Talent Acquisition Human Resources

WENDI STRICKLAND

Address: Athens GA Phone: 770-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Human Resources and Recruitment professional with a strong background in talent acquisition, HR administration, and employee relations. Adept at implementing HR best practices, streamlining recruitment processes, and fostering positive workplace environments. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Seeking a role in Human Resources management or recruitment to leverage expertise in talent acquisition, compliance, and personnel development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Employee Training & Development

HR Administration & Compliance

Business Operations & Strategic Planning

Data Analysis & Reporting

Payroll & Financial Management

Customer Relationship Management

Workers Comp and Rick Management

Performance Management & Employee Relations

Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, QuickBooks, Dynamics, Excel

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Increased donor recruitment rates by implementing targeted marketing strategies, improving participation by 25%.

Aggressively strategizing ways to reach different labor markets

Successfully launched new product lines and developed client engagement strategies, boosting customer retention rates.

Managed financial reports, payroll, and business operations, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and regulatory compliance.

Designed and facilitated employee training programs, enhancing staff performance and customer satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REDDY MEDICAL GROUP

BUSINESS MANAGER/HR APR 2025-PRESENT

Weekly Payroll processing

Benefits Administration

AP/AR and Collections duties. Reconciliation of Corporate Credit cards

Screen, interview, hire and onboard new employees

Oversee business contracts and agreements

AMERICAN PEST CONTROL

RECRUITER / HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST FEB 2020 – APR 2025

Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans, increasing candidate outreach and engagement.

Conduct screenings and interviews, ensuring compliance with program eligibility and regulatory standards.

Oversee donor payroll and maintain accurate records, improving efficiency in payroll processing.

Coordinate FDA inspections and regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Supervise personnel selection, training, and development, enhancing team productivity.

SHORELINE LOGISTICS, GAINESVILLE, GA

HR/SALES JUL 2017 – JAN 2020

Designed and implemented training programs, improving employee performance and product knowledge.

Managed staffing levels to meet retail demands, increasing productivity and customer service efficiency.

Strengthened client relationships, driving a 40% increase in sales and securing the top national sales rank.

Conducted performance reviews and introduced incentive programs to enhance team motivation.

GOLD CREEK FOODS, GAINESVILLE, GA

HR DIRECTOR /SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE JUN 2009 – JUL 2017

Managed HR for 6 plants, 2500 total employees

Developed Safety and Workers Comp team

Benefits Manager

DOJ investigations

Recruiting/Staffing

Succession planning

Overall Compliance/Federal and state Labor Laws

EEOC claims

DAN’S PRIZE/HORMEL FOODS GAINESVILLE,GA

OFFICE MANAGER FEB 1997 – JUNE 2009

Processed payroll for 500 employees.

Managed all accounting areas including AP/AR

Made plant trips to Long Prairie MN to work with Teams there

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

HR Certifications and Office Management, continuing education.

North Georgia Technical

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