Human Resource Advisor

Leslie Fay

**** ******* ***** ***. 3-859-***-****

Lexington, KY 40517 ******@*****.***

Professional Profile

Career Objective

To join a company that offers me a stable and positive atmosphere and inspires their team to enhance and therefore to innovate the work culture for the betterment of all parties concerned. To work in an organization geared towards my educational and background experience.

Personal Profile

Energetic, dedicated, accomplished, conscientious, business-savvy individual who enjoys working with people, meeting the needs of the organization, and creating a fun work environment. Responsible supervisor in Human Resource, Training, and Retail field with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 19+ years of experience.

Skills Summary

Interactive teaching/learning

Positive learning environment

Critical thinking

Active listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Outstanding social skills

Positive reinforcement

Effective time management

Achievements

Material Development

Created skill path classes targeting employees to create an engaging work environment.

Process Improvement

Developed management that resulted in better employee relations. Team Building and Leadership

Created collaborative classroom experience through DISC assessment, Business Acumen, and Feedback classes.

Training

Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams to ensure smooth adoption of new program. Completed training on-time and under-budget.

Technology Integration

Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom. Interactive Learning

Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking. Organizations

SHRM member since 2013

HRCI member since 2013

Retail Industry Professional Group member since 2013 Education

BETHEL UNIVERSITY MCKENZIE, TENNESSEE CAMPUS

Master of Science in Criminal Justice, December 2017 BETHEL UNIVERSITY MCKENZIE, TENNESSEE CAMPUS

Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution, February 2016 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX FLORIDA CAMPUS

Bachelors of Science in Business/Human Resource Management, 2013 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX FLORIDA CAMPUS

Associate of Arts in Business, 2011

Professional Experience

Minova, Human Resources Advisor-May 2017- Present

• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Developed and supported training programs for new hires, established employees, and lead others in the correct path for advancement. BWXT Conversion Services, LLC, Human Resources-January 2016- April 2017

• Support three locations and unions by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

• Guide management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

• Complies with Department of Energy,federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; and enforcing adherence to requirements.

• Provides communication and organizational information in the form of letters and documents to the Department of Energy.

• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Perform key HR functions throughout the company such as: recruiting, hiring, conducting background checks, record keeping of employee’s information, manage employee relations, policies, procedures, and manage all organization changes

• Maintains benefits and billing for the organization including active salary

(exempt and non-exempt), union and retired employees.

• Developed and supported material for new hires and established employees.

• Working on projects to assist the organization in becoming more proficient and digital.

• Proficient and knowledgeable in using HR software’s such as: ADP, Kronos, Virtual Edge, Workday, Millennium, I-9 Enrollment and On-boarding on a regular basis.

CMI Consulting, Human Resources Advisor on contract to BWXT Conversion Services, LLC, September 2015- January 2016 (Contractor Position)

• Support Human Resources Department by providing advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

• Developed and revitalized policies and procedures.

• Assisted in reorganizing the hiring and recruiting process.

• Assisted in reorganization the open enrollment process and benefit billing. Traxx Management Company, Human Resource Director-January 2014- September 2015 (Company Sold)

• Supports management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.

• Guides management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Perform key HR functions throughout the company such as: recruiting, hiring, conducting background checks, record keeping of employee’s information, manage employee relations, and manage all organization changes

• Conduct payroll, scheduling, interviewing, shrink control, FMLA, benefits, unemployment, and counseling of employees.

• Developed and supported training programs for new hires, established employees, and lead others in the correct path for advancement.

• Presented and developed power point presentations for orientation, skill path classes, and workshops.

• Proficient and knowledgeable in using HR software’s such as: Virtual Edge, Workday, Millennium, I-9 Enrollment and On-boarding on a regular basis.

• Performed all functions of the Human Resources Department. CitiTrends, Store Manager-April 2013-December 2013 (Accepted position with Traxx Management Company)

• Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

• Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

• Perform key HR functions throughout the store such as: recruiting, hiring, conducting background checks, calculate payroll, record keeping of employee’s information, manage employee relations, and manage all organization changes

• Proficient and knowledgeable in using HR software’s such as: Virtual Edge, Workday, I-9 Enrollment and On-boarding on a regular basis

• Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.

• Ensures availability of merchandise and services by maintaining inventories.

• Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.

• Protects employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment.

• Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.

• Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results.

• Train all new employees within the store for various positions (sales associates, markdown team specialist, and managers) in compliance with Federal Labor Laws and corporate standards

Hancock Fabrics, Inc., Store Manager –June 2012-April 2013 (Left due to management)

• Guiding the store team and business in a positive direction.

• Conduct payroll, scheduling, interviewing, shrink control, benefits, developing a team, customer service, increases sales and decreasing cost and shrink to receive a return on investment.

• Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results.

• Train all new employees within the store for various positions (sales associates, markdown team specialist, and managers) in compliance with Federal Labor Laws and corporate standards

RaceTrac Petroleum, Human Resources/Training Supervisor –October 2003- December 2, 2011 (Position dissolved)

• Human Resources/Training Department. Conduct payroll, scheduling, interviewing, shrink control, FMLA, benefits, unemployment, and counseling of employees.

• Developed and supported training programs for new hires, established employees, and lead others in the correct path for advancement.

• Presented and developed power point presentations for orientation, skill path classes, and workshops.

• Created hands-on curriculum to promote employee interest and receptive learning.

• Taught orientation classes and ensured employees knew and understood the policies and procedures of the organization.

• Supervised and supported ten locations with over 150 employees and 10 Associate trainers.

• Hands on learning and development of new hires, current and promoted employees.

• Worked with training department and vice president of company on new training initiatives and keeping current ones up to date to comply with laws and regulations.

Note: Break in employment, RaceTrac Petroleum to Hancock Fabrics was due to move from Florida to Tennessee, the job market in Tennessee, and taking time for family.

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