SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced and enthusiastic HR Specialist with 5 years' extensive
experience in the full recruitment life-cycle in the human resources
practice. Strong expertise and experience in completing reference checks,
conducting preliminary phone interviews, job advertisement preparation, and
recruitment assistance. Highly proficient in developing, managing and
administering HR systems, implementing policies and procedures to satisfy
state compliance laws and a proven record of maintaining organizational
data integrity,.
. Personnel Selection (interview skills, selections process)
. Strong communication skills with the ability to cultivate
opportunities through collaboration for assessment, quality
improvement, and cross employee development.
. Solid understanding in human resources management and management
principles
. Expertise in Microsoft Application: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
and other databases including YARDI, Taleo, EmploeeMax, PeopleSoft.
. Media and Public Relations experience including the publicity and
production of brochures, handouts, promotional videos and multimedia
programs.
. Content expert and experience in researching, interpreting and
applying appropriate Federal laws, regulations, policies and
guidelines in recruitment and staffing.
EDUCATION
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management, Catholic University,
Washington D.C. (in progress)
Bachelors of Art, Communications & Marketing, American University,
Washington D.C. (May 2008)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Human Resources Specialist
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Kensington, MD,
January 2013- Present
. Execute all recruitment processes including head-hunting, reaching
potential candidates by telephone/email, applicants' resume screening,
interviewing applicants, processed background checks, shortlisting,
finalizing hiring and closing vacancies.
. Consult with prospective and current applicants using email,
telephone, written communications, and social media technology to
respond to questions and concerning their application.
. Lead development of content and training for employee onboarding and
HR continuous learning training modules.
. Facilitates on-boarding process for new hires including the
Interpretation of policies, procedures, and regulations.
. Plans and facilitates recruiting programs, College Fairs, Open houses,
and various recruitment projects targeted to specific professionals.
. Provide administrative support for all HR functions, including filing,
copying, general correspondence and support/preparation for meetings,
trainings, orientations, executive travelling, etc.
. Implement policies, procedures and standards. Collaborated with legal
counsel to ensure compliance with local statues and with the corporate
office to ensure consistency with company-wide policies and standards.
. Key accomplishments include: establishment of applicant tracking
system, development of "new employee benefits administration" training
module for HOC leadership.
Human Resource Recruiting and Onboarding Administrator (Contractor)
Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA, August 2012 - December 2012
. Manage the organization's employee insurance and benefits program.
Developed a mechanism for which to manage, track and authorize for
payment all outpatient medical claims. Developed coverage criteria,
standard forms, claim tracking database and payment process. Authorize
payments for invoices and outpatient medical claims. Serve as the
company representative with contracted benefits provider.
. Facilitated the on-boarding process for new hires
. Processed background check and resume verification to ensure OFCCP
compliance regulations
Employment Application Verifier (Contractor)
Sparks -Westat, Rockville, MD, March 2012 - May 2012
. Function as a Labor Relations specialist between supervisors,
employees and union representatives.
. Ensure that reference checks are completed for final candidates as
appropriate.
. Review the background check report and advising the appointing
authority that the final candidate is cleared and to proceed with an
offer of employment or, when the final candidate presents a potential
risk to the organization, discussing such concerns with the appointing
authority.
Human Resource Generalist (Consultant)
DeCouvre Consulting Group, Lagos, Nigeria, October 2010 - February 2012
. Responsible for the support, administration and coordination of human
resources programs for organization's employees. Implement,
communicate and administer established policies/procedures in the
areas of recruiting, employee relations, compensation, training and
benefits for division.
. Responsible for the communication, administration and coordination of
human resources programs for DeCouver Consulting Group clientele
Client Liaison Specialist
Financial Management Solutions, Inc., Greenbelt, MD, January 2010 -
September 2010
. Directly accountable for portfolio oversight for over 200+ Financial
Management Solutions, Inc. clients that includes property management,
credit card, medical centers and financial institutions.
. Managed over $20 million in debt collection on behalf of over 200
clients
. Make recommendations regarding collection efforts and reprioritizes
collectors as necessary.
. Responded to inquiries from insurance companies, attorneys and
patients regarding account status.
. Manage communications between Financial Management Solutions, Inc. and
outside entities regarding new client opportunities.
. Manage correspondence to clients and outside entities to track and
ensure timeliness of responses.
. Develop reports on account status, critical concerns, revenue
generated, and other ad-hoc information on a quarterly basis.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST