Nakiesha M. Payton
cell: 404-***-****
email: **************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Nine years experience working in the Human
Resources industry
. Nine years experience supporting C-Level
executives
. Strong Communications skills
. Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
. Member of SHRM (Society for Human Resources
Management)
. Superior level of organizational, problem-solving
and follow through skills
. Ability to prioritize a busy workload and multi-
task
. Interacts well with staff of all levels
. Proficient advanced computer skills
. Solid business acumen
. Great communication both verbal and written
. Excellent follow through skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Malcolm Cunningham Ford Lincoln Mercury February 2010-Present
. Answer phone calls, and directed callers to the
appropriate individual
. Responsible for typing memos, reports and other
correspondence
. Took detailed messages, calendar management
. Received and distributed mail and messages to
appropriate departments and employees
Human Resources Specialist
The Potter's House Family & Children Treatment Center October 2009-January
2010
. Conducts new employee orientation (e.g.
introducing personnel, payroll, and benefit policies;
assisting with enrollment forms, etc.)
. Maintains a variety of employment files
(applicants, seniority and eligibility lists, test scores,
etc.) and records, compiling pertinent employee information
(e.g. salary, probationary period, eligibility, etc.) for
the purpose of ensuring accuracy of employee's
compensation, maintaining eligibility for position and
complying with all federal/state/district regulations.
. Monitored a variety of processes for the purpose
of ensuring efficient processing of applicants and
employees in addressing position requirements and adhering
to legal and/or administrative requirements.
. Oversee a variety of processes (e.g. leave,
worker's compensation, shared leave, leave cash out, etc.)
for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district,
bargaining unit, state and federal regulations.
Receptionist
Malcolm Cunningham Mazda November 2008-November 2009
. Receive phone calls, determined the nature of the calls
. Responsible for typing memos, reports and other
correspondence
. Took detailed messages
. Received and distributed mail and messages to
appropriate departments
Human Resources Generalist
Georgia Public Broadcasting November 2001-February 2008
. Manage the recruitment process to include exempt
and non-exempt employees
. Advise and counsel employees on benefits,
organizational policies, and employee relations issues
. Process payroll, new hires, and terminations and
leave usage through Peoplesoft
. Arrange temporary staffing support by acting as
liaison between management and staffing agency
. Extend job offers and conducts exit interviews
for exempt and non-exempt employees
. Oversee the security badge access control system
. Hear and settle employee grievances; investigates
grievances; interviews complainant and others involved in
complaint; recommends approval/denial of grievance process
through proper chain of command
. Manage employee evaluation process; researches,
recommends and implements process; communicates with
employees and supervisors about how the process works;
reviews results of evaluations and provides feedback to
employees and supervisors
. Review and recommend action plans for compliance
with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations;
communicates with and trains HR staff on compliance with
new employment regulations
. Review the administration of policies concerning
benefit plans covering accident and health insurance,
retirement and pension income continuance, and others on
request
. Manage and supervise the HR department to achieve
goals using available resources; plans and organizes
workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and
evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs
changes as needed
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
University System of Georgia (Georgia G.L.O.B.E.), 2000-2001
. Functioned as primary contact for students
enrolled in distance learning courses
. Responded to general inquires from the public
about the program
. Assisted with the registration and admissions
procedures
. Maintained database of student records using
Microsoft Access and Excel
. Ten plus years of outstanding skills in customer
service
. Accustomed to working in fast paced environments
with the ability to think quickly and successfully handle
difficult clients
. Use the Internet daily and know the workings of
it
. Great interpersonal skills, ability to work well
with others, in both supervisory or support staff roles.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Baranco Automotive Group, 1999-2000
. Provide administrative assistance to numerous
departments
. Edited and maintained current professional
documents and service contracts
. Processed life insurance policies
. File Management
. Cashier
. Answered phone calls, and directed callers to the
appropriate department
. Great time management skills that allow for the
multi-tasking of all responsibilities
EDUCATION
. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA BA in
Political Science 2001
. American Intercontinental University, Atlanta,
GA MBA Concentration in Management 2006