Romaslice (Romel)K. Talton
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SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Experienced professional with expertise in human relations,
insurance contracts and project management
. Extensive background in staff recruitment, training, development
and retention
. Superb written, oral communication skills and detailed oriented
. Management Coaching and employee relation
. Experienced in Federal and State Employment Law
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies/Human Development California State
University, San Marcos, CA August 2006
Ryder Integrated Logistic, 2801 Airwest Blvd, Plainfield, IN
08/2008 - 09/2009
Ryder's warehousing, transportation and integrated logistics solutions
are the force behind many of the brands and favorite products you buy
and use every day. Ryder's supply chain solutions are quietly and
effectively at work around the world and helping companies compete
more aggressively.
Field Human Resources Representative
. Served as a resource to management on routine employee issues
. Managed leave of absence paperwork and communication including:
o Timely completion of forms in accordance with federal and state
guidelines
o Communication to employee, management, and payroll regarding time
away from work
o Maintained documentation for personnel and medical file
. Coordinated and fostered relationships with employees and
management to cultivate a positive work environment based on the
company's core values
. Ensured salary was in maintained with market competitiveness
. Managed, created and maintained company job descriptions
. Worked with Sr. Human Resources Consultant on various employee
issues
. Managed employment-related training to management
. Managed recruiting activities as needed and reduced staff turnover
from 70% to 30% by improving staff orientation and training,
professional development, and mid-level management coaching
. Managed executive and employee events
Shorewood Packaging/International Paper, 620 Belmont Ave.,
Indianapolis, I 07/2007-08/2008
Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper, is a leading
value-added provider of high quality printing, packaging, and retail
display products.
Human Resources Generalist
. Managed recruiting, orientation and training for the company
. Boosted employee morale by team building events, communication,
coaching/training, employee recognition program and outreach
programs, and counseling of employees
. Identified and improved company policies, programs, and procedures
. Served as a consultant for 50 staff professional
. Organized and managed all aspects of staff performance; performance
evaluation, progressive discipline, mediation of staff disputes and
grievance procedures in accordance with state and federal laws
. Provided vital assistance in staff communications
. Prevented and resolved conflicts, ensure employee grievances are
implemented, maintained, and followed compliantly, and decreased
grievances by 81%.
. Managed and streamlined employee new hire orientations, discipline,
reviews and interpretation of policies and collective bargaining
agreement
VeriCare, Inc, 4715 Viewridge Ave., Ste 230, San Diego, CA
07/1996 -07/2007
Nationwide provider of mental healthcare, employing 300 mental health
practitioners, collaborating with 1,000 long term and acute care
facilities. VeriCare leads the nation in the provision of behavioral
health treatment for adults in skilled settings, controlling
healthcare expenditures and improving quality of life.
Senior Human Resources Representative (2001-2007)
. Human resource administration 350 employees in 8 states
. Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, supervision, and
performance evaluation of up to 300 Master's Doctor's level
clinicians.
. Administered contracts with insurance companies nationwide as the
company expanded into new territories
. Streamlined and responsible for credentialing program, complying
with complex authorizations, management and communicating
requirements to practitioners, patient accounting, and other
affiliated departments
. Credentialing Coordinator's responsibility include the accumulation
and research of specified documents, databases, internet websites,
for the purpose of credentialing and re-credentialing providers for
the Medicare PPO product.
. Trained new employees on credentialing program and other HR
functions
. Coordinated with Regional Manager on the terms of employment for
clinical employees, including customization of contracts for
special cases and negotiations of contracts
Office Manager/ Human Resources Representative (1999-2001)
. Supervised and managed file clerks and receptionist; maintained HR
filing systems and data bases
. Purchased and managed logistics and supplies by working directly
with distributors and company requisition and purchase orders
. Resolved employee issues regarding payroll and benefit questions by
contacting appropriate department and reviewing the company
handbook and policies.
. Streamlined and organized paperwork for all new hires, tracked
attendances, recorded personal and vacation time and ensured that
benefits department was notified of all leaves of absences on a
weekly basis
Supply/Files/Forms Clerk (1996-1999)
. Maintained and organized company's inventory of 400+ forms and
manuals
. Processed daily incoming and outgoing mail
. Coordination of marketing packages
. Ordered office supplies and equipment, conducted periodic inventory
processes
Volunteer
Board Member at Theresa Hessling Charter School
1999 - 2001