TERRI L. CUMMINGS, PHR
*** **** ****** ***** **********, NC 27410 Mobile (336) 671-
4758
Email: ***************@*****.***
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tcummingsphr/
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Professional in Human Resources pursuing a secure, inclusive opportunity
for a stable and thriving organization. Offers value through self-efficacy,
quality results, strong analytical skills, superior business ethics, and
continued development.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown NC
July 2014 to October 2014
HR Generalist (Contract position - Advanced Personnel Resources)
. Review and edit HR forms; update templates
. Policy revisions and cross reference
. Develop written instructions to produce HRIS and compliance reports
. Evaluate EPA review process
. Modify and enhance tracking mechanism for FMLA, workers compensation,
and ADA claims
. Employee Relations; Investigate EOC inquiries; EEOC filings
. Collaborate with staff and management to increase work flow within the
department
Southern Mechanical Associates, Inc.
Greensboro NC
July 2000 to
June 2014
HR/Office Manager
. Development of employee handbook; resulting in increased compliance
with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
. Establish and revise personnel policies, job descriptions, and
procedures to raise proficiency and promote a thriving safety culture
. Train and guide employees on personnel policies and procedures to
maximize performance and compliance with state and federal employment
laws; employee development and relations
. Administer company benefit programs including primary health insurance
and secondary coverages including dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and life
policies; manage renewals; 401k contribution processing; 5500 filings
. Recruiting; job boards; team with staffing agencies
. Screen resumes/employment applications; candidate interviews; conduct
background checks; ensure compliance with hiring practices; new hire
orientation
. Participate in annual employee review process; carryout
disciplinary/corrective action per company policy; process
terminations
. Manage payroll through third party vendor (previous experience with in-
house payroll)
. Record-keeping; maintain personnel files and related confidential
information
. Risk management; process accident investigations; monitor field
incident, near miss reports
. Company DER (Designated Employer Representative) of the Federal
DOT/PHMSA Anti-Drug & Alcohol Misuse Prevention Plan
. Partner with Safety Coordinator to maintain and revise the company
health and safety manual; MSDS (SDS) information; OSHA 300 logs;
safety data compliance as required by OSHA and client standards,
ISNetworld, PICS Auditing, & NCMS
. Review and processing of client and project contracts; vendor vetting
process & set-up
. Manage business insurance renewals and audits; maintain certificates;
applicable record-keeping
. Collaborate with owner, engineers, project managers, field
supervisors, procurement, and insurance professionals in day-to-day
business activities
. Supervision of Accounting Department including delegating work
assignments, monitoring time management, and analyze/ensure accuracy
of final reports and returns
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
> HRIS (SimpleHR & Datatel Colleague)
> Microsoft Office Suite
> QuickBooks Premiere
> Federal & State Employment/Labor Laws
> Benefits Administration
> Policy Development
> Onboarding/Employee Training
> Organizational Management
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University
2013 to Present (in progress)
B.S. Business Studies in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Guilford Technical Community College
HR Management Certificate 2010 to 2012
American Management Association Certificates - HR & Accounting 2004
Northwest Guilford High School
1990 to 1994
High School Diploma
CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
*PHR - Professional in Human Resources (HRCI)
*Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success - Sigma Alpha Pi
Honor Society
*Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
*Member of the Human Resource Management Association of Greensboro (HRMAG)
*SHRM Learning System/HRMAG Study Program - Spring 2014
*Notary Public - State of North Carolina -
My Commission Expires July 21, 2016
*2014 OSHA Training: 29 CFR 1910 & 1926; DOT 49 CFR 382 & 40
*Various HRCI recertification and professional development workshops:
Compliance
Healthcare Reform/ACA
Leadership
Professional Enhancement
Social Media
Workplace Culture