Sherod M. Kemp, CP, AABA, BBA-HRM
***** ********* *****, ********, ** 30038
Direct: 678-***-**** • E-Mail: *************@****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Human Resources Management professional with over 10 years of senior management, sales
management and marketing strategy experience in various professional and diverse work
settings. Has extensive knowledge of labor law regulations, OSHA regulations, pay roll
management and extensive experience in employee benefit programs. Has held positions as a
project manager, and as a district hiring and training director. Has recruited, hired, trained and
developed employees from entry level positions to senior management positions. Has evaluated
and determined marketing opportunities and developed growth strategies for businesses. Proven
experience in negotiating, financial management, employee counseling, as well as addressing
and resolving subordinate questions and concerns. Created and implemented documentation
forms used by entry level, mid level, and senior level employees. Has received many awards and
accolades for superbly managing teams, outstanding district managerial leadership, and for
meeting goals and deadlines.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management Graduate: 2014
American Intercontinental University Roswell, GA
Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration Graduate: 2011
American InterContinental University Hoffman Estates, IL
Business Development and Leadership Certificate of Completion Graduate: 2010
Partnership for Community Action Business Development Program Clarkston, GA
Technology Career Preparatory High School Diploma Graduate: 2002
Clarkston High School Clarkston, GA
QUALIFICATIONS
• Formally educated in Human Resources Management, leadership and marketing.
• Upholds and enforces employment labor law and OSHA regulations.
• Has held positions as district hiring and training director.
• Skill-sets to effectively manage information systems.
• Excellent at planning and adhering to budgets and payroll management with outstanding
financial management skills.
• Capable of negotiating staff policies and disputes.
• Manages organizational change and employee retention.
• Has training in legal and ethical environments of international business.
• Extremely skilled in hiring, supervising, training, developing and reprimanding staff.
• Has presided as project manager of various tasks with excellent outcomes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Branch Manager of Human Resources of the District Office 2012- 2013
SunCrest Home Health, Atlanta, GA
• Used quantitative, analytical and financial management skills to manage an annual
payroll budget of $812,352.24 for 29 entry level, mid level, and senior level employees.
• Electronically submitted data to the Federal Government through the CMS (Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services) website regarding regulations and appropriations of
federally funded monies allocated to the district for eligible patients.
• Implemented strategies to motivate employees to successfully meet deadlines.
• Counseled new and current employees with personal and work related issues.
• Held weekly meetings with employees regarding various organizational changes.
• Ensured that each branch within the district is complying with OSHA regulations.
• Assisted new hires and current employees with labor law comprehension.
• Assisted new hires and current employees with benefit program enrollments and changes.
• Conducted I9 screenings through the E-Verify system.
• Recruited, hired, and trained entry level, mid level, and senior level employees.
• Actively identified and reported to Regional Director any areas of needed improvement
throughout the district.
• Conducted 90 day and annual employee evaluations.
• Created forms for employee and patient document that is used throughout the district.
• Performed monthly audits on personnel files to ensure compliance with State, Joint
Commission, and company requirements.
• Performed daily audits on patient charts in preparation for billing various insurance
companies.
• Created an orientation program for new hires that is used throughout the district.
• Used the AllScripts data base to enter new human resource talent, and to access patient
information.
• Ensured that each branch is adhering to infection control programs.
• Conducted random drug testing.
• Prepared special reports on an as needed basis to present to the Regional Director.
• Authorized the payments of invoices from various authorized vendors.
• Arranged various meetings to allow representatives from various medical supply
companies to introduce their products.
• Demonstrated team spirit and initiative to improve the moral of the staff during decision
making processes and organizational changes.
• Used superior technical writing skills to convey communication both verbally and
through writing correspondence.
• Represented the district branches by occasionally attending the marketing staff at various
healthcare events and fairs to help build and solidify business partnerships.
Property Management Specialist, Harbor Group Management, Atlanta, GA 2012-2012
Converted qualified traffic into leases.
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Entered traffic and work orders into MRI data base system.
