in the patient's hobbies within the facility.
. Encourage patients to communicate.
. Read to patients.
. Be a comfort and support to patient.
. Complete volunteer notes upon completion of each visit/activity.
. Assist with sitting outside when whether permits.
. Assist with other minor personal needs.
KBR, Houston, Texas - 2008 (Contract), Houston, TX
Oil and Energy Industry - 50,000+ employees
Human Resource Associate
. Full cycle recruiting (Sourcing; Posting; Screening; Interviews;
Offers; On-boarding; Cold Calling. (VURV/Taleo HRIS).
. Maintained current knowledge of state and federal laws and ensured
company's compliance.
. Managed international video conference interviews.
. Developed and managed HR metrics reporting.
. Recommended solutions and recommendations to address HR issues.
. Managed job/career fairs; open house.
. Collaborated with hiring managers.
. Performed specific research/investigation into operational issues.
Bear Stearns (EMC) /JP Morgan Chase, Dallas, Texas - 2007 - 2008, Dallas,
TX
Financial Service Industry - 15,000+, 200,000+ employees
Human Resource Associate
. Full cycle recruiting (Sourcing, Posting; Screening; Interviews,
Offers; On-boarding; Cold Calling).
. Maintain current knowledge of state and federal laws and ensured
company's compliance.
. Managed recruiting initiatives such as job fairs and open house.
. Conducted reference checks.
. Partnered with management to determine staffing needs.
. Managed and administered Kroll (Kronos) background check system
software.
. Managed complex employee relations issues and conducted effective
investigations.
. Build partnerships to effectively engage, listen, coach, and deliver
effective feedback.
. Managed contract recruiters; team building and provided positive team
morale.
. Responsible for HR metric reporting.
. Onsite coordination support to learning and development activities.
. Managed and administered Sonic (HRIS) software.
The Coca-Cola Company, Dallas, Texas - 1998 - 2007, Dallas, TX
Food and Beverage Hospitality Industry - 90,500+ employees
Project Manager/Event Planner (National Accounts)
. Promoted from Senior Assistant to Executive Assistant to Project
Manager being responsible for National Accounts Special Customer
Projects.
. Improved processes for up sales for 10 store concepts by partnering
with 2,500 franchisee managers.
. Developed a reward recognition programs; special projects such as
customer surveys, process improvement; monthly data analysis.
. Managed performance appraisals- HR.
. Maintained personnel files- HR.
. Managed customer contracts.
. Managed key projects and activities that were internal and external.
. Budget planning for projects; reviewed and improved administrative
procedures by defining best practices.
. Provided leadership and delegation or work to admin team members; team
building provided positive team morale.
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas 1995 - 1998, Dallas, TX
Medical and Health 5000+employees
Human Resource Generalist/Manager
. Promoted from Office Manager, after one (1) year I was promoted to
Executive Assistant, after that one (1) year, I was promoted to HR
Manager with Telehealth Resources (ProvidaCare), which is an entity of
Presbyterian.
. Maintain current knowledge of state and federal laws and ensured
company's compliance by advising, assisting and follow-up on company's
policies and procedures and documentation.
. Trained and developed employees which included interviews, benefits,
compensation and career development programs, etc.
. Developed and implemented recruiting practices; payroll - timesheet
approval; various other HR forms.
. Managed and processed bi-weekly payroll. (ADP and Acustaf).
. Partnered with managers to establish processes for employees to be
trained.
. Managed recruiting; on-boarding and training process; exit interviews;
served as liaison between HR and Operations departments.
. Managed HR metrics reporting. (PeopleSoft).
. Maintained and follow-up of nursing staff licensuring.
. Managed benefit enrollment.
. Effectively managed transition of small organization to large in
regards to labor laws, etc.
. Managed support staff of eight (8) direct reports.
. Coached and counseled on employee relations issues.
Sanden International, Inc. 1992 - 1995, Dallas, TX
Manufacturing - 1000+employees
Executive Assistant
. Managed Payroll; reconciliation of eight (8) bank accounts monthly
(included international/foreign).
. Supervised and managed a fleet of 65 company vehicles which including
purchasing, maintenance, selling, etc.
ParkView Regional Medical Center 1989 - 1992, Vicksburg, MS
Medical and Health - 800+ employees
Human Resource Associate
. Maintained current knowledge of federal and state laws and ensured
company's compliance.
. Managed employee relations; employee counseling; i.e., EEO, FMLA, ADA,
ADEA, Affirmative Action policies and procedure.
. Responsible for new hire on-boarding process and training.
. Managed benefit enrollment.
. Managed workers' compensation/OSHA claims.
. Recruited and interviewed candidates; pre-screened resumes.
. Managed and processed bi-weekly payroll.
. Maintained and follow-up on physician credentialing.
. Consulted with managers to determine staffing needs.
. Trained and developed employees.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and CERTIFICATIONS
Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS/HRIS - PeopleSoft; ADP;); Strong
Microsoft Office; Worker's Compensation/OSHA; Employee
Relations/Professional in Human Resources (HRCI/PHR); Applicant Tracking
Systems (VURV, Taleo, Work &Sonic); EEO Compliance; Recruiting/Retention
Strategies and Market for 21 Century; Payroll Software (PeopleSoft &
AcuStaff); Background Verification (Kroll/Kronos).
PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATION
Society for Human Resources (SHRM); Human Resources Executives; H. R.
Professional; Amberton University Alumni; National Association of
Professional Women.