Janet S. Townsend
Phone: 859-***-****
E-Mail: ********.*****@*****.***
Professional Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional that has provided over 15 years of comprehensive human resources support and leadership. A quick learner, who is willing to go above and beyond to ensure successful completion of tasks assigned regardless of their complexity. I have an excellent work ethic, strength in team and leadership building, and creative approaches in boosting organizational morale and employee relations.
Work History
September 2015 – June 2016
Richmond Auto Parts Technology, Richmond, KY
HR Generalist/Payroll
Responsible for payroll, new hire on-boarding, FMLA tracking and compliance, benefits enrollment and invoicing,
July 2014 – September 2015
Credit Solutions, LLC, Lexington, KY
HR Assistant
Responsible for biweekly payroll, day-to-day HR functions, recruiting, new hire on-boarding, securing employee files, FMLA compliance.
October 2012 - May 2014
McNeese Law Firm LLC, Destin, FL
Short Sale Facilitator
Negotiated short sale agreements between financial lenders and property owners (clients).
June 2011 - June 2012
Florida Legislature, Destin, FL
Legislative Assistant
Assisted state senator in the day-to-day legislative concerns of the district with the constituents.
June 2007 - June 2010
Volunteer, Montgomery, AL
Leadership Development
Concentrated on personal leadership development where I served on a leadership team for a crisis counseling program - Stephen Ministry; participated in a year-long women's "Incubator Team" where we met weekly to enhance personal growth and develop leadership skills specifically for women professionals. Also served as a mentor with a local minimum security prison for women preparing for release to halfway homes within the community.
April 2006 - May 2007
KDMK, Mt. Sterling, KY
HR Specialist / Payroll
Processed biweekly payroll for 300+ manufacturing personnel. Also coordinated new hire orientations, benefit enrollment and safety compliance.
April 2005 - March 2006
Adams, Stepner, Wolterman, and Dusing PLLC, Covington, KY
HR Coordinator
Developed and implemented company personnel policies, standard operating procedures and an employee handbook. Also facilitated all new hire orientations, which included employment verification and background investigations.
March 2003 - December 2004
Walle Corporation, Winchester, KY
HR Manager
Ensured compliance of personnel policies and standard operating procedures as set out in the employee handbook. Facilitated all aspects of new hires to include payroll and benefits enrollment.
November 1999 - December 2002
Trim Masters, Inc., Harrodsburg, KY
HR Assistant Manager
Developed and facilitated all new hire orientation and benefits enrollment. Managed employee reward programs, along with safety compliance and worker's compensation claims
Education
1996 Union College Barbourville, KY
Bachelor of Science Business and Office Administration
3.8 GPA / graduated with honors
Minor in Psychology