Human Resources Resource

PAULA HALL

**** *. ***** **.

ELKHORN, NE *****

Phone: 402-***-****

**********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a leadership role that will utilize my business knowledge and Human

Resources expertise to assist the growth and success of the business, its employees,

customers, and the community.

Employment History

New Business Development

07/2011 - 06/2012 Balance Fitness & Spa: Consideration for combined fitness studio

and spa facility. Omaha, NE

Researched all aspects needed for a start-up company including location,

license, insurance, products, software, equipment, training, and marketing.

Engaged in strategic analysis of the target market.

Prioritized opportunities that were most likely to generate a profit.

Determined possible partnership ventures, potential segments of the market, and

shifts in the company’s overall business operations.

Developed and studied business plan for strategic planning and forecasting.

Directional changes of the projected business revealed that the fitness component

alone would not be profitable and the spa component would require a larger investment.

Vice President Human Resources

10/1998 - 06/2011 TSL Companies: International and Domestic Freight Transportation

Company. Omaha, NE

Identified cost-saving efficiencies for the company resulting in significant savings

that directly impacted the profitability of the company; highlights to include:

Initiated review of, and proposed ideas to change the means of building

security for TSL Terminals, Kansas City location, reducing annual costs

$175,000 in 2010.

Decreased cost of maintenance and office supplies by 50% in 2009

Reduced annual payroll fees by 25% (approx. $12,0000) in 2009

Prepared and presented data that demonstrated the need for complete

shutdown of the Memphis facility.

Reduced annual payroll by over 2.0M dollars in 2008

Decreased annual recruitment advertising costs by an estimated $50,000

(75%) 2006

Negotiated employment and carrier contracts for new hires, insurance, retirement

plans, HRIS software programs, recruitment advertising, payroll, corporate

events, marketing materials, and administrative supplies; highlights:

Annual health insurance negotiation averaged 2% increase 2005 thru 2009

0% Dental Insurance Negotiation 2004 thru 2011 with increased benefits

Reduced annual costs of holiday events by 50% ($32,000 to $16,000) 2007

Developed and implemented procedures to keep the company positioned for

growth and success; examples include:

Incorporated changes 2006-2009 to make Human Resources department

100% paperless operation.

Researched, presented, and oversaw complete implementation of the

company’s first HRIS benefit software to reduce errors and time.

Increased the effectiveness of the company wellness program to offer more

knowledge and health benefits to employees.

Increased employee retention efforts by added employee appreciation events

and mentored company managers to carry out the President’s philosophies

on an employee-first environment.

Participated in and managed all recruitment efforts and employee promotions

to ensure that individuals were in positioned for development and success.

Analyzed, developed, trained and consulted on Talent Management selection

tools used for all hiring, promotions, and performance determinations.

Managed administrative and human resource department staff; kept them

engaged and focused on company goals and offered growth opportunities.

Initiated performance based bonus opportunities for all employees.

Consulted with CEO and Executives on all Human Resource issues.

Participated in all employee reviews and salary determinations.

Processed, verified, and maintained accurate documentation of personnel

activities such as staffing, training, grievances, and performance evaluations.

Oversaw company payroll, reporting, and compliance; ADP Payroll software.

Provided knowledge and compliance with all state and federal mandates.

Led and organized company events and business meetings.

Education and Training

Issuing Institution Degree Course of Study Completion Dates

University of Nebraska Omaha Master’s Organizational Comm. 1997-2004

University of Nebraska Omaha Bachelor’s Speech Comm. 1989-1994

Occupational Licenses & Certificates

Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date

Human Resource Certificate Creighton Prep College 12/2005

Community

Mentor elementary students and young adults through outreach programs

Workout Leader; design and lead fitness program for non-profit organization

Community Volunteer

References provided upon request.

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