Wendy Gordon
904-***-**** **********@*****.***
Frisco, TX 75035
Human Resources Business Partner
Highly skilled and knowledgeable HR Professional with extensive experience
identifying and meeting large-scale client needs, resolving employee
conflicts and implementing innovative organizational development methods
that align with strategic objectives and improve performance. Proven
ability promoting employee growth, managing training programs, creating
effective conflict resolution strategies and maintaining productive working
environments.
Outstanding leadership and communication skills with expertise providing
employee guidance on new policies and procedures and building relationships
at all organizational levels.
Education & Professional Development
MS in Human Resources Development, Villanova University, Mar 2012
PHR Certified, January 6, 2012
Value Offered
Change Management Organizational Development Talent Acquisition
Process Improvement Training & Development Strategy
Project Management Policy Implementation Consulting
Career Highlights
. Strategy- Leveraged technology and metrics to develop and execute a
strategy to meet 100% of workforce planning initiatives during reduction
in force.
. Employee Relations-Provided face to face contact needed to resolve
sensitive employee issues, including terminations and investigations.
Partnered with senior business leaders to deploy business initiatives
and improve employee satisfaction.
. Organizational Development- Managed a comprehensive training program of
more than 180 certification requirements for 200 employees, increasing
critical skills and qualifications by 50% and resulting in lean
operations.
. Change Management- Created specific change management plans in line with
the training and orientation of employees. Utilized metrics to monitor
and evaluate organizational performance after implementing the change
management process.
. Process Improvement- Streamlined processes within the human resources
department, efforts led to zero requirement concerns during the annual
corporate audit.
. Project Management- Utilized exceptional communication skills to
collaborate with colleagues from various countries to manage over 30
projects; interacted with key departments to establish measures of
success and improve international relations.
Professional Experience
Lender Processing Services April 2012- August 2013
Senior Training and Development Consultant/Training PM
Led and supported the strategic and tactical efforts in the design,
development, implementation and management of training programs. Used
strong presentation and facilitation skills to facilitate biweekly
stakeholder engagement meetings and maintain strong customer relationships.
Facilitated over 100 virtual and live training engagements, promoted to
team lead within 7 months. Attended key client meetings to understand
business requirements and provide consulting. Established positive client
and employee relations in key areas and maintained "pulse" of the client
relations environment. Developed Strategic relationships with various
department heads, which significantly facilitated communication and problem
resolution capabilities within the organization. Employed outstanding time
management and resource allocation skills to manage multiple tasks while
maintaining a strong quality focus.
Management and Training Corporation
Nov 2011- April 2012
Human Resources Manager
Primary HR business partner supporting the center director, four directors
and seven managers. Developed comprehensive and strategic Hr solutions that
improved organizational performance. Provided communication of human
resources policies and procedures to managers and employees using a diverse
set of platforms. Partnered with directors to develop performance
improvement plans that were aligned with changing organizational goals.
Conducted one-on-one meetings with key customers to understand their needs,
provide consultation and conduct progress checks. Facilitated Employee
Preference Survey results, distribution and action planning for key
customer areas.Formed strong relationships with stakeholders to assess
performance needs and make strategic learning and non-learning
recommendations to enhance organizational performance. Conducted one on one
meetings with the executive team and Hiring Managers to map out the current
state of their recruiting processes.
U.S. NAVY, June 1999- May 20
HR Business Partner-Operations and Training
Primary business partner to executive leadership supporting training and
organizational development. Delivered organizational development services,
leadership education and inclusion initiatives for the U.S Navy.
Spearheaded a management training program to familiarize junior managers
with workforce planning initiatives through the optimization of HRIS and
LMS Technologies. Developed current state map and conducted follow on
meetings to review gaps, metrics and desired state models. Well-known
amongst leadership as a transformational change agent, promoting team-
building; used advanced listening and relationship building skills to
promote an environment of cohesiveness. Actively drove the talent
management process by maintaining relationships with stakeholders and
consistent evaluation and analysis of workforce metrics. Provided
leadership coaching and consulting related to employee relations,
Organizational Development (OD) and Training.