Human Resources Quality Control

Maria Richards

*** ******* ***., ***** *******, NJ 07508

(H) 973-***-**** (C) 973-***-**** **************@****.***

Professional Objective

To obtain a challenging position that allows me to use my many professional

and diverse skills in order to significantly contribute to the objectives

of your organization.

Qualifications Summary

Administration: Demonstrate proficiency with current computer programs.

Prepare documents and reports to company within industry-specific and

governmental guidelines. Develop schedules. Maintain accurate files

for future reference.

Client Relations: Network with clients, families and others directly

and via telephone to evaluate individual requirements and provide

customized service as indicated. Provide customized assistance in

diverse areas, including academic and occupational instruction.

Human Resources: Source out candidates by cold calling or advertising,

qualify, interview, hire and train employees, providing comprehensive

initial training and ongoing advising to inform employees of policy

and procedure changes. Evaluate employees to determine needs and

ensure continued company efficiency.

Key Strengths: Exceptional time management skills; prioritize

activities and projects and multi-task as needed to meet deadlines.

Adept at problem solving to ensure continued attainment of desired

goals. Excellent supervisory abilities.

Experience Highlights

SELF EMPLOYED, Oakland NJ

Sitter, May 2010-Present

Currently helping a developmentally disabled 18 year old woman part

time. Duties include making sure she is care and companionship, Help

with duties she cannot perform while trying to teach her to be as

independent as possible. Plan outings as appropriate. Communicate and

follow through with parents what is best for her.

Integrity Health Professionals

Virtual Recruiter, November 2009-January 2010

Worked from home matching Health Care Professionals with current job

openings. Cold-called clients in order to find information on

positions needing to be filled. Cold-called candidates in order to

match their professional experience with available positions. Heavy

phone work. Used communication skills to obtain pertinent information

from both clients and candidates.

RAISE WHILE YOU SAVE, Nationwide

Fundraiser, September 2009-November 2009

Worked from home selling an environmentally friendly fundraising

system. Cold called schools and civic organizations to obtain leads.

Used obtained leads to sell fundraising system to appropriate person

or group.

SELF EMPLOYED, Oakland/North Haledon, NJ

Stay-at-Home Mother, June 1997 to February 2009

Raised three children, one with colic, one with a severe milk allergy

and one with ADHD until I became disabled with Fibromyalgia and got

divorced.

SKILL CREATIONS INC., Durham, NC

Staffing Coordinator / Shift Supervisor, December 1992 to June 1995

Recruited, developed, and mentored cohesive team of approximately 40 to

provide personalized support to clients needing specialized

care. Conducted all-inclusive initial training and continual advising

in order to facilitate maximum employee productivity and to assure

compliance with all company and state regulations.

Supervised, assisted and evaluated performance of 15+ associates during

evening shift.

Implemented schedules for all direct care staff and assured set

schedules were firmly adhered to.

Coordinated staff meetings and client activities at various locations.

Prepared required documentation and maintained detailed records.

Effectively liaised between corporate office, field staff and

parents to assure all parties

were constantly and appropriately informed and in agreement.

Assure all information was kept clear, concise and confidential.

Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

Supervisor / Tutor, Feb 1992 to June 1992

Co-directed a 50-member staff of student instructors. Addressed unique

challenges of each client. Assured tailored instructional support

based upon client academic needs. Assisted with planning and execution

of staff schedules and meetings.

Performed additional critical administrative procedures as needed.

Self-employed, North Bergen County, NJ

Home Organization Specialist, May 1990 to June 1992

Consulted with clients to determine individual organizational needs

and arrange service schedule. Performed diverse cleaning procedures as

requested, exhibiting exceptional attention to detail.

Built loyal client base through advertising and word of mouth.

The Opportunity Center, Fair Lawn, NJ

Assistant Director, August 1987 to December 1990

Lead team of nine employees and volunteers to serve clients with

diverse personal needs through occupational and personal instruction

and various activities. Implemented appropriate lesson plans,

scheduled appropriate outings and aided clients to perform a musical

in order to continue to lift self esteem. With help of clients, put

out a monthly newsletter. Contracted with local companies to provide

paid employment opportunities for clients and assured quality control.

Hired and trained all staff and organized both staff and client

schedules

Educational Background

Bachelor of Arts - Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

Major: Sociology

Cum Laude Graduate

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