VALARIE A. SHAW

602-***-**** ac6ahn@r.postjobfree.com

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SUMMARY

Versatile professional seeking human resources, office management, or other senior-level administrative position. Proven ability to create effective organizational systems and management processes. Highly developed sense of urgency and accountability, ability to multi-task. Analytical problem-solver and resourceful self-starter. Able to represent company professionally and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Sensitive to the need for confidentiality. Skills include:

• Highly proficient in Word and Excel, good knowledge of PowerPoint; master new software quickly

• HR management, including benefits administration/payroll

• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills

• Office and staff management

• Basic bookkeeping

• Meeting/event/tradeshow planning and logistics

• Project management

• Notary Public

• Fluent German, knowledge of Swedish

• Keyboard speed 80+ wpm

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Administration: Assured smooth functioning of administrative functions by providing leadership to clerical staff. Office management, including vendor oversight for building and technology systems. Liaison for study sponsors at busy clinical research site. Managed software implementation and acted as resource for users. Drafted correspondence, policy documents, handbooks, etc. Designed spreadsheet tools utilizing pivot tables for data analysis. Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information (i.e., merger discussions, personnel matters). Bookkeeping, including A/P, A/R, statement reconciliation. Arranged domestic and international travel. Translated documents from German into English. Human Resources: Accountable for full range of HR responsibilities. Recruited for managerial, administrative, professional and manufacturing positions. Researched, drafted and implemented policies; worked with counsel to produce employee handbook. Processed payroll. Handled benefits administration. Investigated alleged misconduct incidents; recommended appropriate disciplinary measures. Presentations to staff on harassment awareness, benefits, profit-sharing, etc.

Event Planning/Travel Management: Accountable for logistics planning and on-site coordination for trade shows and events. Domestic and international travel planning. Arranged in-house training workshops and Board/senior management meetings. Arranged company social events.

VALARIE A. SHAW

602-***-**** ac6ahn@r.postjobfree.com

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EXPERIENCE

Human Resources Manager Cantor Law Firms March 2012 – May 2018 Handled all aspects of human resources management for three law firms, including benefits administration and payroll. Created HR procedures, drafted policies, selected administrative staff. Worked closely with IT contractor, insurance broker, 401K TPA, database consultant and other vendors. Also handled some office management tasks. Position was eliminated. Resource Manager Evans Newton September 2008 – March 2012 Managed consultant allocation/scheduling for educator coaching and training projects in school districts nationwide. Created systems to monitor status of services delivered against contracts, forecast required staffing resources/competencies based on existing/anticipated contracts, acted as registrar for continuing education courses.

Administrative Manager American Global Manufacturing May 2007 – June 2008 Duties for this heavy equipment manufacturer included human resources, payroll, 401-K and benefits administration for two facilities, office management, executive support, IT support, trade show planning/ logistics, travel arrangements, compiling and proofing product literature, selection/purchase of equipment and services. Company ceased operations. Operations Manager Arizona Research Center February 2005 – May 2007 Managed clinical trial applications, liaised with sponsoring pharmaceutical companies, handled accounting, human resources, payroll, IT support. Implemented improvements to enhance capture of revenue-generating activities and improve work flow throughout company. Represented research center at investigator meetings.

Administrative Manager GIST Wireless Consulting June 2001 – December 2004 Founded by What’s for Free’s CIO, GIST implemented wireless data solutions for clients throughout the Western US. Responsibilities included administrative support for owner, customer service, HR, and payroll. GIST relocated to Southern California. Administrative Manager What's For Free Technologies April 2000 – March 2001 Handled all human resources, office management and executive support for start-up Internet marketing company. Company ceased operations.

Human Resources Manager Atronic Americas April 1997 – April 2000 Established HR function in this fast-growing subsidiary of a German manufacturer and distributor of video slot machines, with full responsibility for staffing, compensation, benefits, payroll, policy formulation/implementation and employee relations issues for approximately 140 employees at facilities in three states. Acted as office/facility manager. Assistant to CEO Carlisle Plastics, Inc. Sept. 1994 – March 1997 Carlisle was a $450 million manufacturer of plastic products with 13 facilities in the US and Mexico. Responsibilities included corporate travel management, event planning, compiling and editing management reports, drafting correspondence, numerous special projects, as well as administrative support for the CEO and the Board of Directors. Carlisle was acquired by Tyco International and the Phoenix office was subsequently closed. Calendar, schedule, filing, office manager, administrative manager, HR manager, HR generalist, benefits, payroll, employee relations, recruit, trade show, event, planning, travel management, vendor management, German, Swedish, English, editing, proofreading, writing, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Windows, Internet, Acrobat, bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, A/P, accounts receivable, A/R, reconciliation, training, communication, self-starter, professional, administrative, confidential, research, supervise, supervisory

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