Andrea Battista
Human Resource Professional - MHRM, MIB
Paola, KS
**********@*****.*** - 913-***-****
Highly motivated and technically skilled professional with over thirteen years experience in employee management, business management, operations, and administration.
Training and Experience includes: Operations Management, Staffing, Employee Relations, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Performance Coaching, Management & Employee Development, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, & Customer Service.
Trained in EEO/ADA Law, APA Writing, and Investigating Sexual Harassment complaints.
Strong capabilities in forming and implementing innovative and creative strategies.
Dedicated to the principle of continuous improvement.
Demonstrated strengths that include assessing organizational needs, setting strategic direction, and implementing initiatives that enhance corporate performance.
Offer advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and other applications/systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in meeting deadlines, being highly organized, and efficiently prioritizing and handling multiple tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with individuals at all levels.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Human Resources & Operations Manager
Kohl's Department Stores - Olathe, KS - 2014 to Present Professional Recruiter
Freelance - January 2012 to Present
Assistant Store Manager
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc - Bonner Springs, KS - December 2011 to November 2014 Regional Marketing & Leasing Manager
JRK Residential - Lenexa, KS - March 2009 to December 2009 Regional Marketing & Leasing Manager
Signature Community Management - Kansas City, MO - May 2008 to December 2008 Retail Management - Floor Supervisor
Liz Claiborne, Inc - Osage Beach, MO - August 2006 to March 2008 Assistant Hospitality Manager
M&M Enterprises, Inc - Camdenton, MO - May 2004 to March 2008 Bookkeeper
M&M Enterprises, Inc - Rolla, MO - January 2000 to October 2003 Administrative Assistant to Company President/CEO
M&M Enterprises, Inc - Rolla, MO - January 1997 to October 2003 EDUCATION
MBA in Global Management
University of Phoenix
2014
MBA in Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Management
University of Phoenix
2011
Certificate in Human Resource Management
University of Phoenix
2008
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite Pro (10+ years), Recruiting (10+ years), Training & Development (10+ years), Business Management (10+ years), Fmla (6 years), ADA (6 years), Sourcing (6 years), Employee Relations
(10+ years), Employee Engagement (10+ years), Employee Supervision (10+ years), Employment Law (10+ years), Public Relations (10+ years), Retail Management (10+ years), Project Management (10+ years), Human Resources (10+ years), Hiring (10+ years), Performance Management (10+ years), Performance Improvement (10+ years), Coaching (10+ years), Customer Service (10+ years), Customer Relations
(10+ years), Ability To Multi-Task (10+ years), Administrative (5 years), Attention To Detail (10+ years), Business Development (10+ years), Benefits (6 years), Benefits Administration (4 years), Bookkeeping
(3 years), Communication (10+ years), Change Management (10+ years), Client Relations (10+ years), Critical Thinking (10+ years), Customer Relationship Management (10+ years), Documentation (10+ years), Document Control (10+ years), Due Diligence (10+ years), Event Planning (6 years), Ethics (10+ years) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
Coordinate Interviews
Detail/Multi-Task Oriented
Payroll
PeopleSoft
Recruiting
Interviewing
Dependable and Efficient
70 wpm alphanumeric
11,000 kph 10-key
Document Preparation
Creativity
Benefits Administration
FMLA, EEO/EOE, ADA
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Organizational Skills
QuickBooks Pro
Resource Optimization