CAROL A. KENTZELCROCKER
**** ******** *****, ******, ** (c) 214-***-**** acxmnt@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Resultsoriented Human Resources Manager / Generalist/ Director with excellent capabilities in all aspects
of human resources and office management. Over 12 years as a highly effective communicator excelling in
building relationships, developing profitable systems, and ensuring success of the firm. I am looking for an
opportunity to utilize my experience, skills, education.
SKILLS
Employee Recruitment Open Style of Communication
Compensation and Benefits Detailed Oriented
Trained in FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC Mentor and Business Development
Organizational Design and Succession Planning Strategic and Tactical Thinking
Culture Transformation Servant Leader
Conflict Resolution MS Office Proficient
WORK HISTORY
MultiOffice Administrator 02/2015 to 04/2016
Jackson Lewis, PC Dallas, Texas
Jackson Lewis is a leader in representing, across the globe, employers in workplace law with over 800
attorneys.
MultiOffice Manager
Traveling 23 times a month overseeing multiple offices and their office operations while managing
employees. Wellversed and experienced in all human resources disciplines.
HR Management
Supervision of Staff / evaluate workloads / Identify staffing requirements
Develop, administer performance management system
Develop, administer and communicate office policies
Ensure office compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws
Compensation and Benefits
Training and Development
Employee Relations
Recruitment and Selection
General Management
Facilitate recycling and environment responsible initiatives with building management
Implement strategic planning initiatives to identify office's short and long term goals
Coordinate firm functions with clients, vendors and organizations
Evaluate, coordinate and maintain office appearance
Participates in firm business development on local, regional, and national level
Schedule and facilitate community outreach
Coordinate other firm activities to include firm holiday event, sponsorship of holiday
charity, etc.
Financial Management
Evaluate fiscal soundness and profitability of the firm
Develop and monitor office budgets
Analyze revenue vs. costs; capital, debt, and profitsperpartner
Monitor internal financial controls information
Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
Technology Development
Information technology policy to include security, software licensing, email and internet use
Identify specialized training needs and implement training programs
Develop and maintain electronic inhouse library
Equipment, Facilities, Office Services Management
Manage office space, equipment and resources
Evaluate vendor services and contracts
Review and approve major office purchases and physical assets
Develop and administer central files and offsite records management
Perform and manage tenant leases to include construction buildouts, etc.
Core competencies include solid communications skills and decisionmaking capabilities based on
analytical skills and critical through processes. An open style of communication and practiced strategic and
tactical HR planning based on a servant leadership method.
MultiOffice Administrator/Director 08/2004 to 02/2015
Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP Dallas, Texas
HPTY, with more than 150 lawyers, represents management in risk litigation and business disputes across
the country.
Human Resources Generalist/Manager
For more than 11 years, I directed, staffed and managed multiple offices in several states, responsible for all
HR functions and management.
Manage day to day operations and allocated staff and resources
Develop and monitor all budgets, manage Account Payable and Accounts Receivable
Determine information technology policies and implement software and equipment to management
and staff
Evaluate vendor services and general facility and building maintenance
Post job vacancies, conducting preliminary interviews and coordinating preemployment process
Ensure all employees have a safe work environment. I make sure the company is in compliance with federal
guidelines established by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Managed and processed all employee complaints, investigated and resolved those issues
Negotiate rates for group health insurance coverage and administer compensation plan and ensure pay
equity throughout the staff
Process employees leave requests covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act
For 5 years, I was the National Marketing Director, designing, implementing and facilitating annual
marketing plans for individual attorneys and the firm. I created a new firm logo, website, brochures, holiday
cards, video training library, and placed firm "subject matter experts" with local and national media outlets.
EDUCATION
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MBA: Business 2004
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas
BBA: Business 2002
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, Texas
3.83 GPA
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business Administration
Coursework in finance and accounting
Organizational training and development
AFFILIATIONS
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(ALA) Association of Legal Administrators Continuing Education for Legal Administrators
(LMA) Legal Marketing Association Continuing Education for Marketing Professionals
(SPHR) Currently preparing for SPHR certification