KERMIT F. FRANKLIN

Los Angeles, CA ***** •323-***-**** • ac6g9p@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

HR manager and legislative aide with 10+ years of experience executing HRIS, People Soft, ADP, MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Pay expert, EZ Labor, HR Generalist Affairs, Benefits/Payroll, Employee and Career Counseling, Job Analysis, Team Building/Moral Building, Legal Issues & Compliance, Recruiting, Executive Assistant Skills, and Customer and Client Service. Master’s Degrees from the University of Southern California and Phillips Graduate University.

SKILLS

Communication, flexibility, leadership, motivation, patience, kindness, problem-solving abilities and teamwork.

WORK EXPERIENCE

The Franklin Group

HR Consultant 2014-2018

Los Angeles, CA

•Lowered accident and injury rate by over 50% and saved the company 1.2M in damages by updating and inputting IIPP program

•Recruited talent for the company through social media, i.e. Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Zip Recruiter

•Consulted the development of employee training manual, employee handbook, IIPP and OSHA compliance, benefits, and employee relations

•Conducted research and analysis to determine organizational needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

•ACA consulting, risk management

Southern California Golf Association 2016-2016

Government Affairs Intern Studio City, CA

•Participated in public meetings of water shortages with Los Angeles County to give input on the needs of SCGA.

•Research, reviewed and wrote about water issues that affect SCGA.

•Wrote newsletters to constituents

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

President 2014-2018

Lancaster, CA

Educated adults about the economic, and health toll of gun death and injury, including domestic violence, suicide, and unintentional shootings

Educated the public on Federal and state gun laws

Educated the public of the dangers of keeping firearms unlocked in the home

Encouraged parents to ask their neighbors if guns are safely stored at places where their children play and visit

California State Assembly 2013-2013

Legislative Aide Sacramento, CA

Assisted in passing Assembly Bill 2389 (aerospace) bringing 6500 jobs to California and providing aerospace industry (Lockheed Martin) $425 million tax break

•Managed Assemblyman's schedule and prioritized by importance

•Promoted legislative image by representing Assembly member internally and externally to constituents, lobbyist

•Researched policies and gathered data and statistics

•Drafted bills, discussing the amendments with the party officials and finalized suggested changes

•Monitored and evaluated the status of bill implementation from House to House to Governor’s desk

•Prepared bills, memos, circulars and other official documents and managed press conferences and other meetings

United Care, Inc.

HR Generalist/Benefits Manager 2009 – 2012

Los Angeles, CA

•Reorganized and managed accounts for the installation of electrical outlets in the company building valued at $300K

•Hired 60 employees within 2 months increasing efficiency in the organization. Managed over 100 employees.

•Recruited, interviewed, and reviewed qualified candidates for employment including placement of job advertisements, checking references, composing and sending offer and rejection letters to selected candidates. EEOC training.

•Oversaw 300 employees, including conducting appraisals; relations investigation; educational presentation for benefits; administration of 401(K), pension, and retiree medical plans; and training session for FMLA, CFRA & LOA

•Implemented Employee Safety Manual per OSHA and conducted Job Analysis along with salary and compensation

•Evaluated appropriate job classifications (e.g. exempt vs. non-exempt positions)

•Conducted the Injury and Illness Prevention Program and planed design changes and cost management recommendations

•Conducted audit of medical and dental plans which resulted in over 15% overall yearly premium savings

•Implemented and developed all new benefit offerings including employee education and presentations

•Continuously updated compliance knowledge relevant to ERISA, Family Medical Leave Act, COBRA and all other Federal and State Laws

•Met quarterly with vendors and broker to review benefit plan financials and design

Anthem Blue Cross/Well Point

HR Consultant 2008 – 2009

Thousand Oaks, CA

•Tracked and trend audit results, providing feedback to management. Generated monthly reports of audit findings, supports clients with issued identified, developed and analyzes reports to assist management with information requested

•Conducted employee onboarding, development, and training

Americorp Funding

Human Resources Manager/Operations 2004 – 2007

Santa Monica, CA

•Designed HR manual that outlined payroll, background checks, references, meal breaks, vacation benefits and company regulations which brought about efficiency and decrease company turnover by over 50%

•Researched and obtained company license to create branch offices in OR, FL, NY, NJ, ID, IA, TX, DE, CT, KS, PA, GA, NM and WA adding profit over $12M. EEOC training.

•Managed daily operations of mortgage bank including supervision of 460 employees

•Recruited and retained qualified mortgage personnel and designed plan changes and cost management recommendations

•Created and implemented employee wellness offerings, which included health screenings, and monthly communications. Developed benefit educational presentations for all employees and senior management.

•Resolved escalated benefit issues and with physicians and insurance vendors

•Administered 401(K), pension, and retiree medical plans in coordination with Cox Enterprises

EDUCATION:

Master in Public Administration 2015-2017

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior 2000-2002

Phillips Graduate Institute, Encino, CA

Bachelor of Science in Business Management 1995-1997

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Executive Leadership 2006

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Certifications: EQ, PHR Pending Testing

United States Marine Corp

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