Lora Blankenship-Holman
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Executive Profile
Ambitious Human Resources Executive who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives.Builds and retains high performance teams by hiring, developing and motivating skilled profes- sionals.Senior Professional Human Resources certified with extensive employee relations experience in a full range of func- tions, as well as success in simultaneously managing multiple projects. Skill Highlights
Performance Management Systems Human Resource laws expert Compensation and Benefits Analysis Business Mediation/Grievances In-depth knowledge of HR Training and Development
Regulatory Compliance Society for Human Resources Professional Trained in FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Cross-Cultural Communication Knowledgeable in all HRIS/HR Systems Budget Analysis, Forecasts Change Implementation Talent Assessments
Business Management Strategies HR set-up and conversion new business and expansions OSHA inspections Negotiations expert
Affirmative Action compliance Employee relations
Compensation/payroll Recruiting, Hiring and retention Gap Analysis Work Force Planning
Job Analysis Organizational Development and Behavior Professional Experience
Director of Human Resources June 2012 to Current
Arabian Horse Association Aurora, CO
Guided the startup, management, training, communication and gap analysis of all HR operations, systems andpro- grams within the organizationCollaborated with senior-level management to create fair and consistent HR policies and procedures.Designed training modules that implemented strategic business practices and organizational behavior trainingconcepts.Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommend needed changes with proposals. Created job descriptions to attract a targeted talent pool within the market wage rangeRepresented organization at per- sonnel-related hearings and investigations.Accurately prepared government compliance reports and proposal requests for employee data.
Senior Leader/Area Human Resources Manager February 1998 to June 2012 Sam's Club/Walmart Denver, CO
Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administeringcontracts and helping resolve work-related problems.Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improve- mentsDirected personnel, training and labor relations activities. Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed and selected applicantsDesigned the employee performance evaluation process and merit program.Advised top manage- ment on appropriate employee corrective actions.Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.Created organizational flow charts and career path reports to evaluate employee compensation information.Conducted, reported and determined internal HR investigations
Education
Colorado State University Global Campus Fort Collins, CO PHR Certification: Obtained January 2012
SPHR Certification: Sit for SPHR exam May 2, 2016
Bachelor of Science : Organizational Development Specialization Human Resource Colorado State University FortCollins,CO
Specialized Coursework Human Resources
Coursework in Organizational Development/Behavior
Coursework in Communications and Psychology