Management Human Resources

Gerri Ransom **** S. Hooper Ave. Los Angeles, CA *0002 Tel: 310-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a position where my diverse skill set may be utilized for the

accomplishment of organizational goals. My experiences in healthcare,

management, recruitment and staff relations have afforded me the

opportunity to contribute to the development of successful business

operations.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCES:

Staff/Labor Relations professional with strengths in written and oral

communication. Able to maintain objectivity while facilitating meetings

and craft messages based on assessment of the audience. Capable of

presenting to all levels of an organization and encourage a free exchange

of ideas and opinions. Performed the following functions successfully as

both a team member and/or sole consultant on site:

. Facilitated employee "Town Hall" sessions to determine areas of

vulnerability and sensitivity within the organizational structure.

. Audited existing policies and procedures that lead to a process

involving review and revision.

. Provided Union avoidance training to all levels of management and

supervisors.

. Developed strategies for labor organizing campaigns.

. Identified work and safety issues that might promote injury or union

organizing interest to employees.

. Performed management assessments (identified weaknesses in management

staff and style that affect morale and productivity).

. Interfaced with management to develop and implement specific training

needed to minimize management and employee indifference.

. Conducted captive audience meetings to allow employees the opportunity

to express their concerns.

. Partnered with Labor attorneys and Human Resources to resolve issues

relating to compliance of company policies and procedures.

. Trained supervisors to use practical consistent skills in the areas of

union avoidance, identification of potential safety issues, morale,

sexual and verbal harassment, communication skills and follow up

procedures.

. Assisted in the implementation of incentive programs/activities,

creating goals, improving morale, communication and follow up to

ensure compliance through select groups or individuals.

. Familiarity with National Labor Relations Board protocol.

. Responsible for staffing recommendations.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Select Personnel / RemX Staffing - DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES BRANCH

February 2007 to December 2008

POSITION: Senior Recruiter

Managed and maintained database of existing company accounts. Responsible

for recruiting and sourcing candidates, as well as, business development

activities. Contacted candidates and hiring personnel to introduce our

services. Inquired about their needs, sought out companies with high

volume temp/perm needs. Inquired and requested preferred vendor list to

qualify for future referrals. We placed staff into businesses throughout

the Southern California area in the following verticals: Engineering, IT,

Administrative, Accounting.

ADECCCO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - West Los Angeles and Torrance Branch

August 2005 to November 2006

POSITION: OFFICE SUPERVISOR/NEAR SITE MANAGER FOR TOYOTA

Identified, recruited, interviewed and placed candidates into temp/hire or

direct hire positions to meet the needs of our clients. Filled and

serviced client orders. Maintained existing client base. Qualified and

retained new clients. Supported the branch and colleagues in order achieve

financial goals. Assisted clients in determining their hiring needs.

Counseled candidates regarding company policies and procedures, workers

comp, payroll and labor laws.

L A BUSINESS PERSONNEL - DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES BRANCH April

2005 to August 2005

POSITION: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Managed and maintained database of existing company accounts. Responsible

for Business Development activities. This included contacting an average

of 60 businesses per day. Contacted responsible hiring personnel to

introduce our services. Inquired about their needs, sought out companies

with high volume temp/perm needs. Inquired and requested preferred vendor

list to qualify for future referrals. We placed legal secretaries,

paralegals, administrative assistants, secretaries, and bookkeepers into

businesses throughout the Southern California area.

LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT (Independent contractor)

September 1997 to October 2009

I have had the pleasure of working for such notable companies as:

Coca Cola Communications Center - Dunwoody, GA Bally's Fitness - New

York, NY

Cedar-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles, CA Mariner Health -

Baltimore, MD and Central Florida

Dollar Rent-A-Car - Inglewood, CA Philips - Salina, KS

HID, Inc. - North Haven, CT Public Utilities of New Mexico

- Albuquerque, NM

Hilton Corporation - Inglewood, CA Ross for Less

(Distribution Center) - Hayward, CA

Hoag Hospital - Newport Beach, CA Sheraton Hotels (Starwood

Corporation) - Boston, MA

Jewish Home for the Elderly - New Haven, CT University Hospital -

Las Vegas, NV

KMART - Newnan, GA Wells Fargo (Armored Transport Division) -

Pennsauken, NJ

COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTERS, INC. - NEWARK, NJ

LABOR RELATIONS FIRMS ASSOCIATED WITH:

Armstrong and Associates Cruz and Associates Labor Relations

Services North American Employers Group

Coldwell Banker Direct Labor Training MGS

Sullivan and Associates

TCG CONSULTANTS

STRENGTHS:

Ability to communicate with employees on all levels within an organization.

Exhibit fairness in an unbiased manner even when referencing policies and

procedures.

Ability to interpret and relate the National Labor Relations Act relative

to organizing and negotiations.

Exposure to a variety of industries including manufacturing, healthcare,

trucking, entertainment and hospitality.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

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