Human Resources Management

V IRGINIA D . B UCKLEY

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Nine years in HR management, including experience in multi-state human resources

operations, employee recruitment and retention, training and development, conflict resolution,

benefits and compensation, labor management/collective bargaining, HR records

management, HR policies and legal compliance.

13 years of paralegal experience, including experience in areas of employment law, litigation,

arbitration/mediation, corporate mergers/acquisitions, and intellectual property.

HR SKILLS

HRIS/Lawson/ADP) Staff Recruitment & Retention Employment Contracts

Employment Law Benefits Administration Training & Development

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC HR Program/Project Management Performance Management

Employee Relations Microsoft Office Arbitration & Mediation

HR Policies & Procedures Orientation & On-Boarding Unemployment Hearings

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BRAHMA GROUP, INC.

Industrial Engineering and Construction Company, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah

Paralegal, 04/2014 to Present

Assist In-house legal counsel with preparation and maintenance of all corporate contracts,

assist with the hiring of office personnel, obtain and manage corporate and subcontractor

certificates of insurance, construct and maintain all legal files and calendars, assist with risk

management – OSHA, MSHA claims, file and manage insurance claims for vehicle accidents,

thefts, burglaries, etc. Assist with all aspects of legal and employment matters.

HUBBARD RADIO, INC.

Broadcasting/Media Company in Salt Lake City, Utah

Human Resources Management, 04/2011 to 12/31/2013

Managed the transition of the multi-state human resources function to new ownership,

including transition of new ownership to Lawson system; in 2013 participated in the search,

selection and implementation of new company-wide HRIS/Payroll system (ADP); development

and implementation of consistent HR guidelines and practices; provided training to HR and

management in new practices and policies. Continued to perform the duties listed below under

Bonneville International Corporation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Played a key role in the onboarding and transition of 1200 employees to new ownership,

including implementation of new policies, procedures, practices and guidelines and

HRIS systems.

• Conducted a Fair Labor Standards Act audit to ensure appropriate job classifications

and accurate and effective job descriptions for approximately 1200 employees.

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BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Broadcasting/Media Company in Salt Lake City, Utah

Human Resources Management, 02/2005 to 04/2011

Directed the multi-state human resources function consisting of 4-7 HR representatives,

approximately 1200 employees, and multiple union Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensured consistent implementation and execution of the human resources strategy

throughout the Company's business units in compliance with all FCC, Federal and State

laws.

• Managed $600,000-$800,000 corporate human resources budget and forecasts.

• Provided expertise and guidance in areas of organizational development, employee

relations, compensation and benefits, and recruitment, training and staffing.

• Developed and delivered training for division managers, supervisors and employees with

respect to policies and procedures, management skills, EEO compliance issues,

harassment and diversity, and conflict resolution.

• Prepared employment contracts, separation agreements and independent contractor

agreements as needed for all company units, requiring significant knowledge of current

federal and state employment laws.

• Worked closely with in-house and outside legal counsel in all employment matters,

litigation, mediation, and union negotiations.

• Developed written policies and practices for company-wide implementation and inclusion

in the company Employee Handbook; managed the distribution, implementation and

enforcement of company policies and procedures.

• Attended advanced courses, seminars, and training in all aspects of human resources

management, including HIPAA, FMLA, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, and Workplace

Investigations.

• Recruited, staffed, and trained HR personnel and assisted in the recruitment, hiring and

training of management personnel.

• Managed personnel records; benefits enrollment and programs; and handled workplace

issues.

BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Broadcasting/Media Company in Salt Lake City, Utah

Paralegal, 02/2001 to 02/2005

Worked closely with Vice President/General Counsel and other outside legal counsel regarding

employment matters, mergers/acquisitions, intellectual property, and all other broadcasting

operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided due-diligence reviews and data production in conjunction with acquisitions and

sales of radio stations.

• Managed annual license renewal for business units in multiple states.

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• Prepared and filed federal and state trademark and copyright applications.

• Prepared and reviewed employment agreements.

• Managed the production of FCC Annual EEO reports for multiple business units, as well

as other EEO compliance related matters.

• Collaborated with radio station personnel to ensure that events and contests were

conducted in compliance with federal and state laws.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES

Paralegal Certification – University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Utah

Several HR certificates from various HR and leadership–related programs, courses and

seminars.

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