ANNETT J. SMITH

***** ******** ****

Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Cell: 714-***-****

Email: abqts3@r.postjobfree.com

March 19, 2013

RE: HR Generalist / HR Coordinator

Dear Recruiting Manager:

Attached is my most updated resume with HR management training. I have

practical hands-on experience and extensive training in Human Resources

Management over 12 years as a HR Manager/Office Manager in a retail, sales

& service industry.

I have been working in the legal field as a Freelance Paralegal/Legal

Assistant during the last 5 years while I have been keeping track of the

latest HR trends.

I am available to work immediately and open to any type of employment at

this time. My salary is open and negotiable.

The best way to reach me is via email at abqts3@r.postjobfree.com.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Annett J. Smith

Applicant

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ANNETT J. SMITH

33049 Arbolado Lane

Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Cell: 714-***-****

Email: abqts3@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

A highly organized, flexible, and result-oriented professional with 12

years of experience in HR Management. A thorough knowledge of HR issues

and trends to comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations

including Affirmative Action, ADA, ADEA, EEOC, Title VII, FMLA, PDL, CFRA,

LOA, USERRA, FLSA, OSHA, and Cal OSHA. Proven track record of ability to

plan, design, implement Talent Acquisition Process, Employee Development

and Training, Payroll Administration, Compensation, Employee Benefit

Administration, Performance Management, Job Analysis and Job Description,

and Employee Relations. Ability to work with diverse work force at all

levels of the company and external customers in a pleasant and professional

manner.

PARTICULAR STRENGTHS

. Ability to effectively multi-task several complex assignments with

tight deadlines.

. Ability to work independently and with a team.

. A self-starter with strong computer research, analytical skills, and

problem solving skills.

. Exceptional Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Communication Skills.

. Ability to maintain privacy and strict confidentiality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

September 2007 to Present

SELF-EMPLOYED

Freelance Paralegal/Legal/Office Assistant

Irvine, California

. Open and maintain complex case files related to Civil Law, Family Law,

Trust & Estates Law, manually and electronically.

. Assist in preparation of trials with required trial papers and

completing trial binders according to local rules.

. File legal documents with Civil Courts, Family Courts, and Probate

Courts.

. Prepare legal document and legal correspondence.

. Conduct Legal Research as needed basis.

. Reconcile Operating Accounts and Trust Accounts, and update Business

Expense Report accordingly.

. Maintain Google Calendar for client appointments, court hearings,

discovery due dates, trust accounting reminders, and other important

events for the Law Offices.

September 2007 to January 2008

SELF-EMPLOYED

Freelance HR Consultant

Irvine,

California

. Provided objective feedback on strategic planning or changes in a

single department or within the entire organization in support of the

goals and objectives of the Company.

. Recommended plan of actions in improving employee relations, prepared

internal communications on behalf of the Executive Management based on

the events and related facts.

. Conducted Performance Appraisals for Managers and Key Employees and

upgraded job descriptions/job titles with specific new goals and

objectives for the next review, creating a challenging work

environment.

September 2007 to Present

SELF-EMPLOYED

Freelance Riding Instructor

Anaheim, California

. Provide horseback riding lessons to riders of all levels in a safe and

supportive environment.

. Created and worked with Forget Me Not Program combined recreational

horseback riding lessons with equine assisted learning for children who

are highly functioning and mildly affected by Autism; assisted riders

to be more independent and encouraged them to strive for better

horsemanship.

ANNETT J. SMITH

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January 1995 to September 2007

Quest International, Inc.

Human Resources Manager/Office Manager

Irvine, California

. Planned, scheduled, and coordinated Company Events and Employee

Meetings in support of the Goals and Objectives of the Company

including implementation of HR Policies and Employee Benefit Programs.

. Implemented and supported Talent Acquisition Process, Employee

Development and Training, Payroll Administration, Compensation,

Employee Benefit Administration, LOA, Performance Management Process,

Job Analysis and Job Description, and Employee Relations.

. Managed Full Cycle Talent Acquisition Process, including screening

candidates, posting jobs on web-based job research sites, conducting

phone interviews, scheduling in-office interviews, making objective

feedback during employee selection process, tracking candidates in the

Applicant Tracking System, and measuring the effectiveness of

recruiting process.

. Designed and coordinated Training for New Hires with departments

affecting the work flow of the position.

. Designed and implemented New Hire Orientation and Exit Interview for

Termination.

. Maintained knowledge of trends and changes in HR Legislation, informed

Executive Management, and conveyed the changes to Employees thru

Employee Meetings.

. Created and updated Employee Handbook in compliance with new rules and

regulations.

. Responded to Employment Verifications, Unemployment Claims, Disability

Claims, Workers' Comp. Claims, Labor Disputes at Labor Board and

Appeal Board, and other external agencies.

