DOLORES BROOKS

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE March 2020 – Present

Human Resources Consulting Specialist – Client / Chappell Cleaning Service (March 2020) Juanita C. Grant Foundation ( Present )

Human resources consultants ensure that an organization's human capital serves the company's best interests.

Creates and develops a human resources model specific to the organization's hiring policy, providing that the company is effectively using its personnel to achieve its stated goals while also ensuring the workforce is operating at a high level of productivity and efficiency

Program Coordinator for 50 + Refresh Bootcamp Trainees.

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR June 2019 – March 2020

Job Service Specialist III

Conducted reemployment workshops for claimants and other qualified job seekers to enhance job-seeking skills and lessen the duration of unemployment

Conducted eligibility reviews to determine issues when job searching for claimants

Facilitated reemployment and seminars in the classroom and virtual environment

Provided formal and informal resume consultation

Prepared and organized materials that will be presented regularly to profiled Unemployment Insurance claimants and other qualified job seekers; conducted orientation workshops to improve attendees' job search techniques and enhance their employability

Conducted a workshop putting the importance on using the STAR method when resume writing, preparing for an interview (STAR/ Situation, Task, Actions a task

Facilitated the following workshop: RESEA Workshop (Reemployment Service and Eligibility ROW Workshop (Reemployment Opportunities Workshop LinkedIn Workshop (Jobseeker Baby Boomer Returning to the Workforce (Generational difference, Age Discrimination, Importance of Technology and social media, Resume Writing Workshop (Guides to Creating and Updated Resumes) Job Interview Workshop (Making Great Impression)

ASHOKA INNOVATORS FOR THE PUBLIC / SENIOR INSTITUTION BUILDER 2014 – 2017

Benefits and Payroll Manager

Reviewed programs and studied employee requirements and trends to identify benefit options, collaborating with consultants to provide recommendations to senior leadership to analyze opportunities, predict future costs, and support decision-making

Oversaw benefits and payroll administration, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; led human resources initiatives, providing support regarding daily functions, including interpreting human resources policies, and monitoring the progression of Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning; and managed office functions, implementing continuous improvements to support operations and drive objectives

Oversaw daily payroll operations an; managed workflow, validated reports, processed garnishments, and completed year-end reporting promptly while ensuring accuracy and compliance

Oversaw complete business operations and coordinated departments

Identified and resolved potential issues and developed strategic plans to achieve business objectives

Remained up to date regarding federal, state, and local requirements; reviewed new and existing legislation and advised senior leadership regarding necessary actions

Facilitate new hire benefits training; provide information, interpret benefit policies and procedures, and ensure all required documentation is completed accurately

GRANT CONTRACTOR 2005 – 2013

Proposal Writer

Wrote grants and proposals for non-profit and for-profit groups; addressed financial needs to support operations for social service programs, business development opportunities, and SBA opportunities, effectively creating documents that convinced organizations to support projects and business opportunities

Award amounts ranged from $10K to $500K, and the client list included HCCI, New York, NY; Sierra Business Solutions, Washington DC; Brand Seven, West Hollywood, CA; and The Leon G, Northern MD; Enhance department and company operations, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments, raising company morale, and increasing employee retention rates

Managed and predicted workflow; analyzed data relative to departments to generate reports and streamline processes

Coordinated practical project management training courses and drafted critical correspondence for project managers to drive productivity and efficiency and support department objectives

BROOKS CONSULTING

Consultant

WORK-ABLE INC.

Executive Director

THE U.S.O. AND FINANCE & AMP

Program Director

U.S. ARMY RESERVES

Accounting Specialist

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

CITY UNIVERSITY:

Master of Art in Organizational Leadership (24 credit)

Bachelor of Science in General Studies

Coursework in Communications & Amp and Human Resources

Certifications:

The American Red Cross: HIV Educational & Amp Training Certification/ HCC College: Advanced Grant Proposal Writing/

Antioch School of Law : Paralegal Certification

Advance Microsoft Office- Advance Resume Writing

SKILLS

SHRM Courses, NST- Payroll law, Microsoft Office, Intuit, AFFA, ACE, Program Management/Development, Continuous Improvements, Motivational Leadership/ Teambuilding, Financial Administration/ Management, Staff Training & Development, International Business Development, Business Analysis/Consulting, Human Resources Operations, Strategic Partnership Management, Corporate Communications, Project Management / Development, and Payroll / Benefits Administration

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