DEVETTA J. SMITH HUBBARD
Dallas, Texas *****
Phone: 972-***-**** / Cell: 214-***-**** / Email: ************@*****.***
Seasoned professional with a CHRS and Associate’s Degree in Business Administration with over 20 years of direct Administration, Recruitment, Customer Service, Case Management, HR & Benefits, Recruitment and ACA. Experience includes10 years of Corporate Labor Relations, Union Representative; experienced Marketing & Development professional, Client Relations and Customer Care Expert.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors Degree: Legal Services
Associates Degree: Business Administration
SMU Cox School of Business Certification: Customized Executive Education Program
High School Diploma, Foreman High School
Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Building a Measurable Diversity Strategic Plan and Measuring Diversity Results
Certified and Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR)
Certified Diversity Management Program for HR Executives
Conflict Resolution: How to Conduct an Internal Investigation
Effective Listening Skills (Includes Simulation) Accreditation
Equal Employment Advisory Council (EEAC - Member)
NCAASI (3-Day & 5-Day Comprehensive) and NCAASI Train-The-Trainer Mentoring Program Training
2012 Preventing Sexual Harassment
Preventive Management Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) and CPR
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM - Local Chapter Member)
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE: Includes, but is not limited to: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Word Perfect, Payroll Partners, MPX Ministry Software, QuickBooks, Crystal Reports, SMS, SABRE Airline Software, People Soft Payroll Software, Legal Research, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Abacus Law, Smart Draw Legal Software, Work in Texas, TWIST, and Tiers (HHSC) Program, etc.
AFFILIATIONS/PUBLICATIONS: Graduated “Cum Laude” 7/2011, President Honor’s List (3 times); Dean’s Honor’s List (2 times); Kappa Lambda Honor Society; Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society; The National Society of Collegiate Scholars’ Phi Beta Sigma Sweet Society (Theta Alpha Chapter); University Diversity Policy and Procedures Committee.
ARTICLES PUBLISHED: The Dallas Examiner (Dallas, TX); The Dallas Weekly (Dallas, TX); HSU Alumni Lounge (Arkadelphia, AR); The Inland Valley News (Upland, CA); The Texarkana Gazette (Texarkana, TX); Wow Magazine; April 2009 edition of Epitome Magazine, named winner of “Epitome Magazine’s Testimony of the Year", May 2010; appeared on the Joy & Company TV show April 16, 2011 and nominated for the 2011 Christian Literary Award based on 4th book; 2011 Grand Marshall at Ashdown, AR Christmas Parade and Keynote Speaker for the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators 7/2012 Convention.
EXPERIENCE
ACCOUNT MANAGER ADP 2015 – 2023
Project Management and Implemented APD’s Profiles solutions Payroll, HR & Benefits and Recruitment for clients, following ADP Profiles guidelines in accordance with client expectations using tools such as Excel, Word Perfect and PowerPoint
Provide professional implementation and support services to clients resulting in smooth, well-coordinated implementations that meet targeted live dates for book of business up to 40 clients
Establish deep subject matter expertise across the Profiles product line including troubleshooting
Develop and maintain HRIS, Sox, HIPPA, PII and Workforce Now system and process documentation
Effectively and efficiently train new clients and end users to use the application
Provide consistent communication of status of the implementation effort to the client
Work under direct supervision to resolve issues and provide solutions, with guidance
Ensure all client data is current in database and clients are using up to date documents for security purpose
Assist in resolution of customer and consumer complaints
Work with clients to assist in understanding of legal requirements and Profiles policies
CASE MANAGER UNLOCKING DOORS, INC. 2014 – 2015
Provide one-on-one counseling to ICJ Drop In participants about accessing vital services, including medical care, mental health care, housing, legal services, and employment
Provide support to individuals in varying degrees of life crises through a variety of strategies
Refer and link ICJ participants to medical care, case management, and mental health services at FIGHT and other agencies
Collaborate with the Dallas programs and Benefit Coordinators to ensure participant access to public benefits
Provide counseling around safer sex practices, substance use, and other personal health and lifestyle behaviors utilizing a non-judgmental, harm reduction approach
Assist individuals in the computer lab with using technology to access benefits and get other important services
Support the Drop In Center as needed, including performing intakes, supporting clerical activities and facilitating Drop In groups and activities
Maintain and update comprehensive resource database
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: RESCARE 2012 - 2014
Provide Project and Care management to clients according to the Workforce Investment Act
Provide employment/staff orientation, training and recruited for regarding unemployment benefits, TANF, SNAP and WIA
Process client eligibility regarding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program) and support services
Prepare applications and forms for applicants for such purposes as school enrollment, employment, and medical services
Establish client eligibility Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas WIA Training Program (Garland) location
Provide weekly reports with Microsoft Office Software programs (Work In Texas, TWIST, etc.)
Meet with the client to assess their services needs to achieve their individual service plan goals
Recommend social service providers to clients regarding school, support and/or collaboration employment efforts
CLIENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR: THE URBAN ALTERNATIVE 2005 -2010
Coordinator and department liaison for individuals, their communities, the public and private sectors; Developed and implemented the action plans, HR policies and procedures for non-profit and for profit entities
Recruited and managed the client intake and assessment process to orient the client to the program and produce a comprehensive assessment of client service needs
Trained and provided counseling to individuals, institutions, and communities throughout the U.S.; Managed project budget cost efficient process and manage project time lines
Created community needs assessment system and asset maps for Tarrant, Bear, Baxter and Dallas County; Assessed internal controls, operations and administrative functions for efficiency and effectively
Reviewed and monitored policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding compliance programs; Provided direction and support to ensure Quality Assurance for project resource allocation
(Executive Assistant (Promoted 2008)
STAFF ASSISTANT II: STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STONY BROOK, NY 2003-2005
Point of contact for department, responsible for internal and external client relations and development; Identified, interviewed and assisted in recruiting efforts; developed, maintained and administered policies and procedures
Directed and coordinated activities of workers in public organization to ensure continuing operations; Answered phones, scheduled calendar and travel arrangements for Director of Women’s & Children’s Services
Conducted legal research, assisted in case management and helped implement Diversity policies and procedures; Selected as Union Representative for SBU Employees 2004-2005
Organized administrative aspects of multi-study research programs; planned, implemented, and managed relational records
References available upon request
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