Management Human Resource

Valerie S. Barnes

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Cellular: 425-***-****

Renton, WA 98056

ablklv@r.postjobfree.com

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

HR/Strategic Planning

Employment Law

Recruitment/Onboarding

Training and Development

Benefits Administration Employee

Retention/Performance

Research Contract Negotiations

Change Management Experience Safety and Wellness

Management

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Generalist

Pageantry Homes, October 2005- Present

. Managed daily office operations including supervision of front office

staff, developing responsive policies and procedures, cost control/budget

management, and vendor contract negotiations

. Coordinated recruiting and onboarding activities, performance reviews,

and disciplinary processes

. Projected a stronger HR presence at the division and corporate level

through increased communication, efficient operations, and modernizing

policies and practices to reflect current best practices and trends

. Successfully balanced employer representation and employee advocacy in a

challenging business environment

. Progressively enhanced employee morale through the development of a core

group focused on employee retention/satisfaction and the creation of the

company's initial Wellness Program

. Integrated HR practices with business/departmental processes to increase

collaboration and management support

. Established internal tracking systems for personnel records, leave

management and time keeping

. Served multiple administrative roles, due to downsizing, in various

departments including executive, sales/marketing, purchasing and land

development, including executive administrative support

. Corporate event planning

Compliance Specialist/ Disability Services Management

Gulf Coast Community Action Agency Head Start, June 2001-July 2005

Utilized effective strategic planning, problem solving and decision

making skills to successfully manage departmental areas which resulted in

100% compliance in the 2004 Federal Review/refunding process

. Evaluated, identified, and implemented training techniques to maximize

employee development

. Assisted with recruitment, performance management, and disciplinary

proceedings for support staff

. Successfully interpreted state and federal regulations to develop and

implement operational procedures resulting in efficient and effective

practices

. Served as a leader/change agent in the organizations redesign and

restructure process

. Active involvement in the organizations budget planning and management

through forecasting and monitoring

. Supported a positive public image through the development of good

relations among business partners

. Database Management

. Employee and Clientele information management

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, HR Management Keller Graduate

School of Management, April 2010

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Disorders University of

Southern Mississippi, May 2001

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND ASSOCIATIONS

. Member, Society Human Resource Management

. Currently preparing to obtain PHR certification

. Continuing Education courses focused on Compensation, Employee Relations

and Recruiting trends, Workman's Compensation, OSHA record-keeping

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