Mary Barragan

Anaheim Hills, CA . *****

acy1fl@r.postjobfree.com . 707-***-****

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Dear Prospective Employer:

It is with great enthusiasm that I am writing in response to your

advertisement for a Human Resources Professional. After reading your job

description I am confident that my skills and background are an ideal fit

for this position.

Not only do I have 20 years of progressive Human Resources experience

including recruitment, employee and labor relations, benefit

administration, compensation program design, policy and procedure

development, and workers compensation administration, I also posses a wide

range of industry knowledge that would provide useful and helpful.

Specifically, I would bring a broad range of skills to your organization

including:

. Extensive recruitment experience. I have successfully developed and

implemented recruiting programs for several 200+ employee companies

and have placed employees from entry-level up to executive level

positions

. Excellent knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations

. Experienced in employee relations/investigations

. Full understanding of workers compensation administration

. New Hire onboarding

. Leadership training

. Ability to work with diverse employees at all levels within

organizations

. Proven ability to work on multiple projects

. Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment

. Experience in developing and implementing training programs

. Multi-site experience as I currently support 3 sales centers and 4

resorts

. Able to create and maintain excellent working relationships with my

business partners from line level staff to Senior Leadership

I am bilingual and fluent in Spanish, a quick learner, dependable,

organized and require minimal supervision. I would welcome an opportunity

to further discuss this position with you. If you have any questions

regarding my experience and background, please feel free to contact me at

707-***-****.

Regards,

Mary Barragan

Mary Barragan

Anaheim Hills, CA . 92807

acy1fl@r.postjobfree.com . 707-***-****

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S U M M A R Y

Bilingual Human Resources Professional with over 15 years Human Resources

experience in a number of industries, disciplines, and Matrix structure

seeks employment where I can use my skills and experience to become an

integral part of the team. I can easily adapt to a variety of professional

environments while requiring minimal supervision.

S K I L L S

Type 80 wpm MS PowerPoint SAP ASPEN

14,763 kph MS Outlook CONCUR ABRA

HRIS

MS Excel QuickBooks Success Matters ORACLE

HRIS

MS Word PRG Payroll/HRIS ADP EV5 ADP

WorkforceNow

Meeting Place Paychex PayCom

ADP EZLabor

o Able to speak, read, and write fluent Spanish

C O M P E T E N C I E S

Matrix Reporting System Multi Site Experience

Multi State Experience

Leaves of Absence Workers Compensation New Hire

Onboarding

Employee Relations Employee Investigations

Recruiting

Payroll Benefits Administration

Open Enrollment

Talent Management Performance Managements

Succession Planning

Training Corrective Actions

Terminations

I N D U S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E

Agriculture (Winery) Food Manufacturing Sales /

Marketing

Hospitality Timeshare Grocery Store

Financial Services Insurance Waste

Removal

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

07/20/15 to Present B&B Specialties, Inc., Anaheim, CA

Human Resources Manager

. Reports to Owner/President

. Create and establish HR policies and procedures for all team members

. Recruiting

. Workers Compensation Administration

. Benefits Administration

. Create/maintain team member award recognition program

. Create personnel files for all team members

. Employee relations

. Payroll Administrator

. Safety Administrator

07/23/12 to 05/08/15 Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Windsor, CA

Regional Human Resources Manager

. Reports to Human Resources Director of Resort Operations and Human

Resources Director of Sales & Marketing

. Provide HR support to my Business Partners of 4 Resorts and 3 Sales

Centers via email, telephone and monthly site visits that consist of

approximately 450 employees

. Responsible for interpreting, administering and ensuring compliance

with all federal and state laws, company policies and procedures

. Extensive employee relations up to and including thorough

investigations that lead to terminations

. Conduct New Hire Orientation

. Remain current and adhere to documentation and retention measures that

will ensure compliance and reduce company exposure

. Interpret, advise, coach and mediate HR related matters with employees

and managers

. Effectively investigate, document and apply corrective actions when

appropriate for employee complaints

. Proficiently address all harassment and discrimination cases in

accordance with company, federal and state guidelines

. Assess and identify employee and leadership development and training

needs

. Recommend and delivery diversity, policies, procedures, employment law

and leadership training as needed along with conducting New Hire

Orientations on a bi-monthly basis

. Coordinate and lead key management development and project initiatives

that respond to current and projected organizational needs

. Support the development and/or implementation of organization-wide

projects and programs.

