YOLANDA M. MACIAS
**** *. ***** ***. *** #* Chicago, IL 60659 P: 773-***-****
E: *********@*****.***
EDUCATION
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL
M.A. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Graduation May 2008
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
B.A. in Psychology (Dean's list for 2005-2006)
Graduation June 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
OnePoint Patient Care, Morton Grove, IL Human Resources
Generalist, January 2009-2010
OnePoint Patient Care is a closed-door pharmacy that primarily serves
Hospice programs. I was responsible for key tasks at the corporate office,
including payroll, employee relations and benefit administration among
other duties.
. Assisted the organization through change of department management and
culture change.
. Was the main point of contact for any employee concerns relating to
benefits, payroll, employee relations, and policies.
. Created procedures for process improvement for on-boarding and
payroll.
. Developed surveys on topics concerning benefits, employee opinion,
customer service, and evaluation.
. Managed employee HRIS and recordkeeping by processing employee on-
boarding through termination.
. Traveled monthly to OnePoint pharmacies to serve as HR liaison and
manage employee relations.
. Created training material on HR Compliance and Policy topics.
Applus+ Technologies, Chicago, IL Human Resources
Generalist, March 2007-2009
Applus+ Technologies is a vehicle emissions State Contractor and has
programs in several US states. I assisted the corporate Human Resources
Department with the HR functions relating to its multi-State programs.
. Administered benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K.
. Established an annual company-wide Employee Opinion Survey to gauge
several employee performance aspects and opinions.
. Matched role competencies with jobs in preparation for Performance
Appraisals and assisted in the implementation of the Performance
Appraisal Process.
. Was part of a team to create and implement a Performance Appreciation
Program that included all Applus+ locations across the country.
. Took part in interviewing new hires applying to Applus+ positions.
EKI Consulting, Chicago, IL Human Resources Intern,
October 2006-2007
EKI is a technology consulting organization that works with many retail and
State organizations. I assisted the Human Resources department with
strategic and daily functions.
. Researched and learned to interpret and apply a wide variety of human
resource management theories, laws, procedures, and practices.
. Assisted in the research, cost analysis and implementation of a Web
Based automated performance management process and eLearning tool.
. Learned and observed other administrative tasks such as payroll
processing and reconciling to general ledger; benefits administration,
salary reviews, 401K plan management and flexible spending accounts.
. Created performance management appraisal forms that more closely met
the organization structure/needs.
PROFESIONAL SKILLS
Fluent in English and Spanish. Organized, adaptable, strong attention to
detail, self-motivated and determined. Experienced with Microsoft Office
and intermediate working knowledge of SPSS, and Adobe Photoshop.