Mahalia D. Wright
Evening Phone: 601-***-**** Mobile: 601-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.*** or *******@******************.***
Professional Profile
Highly accomplished and diverse human resources professional with
experience in science, accounting and nonprofit leadership that will
enhance any organization.
Professional Experience
HR Manager & Payroll Administrator Jackson Medical Mall Foundation,
Jackson, MS 07/2008 - Present
Guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resources services,
policies, and programs for the entire organization. The major areas
directed are: administrator for daily operations of ADP payroll; recruiting
and staffing; organizational development; performance and improvement
systems; employment and compliance to regulatory concerns; employee
orientation, development and training; policy revisions and documentation;
employee relations; employee and community communication; compensation and
benefits administration; employee safety, welfare, wellness and health;
charitable giving; and employee services and counseling. Coordinates
implementation of services, policies, and programs through Operations
staff; reports to the COO and serves on the executive management team;
assists and advises company executives and managers about Human Resources
issues.
HR Director-Metro Area Community Empowerment (MACE), Jackson, MS 06/2004-
Present
Oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of an ongoing
program including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling
program activities. Implement the human resources policies, procedures and
practices of the organization. Engage volunteers for appropriate program
activities using established volunteer management practices. Plan the
delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the
mission and the goals of the organization. Ensures that program activities
comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards; develop
forms and records to document program activities. Complies with all state
and federal regulations regarding health and safety, ADA updates and must
maintain an active awareness and willingness to advocate for the well-being
of all participants.
Employment History
Auditor/Fiscal Officer/ Program Specialist Mississippi Department of Human
Services (MDHS), Jackson, 06/2000 - 6/2007
Program Specialist Strategic Governmental Solutions Jackson, MS 11/1999 -
05/2000
Aviation Operations Specialist United States Army, Ft. Jackson, Fort
Rucker, Fort Drum, NY 01/1998 - 09/1999
Research Assistant National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Boulder, CO & Silver Spring, MD 06/1992 - 08/1996
Education:
Strayer University Jackson, MS MBA: Human Resource Management GPA: 3.833
Excelsior College New Albany, NY BS: Liberal Studies of Science GPA: 3.11
Jackson State University Jackson, MS Major: Meteorology
Job Related Training:
Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks Pro, ADP Payroll System,
Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration Certificate: SPAHRS
Training and United States Army MOS: Aviation Office Operations Management
Affiliations:
Golden Key International Honor Society
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
United States Army Veteran
References:
Available Upon Request