. Attend various business leadership meeting to ensure goal alignment

. Provide objective feedback to business initiatives and assist in the

development solutions that support the business objectives

. Assist with training all newly hired Human Resources staff in the

Northern California Region and other duties as assigned

. Travel on a weekly basis to all supported sites

12-27-10 to 07/12/12 Costeaux French Bakery, Healdsburg, CA

Business Manager

. Report to General Manager. Responsible for financial growth of the

company, oversee the daily operations of the business including

accounting (AP and AR), payroll, human resources, department

scheduling and order entry

. Work with management and staff to carry out daily activities of the

organization as well as its policies and procedure

. Manage preparation of monthly billing statements

. Safety coordinator, responsible for maintaining an injury free

workplace

. Coordinates quarterly employee functions

. Assists with implementing new products

. Follow up with sales leads

. Administration of employee benefits

. Workers compensation administrator

. Directly manage administrative staff of three

. Investigate all avenues to exceed and improve the bottom line

. Evaluate semi-annual and yearly performance appraisal process

. Make salary recommendations

. Administer disciplinary actions as necessary according to policy

. Implement and recommend sales/marketing strategies

. Analyze customer complaints

. Administer Leave of Absences

. Assist customers as needed

. Other duties as assigned

10-15-07 to 12-15-10 Pacific Markets, Rohnert Park, CA

Human Resources Manager

. Report to three owners

. Perform all duties associated with weekly payroll entry including

piece rate for unionized meat department employees

. Coordinate and administer all recruitment efforts for all exempt and

nonexempt personnel

. Maintain and update Job Descriptions, job postings and search engines

. Prepare and collect Application documents, Background checks and Offer

letters

. Negotiate rates and maintain working relationships with approved

Temporary Agencies

. Conduct new-employee orientations and maintain employee records for

assigned population

. Handle employee relations issues

. Provide Management counseling

. Conduct exit interviews

. Administer various Human Resources plans and procedures for assigned

personnel

. Assist in development and implementation of personnel policies and

procedures

. Monitor annual performance evaluation program and assist managers with

reviews as necessary

. Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning

employment

. Perform other Human Resources related duties as required and assigned

such as Leave Policies, Workers Comp, Safety training, Internal

Audits, etc.

. Safety Committee Leader

. Administer company-wide human resources policies, procedures, and

practices

. Respond to employees' benefit questions and assists with resolution of

problems regarding benefits

. Coordinate paperwork related to benefits, retirement plans, COBRA

continuation, workers' compensation, and unemployment

. Maintain employee files and database

. Communicate with employees regarding benefit programs changes and

updates

. Prepare offer letters

. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with

confidential and sensitive issues

. Maintain and update the Company Employee Handbook

. Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Payable back up

. Administer Leave of Absences

. Other duties as assigned

4-11-06 to 07-27-07 Hilton Sonoma Wine Country Hotel, Santa Rosa,

CA

Director of Human Resources

. Reported to Regional Director of Human Resources and Hotel General

Manager

. Direct and ensure the efficient administration and management of the

Human Resources functions to include recruiting, training,

wage/benefit administration

. Compliance with statutory requirements

. Execution of employee relation activities, in order to provide each

department with personnel, guidance, and support

. Provide a proactive Human Resources environment

. Develop, implement and administer policies and programs related to the

management of all hotel personnel

. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations

. Provide assistance, guidance and counseling to the General Manager,

management staff and line team members

. Manage all team member labor/employee relations issues

. Prepare budget forecasts

. Monitor safety programs

. Facilitate New Hire and Benefits Orientations

. Member of Executive Committee

. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager

5-10-04 to 3-31-06 CrossCheck, Inc., Rohnert Park, CA

Human Resources Manager

. Reported to Vice President of Human Resources

. Duties include supervision of 6 full-time employees and 1 part-time

employees

. 401k administration

. HRIS analyses as needed

. Oversee New Hire and Benefit Orientations

. Review/monitor company policies to ensure compliance

. Oversee adherence to EEOC and affirmative action programs

. Approve terminations and exercise care to ensure all reasons are well

documented and not arbitrary or discriminatory

. Oversee maintenance of accurate and complete personnel records; ensure

rules concerning confidentiality and retention are followed

. Keep abreast of legislation affecting human resources

. Oversee preparation of job descriptions and compensation programs;

