MEA BERNOUDY
Naperville, IL *****
Home: 630-***-****
Cell: 630-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
HR manager experienced in all facets of human capitol management including
employment law, wage and hour law, recruitment, contract negotiation,
training, compensation and benefits. I am adept at public speaking. I
have extensive professional training and have exceeded all company goals.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1992 - present The Indak Group Northbrook, IL
Human Resources Manager
. Lead the identification, research, development and implementation of
broad human resources strategies and initiatives to accomplish
business objectives.
. Partner with business leaders to increase performance using HR
strategies.
. Participate in Senior Leadership Team meetings to determine plan
designs and negotiate renewal contracts.
. Act as liaison to resolve billing and claims issues with carriers.
. Ensure human resources policies and practices are consistent with
company objectives and in compliance with federal, state and local
laws.
. Develop competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and
retain talent.
. Make recommendations for a pay for performance compensation strategy.
. Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external
resources to work collaboratively and deliver results.
. Created and implemented the "Education for Progress" comprehensive
training program.
. Created and implemented the "Welcome to the Team" new hire
orientation.
. Catalyst for corporate, company and cultural change.
. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI M.A. with honors
Spelman College Atlanta, GA B.A. with honors
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Aligning Your Compensation Strategy with Business Priorities 2010
Health Reform Law: Key Provisions 2010
Current Politics and Healthcare Strategies 2010
Essentials of HR Law 2010 2010
Forecasts for the 2010 Workplace 2010
Emotional Intelligence 2010
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009 2009
Voluntary Benefits Plans 2009
Employee Free Choice Act 2008
Employment Law Update 2009 2008
Wellness Workshops 2008
Microsoft Office Shortcuts 2008
IPC-A-610 Trainer Course 2007
Pharmacy Trends 2007
How to Avoid Liability 2006
Recent Developments in Employment Law 2006
How to Write an Employee Handbook 2005
Accident Investigation 2005
Family Medical Leave Act 2005
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 2005
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Health Savings Accounts 2005
Conference on State and Federal Law 2005
Improving People Skills in the Workplace 2005
Unemployment Compensation Cost Reduction 2005
Human Resources and the Law, 2 day course 2004
HIPPA Regulations 2003
Dealing with Difficult People 2002
Recruiting Update 2000
Conducting the Perfect Interview 2000
Microsoft Word, 6-week course 1999
Essentials of Printing and Prepress 1999
Microsoft Office 1999
Fundamentals of Personnel Law for Managers and Supervisors 1998
Tornado Shelter Workshop 1998
Domestic Violence, 40-hour course 1998
A Safe Place Shelter (Volunteer) 1998-1999
Employment Law Update 1998
Sexual Harassment 1998
Using File Manager in Windows 1996, 1997
CPR Certification 1997
Occupational Health Programs for Trainers 1996
Employment Law Update 1996
Workplace Violence 1996
HIPPA Regulations 1996
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Workplace Ergonomics 1995
Substance Abuse Intervention 1994
Worker's Compensation Cost Reduction 1994
Family Medical Leave Act 1993
Writing an Employee Handbook 1993
Employment Law 1993
PHR Review 1992
Synchronous Organization 1992
The Art of Affirmative Action Planning 1992
Americans with Disabilities Act 1992
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Helga Harjung, Materials Manager
The Indak Group
847-***-****, X 267
Dorien Zaricor, Inside Sales Assistant
The Indak Group
847-***-****, X 312
Eugene Goldsmith, Maintenance Supervisor
The Indak Group
847-***-****, X 242