Resources Manager Cornell University
Resume:
Gena Bravo
Human Resources Professional
Windermere, FL 34786, **********@*****.*** 646-***-****
Dear Human Resources:
As a successful senior-level Human Resource professional with over 10 years of experience, I submit my resume for your consideration.
Throughout my career, I have built a reputation of fine leadership and excellence in recruitment, training, accounting, budgeting, compliance and operations. My last role with Securitas Security Services, Inc. as a Human Resources Manager allowed me to demonstrate my skills. My positive attitude and excellent critical thinking makes me a strong candidate for the open human resources position with your company. In addition, I am enthusiastic, organized by nature and I have a strong work ethic.
As proven, I have developed strategies to streamline policies and procedures, implement proven tactics and make strong recommendations to improve business processes. Experience has given me the confidence to acclimate to a changing workforce. I have demonstrated a strong focus on ROI and a low turnover in recruitment with a low budget and creativity. Further areas of expertise include:
• Operations management and budgeting P&L for our for multiple locations
• Develop programs and incentives to improve employee relations
• Built and maintained a focused HR team
• Managed performance evaluations in a timely manner, assisted managers to coach their employees, maintained excellent onboard objectives for new hires, represented the company at job fairs and community events, executed and designed new hire orientations and internal mass open house events
• Implemented OSHA guidelines, company training, sop’s, reporting, resulting in lowered employee injuries and incidents
• Administration Benefits Management
• Grew company from 35 headcount to 3,000 employee payroll within my tenure My comprehensive hands-on experience, combined with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, makes me a strong Human Resources professional. My resume is enclosed for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Gena Bravo
Gena Bravo
Human Resources Professional
Windermere, FL 34786, **********@*****.*** 646-***-**** Highly-motivated, solutions-driven Human Resources professional with leadership and training, accounting and operations management background offering 10+ years of experience displaying key collaboration and interpersonal skills to deliver quality and results. Strong cross- industry background and experience supporting a large diversified workforce in multiple locations. I have a strong record of effective communication, critical thinking, and the ability to build strong employee relationships. Recommended as an excellent team leader, skilled and proactive with forward thinking HR practices on all levels to perform at peak levels company-wide.
Desired location for next position: Orlando, FL area- Central Florida area US Citizen authorized to work in the US for any employer. Work Experience
Talent Acquisitions Coordinator
WESTGATE RESORTS – Orlando, FL
04/2021 to Current
Working with recruiters and managers to facilitate the hiring needs for this national timeshare resort company. Assisting candidates through the onboarding process from accepting their job offer via the applicant tracking system, new hire paperwork, Background check and drug testing through to the HRIS and Payroll system.
• Onboarded for our resorts nationally Interviewed, recruited and on boarded candidates
• Daily tracking of applicants in applicant tracking system
• Pre-screen qualified applicants and schedule interviews for hiring managers
• Schedule follow-up on interview results with hiring managers
• Disposition applicants in the applicant tracking system
• Attend hiring events, info sessions, and job fairs for recruitment.
• Communicate with executives and quickly understand and respond to their needs in a timely manner
• Daily communication with recruiters
Disability Representative
Sedgwick Claims Management Company USA – Orlando, FL 01/2021 to 03/2021 (Temporary Assignment)
Processed claims to determine benefits due to third party employees. Issued payments and adjustments for workers compensation, Social Security Disability Income, and other disability offsets.
- Assessed claim determinations to approve or deny disability cases, workers compensation, Social Security Disability and other disability offsets, based on state and company disability plan. Human Resources Manager
SECURITAS SECURITY USA – Orlando, FL
06/2019 to 04/2020
Reporting to the Central Florida Area Vice President and corporate office of the company. I supported and guided District Managers on employee matters to represent the Orlando, FL office as the face of the company for all Human Resources matters including recruitment, training, coaching, sales and Human Resources. Demonstrated Human Resources Organization & Directives
• Interviewed, recruited and on boarded candidates
• Organized recruitment campaigns
• Benefit Administrator & Implementer
Gena Bravo
Human Resources Professional
Windermere, FL 34786, **********@*****.*** 646-***-****
• Lowered EE turnover within the first two quarters
• HR State /Federal Compliance / Disability/ LOA/ FMLA/ Workers Comp Claims
• Employee Relations / Investigations
• Corrective Action/ Coaching & Counseling employees, supervisors & managers
• EEOC / Affirmative Action Reporting
• Legal Subpoena involvement / Unemployment Claims / Hearings contact
• New Hire Processing and Onboarding SOP’s / Training
• Terminations/ Transfers in and out of The Central Florida area.