seek incentive programs that encourage excellent performance and

increase retention rates

. Review benefits to maximize job satisfaction while keeping benefit

package costs under control

. Work with management to set long-term staffing goals and strategies

. Oversee training and safety programs in context of compliance with

government regulation

. Balance monthly labor report that averages 1.2M per month to within $1

. All aspects of employee relations

. Track performance/merit reviews

. Conduct exit interviews

. Generate monthly reports

. Other duties as assigned by management

6-2-03 to 4-30-04 G & G Specialty Foods, Inc, Santa Rosa, CA

Human Resource Representative

. Reported Human Resources Manager and Chief Financial Officer

. Duties included assisting with recruiting and interview coordination

. Complete new hire paperwork with Spanish speaking employees

. Plan and conduct new employee orientation for Spanish speaking

employees to introduce new employees to company policies and practices

. Maintain personnel files and release them to authorized persons

. Handle all benefits issues; explain benefits to all employees

. Maintain/update ABRA HRIS system

. Manage all Workers Compensation claims, assist with investigations of

injuries/claims and work with carriers to ensure claim is processed

correctly

. Work with managers on employee relations issues and problems

. Conduct exit interviews

. Assist with terminations

. Maintain the daily time-keeping system; print perfect attendance

reports and schedule perfect attendance lunches

. Calculate, prepare and process bi-weekly payroll; process advances as

needed

. Complete verification of employment, garnishments and levy information

. Miscellaneous projects as assigned

2-2-00 to 2-14-03 Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, CA

Human Resource Manager

. Reported to President, General Manager, Chief Financial Officer and

Vineyard Manager

. Duties include handling and conducting all aspects of Human Resources

for 196 employees

. Plan and conduct new hire orientations

. Maintained records of benefit plan participation such as insurance,

pension plans, personnel transactions such as new hires, promotions,

transfers, performance reviews and terminations

. Administer benefits programs such as medical, dental, life, vision,

401k, vacation time, sick leave, PTO and LOA

. Schedule employee appointments to discuss benefits; verified coverage,

employment and dependent status; respond to inquiries regarding

policies, procedures and programs

. Process enrollment forms both internally and to individual carriers

. Handle terminations and COBRA conversions

. Counsel employees as needed

. Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation

. Represent employer at personnel-related hearings and investigations

. Record employee information such as personnel data, compensation,

benefits, tax data, attendance, performance reviews, employee

evaluations and terminations

. Process employment applications and assist in other employment

activities such as interviews; update employee files to document

personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other

uses

. Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information to

authorized persons; compile personnel records and prepare reports such

as monthly vacation balance, monthly salary reporting for 401k

matching, and quarterly Workers Compensation salary reporting

. Compute wages and record data for payroll use

. Create and maintain Employee Handbook

. Confer with management to gain knowledge of specific work situations

requiring employee to better understand changes in policies and

procedures

. Employee liaison amongst employees and department heads if there are

conflicts

. Prepare and pay all insurance carrier bills

. Prepare and translate all documents, handouts and correspondence into

Spanish for the employees

. Administer all aspects of Workers Compensation

. Safety Coordinator

. Payroll Administrator

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

2006 Hilton Manager of the Quarter Award - 3rd Quarter

2006 Hilton Manager of the Year Award

2013 Recipient of 7 Count On Me! Awards

2014 Recipient of 10 Count On Me! Awards

2015 Recipient of 9 Count On Me! Awards

EDUCATION:

AS Empire College Law Office Administration

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