Information Technology Human Resources

SONIA S. EDWARDS

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Highly organized and detailed Human Resource/Administrative professional with several years of experience providing HR/Administrative support to staff and senior executives. Able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve projects goals. Independent and self-motivated professional with excellent research and writing skills; able to grow positive relationships with clients and colleagues at all organization levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Prince George's Community College / Largo, MD

Human Management Certification Program, October 2015 - April 2016

Capitol College, Laurel, MD

Business Information Technology, August 1995- July 1997

Forestville High School, Forestville, MD

High School Diploma, 1995

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

United Medical Center (UMC), Washington, DC October 2009 - June 2015

Human Resources (Executive Assistant II)

Integral member of Human Resources Department serving as Support Staff with On-Boarding for new Employees. Assisted with processing payroll for UMC Employees. Responsible for new Applicant processing and tracking of personnel files. Processed employee requests for uniforms, parking permits, meal cards, name tags and I.D. badges. Assembled new hire packets and completed monthly reports for New Hires, Terminations and Worker's Compensation claims for our Governing Board. Flexibility to manage the assigned workload in order to meet deadlines. Monitored phones and informed Department Staff of guests and visitors. Maintain database and report generation, coordinating personnel paperwork, file preparation, review and maintenance. Oversaw general information distribution throughout the office.

Key Accomplishments:

New Employee Orientation

Recruitment

Management & Employee Development Training

Workmen's Compensation Liaison

Benefits Compensation

Employee Relations Assistant

Environment of Care Committee Rep.

Background/ Credential Verification

Scheduler

Statistics & Analyses Departmental Reports

Special Projects

Prince George's County Council, Upper Marlboro, MD June 2007 -September 2009

Administrative Assistant III

Senior Level Administrative Support Staff to Chairperson of County Council. Maintained meetings schedule, set up travel arrangements and prepared reports and letters. Proofread and edit memorandums and speeches prior to meetings. Tracked minutes/agendas during the meetings and assisted with information for website posting. Properly directed call and handled emails for the committee. Ensured room was equipped and cleaned for Council Hearings. Monitored supplies and purchase orders for the office.

Key Accomplishments:

Promoted to Scheduler for Chairperson for the County Council.

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