E. Danielle Combs
**** ********* ***** ( Mansfield, TX 76063 ( 817-***-****
(ablpou@r.postjobfree.com
Education Professional with 8 years experience
Extensive background in generalist affairs, including experience in
employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict
resolution, records management, policies development and legal compliance.
Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing
teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies,
job descriptions and management reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint,
Access, and Excel and academic Blackboard programming
knowledge & skills
EMPLOYMENT LAW Staff Recruitment & Retention Training & Development
Mediation & Advocacy Employee Relations Performance Management
Change Management HR Program/Project Management Organizational
Development
Education
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - STILLWATER, OK
Master of Science (MS) in Educational Leadership Studies-Higher Education,
May 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration-Management/Human
Resources, December 2004
Professional Experience
AT&T - FT. WORTH, TX
Revenue Management Representative, March 2009 to July 2010
Key Responsibilities:
Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of The Customer
Experience committee initiatives. Structured and implemented programs and
policies in the areas of representative training and customer interaction.
Operated multiple systems and updated accounts utilizing CRM and ETracs
while performing related administrative duties for highly detailed records
with a high degree of accuracy.
Negotiated payment/fee schedules to protect and collect revenues and adjust
customers' accounts where appropriate.
Offered alternative solutions, where appropriate, with the objective of
retaining customer's business.
Assisted in training new and current employees on new policies, and
procedures, and implementing company-wide changes.
Acted as a special projects liaison between representatives, first and
second line management, customers, and various department executives.
MANSFIELD ISD - Mansfield, TX
Substitute Teacher, August 2008 to February 2009
Key Responsibilities:
Played a key role in ensuring the successful launch of The Customer
Experience committee initiatives. Structured and implemented programs and
policies in the areas of representative training and customer interaction.
Educated emotionally disturbed and special education students in Behavioral
Intervention Center.
Exercised anonymity of school personnel and privy to confidential
information on student IEP forms.
Sustained classroom discipline and control that fosters a safe and positive
environment for all students and staff in accordance with school policies.
Responsible for implementing strategies, activities, and techniques to
promote quality student performance in both academic and social behavior
based on student's disability, psyche, and prior knowledge.
Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, and discipline problems
to the appropriate authority.
OFF CAMPUs STUDENT ASSOCIATION (OCSA) - Stillwater, OK
OCSA Director (Graduate Assistantship), May 2006 to May 2008
Managed broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training
employees, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records; Co-
chaired annual Renter's Fair meetings, resolved conflicts between tenants
and landlords, coordinated renter's and safety fairs to promote tenant
awareness/responsibility and performed landlord reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
Advised the Off-Campus Student Association student group including
attending meeting and evening events.
Designed and executed a campus-wide recruitment fair for landlords,
Stillwater community, and OSU students.
Conducted behavior and scenario based interviewing and skill matching
procedure, designed to improve employee/employer relations and retention.
As a result, turnover decreased by 30%.
Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs
(including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased
employee satisfaction and productivity.
Designed and implemented a campus-wide fire protection and safety awareness
program in conjunction with Stillwater Fire Chief and campus fire
department personnel.
Collaborated with various University officials and HR executives to develop
and implement alternative dispute resolution program for students and
employees.
Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. "Shadowed"
and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties
and skills required for each position.
international students & Scholars - Stillwater, OK
Graduate Intern, January 2008 to May 2008
Key Responsibilities:
Advised International Students on university policies, U.S. culture, and
institutional resources.
Facilitated, encouraged, and promoted international cultural programs at
OSU and in the community.
Provided consultations regarding problems or changes in institutional
procedures, guidelines, and policies affecting international students.
Presented workshops for targeted populations meeting specific criteria set
for each group.
Attended and assisted ISS staff with various events (Student Orientation
and Make-Up sessions, Social Networking and Events, and Staff Meetings).
Fraternity & sorority affairs - Stillwater, OK
Graduate Intern, January 2008 to May 2008
Key Responsibilities:
Formatted and compiled research binder for Greek Life.
Worked directly with Greek Life Director to develop and implement
ideas/programs aimed at providing a more congruent model of OSU Greek-
lettered organizations honors and awards vs. National Greek-lettered
organizations recognition.
Transcribed interview on research topic.
University academic services - Stillwater, OK
Instructor August 2007 to May 2008
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluated/graded papers and maintained student grade database via OSU
blackboard and SIS
Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans meeting OSU objectives.
Prepared projects and educated students on various subject matter using
conventional and unconventional teaching methods and tools
Presented subject matter via PowerPoint presentations.
Facilitated weekly classroom discussion and curriculum with undergraduate
class.
Scheduled guest presenters, class tours, and student activities.
Educated /acclimated incoming students to the OSU campus, campus culture,
and collegiate living
Served as academic counselor for 25-30 first year students
NATIONAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - Washington, D.C.
Head Team Recruiter/Advisor, May 2004 to August 2005
Recruited program team advisors and assistant advisors for the Business and
Entrepreneur program; Worked with senior management to create HR policies
and procedures; scheduled guest presenters; and developed orientation,
training and incentive programs; Managed personnel records; and handled HR
generalist workplace issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue
across the organization.
Conducted nationwide recruitment, phone interviews, and hired office staff,
interns, and guest presenters.
Supervised staff of 12 junior team advisors and 3 assistant team advisors.
Served as liaison between Chicago headquarters and Washington D.C. staff.
Conducted debriefing sessions with conference staff and American University
personnel.
Enforced disciplinary procedures and program code of conduct.
Of Note
AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES:
Urban League Of Greater Dallas Young Professionals(ULGDYP)
2008-Present
AT&T Customer Experience Committee member 2009-
2010
Graduate and Professional Student Government Association 2006
-2008
Intern - International Students & Scholars 2008
Outstanding Service Award-The Off-Campus Student Association
2007
Vice President - National Pan-Hellenic Council
2003 -2004
Vice President - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Theta Mu Chapter
2002-2004
Managing Occupation, Children, Home & Aspirations (MOCHA)
'Rents Single Parent Project Visionary & Program Designer
2006-2008
Mentor/Mentee Program Planner and Mentor 2002-
2003
'Project Success' High School Mentor/Tour Guide 2000-
2008