KRISTIAN WATSON
Houston, TX *****
832-***-**** E: **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic Human Resources professional with proven expertise in training development and exceptional communication. Adept at creating impactful HR strategies and fostering employee engagement.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets
Coordinated an orientation program for over 20 employees
Earned the Leadership Award in 2024
Spearheaded a comprehensive onboarding process, enhancing productivity by 30%
SKILLS
Training development
Recruiting
New employee orientations
Recordkeeping
Exceptional communicator
Maintains confidentiality
Data Entry
File Management
Policy Review & Interpretation
WORK HISTORY
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT/CLINICAL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 04/2022 to Current
U.S.VETS - Houston - Houston, TX
Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
Conducted new employee onboarding and provided ongoing orientation training.
Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
Worked alongside executive leader to deploy new training strategies.
Administered employee benefits programs and assisted with open enrollment.
Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support the human resources department.
Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
PAROLE OFFICER 05/2014 to 03/2022
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Houston, TX
Provided supervision to offenders; conducting parole investigations; and obtaining information for and preparing parole administration documentation
Managed, organized, and provided social services resources to assist in rehabilitation of parolee clients, in custody or on probation or parole
Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including on-going mental health assistance, conditional release and education and employment stipulations
Performed random drug testing to ensure parolees are maintaining sobriety, monitor employment history and performance, arrange weekly or bimonthly meetings with the offender and his family
Present evidence to the judge in the event a condition is broken
Prepared and submit regular reports to the judge to track the parolee's progress during the conditioned release
Provided administrative support to direct supervisor and department as needed, provided direction and assistance to new employees to acclimate to department.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 10/2012 to 05/2014
Texas Department of Public Safety - Houston, TX
Performed advanced investigative, and clerical duties in determining legal needs, requirements, and qualifications for the issuance of driver licenses and identification cards
Coordinated with Regional Supervisors and Service Commanders in the preparation of monthly regional activity report for Director and Public Safety Commission
Organized and maintained active listing and reports of action items to be presented during the Regional Commander's staff meeting
Attended mandatory Regional Commander meetings, prepared materials in advance of meeting and reported on follow up projects; responded to inquiries from Department employees and the general public regarding rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Transcribed minutes from board meetings and confirm meetings between regional managers and directors.
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University - Hooksett, NH Master of Science
Human Resources Management, 07/2024
Dean's List 2023-2024
Honor Roll
3.7 GPA
Professional Development