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Ensured that all residential packages are properly received and logged into delivery journal.
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Assisted with marketing initiatives to generate more prospective residents.
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Helped plan residential activities.
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Assisted in collecting rent payments.
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Set appointments with prospective residents to tour the property.
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Handled and diffuses extreme resident complaints.
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Displayed outstanding customer services.
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Assisted with creating lease renewals.
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Created legal and binding new move in lease documents in Yardi Blue Moon.
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Ensured that all lease paperwork is accurate and in compliance.
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Walked designated buildings to ensure buildings and grounds are immaculate.
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Followed up with internet leads from various web based marketing sites.
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Processed credit and background checks in Core Logic data base system.
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Oversaw the accuracy of the turnkey/make ready board.
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Oversaw the filing of private residential documents.
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Conducted weekly market surveys.
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Conducted new move in walk throughs.
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Updated MRI unit status spread sheets.
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Activated electronic gate key cards in Royal Access/Door King data base systems.
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Founder/CEO, Sherod Marquez Couture, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2010-2012
• Founded and established a small luxury, home, bath and body company.
• Handled all accounting and financial management.
• Marketed, promoted and sold merchandise throughout America and abroad.
• Designed, manufactured, packaged, and distributed all merchandise.
• Conducted inventory and P&L reports.
• Organized business to business meetings with executives of various industries.
• Created all national business plans and marketing strategies for the company.
• Handled questions from clients and demonstrated product knowledge consistently.
• Recruited, hired, trained and developed new talent for sales and customer care positions.
Regional Sales and Support Manager, AT&T, Conyers, GA 2009-2010
• Managed front-line technical support and consultations to customers.
• Utilized mechanical applications to process sales and to analyze problems.
• Processed credit reports for new customer set-ups.
• Provided services and product information on a daily basis to hundreds of national clients.
• Managed clients in the South East region of America.
• Coached and trained an office of 100 employees during training cycles.
• Recruited, trained and developed new talent in the state of Georgia.
• Effectively managed extremely complexed information technology programs.
Asst. HR Area Property Manager, Lyon’s Property Management, Stone Mountain, GA 2007-2009
Assisted in directing daily functions of the property, and enforced OSHA regulations.
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Handled negotiations for lease renewals.
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Processed credit and background checks for prospective residents.
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Handled budget and financial management for the property.
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Diffused extreme residential complaints, and created marketing strategies.
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Was responsible for recruiting and training new talent for 3 regional properties.
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HR Manager/ District Training Manager, Mayor’s Jeweler’s Inc. Atlanta, GA 2005–2007
• Verified and reported payroll, and executed financial management.
• Recruited, hired, trained, and developed employees of various levels for 4 regional
locations.
• Developed training materials and enforced OSHA regulations.
• Scheduled training courses and managed the progression of the stores.
• Helped with inventory and P&L reports, and assisted with sales when needed.
• Counseled and reprimanded employees.
• Determined salaries for each job position.
Assistant Store Manager, Parisian SAKS Inc. Atlanta, GA 2002 –2005
Assisted in visual merchandising.
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Interfaced with company software to create store signage.
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Verified inventory cycle counts.
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Created work schedules.
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Handled customer complaints.
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Assisted on sales floor when needed.
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Coached and trained employees on sales tactic and customer care.
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Professional References
Mrs. Valerie L. Jackson, LPN
Regional Director of Business Development, SunCrest Home Health
4394 Paces Point Circle, SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Direct: 678-***-****
Ms. Ayannah Charles
Assistant Property Director, Harbor Group Management
1352 River Club Drive
Conyers, GA 30012
Direct: 404-***-****
Ms. Caren Dorsey
Account Manager, Gentiva Health Care
4600 W. Village Place, SE Suite 4311
Smyrna, GA 30080
Direct: 1-205-***-****
Mrs. Rebekah Burnett
Office Assistant, United Health Care
183 Davidson Drive
Griffin, GA 30223
Direct: 770-***-****