OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging, rewarding position in Human Resources,

where my education and experience will allow me to contribute and thrive.

My interests lie in the areas of labor relations, personnel selection and

training, and organizational development.

EXPERIENCE Recruiter 06/2007- present

Kenwest Associates

Company Description:

Kenwest Associates is a recruiting agency that

specializes in the placement of engineering candidates with

stable growing companies.

Responsibilities include:

. Develop new recruitment contracts with clients

. Recruit and screen engineering candidates

. Facilitate the relationship between candidates and clients

Human Resources Manager 12/2004 - 12/2007

Sage Automation Inc./ I-Corp Inc.

www.sagerobot.com & www.icorptx.com

Company Description:

Sage Automation and I-Corp, both make-to-order manufacturing

facilities, have 3 locations and a non-union workforce totaling

225 employees. Sage Automation is an international company that

designs, assembles, installs, and services large industrial

robots. I-Corp is the largest job shop in Southeast Texas and

offers fabrication, machining, and on site service/repair

departments.

Responsibilities include:

Recruitment:

. Full cycle recruiting for essential technical (Engineers,

Programmers, and Network Admins), administrative, and

manufacturing support staff (Welders, Electricians, Machinist,

and Project Managers).

. Created job descriptions and skills assessments to properly

recruit and classify employees.

. Forecasted staffing needs based on budgetary and needs

assessments.

. Created recruitment campaigns for specific staffing demands that

included Internet postings, job fairs, and newspaper ads.

. Created a standardized applicant selection process that included

applicant tracking, resume analysis, interviews (phone and on-

site), and testing (skill and psychological).

Training and Development:

. Created and implemented HR and safety training programs to all

management and labor employees.

. Oriented all new hires with information regarding; state and

federal employment documents, insurance and other benefits,

policy and procedure, and safety guidelines.

. Created and implemented 401k classes to inform employees on the

benefits of the 401k program and taught them how of successfully

navigate their 401k website.

. Trained employees on how to successfully utilize their ERP

program.

. Designed a 360 performance appraisal system and trained all key

managers on the proper use of the instrument.

. Developed young, unskilled employees into skilled laborers by

creating internal fabrication and machining classes and

mentoring programs.

Labor Relations:

. Investigated and resolved compliance issues related to conflict

of interest, misuse of company property/assets, overtime,

absenteeism, discrimination, performance appraisal, theft,

sexual harassment, and hostile work environment.

. Participated in wage surveys within labor market to remain

apprised of current trends.

. Completed and maintained union avoidance practice and

assessments.

Benefits Administration:

. 3 years of payroll administration (writing checks, EFTPS, State

Tax, and unemployment) utilizing time tracking system and

Quickbooks software.

. Worked with employer and vendors annually to create a

competitive health benefits package.

. Completed 401k administration using payroll data and provider

resources.

. Administered COBRA.

. Maintained unemployment rates by correctly reporting and

responding to workers' compensation and unemployment claims.

Management:

. Managed a staff of employees that included 3 direct reports from

the HR and Administration departments.

Self Employed 11/2002 - 08/2004

Conway, AR and Paris, AR

. Pool Installer 04/2004 -

08/2004

Conway, AR

- Installed above ground pools

. Flooring Installer 11/2002 -

04/2004

Paris, AR

- Installed carpet, linoleum, hardwood, tile, and

laminate flooring

EDUCATION M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 2004 - 2007

Lamar University

. GPA: 3.35

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 1998 - 2002

University of Central Arkansas

. GPA: 3.30

COMPUTER SKILLS

. Microsoft Office

. Quickbooks

. ICE ERP Software

. Statistica

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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