Justin Wolfe
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Objective
I would like to be considered for the Human Resources Generalist
position at the organization you represent.
Professional Experience
Assessment and Development Specialist
Birmingham, AL
Personnel Board of Jefferson County
June 2005 to Present
. Designs and implements valid entry-level and promotional selection tests
including work samples, structured interviews, situational judgment
tests, job knowledge tests, bio-data, role plays and minimum
qualifications
. Conducts job analyses to identify key performance competencies for a wide
variety of public sector job families
. Administers large-scale, multi-component supervisory assessment centers
in a state of the art testing facility
. Develops and implements organization-wide performance appraisal systems
based on strategic core competencies
. Trains supervisors and assessors to properly administer and score
selection tests and performance appraisal systems
. Reviews assessment center and test development procedures to identify
methods to economically increase reliability and validity while reducing
sources of bias in candidate performance measurement
. Writes technical reports submitted for federal court review detailing
procedures followed to validate selection tests
. Analyzes test results and survey data to assess validity, psychometric
properties, critical job functions, and adverse impact with a variety of
statistical methods using SPSS
. Combines agency departments with redundant work processes to increase
efficiencies and service quality
. Facilitates stakeholder focus group meetings covering task and KSA
development, competency modeling, minimum qualifications, critical
incidents, test development, process mapping and survey rating sessions
. Audits various positions for congruence with classification and
compensation specifications
. Recommends succession planning initiatives to meet future talent needs
. Assists recruiting department with implementation of programs aimed at
minority and female applicants
. Maintains information in Human Resources Information System software to
comply with documentation policies
. Provides HR customer service and identifies talent needs for hiring
authorities served by the Personnel Board
Contract Research Analyst
Alexandria, VA Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)
February 2008 to Present
. Reviews job background information, job incumbent ratings of work
activities, and work context variables
. Completes KSA importance and level ratings for various occupations found
in the US economy in support of developing the US Department of Labor's
Occupational Information Network database (O*NET)
Graduate Teaching Assistant: Introductory Psychology
Omaha, NE
University of Nebraska at Omaha
August 2004 to May 2005
. Created interactive lesson plans utilizing multiple forms of media
. Facilitated discussions for 6 weekly discussion groups
. Developed, administered and graded assignments and tests
. Provided feedback to students to help them improve classroom performance
Education and Professional Certifications
Master of Business Administration. University of Alabama at Birmingham.
December, 2008.
Master of Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology. University of
Nebraska at Omaha. December, 2005.
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Business Minor. University of Nebraska-
Lincoln. May, 2003.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certified. Human
Resource Certification Institute. July, 2009.
Acquired Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency in Written & Spoken Spanish; Job Analysis; Project
Management; Employee Training & Development; Employee Selection; Employee
Compensation; Performance Appraisal; Return on Investment; Assessment
Centers; Succession Planning; Retention & Turnover; Employment Law;
Industrial Motivation & Morale; Research Methods; Survey Design; Employee
Recruiting; Product & Service Marketing; Test Construction & Validation;
SWOT Analysis; Statistical Methods: Regression, ANOVA, & Multivariate;
Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS.
Awards and Affiliations
SIOP Associate Member Dr. Lillian G. Portenier Scholarship
Golden Key National Honor Society College Dean's List
Psi Chi National Honor Society Society of Human Resource Management
References and Writing Samples Available Upon Request