Human Resource Management

********@*****.*** - Katina Sanders - 972-***-**** (cell)

Professional Objective:

To secure a challenging position within an organization that can utilize

the practical, hands-on experience of a highly motivated individual with

strong leadership, excellent communication and project management skills

that will drive the firm's business goals and objectives, while also

providing opportunities for a career path that includes professional growth

and development.

Experience:

Dresser, Inc. - 2007- Present

Sr. Human Resource Generalist

Manages the human resource needs of the company and is responsible for the

recruitment and interview process of qualified candidates:

. Participates in the development, ongoing refinement, and

implementation of policies and procedures for a variety of Human

Resource programs.

. Conducts training programs based upon needs analyses.

. Assist with the development of the labor relations business plan for

negotiations for all labor contracts and participate on the

negotiations team.

. Analyzes and provides advice to supervisors and managers on methods

and approaches to resolve employee work problems.

. Audits area of responsibility to determine the effectiveness of

personnel programs and policies.

. Provides understanding and assures compliance with FMLA, FLSA, ADA,

Worker's Compensation, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative

Action, and other state and federal employment laws.

. Analyzes wage and salary data to insure competitive compensation.

. Held accountable for new employee orientation and benefits

administration.

St. Mary's - December 2006- May 2007

Human Resource Analyst

Responsible for the recruitment and candidate selection process to ensure

well qualified staff recommendations to management as well as directing

related programs after completing the hiring process:

. Managed candidate interviews and served as the primary point of

contact throughout the interview process

. Reviewed and modified contracts in relation to current and past

vendors.

. Managed all processes and procedures for new employee orientation

. Served as a liaison between staff and upper level management to

resolve work related issues

. Provided instruction and guidance to employees on policies and

procedures

. Evaluated employee performances and made decisions with regards to pay

increases, salary adjustments, hiring, terminations, and transfers

. Analyzed wage and salary data to insure competitive compensation

. Reviewed all personnel disciplinary actions to insure the personnel

policy manual was followed in a fair and consistent manner

. Reviewed, modified and initiated personnel policies that provided a

more effective and efficient operation

. Managed the benefits program and the open enrollment process for the

company.

Drake Associates - January 2002 - November 2006

Sr. Human Resource Generalist/ Recruiter

Directed the development and coordination of the candidate recruitment

program as well as

managing the interviewing process and serving as the primary point of

contact throughout the recruitment process:

. Responsible for multiple recruitment methods including Internet,

advertisement, cold calls, career fairs, networking within

professional organizations and employee referrals

. Performed reference, background, criminal, and education checks on

selected candidates as well as extending job offers once candidate

cleared all checks

. Held accountable for negotiating new and existing contracts.

. Responsible for new employee orientation

. Assisted supervisors and support staff resolve work related issues.

. Assisted in developing and maintaining job descriptions and

performance evaluations for each staff position in accordance with

pertinent laws governing job positions

. Assisted in determining departmental staffing, evaluating employee

performances, and making recommendations to the VP of HR concerning

wage and salary adjustments, hiring, terminations, transfers, etc.

. Studied benefits programs and furnished information about costs and

coverage of other available plans

. Ensured company compliance with current applicable federal and state

employment regulations regarding wages, overtime, work hours, workman

and unemployment compensation, etc.

. Maintained confidentiality of all pertinent employee information in

accordance with the Privacy Act, as well as company's established

policies governing the release of information

Winstead Corporation - March 1996 - December 2001

HR Generalist /Senior Paralegal

Primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process

with a scope of responsibilities that included but were not limited to:

. Interviewing and hiring of junior paralegals as well as all support

staff

. Processing all background, education and reference checks

. Launching multiple recruitment methods including Internet,

advertisement, career fairs, networking within professional

organizations and employee referrals

. Ensuring company compliance with current applicable federal and state

employment regulations regarding wages, overtime, work hours, workman

and unemployment compensation, etc.

. Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent employee information in

accordance with the Privacy Act, as well as the company's established

policies governing the release of information

. Coordinating depositions and mediations

. Performing extensive legal research and drafting of legal documents

. Establishing court dates in different jurisdictions, initial client

interviews, responded to written and telephone requests for trial

Education:

Bachelor of Business Administration

Northwood University, Cedar Hill, Texas

Minor: Management

Paralegal Certification

Northwestern University, Natchitoches, La

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