Carolyn A. Dunnavant
O’Fallon, IL 62269
Home: 618-***-****
ablrlu@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: A position in Human Resources requiring a broad background in human
resources management, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and education in all
aspects of human resources administration.
QUALIFICATIONS: High volume recruiting experience includes Hospitality, IT, Engineering,
Scientific, Accounting, Financial, Legal, Executive Management, Office Support, Sales and
Manufacturing disciplines. Training and development experience includes all aspects of employee
and team development. Union and non-union experience.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
2009-2010 ABENGOA BIOENERGY OF ILLINOIS, MADISON, IL
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Managed the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of associates for a 55
million gallon ethanol start up plant. Responsible for all associate
relations functions including both hourly and salaried payroll, benefit
administration, and management of harassment investigations. Training
and development of managers and employees, including but not limited
to, structured interviews, conflict resolution, leadership, creativity,
diversity, customer service, strategic recruitment, career succession
planning, team building and team training. Managed public relations, IT
and office administration.
2007-2008 ADAM’S MARK HOTEL (HYATT REGENCY RIVERFRONT), ST. LOUIS,
MO
EMPLOYMENT MANAGER
Managed all aspects of hourly and management recruitment for a 910
room hotel which included 76,000 square foot of banquet space, 30
departments including the following outlets: flower shop, gift shop,
business center, two restaurants, night club, and four lounges. Managed
employee relations functions for more than 500 associates which
included EEOC compliance, unemployment and workers compensation
administration, sexual harassment investigations, career succession
planning, benefit administration and compensation management.
Training and development of managers and employees, including but
not limited to, structured interviews, conflict resolution, leadership,
creativity, diversity, customer service, safety, strategic recruitment, team
building and team training.
2004-2007 SPENCER REED, ST. LOUIS, MO
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
ON SITE CORPORATE RECRUITER (Kerry Sweet Ingredients)
Managed all aspects of recruiting and placement for professionals in
multiple disciplines and industries. Managed marketing and sales
activities, including but not limited to, securing agreements with new
clients, negotiating permanent placement fees and salaries with both
clients and candidates and ensured premium customer service. Training
and development of
all new managers as well as internal team development and external
client training.
1995-2003 ADECCO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
STAFFING SUPERVISOR
Managed the recruiting, interviewing, skills assessment and placement
for over 300 field associates throughout multiple
disciplines and industries. Responsible for all associate relations
functions including EEOC compliance, unemployment and workers
compensation claims administration, management of sexual harassment
investigations and payroll. Initiated marketing and sales activities,
secured agreements with new clients,
negotiated bill and pay rates with both clients and associates and ensured
premium customer service. Training and development of all supervisors
as well as internal team development and external client training.
1994-1995 SPARTAN PRINTING COMPANY, SPARTA, IL
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Managed all aspects of the payroll department. Responsible for a weekly
payroll of $350,000.00, which included approximately 900
hourly and salaried union employees, and an additional
$150,000.00 in weekly payroll administered for non-union salaried employees.
Managed various employee relations functions for 13 departments. Utilized and
integrated two data systems for smooth payroll
operations.
1992-1994 KELLY SERVICES, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
TECHNICAL STAFFING SUPERVISOR
Managed all aspects of recruiting and placement for professionals in
multiple disciplines and industries. Negotiated pay and bill
rates with clients and associates. Ensured premium customer service
and satisfaction. Administered workers compensation and unemployment
claims, managed sexual harassment investigations and managed employee relations
functions.
1986-1992 CENTRAL BANK, FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Managed the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of all associates.
Responsible for employee relations functions including both hourly
and salaried payroll for more than 300 associates.
Responsible for benefit administration (401-k, profit sharing, insurance,
garnishments, and various employee elect deductions). Training and
development of managers and employees, including but not limited to,
structured interviews, conflict resolution, leadership, creativity, diversity,
customer service, strategic recruitment, team building and team training.
EDUCATION
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO BA Human
Resource
Management
(Summa Cum
Laude)
Sanford-Brown College, Collinsville, IL
Accounting Diploma
(Deans List)
AAIM Management Association, St. Louis, MO Numerous
Human Resource Courses
Adecco Certification Sexual
Harassment, Workplace Violence
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, ADP, IBM Cyborg Payroll Systems, Simply
Accounting, Resumate, Roscoe, CICS, WordPerfect, Webpass, Outlook,
Lotus Notes, Ceridian, Kronos, Taleo, EIS, Timesaver, HireRight, Talkx
UC Express, WOTC
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.