Human Resource Resources

DIANE M. VENTO, G.P.H.R., SHRM-SCP

**** ** *** *****, *****, FL 33193

305-***-**** (Cell)

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

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-oriented success in professional human resource positions of increasing scope and responsibility. Certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) and Senior Certified Professional in Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP). Able to create and implement plans and organize resources to achieve objectives. Proven track record of developing, motivating and leading people in attaining desired goals. Highly motivated, hands-on leader with excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

s Counseled employees on numerous topics including employment conflicts, career planning and personal issues. Enhanced employee relations efforts and opened lines of communication.

s Set up HR offices from scratch. Devised and implemented new policies and procedures as needed.

s Organized and promoted company functions including seminars, conferences, team building activities, retreats, parties and fund raisers.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

s Led survey (Gallup, Boog, etc.) development, administration and action goal planning sessions

amongst employees in Florida, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Mexico.

s Developed, conducted, and analyzed performance appraisal evaluations.

s Produced and directed management and operational skills training modules, interactive multimedia presentations and seminars.

s Conceived, launched and administered a safety program that covered 1500+ employees nation wide.

EMPLOYMENT

s Devised and implemented the integration of strategic human resource planning into the corporate business planning process.

s Developed and formalized systems and procedures for corporate-wide manpower planning, succession planning, and management development.

s Recruited top level executives, management, professional, technical and support employees. Developed successful marketing techniques to attract high quality talent.

s Oversaw hiring / firing practices. Insured compliance with EEO concepts and directives. Represented company at all Unemployment Hearings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

s Developed and maintained multi-level compensation programs that include exempt, non-exempt, sales incentive and management incentive plans.

s Evaluated benefits structure and negotiated with insurance companies to provide a higher level of benefits coverage with virtually no increase in cost to the company.

s Administered all employee benefit programs including 401(k) Plans, 125 Cafeteria Plans and Long Term / Short Term Disability Insurance Plans.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2015 – Present Adjunct Professor of Human Resources, University of Miami

2010 – Present President, Vento Dynamics, Inc. (HR Consulting Firm with main clients that include Casino Miami Jai Alai (Gaming), Eulen America (Aviation and Outsource Services), ImpEx of Doral (Mfg), Paper Products of Florida (Mfg), Graziano’s (Restaurant), V&E Restaurant Group (Restaurant), Americhem Pharmaceutical Corp)).

2002 - 2010 Director of Human Resources, Olympus Latin America, Inc.

2000 - 2002 Director of Human Resources, eHDL, Inc.

1997 - 1999 Director of Human Resources, Amedex Insurance Group / USA Medical

EDUCATION

M.B.A. specializing in Human Resource Management with a certificate in Health Care Administration. University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida

B.S. in Business Administration with a Human Resource Management major with a minor in Business Management. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

AFFILIATIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS

Certified Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Certified Senior Professional SHRM-SCP

Vice President, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Gallup Q12 Survey Trained Facilitator; Trained CORE Facilitator

Achieved Highest Engagement Scores in all Olympus Companies worldwide 2008 and 2009

Published two articles in HRM Today

Excellent References Available Upon Request

Available for full-time, part-time and consulting work.

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