Human Resources Management

Karla O'Malley

DOT / HR Consultant - Joy DOT Consulting, LLC

Overland Park, KS

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• Recognized for originating and implementing an idea that saved Yellow Freight Systems $50,000 annually.

• Featured in the Kansas City Star's Career Builder's section (April 2004)

• Co-developer of proprietary software written for management of transportation related businesses.

• PHR certification

• Creator of web site www.DOTServiceProviders.com

• Published author - "Everyone Has a Hang-in-there Day" Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

DOT / HR Consultant

Joy DOT Consulting, LLC - June 2012 to Present

Contracted with several local companies to support their recruiting, DOL and DOT compliance efforts.

• Assist owners in determining topics to address at periodic team building, training and safety meetings. Also main presenter at these meetings using custom PowerPoint presentations and engagement tools.

• Facilitates compliance audits.

• Recruits drivers for clients using various social media avenues, historical database and networking.

• Develop driver retention tools and help reduce turnover.

• Participate in unemployment hearings.

Regional Director of Human Resources / HR Generalist Bethesda Lutheran Communities - Shawnee, KS - October 2010 to June 2012 Started and presented monthly Management 101 meetings for company supervisors. Sample topics included internal investigations, how to evaluate/interview job candidates and developing/retaining top performers.

• Managed recruitment, compensation/benefits and organizational development strategies.

• Provided strategic consultation and guidance to regional management relating to all employee relations.

• Performed investigations on employee relations matters while maintaining an objective stance.

• Responsible for department budget.

• Directed training, benefit implementation and DOL compliance.

• Participated in unemployment hearings and depositions.

• Managed all aspects of the Human Resources Department Director of Recruiting and Human Resources

Ortran / OIX - Kansas City, MO - February 2006 to October 2010 Developed Human Resources Department from ground floor for company of 102 employees, domiciled at three facilities in two states.

• Forecasted driver hiring needs based on historical data, seasonal situations, turnover elements and new/ expired contracts with customers. Presented forecasted driver needs with supported documentation to owner for approval.

• Managed all safety efforts of company including substance abuse testing and disciplinary procedures.

• Started and served as editor of company quarterly newsletter.

• Annually reviewed company benefits plans and options.

• Managed FMLA, COBRA and Workers' Compensation activity.

• Facilitated performance reviews.

• Maintained all DOT and OSHA required records.

• Participated in unemployment hearings and depositions.

• Assisted with planning and implementation of company events.

• Creative in cost saving and employment retention initiatives. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and HR

Mid America Nazarene University - Olathe, KS

Mid America Nazarene University

SKILLS

Recruiting, Programming, hiring practices, retention, training, career development, benefits administration, compliance, internal investigations and performance improvement (10+ years) CERTIFICATIONS

PHR

September 2017

PUBLICATIONS

Everyone Has a Hang In There Day

June 12, 2014

With over 20 years in Human Resources, Karla has sat back quietly and watched in amazement the silly things people do at work. After a life time of holding back laughter and tears she simply had to share some of their stories. Real life humor and shock reaches deeper into our emotions than anything we can fabricate. It would be a shame for these stories to never be told.

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