Sales Human Resource

Karla D. Clark, PHR

*** **** *** ****** • Fort Morgan, CO 80701 • 479-***-**** • ablzxc@r.postjobfree.com

Human Resource Professional

Certified, results oriented, detailed Human Resource Professional with six years experience. Dedicated,

enthusiastic and diligent. Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal and project management

skills. Working knowledge in the following areas: Compliance, Recruitment & Retention, Compensation,

Benefits, Unions/Collective Bargaining Agreements, Policy Design & Administration.

Professional Experience

Human Resource Generalist Cargill Animal Protein 1/09 – Present

• Develop and implement initiatives to fortify/organize hiring process, monitor all legal

compliance, all while continuously producing increased hiring numbers in a manufacturing

facility with 1900+ employees. Trained in I-9 Compliance and document verification

• Provide support, coaching and resources for managers/employees. Provide leadership in handling

of issues related to policy and procedures, employment law, FMLA, open enrollment, employee

discipline/termination, employment related investigations and grievances

• Produce HR Reporting/Metrics through maintaining and distributing HR information on a weekly

and monthly basis. Identify best practices internally and externally to integrate as appropriate into

functional areas

• Proven record of challenging the status quo and promoting change. Confirmed track record in

taking initiative, working independently and handling multiple priorities simultaneously

• Established ability to effectively communicate at every level of the organization, excellent

customer focus demonstrated by a track record in promoting an inclusive environment and

seeking ways to integrate differences

• Manage administrative clerks that are responsible for new hires, attendance, benefits and payroll

Sales & Marketing Consultant The Arbors at Deer Crossing 2/08 – 5/08

• Managed sales consultants; recommended strategies to improve sales; assisted with

creating all presentations; provided analysis of market conditions, advertising, and staff

evaluations

• Initiated brand identity through advertisements, presentations, and materials to increase

sales and awareness of development

• Provided recommendations for increasing organizational performance by conducting needs

assessments to evaluate organizational human resource policies, procedures, and by developing

strategies to enhance employee job performance

University of Arkansas Graduate School 2001 – 2007

Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives & Outreach 6/04 – 8/07

Project Coordinator 8/01 – 6/04

Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives & Outreach

• Developed, implemented and assessed recruitment strategies, programs, and marketing plans to

recruit prospective master’s and underrepresented students which resulted in a 14% increase in

students

Directed and coordinated an eight week research program;

identifying and recruiting qualified interns; developing strong relationships with multiple

universities and campus summer programs which resulted in the recruitment of the 3 largest

classes in the program history, an increase in research opportunities by 50%, and an increase

in grant funded research programs

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Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives & Outreach (cont.)

Developed and presented presentations specific to institutions,

programs, and recruitment needs, which resulted in an increase in partnership institutions by 42%

Managed, supervised and trained staff; developed multiple procedural manuals

Project Coordinator

• Managed multiple cost centers for recruitment budget totaling over $100K annually

in accordance with University of Arkansas and state guidelines

• Planned and coordinated campus visits and large scale recruitment events

• Researched and analyzed recruitment data ; prepared reports outlining findings and

recommendations

WAL-MART Stores Inc. 8/97 – 6/00

Buyers’ Assistant, US Division 99 – 00

Global Sourcing Merchandiser, Intl. Division 98 – 99

Sales Associate Store #144 97 – 98

Buyers’ Assistant, US Division

• Coordinated item creation, scheduling, retail contracts, ordering, billing, and category

modulars to ensure product availability in stores

• Negotiated with vendors on price, product, and modular placement for Wal-Mart’s Skin &

Face Care Division; performed sales and inventory analysis; developed reports using retail link

Global Sourcing Merchandiser, Intl. Division

• Developed and activated an in-country plastics product program for Mexico

• Conducted program analysis to determine market trends; reviewed budget and P&L

statements

• Responded to customer complaints and service needs for all International Wal-Mart

Stores

• Negotiated with vendors on price, product, modular placement, and quantity for

house wares division

Sales Associate Store #144

• Cashier, Customer Service Desk, Lay-A-Way, Tire Lube Express

Education/Certifications

Master of Education Bachelor of Science

Human Resource Development Human Resource Development

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

PHR

Professional Human Resource Certification

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)

References Available Upon Request

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