Yolanda Hightower Mitchell
***** ********** **. ● Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 ● **********@*******.*** ● 248-***-****
CAREER PROFILE STATEMENT
Responsible, motivated professional seeks a career; to demonstrate my communicational and interpersonal skills and excellent work ethic to meet the goals and demands of the company. I understand the importance and significance of policy and procedures.
MS Word MS PowerPoint Excel Internet HRIS Non-Profit experience HR Entre’ Watson
Intermediate Level collective bargaining skills Notary Tax preparer Salesforce NSIPS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated outstanding delivery skills with experience in maintaining an ethical and diverse working
environment
Available for training and flexible to necessary hour and day requirements
Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain a cordial relationship with co-workers/Managers/Supervisors
EDUCATION
Northwood University, Midland, Michigan
Bachelor of Business Administration / Concentration: School of Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Core Responsibilities:
Confidential December - 2023-Present
Personnel Assistant
Designate calls to proper authority figures
Initiate and execute requests from departmental staff
Route documents to various department’s for approval daily
Attend award ceremonies for ranking officers
Maintain and safeguard PII private information
Performed data entry tasks
Attended weekly meetings and briefings
Interacted with every level of command (Commander, Skipper, Chiefs, etc.)
Communicate and process information regarding enrollments, transfers, and benefit updates and/or terminations
File documents, electronically, and manually
Oakland Community College (Kelly Service) March 2022-September 2022
Administrative Specialist Secondary Partnership Department
Assist Associate Dean where needed
Monitor activity in DocuSign Software application
Send and receive correspondence via phone, email, zoom, and or teams
Execute meetings for Associate Dean
Add Counselors to DocuSign software when needed
Take minutes for Department, Dean, and Associate Dean
Assist Dual enrollment students with filling out FERPA forms (Early College students)
Attend meetings regarding Dual enrollment
Familiar with Colleague, perceptive, SQL, and Informer Software applications
Attempt to resolve and correct any interoffice discrepancies
Maintain a work ethic that supports positive outcomes
Central Care Management Organization September 2017 – January 2021
Administrative Assistant
Processed Court Documents
Analyzed and coordinated new case files.
Assisted CEO, and Director as needed
Screened messages from phone calls.
Filed and digitally scanned reports
Generated reports.
Executed per diems (travel, expense reports, and mileage)
Ordered office supplies/ supplies for CEO
On-boarded newly contractual applicants/staff
Universall Home Health Care Company January 2011 - June 2011
HR Consultant/ Intermediate Data Entry (Contract for six months only)
Processed claims
Assessed, screened, and reviewed applications and resumes
regarding potential applicants
Constructed recommendations for pay grades and work schedules
Motor City Casino Hotel
Administrative Assistant / Payroll Analyst October 2008 – September 2009
Resolved all issues concerning associates and managers
Consistently performed HR duties when needed
Managed timecards for approximately one thousand associates
Followed all policies, rules, and procedures that are applicable to the associate’s contract
Maintained and adhered to ethical practices regarding giving out correct and legal information
Notified Management for disciplinary and/or suspension of associate with the presence of a Union
Representative
Maintained associates sick and vacation pay balances, etc.
Audited points per associate to match with timecard and system history
Kelly Services, Detroit, Michigan April 2005- 2010
Substitute/Guest Teacher
Adept teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ needs and interests
Originated research and development for new projects
Lectured on current events to establish and maintain speaking skills
Followed all administration policies and rules governing students
Monitored, prepared, and administered tests to evaluate students’ progress
MJ Management, Trenton, Michigan January 2006 - January 2007
Substitute/ Guest Teacher
Followed directives of lesson plan
Possessed the ability to motivate and engage students of all grade levels
Strong leadership capabilities when applicable to students
Maintained accurate student records
Created and designed new classroom management techniques
CHW Museum of African American History, Detroit, Michigan November 1997- July 2005
Accounts Payable Accountant
Reconciled accounts to general ledger
Processed computerized checks for out-going payments to vendors
Assisted with the maintaining budgets for several departments
Completed and submitted 1099 tax forms
Matched check requests with order forms and vendor invoices
Maintained inventory records
Operated 10-key calculator
Coded check requests to prepare for payment
Wired money transfers to vendors and various banking institutions
Processed payroll information, records, and documents
100 % vendor contract interaction
Veteran’s Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan March 1995- November 1997
Operations Clerk (Managerial duties)
Performed HR duties
Managed a staff of forty-five employees, full and part-time
Prepared and recorded timesheets and payroll
Approved and signed off on various documents i.e., purchase order requests, incoming inventory
Monitored breaks for staff and time off
Assisted safety management while maintaining OSHA regulations
Coordinated monthly meetings for staff and management
Initiated an employee incentive program
Improved working conditions
LICENSING, & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Global Youth Enterprises (Mentoring/Counseling)
World-at-Work (HR Membership) Member of: www.linkedin.com/Networking affiliate
Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit (HRAGD)