Tabitha M. Bateman MAOM, PHR, CM
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Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) offering a 16-year Human Resource/Management Exempt Level career distinguished by exemplary performance and proven results.
Certified Manager (CM)
Extensive background in Human Resource affairs, including experience in employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, HR records management, Exempt Level HR experience, HR policies development, and compliance. Strong emphasis on employee relations, progressive discipline, policy, procedure, program design, presentation acumen, and direct communication with executive management.
Masters of Arts in Organizational Management - MAOM
HR Skills
HR Department/Employee Liaison
Affirmative Action File
Administration
Mediation & Advocacy
HRIS Technologies
Salary Administration
Merger/Acquisition Expertise
Clear/Direct Communication
Instructional Developer
Organizational Effectiveness
Strong Consulting/Influence Skills
Flexible/Resourceful
Staff Recruitment & Retention
Employee Relations
HR Program/Project Management
Progressive Discipline
Policy/Procedure Author/Administrator
Cultural Orientation
Merit/Incentive Compensation
Strategic Management & Planning
Staff/Talent Management
Easily Integrates into HRIS systems
Payroll-Hourly Pay Rate Processing
Successfully Assert Organizational Values
Orientation & On-Boarding
Training & Development
Performance Management
Organizational Development
HR Policies & Procedures
Benefit Interpretation
Employee Recruitment
Coaching/Counseling
HRIS
Exempt Experience
HR Projects
Results Driven/Goal Alignment
Public Relations
Training Consultant
Professional Experience
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL GROUP JUBAIL (ISG JUBAIL) — JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA
International American curriculum IB school
Fulltime High School teacher – Economics & Business Management, 2017
Substitute teacher – Middle school and High school (all subjects), 2015 to 2016, 2021 to 2022
Sports Coach – Basketball (boys and girls), Volleyball (boys), Soccer (girls), 2018 to 2019, 2021 to 2022
SAFETY COUNCIL OF SWLA — Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Non-profit, non-governmental organization which promotes safety and health by providing a wide range of training and educational materials, programs, and services for industrial, commercial, and government clients
Human Resources/Grants/Training/Accounts Receivable/Projects Specialist/Instructor
2012 to 2014 (Direct Hire)
2011 to 2012 (HR Consultant)
Designs, develops, and analyzes instructional material/training for Industrial customers (Focus
Refining and Petrochemical Industries). Develops training courses that support the organizational
mission and facilitate training instruction. Demonstrates and utilizes practical needs analysis,
project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Independently develop entry and
advanced-level courses for external customers. Analyzes training programs under the guidance of
the executive director/training director. Facilitate training using various delivery methods for all
AVP/
Professional Experience (Continued)
customers on specialized topics, and provide training in multiple operational areas while maintaining training records. Collaborates with the executive director to interpret and retain current Human Resource policies and resolve employee issues. Promotes the organization’s philosophy and values, ensures quality in all areas, and encourages teamwork by coaching and supporting the Executive Director. Assists executive director in ensuring compliance with all Labor, Safety, and wage and hour laws and regulations.
MIDSOUTH BANK — Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Regional Banking and Financial Services provider
Project Consultant-Vendor Merging (Facilities), 2012 to 2013
Scope of Responsibility: Consultant -Special Projects
Current Project: Facilities Department-Vendor Merging
Author, evaluate, negotiate, analyze, and revise all vendor relationship agreements/contracts and request quotes/pricing (RFQ/RFP). Facilitate and Negotiate all new and subsequent vendor/supplier programs. Manage all new projects for the facility department as initiated.
