Michele L. Berkowitz
**** **** ******* *****, *******,Georgia 30360 ~ ********@*********.*** ~
Summary: Experienced Human Resources Professional eagerly seeking to
resume career in HR (desired specialization - training) after a three -
year hiatus to have children and raise a family
Experience:
Sodexo Health Care - Marietta, Georgia 05/99 - 9/07
Human Resources Generalist - Central Division 12/01 - 9/07
. Led Training for senior leadership (VP's, DM's, GM's) on succession
planning/performance management processes and software through classes
and webinars.
. Led multiple Customer Service training sessions to field hourly
employees.
. Provided field consultation (SME) regarding Benefits, Employee Relations,
Compensation.
. Compiled and analyzed key Recruiting and Succession Planning metrics for
three operating areas.
. Executed Payroll processes and managed employee personnel files.
. Trained HR Specialists in the area as needed.
. Provided supplemental field HR support as needed.
. Analyzed period financials and provided recommendations.
Recruitment Support Specialist - Healthcare Division 05/99 - 01/01
. Managed sourcing including direct mail and career fair campaigns for
Southeastern Region.
. Submitted job postings, updated candidate profiles, and helped initiate
review panel process using the Sodexo Career Center Kenexa system.
. Performed assessment, screening, and hiring processes for management
positions.
. Partnered with HR and Field Leadership to fill over 150 management hires
annually.
. Supported and participated in local career fairs.
Training/ Skills/Associations:
. PHR Certified - May 2003/May 2006
. Certified Trainer - Sodexo Focus on Service Spirit (Jan 2004)
. Presentation Skills (March 2004 thru Sodexo)
. Labor Management Certification Training (Dec 2006)
. EEO/AA class (July 2003/Re-certified 2006) / HIPAA training (March 2003)
. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and Access.
Education:
. Bachelor of Science - Management 06/03- Shorter College - Rome, GA
. Associate of Art - Social Science 05/96 - Brookdale College - Lincroft,
NJ
Other Experience:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Plainsboro, New Jersey 1991-1997
Customer Relations Coordinator 9/94 - 5/97
Customer Relations Assistant 11/91 - 9/94
UtiliQuest, LLC - Atlanta, Georgia 1/01 - 12/01
Marketing Specialist
Comlite Systems, A Division of Avalon Technologies - Atlanta, Georgia
7/97-5/99
Office Administrator