Management Human Resource

~Top Secret Clearance~

SUZANNE ERNE

*** ***** ***. ? Sunnyvale, CA 94086 ? Cell: 408-***-****

Email: *******.****@*****.***

senior HUMAN RESOURCE AND Administrative PROFESSIONAL

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

22 years of progressive experience in all aspects of human resources and

administrative management. Excellent skills in project management, process

development and database/software management. Proven ability to identify

critical issues, direct strategic planning and translate complex or

technical ideas into easily understood concepts. Strong in coalition

building, team building, budgeting, cost control and meeting or exceeding

goals. Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills,

and able to interact and effectively collaborate with individuals and

groups at all levels of an organization. Collegial interpersonal style,

self-starter, great sense of humor and a born team player.

Strategic leader with expert qualifications in all generalist HR affairs,

particular success in:

. Recruiting & Retention Management

. Quality & Performance Improvement

. Identifying Organizational Competencies

. Budget & Expense Control

. Internal Change and Reorganization

. Benefits & Compensation Design

. Project Management

. Training & Development Leadership

RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Vista Research, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA

1997-2010

A technology development and defense research corporation

Director of Human Resource and Business Administration (2004-2010)

Office Manager (1997-2004)

High profile administrator charged with controlling various activities to

include employee relations, ensuring staff compliance with all federal and

state labor laws, organizing board meetings and social events, conducting

annual performance reviews, executing contract administration for projects,

vendors, and consultants, and serving as point of contact for all matters

involving modifications to policies and general information.

. Championed activities associated with employee benefits to include

medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, 401(K), and flexible spending, which

ensured costs aligned with budgeted objectives.

. Oversaw recruiting efforts which entailed scheduling interviews,

accepting and reviewing resumes and applications, conducting

interviews, and assisting with the final decision process.

. Conceptualized, introduced, and enforced policies and procedures that

were designed to improve daily operations and bottom line efficiency

for the organization.

. Organized compensation activities through effective use of salary

scales, job descriptions, and classifying/ reclassifying positions.

. Superintended activities for various divisions to include purchasing,

personnel, administrative services, and property management.

. Established 9 offices across the U.S. which included identifying real

estate properties for potential office sites, negotiating lease

agreements, overseeing construction of office space and secure

facilities, selection of furniture/equipment, monitoring the

facilities to ensure that they remain safe, secure, and well-

maintained.

. Elected to travel between Sunnyvale and other Vista offices

(Arlington, VA; Wheeling, WV; Monterey, CA; Los Angeles, CA) to

monitor operations and support staff/other executives.

. Collaborated with the Chief Executive Officer and President on special

projects.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

SRI International, Menlo Park, CA

1987-1997

Marketing Communications Coordinator

International Conference Coordinator

Senior Publications Coordinator

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science in Communications and Psychology, University of Idaho,

Moscow, ID

Certificate of Human Resource Management, American Electronics Association,

Santa Clara, CA

Completed Masters Courses in Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University,

CA

Active Government TS Clearance with SSBI

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ms Office Suite ? Corel Draw

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Domestic and International travel-exploring over 30 states and 20 countries

Wedding/Event Planner

Avid reader

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