Asst. Vice President/Banking Center Manager II, 2009 to 2012
Scope of Responsibility: Human Resource/Employee Relations Liaison, Merger & Acquisitions
Recruited active personnel to staff Banking Center locations, Guided/Directed the successful launch and management of newly acquired banking center locations, and acted as HR/Employee liaison onsite to ensure cultural immersion and facilitate a smooth transition for the acquired organization. Developed, authored, and administered HR policies and programs. Worked with senior and executive management to create HR policies and procedures; recruited employees; developed and implemented employee-specific training and instruction; acted as training facilitator/instructor; and resolved HR generalist workplace issues. Due to my management and leadership qualities, I was charged with employee counseling (employee relations), progressive discipline administration, and hiring and terminating team members at all organizational levels. I fulfilled the previously referenced duties while managing multiple locations, generating millions of dollars in profits for the organization, and developing and coaching a talented, dynamic, highly qualified, successful, diversely talented pool of team members.
Key Results:
Instrumental in ensuring the successful launch of acquired banking centers to grow organizational footprint. Structured and implemented programs and policies in training, employee incentive/recognition, benefits, strategic planning, and management.
Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization. Personal efforts were cited in the organizational survey.
Coordinated and negotiated numerous employee incentive campaigns/programs.
Instituted a new employee benefits package.
Dynamically managed numerous organizational projects, which increased training and mentoring throughout the enterprise.
Contributing author of employee manual covering progressive discipline procedures, code of conduct, and benefits information.
Introduced the company’s first formal Corporate Apparel program, creating a flexible and well-received tool adopted company-wide.
Developed/revised job descriptions for upper management/officer positions.
“Shadowed” and interviewed employees to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position.
Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.
Saved the company thousands of dollars annually by reducing reliance on employment agencies.
Spearheaded numerous Community events to raise money for local non-profit organizations.
Professional Experience (Continued)
JPMORGAN CHASE — Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Banking and Financial Services Provider
Vice President SWLA District, Branch Manager, 2008 to 2009
Effectively managed and fulfilled a broad range of Management and HR functions, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training branch employees. Responsible for the communication of all policies and procedures, including benefits, performance appraisal reviews, salary administration, disciplinary action, training, coaching, mentoring, and managing HR records at the local level. Resolved conflicts between employees/customers/vendors, coordinated community involvement, effectively coached and mentored team members at multiple locations throughout the organization. Responsible for
assessing/evaluating/documenting employee performance (efficiencies and deficiencies) and communicating the result through annual performance appraisal reviews, as well as recommendations (goal attainment), progressive discipline, terminations, and comp-ratio information to the employee. I successfully fulfilled the role of the local HR Liaison between the corporate HR department and the local employee base, encompassing all levels of HR categories. I successfully fulfilled the previously referenced duties while managing multiple locations, generating millions of dollars in profits for the organization, and developing and coaching a competent, dynamic, highly qualified, and successful diversely talented pool of team members.
Key Results:
Effectively and strategically onboard, orient, train, coach, and mentor branch/district personnel.
Effectively served as compliance advocate, leading assigned locations to a Green (perfect) compliance audit.
Reworked new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources.
Proven track record of developing and coaching high-performance team members
Strong probing, listening, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to effectively uncover and resolve complex employee issues.
Distinguished ability to lead, manage and grow people, grow profits, and develop and cultivate long-term relationships.
Proven track record of solid team-building skills.
WELLS FARGO & CO. — Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
Banking and Financial Services Provider
Branch Manager, 2000 to 2008
Scope of Responsibility: Human Resource/Employee Relations Liaison, Community/Public Relations
Key Results:
Effectively and strategically on-boarded, oriented, trained, coached, and mentored branch/district personnel.
Supervised, coached, and counseled employees.
Affirmative Action job file Compliance and Administration
Salary Administration
Performance Appraisal evaluation, documentation, communication
Employee training and career development
oFormulation of the individual employee development plan
WF Mentoring program Mentor/Mentee
Regional Diversity Committee
Maintain industry regulation standards
Internal audit prep and examinations
Administration of background checks and drug screens
Supervision of all staff annual regulatory compliance training
Education & Certifications
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX — Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Masters of Arts in Organizational Management-Human Resources, 2004
CATAWBA COLLEGE — Salisbury, North Carolina, USA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Marketing, 2000
Certifications:
PHR (Professional in Human Resources)
CM (Certified Manager)
References available upon request