Sonia Sud
Scarborough, ON M*J 2T3
C: 647-***-****
e-mail: ***.*****@*****.**
Career Objective
To obtain a position as a Human Resources Manager and contribute to the success of the
organization.
Education
Masters in Human Resources Management, York University
Toronto, ON April 2011
Bachelor of Human Resources Management, Honors, York University
Toronto, ON 2005
Certificate in Human Resource Information Systems, York University
Toronto ON 2002
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, ON 2001
Professional Work Experience
November 2010 – present The Home Depot
Toronto, ON
Senior Human Resources Manager
Leading a team of up to 400 employees and 30 supervisors and senior managers with a
combined sales volume of $60m
Responsible for providing professional HR counsel to leaders in all associate relations
matters
Assisting in the delivery and execution of all training requirements based on role
Constant focus on training directed towards leadership development and future
bench strength
October. 2007 – November 2010 The Home Depot Toronto, ON
Human Resources Manager
Day to day leadership with over 200 employees including supervisors and senior managers
Responsible for all Human Resource functions including, recruitment, training,
performance management, employee relations, safety and compensation and benefits
Collaboratively partnering with senior managers in designing and executing in-house
training programs for talent development of future leaders
Creating incentive programs that improve morale, drive retention and create a positive work
environment
February 2006 – October 2007 The Home Depot Toronto, ON
Department Manager
Led a department of 40 people, performing key functions such as writing and delivering
performance reviews
Maintained morale and cohesion to motivate team to achieve aggressive sales targets and all
other operational metrics
Responded to customer inquiries, generated feedback and utilized complaints as an
opportunity to coach and develop team to provide routinely superior levels of customer service
Led the team to achieve the highest score on third quarter audit in 2006
Volunteer Experience
Guest Speaker for HR Conference, Undergraduate Program in Human Resources Management
York University, Toronto, ON April 2009
Delivered a presentation to graduating students on careers in HR and networking
Peer Mentor, Atkinson Student Alumni Mentorship Program
York University, Toronto ON September – December 2005
Provided academic and professional development support for first and second year University
students
Professional Leadership Roles
District Operational Peer Home Depot Toronto ON
Oct. 2006 – Apr. 2007
Conducting quarterly audits for operations departments throughout the district ensuring
compliance to procedures. Served as a resource for stores across the GTA by assisting
operational managers with challenges or issues they encountered in their business.
Employer of Choice Committee Captain Home Depot Toronto, ON
October 2007 - present
Analyzing Employer of Choice Survey results from 2006 and coaching the employee centred committee to
make a noticeable difference in areas of communication, growth and advancement
opportunities and reward and recognition strategies.
Business Partner in Leadership Development Program Home Depot Toronto, ON
August 2010 – present
Recruitment of external talent for Leadership roles and organizing rotational learning assignments for development of future potential.
Academic Awards
York University Entrance Scholarship, York University, 2001
Scholarship amount $2000
Native Studies Award, Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute, 2000
References
Available upon request