Human Resources Resource

KEREAM SIMON, MA

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SUMMARY

Disciplined human resources professional with nineteen years of experience working in various

industries delivering innovative solutions to employees at multiple sites. Consistent, proactive,

results-oriented team player eager to bring strong interpersonal skills to an organization in need

of top-level management support. Areas of expertise include employee management, policy

administration, onboarding, terminations, and coaching.

HIGHLIGHTS

Training and career development

Dispute resolution

Benefits administration, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims

EXPERIENCE

01/2008-01/2014 Human Resource Services Specialist, Support Services

Pearland Independent School District – Pearland, Texas

Advised and trained managers on how to better communicate with

their employees and how to develop tools to effectively document

low performing employees.

Implemented an electronic onboarding process that resulted in

fostering a positive attitude towards organizational objectives.

Initiated a more standardized employee training program that

resulted in managers taking a more active role in overseeing their

employee’s training needs.

Served as the liaison between management and employees by

handling questions, interpreting new employee programs such as

Cash for College, and resolving other employee-related issues at

the lowest level possible.

Directed the implementation of an electronic clerical evaluation

tool to maximize the communication between managers and

employees to make the conversation about job expectations more

interactive.

Coordinated with the Workers’ Compensation carrier to provide

safety trainings at multiple sites resulting in a reduction in

employee-related injuries by 15%.

Oversaw the District’s unemployment claims resulting in a 95%

success rate for the District.

Conducted investigations and provided written documentation of

findings/corrective actions.

KEREAM SIMON, M.A.

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07/2001- 10/2006 Director of Human Resources/Public Affairs

Incentives (residential treatment facility- males 13-17) – Katy, Texas

Directed personnel, training, and employee relations activities.

Implemented new hire process including mandatory drug testing.

Facilitated the benefits administration for all employees as well as

coordinated other ancillary services with third party administrators.

Increased the employee base by 30% to meet changing staffing

needs.

Authored policies and procedures and oversaw the implementation

of the employee handbook.

Advised managers on organizational policy matters and

recommended needed changes.

Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and

public relations activities.

12/2000-07/2001 Administrative Technician IV

Texas Education Agency – Austin, Texas

Reviewed applicant information and made recommendations for

hire. Posted open positions on company website.

Processed payroll for the department of 25 employees.

Drafted meeting agendas and distributed materials to recipients.

Planned travel arrangements for two directors.

Created and maintained spreadsheets using advanced Excel

functions.

07/1999- 12/2000 Administrative Technician III

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board – Austin, Texas

Processed payroll for the department of 10 employees.

Monitored employee attendance to track vacation, sick leave, and

other absences and prepared accurate payroll records for

processing.

Reviewed job applications and resumes, scheduled interviews and

processed background checks. Posted open positions on company

website.

Processed incoming mail and distributed accordingly.

EDUCATION

May 2001 Master of Arts: Human Services

St. Edward’s University – Austin, Texas

May 1992 Bachelor of Arts: Major: Communications Minor: Journalism

Texas Southern University – Houston, Texas

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