ERICA C. PENICK
***** ******* ****** ? Strongsville, OH 44136 ? 440-***-****
*****.******@*****.***
Offering a Proven Track Record of Organizational Efficiency and
Productivity Improvements
Highly motivated, resourceful, performance-driven HR Administrative
Professional skilled in broad and diverse functions of business
operations. Strong organizational, customer service and communication
skills with the ability to independently plan and direct business affairs.
Trusted advisor and liaison with a proven track record of increasing
efficiency and establishing best business practices. PC Proficiency in MS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Technical Writing, and
Internet research.
Core Knowledge and Skills Areas:
* Highly Motivated
* Adaptable
* Innovative
* Dedicated
* Expert Problem-Solver
* Meticulously Organized and Detailed
* Client Relationships
* Talent Acquisition & Training
* Marketing/Communication
* Confidentiality
Professional Experience
Pastors' Secretary, Strongsville United Methodist Church, Strongsville, OH
(2011 -2013)
Possess genuine Christian character and love for the service of the Lord
while facilitating the Pastors' administrative needs and assist with the
church office functions with primary objectives focused on:
Administrative Functions
. Executive Assistant to the Senior and Associate Pastor
. Provide Support to Program Staff
. Volunteer and Support Staff Supervision and Management
. Web Development and Content Management
. Print and Web Communications Design and Development
. Scheduling and Event Coordination
. Liaison Between Staff, Clergy,, Committees, Constituents, and
Membership
. 1200+ Membership Database Management
. Manage Departmental Budget
. Exercise confidentiality and discretion in discussion of
sensitive matters
. Transcribe and maintain senior and associate pastors'
communications
. Facilitate and maintain scholarship applications, awards,
correspondence
Staffing Assistant, The reserves Network, Brunswick, OH (2011)
Contribute to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and
objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance
culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards,
goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior
workforce with primary objectives focused on:
Human Resource Functions
. Recruiting and staffing logistics; performance management and
improvement tracking systems
. Maintaining employee files and the HR filing system
. Employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health reporting; and
employee services
. Assisting with employee relations
. Company employee communication
. Employee orientation, development, and training logistics and
record keeping
. Development of the Human Resources department
. Development of an employee-oriented company culture that
emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and high
performance
. Personal ongoing development
ERICA C. PENICK
18920 Laurell Circle ? Strongsville, OH 44136 ? 440-***-****
*****.******@*****.***
Offering a Proven Track Record of Organizational Efficiency and
Productivity Improvements
Secretary, Euclid City Schools, Euclid, OH (2007-2010)
Performed a variety of administrative and clerical duties, possess a
working knowledge of bookkeeping, word-processing, and office management,
communicate effectively with students, staff and the public individually
and in group situations.
Human Resource Functions
. Record and Track daily absences of administrators, faculty
and staff
. Identify and Assign appropriate substitutes in accordance
with board of education requirements
. Process Leave Time Requests
Executive Administrator, Arla Concierge, Euclid, OH (2005-2007)
Advise the CEO on strategic business development and key corporate
planning issues and make recommendations on major business decisions.
Responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of the company.
Exercised management responsibility ensuring efficient services that are
designed to meet the needs of clients and staff. Oversaw the
development of operating and strategic plans. Accountable for the overall
success of operations. Acted in the absence of the Chief Executive
Officer.
Human Resource Functions
. Established performance evaluation and tracking procedures
. Reviewed external candidate applications, coordinated
interviews and trained new employees
. Central coordinator, including work assignments, and
training
. Maintained employee personnel files, recruitment files, and
hourly time records
Office Manager, Community Partnership for Arts and Culture, Cleveland, OH
(2001-2005)
Managed multiple databases, providing technical assistance to members of
the organization's online cultural calendar website, assisted with
development and implementation of advertising strategies to promote the
organization's programs and services, designed varying publications
detailing the arts and cultural offerings of Northeast Ohio, coordinated
events with city and government officials as well as executive directors,
monitored emails, provided administrative support for and maintained
calendars of multiple senior level executives, proofread and edited
correspondence, coordinated travel and itineraries, scheduled
appointments, and conference calls; monitored ongoing projects and
initiatives, responded to client inquiries and requests for information.
Human Resource Functions
. Increased office support capabilities with the
recommendation and implementation of automated scheduling
. Scheduled meetings and agendas as well as recorded and
distributed meeting minutes
Operations Manager, Questech Security, Birmingham, AL (1997-1998)
Helped to establish ground floor home and business alarm company
providing: marketing and sales strategies for CCTV and alarm systems,
coordinated training programs for sales representatives and installers,
oversaw all aspects of company operations from hiring, dismissal,
inventory, and advertising,; managed time and attendance records, provided
administrative support for and maintained calendars of multiple senior
level executives, proofread and edited correspondence, coordinated travel
and itineraries, monitored ongoing projects and sales initiatives,
maintained organizational database, direct supervision of middle
management and entry level staff.
Human Resource Functions
. Coordinated all recruiting efforts, reviewed external
applications and coordinated interviews
. Tracked and Analyzed employee time banks, prepared leave
reports and processed payroll
. Assisted with developing On-Boarding orientation program
materials for managers and employees
Education
BSBA Human Resources Management, Chancellor University,
Cleveland, OH - Dean's List Honors
ERICA C. PENICK
18920 Laurell Circle ? Strongsville, OH 44136 ? 440-***-****
*****.******@*****.***
Offering a Proven Track Record of Organizational Efficiency and
Productivity Improvements
Community Involvement
Concessions Chairperson, Strongsville Instrumental Boosters, Strongsville,
OH (2011 -current)
SIMB is an organization of dedicated volunteers that supports both the Band and
Orchestra programs at Strongsville High School as well as at the middle and
elementary school levels. This is accomplished by raising funds through membership
dues and fundraising events such as concessions, hoagie sales, raffles, community
events and other activities:
Primary Functions
. Recruit, Train, Retain Volunteer Staff
. Supervise and Manage 30+ Volunteers
. Staffing and Scheduling
. Primary Point of Contact for all Concessions and Concessions
Sponsored Fundraising Events
. Maintain Event Scheduling and Communications via Web
. Develop and Sustain Strong Partnerships with Local Businesses
in Support of Fundraising Events
. Manage $17,000 Concessions Budget
. Prep and Maintenance of 3 Service Buildings and All Equipment
. Purchase and Manage Inventory
. Food Prep, Set Up, and Clean Up
. Manage All Cash Collections
. Coordinate Special Halftime Events with Local Sponsors