Carrie Forguson

act8lc@r.postjobfree.com ~ 731-***-****

Confident, results-oriented professional, with excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; team oriented with the self-discipline to work independently. Experience includes over fifteen (15) years in human resources with over ten (10) years in human resource management, to include experience in manufacturing, construction, service, and government, as well as, bookkeeping with check signing authority; developing and effectively delivering training modules; promoted organizational transitions through effective change management; project management and communications experience; involved in company acquisition/merger; proficient in Microsoft Office, Cyborg, Great Plains, Genesis, Time Summit, Account Linx, BluBeam Revu, DWG TrueView, Procore Construction Management

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Public Management 2012

Austin Peay State University

Associate of Art in Business Administration 2003

University of St. Francis

WORK EXPERIENCE

Robert Half and Associates for Shambaugh & Sons (Electrical Division) and Hunt Electric 2016 - Present

Project Administrator (Temporary)

Store, manage, and track documents electronically, utilizing Procore Construction Management, DWG TrueView, and BluBeam Revu programs

Develop and maintain document logs to aid in tracking receipt and distribution of documents; e.g. submittals, transmittals, and various correspondences

Audit and reconcile accounts payable of incoming progress billings based on the percentage of job completion

Proofread reports and documents prepared by others to identify spelling and grammatical errors

Serve as administrative hub for construction-related activities and personnel

Produce manpower summary reports utilizing Time Summit software

Accurately enter weekly payroll hours for 70 employees utilizing Time Summit and Account Linx software

Process new hire trade employees

Deliver aerial lift safety training

Lead and manage positive relationships with employees, vendors, and subcontractors

Involved in quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, and safety

Work closely with superintendents, project managers, and sub-contractor

C & C Painting and Remodeling 2004 - 2015

Human Resource/Project Administrator

A small sole proprietorship focused on residential and commercial painting and construction projects

Accurately processed weekly payroll for up to 75 employees, utilizing Great Plains and Genesis software systems

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources, including, but not limited to: job postings, interviewing, hiring, discipline, maintaining personnel records, and creating and enforcing Human Resource policies

Involved with estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.

Worked closely with owners, designers and sub-contractors to develop preliminary concept drawings.

Responsible for project cash-flow management: progress billing, collections support and monitoring, and resource management.

Responsible for change order management by recommending solutions, facilitating quotes and closing orders.

Carrie Forguson

Fort Wayne, IN ~ act8lc@r.postjobfree.com ~ 731-***-****

C & C Painting and Remodeling (cont’d.)

Maintained customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective action, and communicating with customers and assigned staff

Involved in quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, and safety

Strengthened the organization's relationship with the community through effective collaboration

Successfully recommended automating payroll and personnel records, resulting in an annual savings of over $32,000

City of Fort Wayne – Fort Wayne, IN 2002 – 2004

Human Resource Assistant

Maintained employee and applicant data utilizing Cyborg HRIS system

Consulted with supervisors and managers on staffing requirements

Assisted with labor negotiations

Accountable for training of new employees and seasoned staff

Communicated regularly with city council officials and the Mayor with regard to employment concerns

Developed and prepared formal lectures for the HR Director and the Mayor

KG Manufacturing, Inc. – Fort Wayne, IN 1996 – 2001

Human Resource and Accounting Manager

(For two organizations – KG Mfg. and Superior Powder Coaters)

A metal fabricating company that acquired and merged with a powder coating company; operating as two separate entities

Full accounting responsibilities with check signing authority; full personnel responsibilities to include training and processing payroll for over 80 employees

Assisted with the development of the annual budget and ensured strict compliance within that plan

Implemented and enforced all human resource, training, safety, and business issues to meet and exceed company, state, and federal requirements.

Oversaw Workman's Comp., FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Sick/Annual leave

Managed all aspects of medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurances, as well as COBRA options

Negotiated and implemented a mutually cost-effective benefits package, providing an average savings of $60,000 annually to the organizations

Resolved employee conflicts/issues by creating and sustaining productive employee relations

Involved in quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, and safety

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