Michelle Helms
Southampton, Pennsylvania *****
********@***.***
www.linkedin.com/in/michellehelmsphiladoptables
Offering exemplary communication and problem solving competencies with experience in these key areas:
Human Resources - Team Building - Compliance - Leadership – Development - Operations - Management
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
• A unique blend of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through education, employment, and community
involvement
• Highly analytical strategic thinker with proven ability to thrive in complex, fast-paced environments
• Dynamic problem solver able to anticipate potential problems and create solutions to avert potential pitfalls
• Skilled communicator and efficient leader able to inspire and motivate staff to work together towards project
oriented goals
• Honed skill set which focuses on both building relationships with customers, employees while fostering business
skills that drive business needs
• Enthusiastic, creative, and willing to assume increasing responsibilities, coupled with aptitude in coordinating
multiple projects and meeting deadlines under pressure
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Philadoptables, Non-Profit Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
Founder and President 2006 - Current
• Direct and coordinate the organization’s goals and objectives to fund operations, maximize fundraising, and
increase efficiency
• Confer with board members, organization officials, and volunteers to address issues, coordinate activities, and
solve problems
• Energize the community to engage in the saving of homeless animals through education
Mid-Atlantic Management Corporation, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Human Resource Director/Director of Operations 2004 - 2014
• Determined staffing requirements, and interviewed, hired and trained new employees, and oversaw those
personnel processes
• Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties
• Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and
goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement
• Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferred with customers,
staff members, company officials, and other stakeholders as necessary
Bent Glass Design, Inc., Hatboro, PA
Human Resources Generalist 2002 - 2004
• Prepared and maintained employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, and
promotions utilizing human resources system software, exemplary record keeping and organizational skills
• Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations
• Addressed employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, and other employee
concerns
• Maintained and updated human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks and
directories, and performance evaluation forms
Sodexho, Philadelphia, PA
Satellite Manager 2001 - 2002
RetailDNA, Stamford, CT
Operations Specialist 2000 - 2001
Xando Cosi Incorporated, Washington DC
Regional Training Manager 1998 - 2000
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Einstein Brothers Bagels, Marlton, NJ
General Manager
Discovery Zone, Philadelphia, PA
General Manager
EDUCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Cum Laude Bachelor of Science, Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Management Concentration
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Member 2004 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Philadelphia’s Animal Control Shelter, Philadelphia, PA 2006- Current