Tequila Shorter Human Resources Professional

adghyq@r.postjobfree.com http://linkedin.com/in/tequila-shorter-ma-4b8a28a5 813-***-**** Tampa, FL 33610

Ambitious executive with extensive human resources experience and a solid academic background in Business and Human Resources Management. Adept at forging strong working relationships with business leaders and undertaking projects and process improvement methodologies. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating project requirements through periods of accelerated growth. Collaborative communicator continually focused on and promoting synergy across the business to drive sustainable long-term growth. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Human Resources Administration

Leadership & Mentoring

Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Recruiting & Employee Orientation

Project Management

Corporate Communications

Staff Training & Development

Workers’ Compensation

Education & Training

Master’s in Human Resources Management

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Associates of Arts in Business Administration

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Professional Experience

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE Tampa, FL 08/2015 – 06/2020

HUMAN RESOURCES PAYROLL COORDINATOR

Prepare biweekly payroll & reports for administration. Acts as liaison between employees and service providers and assist problem resolution. Advise employees regarding company provided benefit programs during orientation. Process all pre-hire paperwork and schedule drug screen, level II background and perform reference checks for all new hires.

Key Accomplishments:

Coordinate with Human Resource personnel to record all data on hiring and termination

Track/assist/communicate with employees on leave without pay and leave with pay

Work with Managers to develop and execute recruitment plans, ensure proper job postings, applications, interview process and proper maintenance of records and compensation analysis

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tampa, FL • 09/2012 - 08/2015

HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF ASSISTANT

Prepared and processed information concerning in house HR matters (appointment papers). Handled the advertisements and recruitment for all departments. Prepared payroll certifications, timesheets and verified hours worked for all employees. FMLA, Workers Comp, Sick Leave Pool and donated sick leave issues

Key Accomplishments:

Leave and attendance coordinator for Physical Plant employees

Covered for the service desk and performed general office duties i.e. filing, photocopying, data entry, report preparations, greeting visitors, routing calls, etc.

Worked collaboratively with HR Manager to develop and maintained relationships with employment agencies, universities, and other recruitment services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tampa, FL • 07/2012 - 09/2012

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT

Provided support for new hire on-boarding process, including I-9 verifications; support for internal and external customer inquiries and resolutions. Served as back-up receptionist involving greeting visitors, routing calls, mail sorting, and filing.

Key Accomplishments:

Recognized as a departmental and company-wide resource for the internal policies or procedures

Served as a link between leadership, management and employees by answering questions, communicating decisions and helping to resolve work related matters

Advised managers on organizational policy matters and recommended resolutions//k