Human Resources Management

Ilana B. Corum

**** *.*. * ****** Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-***-**** ***********@***.***

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Profile

Senior human resources executive, change agent, and partner to business; expert in driving

strategic change and consensus through sound corporate principles backed by vision and

innovation. Acknowledged throughout career for employing clear ideals, standards, and integrity

to the mix of leadership and decision making; consistently win the support of stakeholders through

honesty, trust, and persuasive communications. An energetic promoter of new ideas and initiatives,

and champion of collective brainstorming for greater perspective. Inspired by finding new ways,

new methods, and new avenues to deliver business goals.

Areas of Expertise

Employee Relations Succession Planning

Benefits Administration Effective HR Business Partner

HRIS Recruitment

Project Management Training & Development

Compensation Administration Organizational Assessment

Project Management

Professional Experience:

HR Consulting, Boynton Beach, FL 2012 present

Human Resources Consultant

Acts as a strategic business partner by maximizing the value of human capital and aligning it

with the client’s initiatives, values, strategies and the needs of key stakeholders.

Design, develop and initiate strategies and initiatives aligned with the needs

of the organization

Lead organizational assessment, diagnosis and implementation of

organizational change

Analyze organizational or client centered HR opportunities and recommend

solutions based on expertise, knowledge and experience

Provide training and development in effective leadership, career

development and employment law

Provide consultation and full human resources support to develop solutions

to complex employee relation issues to successfully mitigate litigation

Partner with key stakeholders to ensure organization’s staffing needs are met

to attract and retain top talent

Provide recommendations on how to improve employee morale, performance

and engagement resulting in improved employee survey results and retention of top

talent

Provide compensation and employee benefits consultation

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2009

11/2011

Director of Human Resources

Drove organizational excellence through leadership and motivation. Collaborated with Senior

Management in development, coaching, and mentoring of the management team, faculty,

and staff. Achieved exceptional relations with cross departmental management.

Served as a member of the Executive Committee

Strategically partnered with key stakeholders

Partnered with Campus President and Senior Management in departmental

restructuring, development of communication plan, and implementation

Designed programs to attract and retain an engaged and productive

workforce

Assessed training and development needs; provided and coordinated training

programs with management for professional development for faculty and staff

Created and implemented a campus wide Professional Development Program

Managed campus wide succession and leadership planning and training

Created and implemented Aspiring Managers Leadership Program

Created and implemented a campus wide Recognition Program

Created and implemented a campus wide Customer Service Training

Managed and resolved employee relations issues that may develop; partner

with Counsel in legal matters

Reconciled complex issues such as EEOC claims, class action suits, and

wrongful discharges

Drove the recruitment process to fill vacancies. This included ensuring job

requisitions were posted, reviewing incoming resumes and applications,

prescreening potential candidates, scheduling interviews, and extending offers of

employment

Promoted and facilitated Talent Management initiatives in the areas of On

Boarding, Orientation, Training, and Performance Review Planning

Oversaw HR Team in Benefits Administration, Payroll, HRIS, and Trainings.

Created and Chair of the Employee Engagement Committee, which was

developed to boost and maintain employee morale

Served on the Student Appeals Committee, EDMC Foundation, Green

Committee, Campus Enhancement Committee and 40th Anniversary Committee

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2006 2009

Assistant Director of Human Resources

Provided HR support to over 300 employees. Management responsibilities included counseling,

scheduling, and personnel issue resolution, with additional involvement in staffing, employee

relations, performance management, new staff orientation, project management, program

development, EEOC guidelines, and company HR policy compliance.

Acted as Interim Human Resources Director, served on Executive Committee,

provided Employee Relations support, rolled out and managed company/campus

wide initiatives

Provided HR support for 2 additional campus locations

Cultivated and implemented strategies to attract, retain and motivate

talented employees

Oversaw the Recruitment process to ensure that jobs are filled quickly, and

with qualified candidates. Conducted Informational Sessions for potential

candidates; coordinated Internal & External Job Fairs for recruitment of sales force

Created and supported a student and employee focused environment

Monitored and developed programs to boost and maintain employee morale

Planned and designed employee communication programs and ensure their

implementation

Assisted in the roll out of Compensation/Reclassification initiative.

Conducted on going meetings with Department Chairs and Directors to discuss new

compensation guidelines

Promoted and rolled out Talent Mapping program at local campus to

continue ongoing succession planning for faculty & staff

Facilitated Department wide Employee Opinion Survey Feedback Sessions,

create action plans with management from those sessions, and ensure those action

plans are implemented

Promoted school wide teambuilding efforts

Assisted and developed strategies in minimizing risk in employee relations

issues.

Acted as effective change agent

Managed employee benefits and compensation programs, including

signature benefits, health and welfare, flexible spending, tuition assistance, tuition

reimbursement, and 401k

Managed and monitored STD/LTD claims

Facilitated faculty and staff New Hire Orientations

Responsible for HRIS, payroll, and benefits coordination

Created, implemented and Chair of the Employee Engagement Committee

Served on the Student Appeals Committee

Planed and organized all Employee Relations functions such as All School

Meeting, Holiday Party, Company Picnic, Vendor Day, Wellness Fair, etc.

Stryker Imaging, Deerfield Beach, FL 2004

2006

Human Resources Generalist

Spearheaded and managed human resource functions in healthcare industry. Acquired

valuable generalist experience in staffing, performance management, program

coordination and workforce development. Recruited qualified candidates for various levels

of management.

Acted as direct support in the acquisition of eTrauma

Assisted in the transition from eTrauma to Stryker Imaging

Integrated the Human Resource system used by Stryker’s corporate division

Managed internal HR activities and employee communication including open

enrollment, changes in benefits, and 401k investment planning

Worked closely with the company's senior executives (CEO, CFO, EVP) to help

define staffing needs, job descriptions and hiring strategies

Assisted in Job Reclassification/Compensation Project

Recruited new candidates, training and developing, benefit administration

Organized and conducted employee Cross Functional Trainings and New Hire

Training

Managed all aspects of benefits orientation including conducting

presentations, creating/ updating materials, and disseminating information to off

site orientation presenters

Performed all administrative aspects regarding the human resources related

products and services, including, but not limited to, inputting data, proofreading,

tracking the status of employee handbooks and job descriptions; tracking leaves of

absences (e.g., FMLA); ordering background checks; and providing support for the

unemployment administration

Assisted in Regulatory and Compliance updates

Coordinated corporate housing for transfers and new hires

Introduced and acted as the president of the Stryker Activities Committee &

Life Works Committee

Acted as a liaison between Stryker & related vendors

Education:

American University, Washington, D.C.

Graduate School, Political Science

Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Politics & Government

Additional Skills:

MS Windows, Microsoft Word, Publisher, Power Point, Excel, Outlook, Visio, Adobe Reader,

Lawson, Success Factors, HR Solutions, Etime, Kronos, Access, HIPAA Certified/Accredited, SHRM

Member, HRPBC Member

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