. Implemented semi-monthly disbursement of payroll, including

garnishments, benefits and taxes, consistent with federal and state

wage laws.

. Conducted Wage Surveys within labor market in the similar industry to

determine competitive wages.

. Conducted Time Study/Job Interview to analyze the job and update Job

Description.

. Acted as Liaison between Executive Management and Employees, to inform

and educate HR policies and procedures, and to respond to employees

concerns and challenges.

. Investigated, recommended innovative resolutions to employee concerns

and challenges.

. Provided guidance and coaching to Managers and Supervisors on matters

pertaining to interpretation of company policies, employment laws,

performance appraisals, and performance disciplinary actions.

. Investigated and managed workers' compensation claims to expedite the

treatment and smooth flow of the claim process until the employee

returned to modified or regular job duties.

. Created and administered Safety Programs per OSHA requirements.

. Created and updated procedures, work instructions, and forms for key

functions including Document Control, Quality Records Control, Internal

Quality Audit, Purchasing, Telesales, Training, Office Administration,

and Human Resources per ISO 9001 Standards.

. Mentored, developed, and coached HR Staff and Office Staff, providing

proper guidance and strong leadership to achieve desired results that

are in alignment with Company's Business Objectives; as a result, every

single employee in my department was selected as the Employee of the

Month.

. Served as Designated Management Representative for ISO 9001 Registrar

Surveillance Audits, Customer Site Quality Audits, and FAA/JAA Audits

utilizing a thorough knowledge of all aspects of integrated quality

assurance planning and processes.

. Designed and facilitated Management Meetings to monitor quality process

and project management.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

University of California Irvine, Irvine, California

Paralegal Certificate with GPA of 3.81 (June 2011)

Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California

Associate in Arts - General Education

COMPUTER SKILLS

Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Google Calendar, Legal Research, Visio

(Org. Charts & Flow Charts)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual - English/Korean (Fluent in reading, writing and comprehension)

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TRAINING

CONFIDENTIAL, Irvine, California

( FAA / JAA Self Audit Training (Avionics General Manager)

( ISO 9001: 2000 Overview and Internal Audit Training (Global Quality

Compliance - ISO Consulting Firm)

( Microsoft Outlook Training (Assistant Software Manager)

( Review of Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug Program (Avionics

General Manager)

( Total Quality Management (Director of Operations)

( Sexual Harassment Prevention Training 2005 (Bruce Matlock, Esq.)

EMPLOYER ADVISORY COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY (EACOC), Santa Ana, California

( Advanced Workers' Compensation & Ergonomics Workshop 2001

( A Full Body Scan for Your Workplace - auditing your labor and

employment forms and practices 2003

( Benefits & Employee Retention 2001

( Dealing with Wage and Hour Issues 2000

( Employee Wages and Other Forms of Compensation, Employment Benefits

1999

( Employment Law Seminar 2003 (Whiting & Associates, Inc.)

( Employment Law Update Plus What to Expect in 1999

( Hiring Process 2002

( Hiring Without Fear 2004

( Immigration Issues 2003

( Making EDD State Program Work For You 2003

( New 2006 Workplace Laws & Legal Developments (R. Craig Scott, Esq.)

( New 2004 Workplace Laws and Legal Developments

( New 2002 Workplace Laws and Legal Developments

( Privacy In Workplace 2003

( Privacy In the Workplace 2006 (Murchison & Cumming, LLP)

( 2 Key Safety Issues Impacting Employees In the Year 2000 (Mike Fahey,

CAL/OSHA Consultant)

( The Return to Daily Overtime and the Rest Of the New Employment

Legislation 2000 (Robert Naeve, Esq.)

( Wage and Hour Law 2004

( Wage and Hours 2002

( Workplace Law and Legal Development 2006

AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

( How to Be a Better Trainer

( Microsoft Office

AMERICAN RED CROSS, Santa Ana, California

( Business Continuity Planning Seminar

( First Aid Kit Training / Work Place Program

COMPUMASTER

( Getting the Most From Microsoft Excel

FRED PRYOR SEMINARS

( Mistake-Free Grammar & Proofreading

NATIONAL SEMINARS, Los Angeles, California

( OSHA Compliance Workshop

( OSHA Compliance and Work Place Safety

OCPA Employment - Labor Section (Jessica Linehan, Esq.)

( New Employment/Labor Laws for the New Year 2006

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER, Kansas City, Kansas

( How To Design a Training Program

TAG / AMS CONSORTIUM INC., Long Beach, California

( Anti-Drug / Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Audit Preparedness

Training

TUSTIN IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER, Tustin, California

( Substance Abuse Awareness Training For the Workplace

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