Colleen Scanlon
**** ********** *****, #***, *********, AK 99901 ? 907-***-**** /
907-***-**** ? ******@***.***
Human Resources Manager
Recruitment ~ Staff Development ~ Labor & Employee Relations ~ Legal
Compliance
Profile of Qualifications
OFFER PROFICIENCY IN ALL HR FUNCTIONAL AREAS INCLUDING RECRUITMENT, HIRING,
ONBOARDING, PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT, TALENT MANAGEMENT, COMPENSATION, CONFLICT
RESOLUTION, AND RETENTION. ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF EMPLOYMENT RULES AND
REGULATIONS SPANNING FMLA, ADA, EEO, ETC. STRONG ABILITIES IN PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP, AND ALTERNATIVE
DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR). EXCEL IN BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, POLICY
DEVELOPMENT, AND LABOR NEEDS FORECASTING. DISCREET AND COMMITTED TO
ENSURING UTMOST CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONNEL FILES.
Selected Achievements:
. Effectively managed the complete range of HR operations for federally
recognized Indian tribe.
. Appointed as management member of Alaska Labor Relations Agency Board in
2003 by Governor Frank Murkowski and served on board for five years.
. Played a pivotal role in successful acquisition of two auto new
dealerships in Juneau, Alaska and Townsend, Montana for Skinner Sales and
Service; decisively structured and implemented programs and policies to
standardize training, compensation, benefits, incentives and orientation.
. Introduced Skinner's first formal performance review program which was
adopted company-wide.
. Captured thousands of dollars in monthly savings for Skinner by
transitioning reliance on employment agencies to in-house recruiting.
. Purchased food supplies for logging company's remote campsite while
simultaneously slashing overall food expenses by $25K in first year after
researching and uncovering lower-priced vendors.
. Instituted creative and cost-effective incentive programs for art gallery
(including special events and a tiered awards structure) which heightened
employee satisfaction, morale, and productivity.
Professional Experience
KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY, 2013
Human Resources Manager
. Spearheaded HR operations inclusive of employee relations,
policy/procedure development, staffing, performance management,
compensation, and disciplinary action in strict alignment with Ketchikan
Indian Community Ordinance 8, legal and ethical standards.
. Oversaw full-scope staffing activities from recruiting and interviewing,
to orientation and training.
. Managed benefits administration and maintained associated records.
. Trained and advised management in coaching methods and discipline,
conducted exit interviews as needed, and recommended strategies for
improvements throughout all aspects of HR.
Alaska Timber Insurance Exchange, 2011 to 2013
Human Resources Manager
. Demonstrated strong leadership talents in supervising one employee and
directing daily office operations for Workers' Compensation provider.
. Steered HR and accounting operations such as A/P, A/R, payroll and
reporting.
. Compiled personnel records for administrative staff, accurately computed
wages for payroll processing, and administered payroll taxes.
. Administered health insurance plan, reported accidents/injuries, and
prepared and reported all monthly Worker's Compensation wages.
Continued ...
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E.C. Phillips & Son, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2009 to 2010
Human Resources Manager
. Directed, motivated and managed team of four while orchestrating the
complete spectrum of office operations for fish processing plant.
. Processed employment applications, calculated wages for payroll, managed
payroll taxes, computed Worker's Compensation wages, reported
accidents/injuries, and administered health insurance plan.
. Concurrently handled accounting functions and diligently ensured constant
regulatory compliance.
Skinner Sales and Service, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2007 to 2009
Human Resources Manager
. Effectively managed HR operations across five auto dealerships with an
emphasis in creating/revising job descriptions, benefits administration,
personnel records maintenance, payroll, and compliance.
. Authored employee manual covering issues including disciplinary
procedures, code of conduct, FMLA policy and benefits information.
Pacific Log and Lumber, Ketchikan, Alaska, 2005 to 2007
Human Resources Manager
. Applied excellent versatility in orchestrating HR, accounting, and
benefits administration for three separate companies.
. Exhibited proficiency across payroll processing, HR records maintenance,
payroll taxes, accident/injury prevention, job descriptions, and
handbooks.
. Set up and maintained Worker's Compensation (WC) tracking system in
tandem with WC provider to reduce associated cost to company.
Scanlon Gallery, Ketchikan, Alaska, 1991 to 2003
HR & Operations Manager
. Successfully planned, coordinated and directed full-scope business
operations including HR, marketing, accounting, payroll, website
maintenance, compliance and reporting.
. Devised work schedules for 20 employees during busy summer visitor season
to ensure adequate coverage seven days a week.
Education & Professional Development
CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
Master of Human Resources Management, (in progress, anticipated graduation
August 2015)
B.S. in Business Administration, emphasis in Business Management, 2008
(3.44 GPA)
George Washington University
Master's Degree in Paralegal Studies, 2012 (3.22 GPA)
Recent Training :
Federal Employee Health Benefit Training
Alaska Statewide Payroll Conference (Alaska Wage & Hour; Audits and
Internal Controls; Taxable and Non-Taxable Fringe Benefits; Six Sigma;
Affordable Care Act)
NHRMA Human Resources Academy (Recruitment, Selection & Placement;
Compensation Administration; The Legislative Environment; Performance
Management; HR and Employment Law; Employee Benefits)
Memberships
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 2013 TO PRESENT
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board Member, 2012 to Present
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