Human Resource Resources

Marvin Garbeh Davis

702-***-**** **** Grand Montecito Parkway, Apt 3030, Las Vegas, NV 89149 ***********@*****.*** Permanent Resident No

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Certified Human Resource Professional with over 8 years of Human Resource experience distinguished by proven

results in full life cycle recruitment,, policy development and procedures, human resource records management,

performance management, training and development, negotiation, office administration and legal compliance.

Key Skills:

• Adept at using performance based hiring as a systematic process in hiring top talent

• Highly skilled in using Evidence Based Assessment process to improve selection accuracy.

• Demonstrated efficiency in developing proactive recruiting strategies that maximizes the acquisition of top

talent

• Experienced in collaborating with Hiring Managers to write compelling job descriptions that emphasizes

opportunities and challenges, not just skills and qualifications.

• Skilled in using Talent centric sourcing in finding active and passive candidates; effective in using Google and

advanced internet search techniques to guide effective candidate retrieval and utilizing multiple channels to

maintain a strong pipeline of candidates.

• Experienced in developing effective interviewing techniques and fact finding strategies that predict

performance and using the interview process to both assess competency and entice candidates with rewarding

career.

• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Publisher: type over 65 words per

minute with complete accuracy; excellent customer service, telephone, leasing and closing skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication and follow up skills, developing and maintaining client relationships.

• Knowledgeable in the use of HRIS and Applicant Tracking System – (Workday, Tribehr, Hyrell, Zip recruiter)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Human Resource Coordinator – (Temp) Salvation Army, Las Vegas, Nevada

November 2014 – present

• Coordinates recruitment activities for assigned departments/units including developing recruitment plan, sourcing

and screening applicants, interviewing, checking references and making job offer. Collaborates with hiring

manager on selection of most qualified candidate and salary quotes. Processes offer letters, sets up personnel

files.

• Ensure accurate records are maintained for all employees, including but not limited to new hires, annual reviews,

salary/status change, vacation, sick time, leaves of absence, and termination

• Provide guidance and advice relative to personnel policies, procedures, and employment law to all supervisors

and staff

• Work closely with Divisional Headquarters in Phoenix to ensure timely processing of personnel documentation for

approval, ensure appropriate administration of benefit programs including medical dental and vision plans

• Work closely with Divisional Headquarters to ensure compliance with all Salvation Army procedures and Wage

and Hour Laws and regulations, process and distributive payroll

• Maintain a schedule for evaluations of all employees and notify supervisors when employee evaluation dates are

approaching

• Assist supervisors with the development of job descriptions as requested

• Prepare recruitment announcements, internal and external job postings

• Ensure that appropriate orientation and onboarding is conducted for all new employees

• Serve as a resource to both employees and supervisors regarding effective employment relationships.

• Investigate and recommend direction of action in response to complaints, grievances, failure to perform job duties,

etc. as needed and in consultation with Divisional Headquarters

• Maintain information, produce and distribute reports as required, including but not limited to the Protecting the

Mission Program, financial audits, Workers’ Compensation, employee safety, wage garnishments, OSHA, FMLA,

ADA, and other Federal/State requirements

• Maintain and distribute employee directory and telephone list; coordinate employee and volunteer driving tests,

and maintain appropriate records; work with community service agencies to place workers

Leasing Consultant

JIK Properties, Montego Bay Apartments, Henderson, Nevada

August 2014 – November 15

• Follow up with prospects requests from different portals through emails and particularly telephone calls and

convert calls into property tours and maintained property’s service request call back program.

• Ensure the property adheres to Federal Fair Housing Laws and American Disabilities Act

• Directed the entire sales process by putting strong sales skills to use and maintaining customer satisfaction.

• Performed background and credit checks, prepare resident qualifying paperwork, rental agreements, and present

to Manager for review and finalization.

• Assist in recruitment and training of Leasing Agents.

