Leslie Ostrander
Mesa, AZ *5215
Home: 480-***-****
Cell: 602-***-****
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I have diverse experience in human resources, management, and employee and public relations. My specific skill set in many different industries makes me uniquely qualified for a variety of positions.
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient at multi-tasking
Excellent written communication and composition skills
Outstanding ability to write and speak formally and informally
Advanced computer skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Education
Arizona State University, Tempe AZ
BA Journalism – Public Relations Emphasis; Sociology Minor
Summa cum Laude
August 1993
Experience
Scoring Director/Supervisor/Scorer 03/2012 – Present
NCS Pearson, Inc. – Mesa, AZ
Responsible for facilitating the accurate and timely delivery of state and district wide learning assessments with duties including:
Attending state range finding sessions to define and comprehend state criteria
Communicating with customer representatives and responding to customer needs
Conducting initial and continual training of large groups to ensure adherence to state criteria
Maintaining scorer accuracy through calibration and individual intervention
Monitoring scorer rate to determine project progression and scorer effectiveness
Providing effective leadership of team of supervisors and scorers
Communicating with HR and site management about project expectations and progress.
Human Resources Consultant 06/2007 - 06/2010
Ostrander Consulting – Mesa, AZ
Provided various Human Resources functions as a consultant for small businesses.
Employee Relations Manager 06/1994 - 10/2006
Fort McDowell Casino/Fort McDowell Enterprises – Fort McDowell, Arizona
Progressively responsible Human Resources positions culminating in managing five people encompassing all HR functions including, but not limited to:
Employee relations
Recruitment, advertising, and hiring, including background checks, and new hire training
Interacted effectively with line employees, customers, executives, and board of directors
Enrolled all employee benefits, worked with self funded insurance program, created wage reports
Managed all leave time including FMLA administration
Produced EEOC reports
Administered employee actions, including disciplinary process and grievances
Created and administered employee service award programs, functions, and event planning
Administered zero tolerance drug testing program, including DOT drivers
Created and edited policy and procedure, employee handbook, job descriptions and interview questionnaires
Created, wrote and produced bi-weekly employee newsletter.
Prior to 2002, HR was exclusive to one enterprise. From that point forward, oversaw these HR functions for more than 1,000 employees throughout six for profit enterprises:
Fort McDowell Casino
Fort McDowell Yavapai Materials
Ba’Ja Gas Station & Convenience Store
Fort McDowell Farm, Fort McDowell Adventures
Fort McDowell Poco Diablo Resort
Eagle View RV Resort.
I was interim HR Manager for Fort McDowell Yavapai Materials for two years.