KELLY L. WATERMAN

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylwaterman 505-***-****

acutk1@r.postjobfree.com

Strategic Human Resources professional with experience in the aerospace and defense industry

and a successful record of holding challenging positions involving extensive communications

with all levels of an organization. Ability to utilize a high level of intercultural competence while

working in an HR function. Working knowledge of MS Office, ADP, and other web based tools

with a strong customer service background. Areas of expertise include:

Recruitment & Retention ADP

Orientation & Onboarding Performance Management

Training & Development FMLA/ADAA

HR Policies Customer Service/Call Center

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014-Present

Human Resources Generalist

Consolidated Precision Products

Bloomington, MN

Human Resources Generalist with numerous HR Manager roles for a manufacturing plant of

500+ employees.

Manage Companies FMLA/ADAA in accordance with federal and state law.

Facilitate quarterly trainings for the supervisors in order to be compliant with federal and

state law.

Utilize adult learning theories while developing and implementing trainings for Executive

and Supervisory staff, including intercultural training and effective leadership training.

Manage companywide training logs and developed a system to better track employee

training.

Work closely with corporate HR to maintain successful relationships and assist other HR

teams, nationwide, on various projects.

Manage recruitment and work directly with a staffing agencies, as well as Executive staff, to

ensure the best talent for plant and office positions.

Administer benefits for 500+ employees, including annual open enrollment, change

reporting and claims management.

Successfully rewrote over 100 job descriptions that are utilized corporate-wide.

Work with HR Managers in various sites to re-categorize and rank positions based off of the

job descriptions.

Conduct new hire orientation for all new plant employees, office, and executive staff.

2013-2014

Administrative Assistant/Human Resources Assistant (Temporary)

Consolidated Precision Products

Bloomington, MN

Coordinated with staff to maintain daily operations, run weekly reports, and compare

drawings and confidential government documents.

Assisted with Open Enrollment for benefits for 500+ employees.

Professional Experience contd

Established and sustained new hire records in ADP, managed recruitment files, and

maintained confidential employee documents.

Head chair for the Donations Committee and facilitated the annual charity event for a

company of 500+ employees.

2011-2013

Store Manager/Human Resource Generalist

Patina

Golden Valley, MN

Selected to launch opening of new store in Minneapolis suburb; recruited and hired entire

team of five (5) managers and 15+ associates; conducted effective orientation and training.

Sustained a 90% employee retention rate by establishing and maintaining effective working

relationships.

Successful in recruiting candidates to meet business needs and overall strategic plan.

Prepared and conducted written and oral 3-month, 6-month and 1 year performance reviews

for all staff providing performance feedback and, if needed, discussed ways to improve

certain areas. These reviews also included analyzing and discussing each individuals

communication and leadership skills.

Networked and communicated with other store managers to discuss recruitment processes

and best practices for various procedures.

Through multi-tasking, sales goals were met and doubled during the holiday season, by

creating an environment that made associates excited to work at the store sales goals

continued to be exceeded and the store achieved #1 status out of the six Patina stores.

2011-2011

Acting Store Manager/HR Generalist

Ann Taylor Loft

Minneapolis, MN

Consultant throughout Minnesota market identifying opportunities and providing

recommendations for system improvements.

Recruited sales associates and store managers utilizing creative social media methods (such

as Craigslist.com, Monster.com and job fairs); conducted mid-year and annual performance

assessments for staff of up to 22.

Performed employee onboarding for new hires providing a hands-on approach and also

incorporating role-playing, videos, modules, and job shadowing.

Administered weekly payroll operations for staff of 20+ and perform monthly operational

assessments using ATLAS computer systems.

Reviewed and ensured compliance and confidentiality of various store documents, including

vendor receipts, payroll, product orders and compliance with data privacy practices and

labor laws.

2009-2011

Co-Manager/HR Generalist/Sales Associate

Ann Taylor Loft

Albuquerque, NM

Trained 10 new hires using hands-on demonstrations and conducted skills assessments

customized for different learning styles.

Promoted to Assistant Manager in less than a year by coaching team members to exceed

performance expectations and demonstrating excellent leadership skills.

Was responsible for recruiting and conducting behavioral-based interviews for over 100

potential team members, resulting in hiring top talent.

EDUCATION

Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification Scheduled for June 2016

Masters of Education in Human Resource Development

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN September 2014

Adult Education Certification

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN September 2014

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Global Studies

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN December 2007

LEADERSHIP

Twin Cities Human Resource Association

Community Member

Society for Human Resource Management

Community Member

InterNations

Community Member and Event Photographer

Latino Advisory Council Mixed Blood

Member and Event Photographer

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

Associate Member Educator, Alumni Relations Chair, Cultural Awareness Chair

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence

Recipient and participant of M3C Citizen-Scholar Fellowship Program and Scholarship

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