KIM THOMAS
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Provided strategic and functional support for multiple, geographically dispersed programs for
recruiting, hiring, termination, and promotion actions. Fosters an environment of teamwork and
continued growth and development across all functions. Results-oriented, with broad experience in all
areas of Human Resource, including policy development, performance management and benefits
administration, with comprehensive background in employee relations, recruiting, compensation and
benefits.
SKILLS
Recruitment/staffing Training programs development
Benefits administration Audit preparation and reporting
Interviewing MS Office proficient
Employee coaching New employee orientations
Performance management systems Termination procedures
Unemployment laws Team building
Records maintenance
WORK HISTORY
11/2009 to 12/2013 – 40 hours per week
Human Resource Assistant/Technician
Moral Welfare & Recreation - (CNRJ) Commander Naval Region Japan
Duties Include: Human resources strategic support for an employee population of approximately
1025 employees across more than 6 locations including employee relations, performance
management, EEO, communications, staffing, compensation, talent management, organization
development, policies and procedure compliance, capture and business development activities and
diversity/workforce inclusion initiatives. Counsels management in all areas of employee relations
including: leadership assessment, career planning, performance counseling, talent management, and
disciplinary issues. Other responsibilities have included:
Provided strategic and functional support for multiple, geographically dispersed programs for
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recruiting, hiring, termination, and promotion actions.
Served as company representative at countless Job Fairs to promote company objectives.
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Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
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Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems and safety
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recreation programs.
Handled understaffing, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary
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procedures.
Organized and led numerous orientation and training to promote collaboration.
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Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to upper
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management.
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
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Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational
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materials.
Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
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Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and policy compliance.
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Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments
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to upper management.
Developed departmental systems and procedures that better aligned the work flow process.
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Provided International Human Resources support for employees overseas.
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Served as mentor for less senior HR members.
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Ensured program compliance with EEOC, FMLA, ADA, and Service Contract Act regulatory
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requirements
11/2002 to 08/2006 – 60 hours per week
(ABE) Aviation Boatswain Mate Equipment, Military
(Navy) Honorable Discharge
Duties Include:
Documented and processed classified materials.
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Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
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Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.
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Composed office job descriptions and directives.
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Served as custodian of classified documents.
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Operated and maintained communications equipment.
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Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry
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dismounted battle drills.
Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 63 personnel.
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Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
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EDUCATION
Current Master of Science: Human Resource Management (MHRM)
Keller Graduate School of Management - Chicago, IL
Expected Graduation: October 2014
May- 2013 Bachelor of Science: Technical Management (BSTM)
DeVry University - Chicago, IL
References available upon request.