Sharon V. Griffin
Permanent address: ***** Zabolio St. #254 Webster, TX 77598 (832) 455-
8874
E-mail: **************@***.***
EDUCATION
University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, TX
MA General Behavioral Sciences - Completed: Dec 2008
Industrial/Organizational
Psychology Track
University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, TX
BS General Behavioral Sciences - Completed: Dec 2006
Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Johnson Space Center/San Jacinto Houston, TX
College
Technical Recruiter/ Program March 2010 - August 2012
Coordinator
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OFFICE (SEPO):
. Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or
anticipated needs
. Traveled nationwide to attend career/job fairs and recruitment events
at universities and colleges
. Fully cycle recruiting:
o Created job descriptions and postings based on needs
o Sourced and screened applicants through the internal applicant
screening system (ATS)
o Scheduled and interviewed applicants, analyzed responses and
selected most qualified candidate
o Made new hire offers
o Onboarding activities - New Hire paperwork (I-9, W-4, Education
verification), New Hire Orientation
o Off boarding activities - Closeout paperwork
. Participated in professional development and training classes and
workshops
. Organized meetings, professional development opportunities
. Supported Education Office programs by presenting on opportunities
throughout JSC and to the general public
. Participated in outreach events
. Compiled and analyzed metrics and generated reports
Accomplishments:
. SEA Grant Top Performer recognition in 2011 with $200 monetary award
. Group Achievement Award in 2012 internship placements
PRE-SERVICE TEACHER INSTITUTE (PSTI):
. Managed a budget of $75K per year for the past 2 years and allocate
funds accordingly
. Selected workshop dates, advertised and recruited nationwide colleges
and universities
. Screened, interviewed and selected participants for summer workshops
. Coordinated travel arrangements for participants
. Processed vendor packets for payroll/stipends, travel reimbursements
and filing purposes
. Planned and scheduled workshop agendas, with presenters, outreach,
tours and hands on activities
. Purchased supplies and collateral through NASA and approved San
Jacinto College vendors
Accomplishments:
. Increased participant counts from 27 to 58 in 2011 (47% increase from
previous fiscal year)
. Created a PSTI manual with detailed planning schedule and step by step
How To's, to run the program
HISPANIC ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (HESTEC):
. Planned, organized and coordinated NASA's Summer of Innovation Middle
School Initiative in 2010 and 2011
Accomplishments:
. Superior Achievement Award in 2010 for planning and facilitation of
NASA presence at HESTEC
. Group Achievement Award in 2010
San Jacinto College Pasadena
Adjunct Professor - Psychology August 2010 - May 2012
. Created lecture materials using various forms of technology
. Modified class schedule(s) on a semester basis, based on evenings
classes assigned and length of class
. Created grading rubric based on assignments given and weights of each
category
. Maintained and updated Blackboard dashboard for assigned classes as
needed
. Provided Department Chair and Admin with semester folders
. Attended required meetings
. Collaborated with assigned mentor
. Answered questions and inquiries from students and faculty
Accomplishments:
. Lecturing in the evening and weekends concurrently while working at
NASA Johnson Space Center
. Teaching different class schedule formats, such as 16 week, 5 week,
and 3 week winter mini courses
Universal Ensco, Inc. Houston, TX
Human Resources Administrator November 2008 - January 2009
. Entered new hire, rehire, dates and reasons for termination
information into JD Edwards
. Inputted and updated addresses, emergency contacts, W-4, I-9 & direct
deposit information in JD Edwards
. Coordinated communication with IT and Payroll Departments to ensure
employees had email access, timekeeping information, and per diems
rates adjustments
. Created files for new employees and sorted paperwork for designated
departments, such as Payroll & Safety
. Processed, verified, and maintained documentation related to personnel
activities
. Examined employee files to answer inquiries, as well as provided
information for personnel verification
. Searched employee files to obtain information for authorized
persons/organizations
. Grouped benefits packets for disbursement within the company by
departments
. Filed all employee paperwork in designated areas
. Ran queries and help with special Human Resources related projects
. Maintained and updated Employee Referral Bonus spreadsheet
. Utilized FedEx website to create mailing/ shipping labels and
scheduled pickups for delivery
MDA Federal, Inc. Houston, TX
Human Resources Intern August 2008 - November 2008
. Assisted in the completion of MDA Federal's Retention Plan 2009 for
President's approval
. Helped create justification clause for raises for 2009 Compensation
Plan
. Conducted research on the internet for Retention and Compensation
plans for statistical data
Houston Comets Houston, TX
Business Operations Intern June 2008 - August 2008
. Assisted in creating, developing and implementing special work
projects
. Wrote staff itineraries
. Ordered and maintained office supplies
. Assisted the Manager of Business Operations on various daily tasks
. Assisted in travel arrangements for home by researching internet for
local hotels rates
. Typed letters, memos and correspondences
. Organized and maintained financial documents for vendors
. Maintained and updated employee and players' personnel files
. Verified and updated employee/player information on Fidelity website
. Ran and organized various reports
. Assisted in game night responsibilities and activities
Marshall's, Inc. Webster, TX
Recruiter/Trainer and Customer June 1998 - September 2006
Service Coordinator
. Screened and sourced through applications to evaluate an applicant's
qualifications or eligibility
. Interviewed applicants to verify information used to screen and
evaluate for employment
. Administered and evaluated PDI's (an assessment that examines behavior
and retention)
. Assisted Human Resources Manager with new hire orientation and
completion of paperwork
. Updated Employee Absence log (vacation time, personal days, birthday
pay, and call ins)
. Updated Disciplinary Log (verbal/written warnings, mediations between
managers & employees)
. Trained new employees at the Service Desk, registers, Layaway, and
Fitting Room
. Traveled to other stores for assistance when understaffed, training,
or help with store set ups
. Organized events, such as the Annual Christmas Party
. Assisted employees in recertification online testing
. Aided Cash Office with Accounts Receivables (preparing money for daily
bank deposits)
Accomplishments:
. Employee of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter of 2001
. District 1st place for a game I created called Shrinkopoly - June of
2003
EDUCATIONAL AWARDS/ACTIVITIES
. Received the Houston Endowment Scholarship for the 2001-2002 school
year at San Jacinto College
. "Sharon - Future Psychologist" essay published in Authors of
Tomorrow, 2005