THERESA M. MICHAEL, SPHR

[T] 505-***-**** [E] acuqbe@r.postjobfree.com

O B J E C T I V E : To contribute as a strategic partner to the success of a forward-thinking firm that

recognizes that their business is ultimately a people business.

S U M M A R Y O F Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S :

Extensive human resources knowledge and experience including recruitment and selection, human

resources policy, process and system design, benefits and compensation design, coaching and

counseling, employee relations and conflict resolution, and legal compliance.

Respected as a skilled communicator in effectively conveying information and ideas as well as

diplomatically communicating in difficult situations.

Skilled at balancing the companys best interests with employees needs to achieve business goals.

Critical thinker with the ability to analyze issues, problems, or opportunities and to anticipate

potential consequences in order to proactively address prevention or minimizing risk; strong

problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective relationships with individuals with

diverse personalities, backgrounds, and roles.

Committed to implementing sound human resources practices that value every individual and

create a culture that fosters business and personal success.

EXPERIENCE:

Director of Human Resources Native Resource Development Company, Inc.,

September 2015

to Present Albuquerque, NM

Solo human resources staff responsible for all aspects of human resources and

benefits for 500 employee multi-faceted business enterprise operating private-

sector non-emergency medical transportation and home care service divisions and

food service and janitorial contracts at federal facilities nationwide. Member of

senior leadership team responsible for advising CEO/President and senior leaders

on human resources issues; establishing a credible and professional human

resources department; and identifying gaps in human resources services and

associated risks. Responsible for developing and implementing sound policies,

administrative practices, and programs designed to ensure legal compliance and

promote effective hiring, training and retention of qualified staff.

Human Resources Director, Principal Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.,

May 1997

August 2015 Albuquerque, NM

Member of senior leadership team and advisor to CEO/President and senior leaders

on human resources issues in order to reduce corporate liability and promote

employee engagement and retention. Responsible for designing and implementing

human resources programs, policies and practices designed to attract, reward

and retain highly skilled technical and support staff for a mid-size science and

engineering professional services firm.

THERESA M. MICHAEL, SPHR

[T] 505-***-**** [E] acuqbe@r.postjobfree.com

Accomplishments:

Established credible and professional human resources department;

Established sound human resources administrative practices to ensure legal

compliance;

Developed comprehensive and compliant employee policies and procedures;

Implemented formal market-based compensation plan;

Developed comprehensive and market-competitive employee benefits

program, including successfully fostering and managing the transition to a

self-funded health insurance plan and participating in the transition to an

employee-owned (ESOP) company;

Successfully protected the company from legal liability with a 17-year record

of no external employment law complaints or negative audit findings.

Human Resources Manager PC Support, Inc., Albuquerque, NM

May 1995

to May 1997

Member of senior leadership team of an Information Technology consulting firm,

responsible for all aspects of human resources administration including recruitment,

policy and procedures, compensation and benefits administration, employee

relations and legal compliance. Facilitated transition to employee-owned (ESOP)

company, developed and implemented Affirmative Action Program, and established

formal market-based compensation plan.

EEO/Human Resources Manager Diagnostek, Inc., Albuquerque, NM

August 1994

to July 1995

As a direct report to the Vice President, Human Resources/Payroll, assisted in

departmental administration as well as investigation, documentation and response

to external discrimination claims and investigation and mediating resolution of

internal complaints.

E D U C AT I O N :

Master of Business Administration

Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Psychology

Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

P R O F E S S I O N A L C E R T I F I C AT I O N S :

Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources Management since 2000

Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional [SHRM - CP]

P R O F E S S I O N A L O R G A N I Z AT I O N S :

Society for Human Resource Management

World at Work

Human Resources Management Association of New Mexico

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