Recruiter (Contract)

Vacation Village Resorts, Las Vegas, Nevada 05/2014 – 07/2014

Vacation Village Resorts is the brand name of one of the top timeshare and vacation ownership companies in the

world.

• Built applicant sources through researching and contacting community services, colleges, employment agencies,

recruiters, media, and internet sites and building rapport

• Assessed recruitment trends; proactively recruited candidates through internet mining and other out of the box

strategies increasing candidate pool.

• Evaluated applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; interviewing

applicants on consistent set of qualifications

• Prescreened candidates with detailed phone screens, evaluating candidates’ compatibility with specific job

requirements, ensuring a right fit prior to submission to hiring managers

• Sourced, recruited and filled between 5-10 opened positions weekly.

Junior Recruiter (Temp) 02/2014 – 04/2014

Agile 1, Las Vegas, Nevada

Proven leader in providing premier talent acquisition, workforce management and consulting solutions.

• Sourced active and passive candidates on various internet job boards; posted jobs on internet job sites,

collaborated with a team of recruiters responsible for hiring Sales Managers, Stores Managers, Sales, Associates,

Sales Representatives, and Customer Services Representatives across the USA to work for Samsung.

• Handled resume screening, collaborated on line with candidates and hiring managers, phone screened candidate

against job requirements; set up live video interviews using Spark Hire and forwarding links to hiring managers;

facilitated candidate communication and feedback

• Supported onsite operations by processing applicants into ATS, managed the presentation, selection, offer,

negotiation, candidates disposition and closing logistics of the hiring process.

• Achieved the goal of 7 hires per week.

Human Resource Coordinator 01/2009 - 04/2013

International Rescue Committee, Monrovia, Liberia

Global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization with HQ in New York.

• Managed human resources functions for 130 fixed term and indefinite employees, consisting of local and expat

workers, as well as supervised five human resource staffs.

• Facilitated the rebuilding of the organization’s HR functions and brought recruitment in-house, which

resulted in significant cost-savings

• Streamlined and improved the on-boarding program through better workflow management of key set up activities

and the creation of an employee handbook

• Fostered a teamwork/open door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

Human Resources Manager 01/2005 – 12/2008

Roberts Flight Information Region, Harbel, Liberia

Tripartite organization that provides regional air traffic services.

• Trained 10 -member management team on interviewing techniques and best practices, conducting workshops

and one-on-one coaching sessions contributing to sound hiring decisions across the organization

• Revised job descriptions across all levels and 50+ categories. Shadowed and interviewed employees to

construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position

• Co-developed, with the Deputy Director of Operations, the organization’s first national staff standardized

disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and

fair discipline processes at all levels

• Trained managers on fair hiring practices and employees disciplinary procedures and performance issues which

helped reduced organizational liability

SOS Kinderdorf International, Banjul, The Gambia

Human Resources Assistant 01/2002 - 12/2004

• Facilitated recruiting through first day set-up activities for candidates and recruits in Gambia, Sierra Leone and

Guinea Bissau

• Organized all resume submissions and provided timely status to candidates

• Managed Microsoft Excel based candidate tracking system

Administrative Assistant 01/1999 - 12/2001

• Responsible for providing administrative and clerical services in order to ensure the effective and efficient

operations of the organization

• Received appreciation letter for arranging team meetings, distributing minutes to Board Members and publishing

accurate minutes

• Coordinated team events and town hall activities for up to 175 people at the best yet economical locations

– saved expenses by 40%.

EDUCATION

Bachelor, Business Administration (BBA) 1994 - 1998

African Methodist Episcopal Zion University, Monrovia, Liberia

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Certified Recruitment Specialist: Global Business Training Institute – December 2014

• Certificate - Employment Law Fundamentals: Universal Class, USA - December 2013

• Human Resource: Staffing and Selection: Cornell University, USA, (Online) April 2012

• Certified Recruitment Analyst- Carlton Advanced Management Institute, USA, 2010

• Certified Human Resource Professional – American Certification Institute, USA 2009

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