• Conducted Safety Training & Meetings
• Office Manager and location advisor
• Reporting- Qtrly, monthly, annual
Human Resources Manager
HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS, LLC - New York, NY
04/2014 to 06/2019
Reported to the GM of the company. I impacted a 30 to 40% growth in the employee population each year to support the sales growth of the company. As of June 2019, the company was worth $20 Million annually. Implemented an employee-owned culture and encouraged seasonal employee return-to-work year after year. Designed and developed a model to attract top performers to come aboard. Introduced best practices into HR Department and company operation while managing all HR and facilities related functions for this cruises and events company. .
• Managed all aspects of daily operations directly impacting HR deliverables and business units
• Transformed previously unorganized, under-performing HR department into a well-functioning cost effective and highly utilized department.
• Implemented a new Payroll and HRIS system.
• Slashed recruitment costs by utilizing state agency programs and networking with schools.
• Restructured recruitment strategies to incorporate online technologies to reach candidates.
• Held Job Fairs onsite with 1,000 candidates/Recruiting up to 600+ candidates for peak season positions.
• Reworked: on-boarding activities/trainings, conducted online training.
• Developed Crew Handbook and established proven policies and procedures.
• Trained managers’ regularly on Employee Awareness which includes state laws, employee relations, First Aid, customer service, investigations, employee motivation and accommodating the needs of today’s new employee.
• Successfully accomplished key business metrics and KPI’s year to year
• Employee roster grew from 65 to 1200 active head count
• Spearheaded the annual performance appraisal process.
• Collaborated/negotiated with vendors as needed.
• Monitored/audited payroll and P&L journal entries for budgeting general ledger accounts.
• Attended/Travel to executive meetings to develop annual HR plans to address business needs.
• Conducted exit interviews and employee stay surveys with employees to improve the EE experience.
• Created and implemented safety protocols successfully reducing workplace incidents by 25%. Market Surveillance Financial Analyst (promoted), Legal & Compliance Division, Global Wealth Management
MORGAN STANLEY - New York, NY 2007 to 2014
Monitored and delivered extensive reporting to monitor financial advisor activity in a time sensitive and efficient manner, and interpreted trade blotter and fielded market surveillance inquiries.
• Promoted twice while at Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management of Legal & Compliance Division
• Monitored reporting for Blue Sky security, Mutual Funds and bond solicitation.
• Prepared/Presented metrics, patterns & trend reports for trades in question
• Evaluated mutual fund reports and HELOC, mortgage loan proceeds, mutual fund frequency surveillance. Gena Bravo
Human Resources Professional
Windermere, FL 34786, **********@*****.*** 646-***-**** Program Account Manager, Womens' Health Division
BERLEX PHARMACEUTICALS (now Bayer Pharmaceutical), Wayne, NJ 2006 to 2007 Served as account representative of women's health contraceptives for magazine and newspaper publications and release.
Sr. Human Resources Generalist & Office Manager
ROHDE & LIESENFELD, INC - New York, NY 2003 to 2006 Maintained and updated HR personnel records and guarded confidential data, including the development and authoring of the Employee Handbook, HR related forms, and processing of overseas employee VISA paper work. Recruit and train staff, review policies and procedures and benefits for those who qualify. Education
NJ and NY State Notary Public
2024 and 2022
Soft Skills
• Oral and written communication
• Multi-tasker
• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Strategic Decision Making
• Empathetic skills & Active Listening
• Negotiation skills
• Proactive and positive
• Advisement skills
• Analytically driven
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Team Oriented
SPHR Certification Program
2017, Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational
Management
2010, Ashford University - San Diego, CA, 3.89 gpa Gena Bravo
Human Resources Professional
Windermere, FL 34786, **********@*****.*** 646-***-**** Hard Skills
• HRIS / HRM Knowledge and
expertise
• Proven Budgeting skills
• Employee Selection &
Development
• Occupational Safety
• Employment Law
• Recruitment & Onboarding
• Organizational Communication
• Developing Training Programs
• Team oriented
• Performance Management
• Employee Selection &
Development
• HR Compliance
• Occupational Safety
• Performance Management
• Employment Law
• Employee Development
• Organizational
Communication
• Developing Training
Programs
• Staff Recruiting & Retention
& Onboarding
• Project Management
Compensation
• Benefits & Administration
• Health & Safety
• Labor Relations
• Rewards & Recognition
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Program Development
• WC / FMLA / PFL / STD /
Harassment
• Kronos
• Ultimate Software
• PeopleSoft
• ADP
• Balance Point
• HR Auditor
• Team Building/Motivation
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building/Motivation
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