Human Resources Business Administration
Resume:
Naomi Arndt
Newfield, NY 14867
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Education
MBA, Empire State University, Saratoga Springs, NY.
BS, Business Administration, Elmira College, Elmira, New York.
AS, Business Administration, Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY.
Honors
Student Commencement Speaker, SUNY Empire State University, June 2023
Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, SUNY Office of the Chancellor, March 2023
Student Excellence Award, SUNY Empire State College, March 2023
PRODiG Scholar, SUNY Empire State College, 2022-2023
Better Together Scholarship, SUNY Empire State College, 2022
MBA Fellow, SUNY Empire State College, 2000
Most Recent Publications
“Determined,” COVID-19 Resilience Project, Empire State College, 2022.
COVID-19: Crisis and Resilience SUNY Empire State College (esc.edu)
Conferences
“Addressing gender-based violence,” Presented at SUNY Graduate Research Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY, April 2023. SUNY Grad Research Conference 2022 (eventsair.com)
Professional Skills
Facilitate meetings for employee groups
Ensures compliance with the civil service laws, Fair Labor Standards Act, federal and state employment laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Department of Labor laws, Overtime Compensation Law in accordance with FLSA, Exempt/Nonexempt labor law, COBRA administration, New York State unemployment law, Worker's Compensation law, union contracts and personnel policies
Composes contractual agreements
Administered employee benefits
Conducted orientation training for new employees
Ensured staff training remains in compliance with all regulatory bodies
Coordinated preparation of appraisals including drafting, editing, and revising
Maintained all files relating to human resources, advertising, and staff development
Advertised, interviewed applicants for employment and performed reference checks
Extensive use of computer hardware and software applications including Microsoft Office products, ABRA!, Corel WordPerfect, MUNIS, Pentamation, Quattro Pro and human resources databases
Accomplishments
Expands recruitment initiatives by including presentations to the community on completing on-line employment applications, company job opportunities, and civil service laws
Creates electronic benefits administration form, cutting staff implementation time by 80%
Successfully implements Worker's Compensation Accident Prevention Program
Generates figures and reports for regulatory offices
Prepares company turnover reports
Establishes ticklers for projects
Provides career development counseling for employees
Negotiates competitive rates for company services
Publishes employee newsletter
Represents organization at job fairs, school career days and other functions
Employment History
Representative, Vector Marketing Corporation, October 2025 - present
Assisted in the marketing and presentation of Cutco Cutlery. Identified targeted potential customer markets. Provided administrative expertise for managerial staff.
Brand Consultant, July 2025 - present
Assisted client in surveying competitor advertising and creating a tailored branding strategy. Provided input in developing visual elements that reflect the brand's identity. Evaluated effectiveness of branding initiatives and made recommendations to improve brand performance.
Consultant, May 2004 - present
Provides solutions to individuals, academic, governmental, corporate, and other organizations to a variety of problems. Assists in attaining personal and professional goals and creating road maps to successful attainment of business objectives.
Teacher, Son, May 2011 - present
Currently homeschooling full time. Developed IHIP approved by both Superintendent of the Newfield School District and from 2021 to present by the TST BOCES homeschooling office.
Temporary Caseworker, Tompkins County, Summer 2005
Provided casework management with no prior experience. Was invited and served on Family Court Drug Treatment Team. Served an extended time in department by request because of success in departmental and family goals.
Organizational Development Coordinator, Tompkins County, May 2000 – December 2004
Responsible for coordinating, conducting, and evaluating comprehensive employee training programs, identifying quality initiatives, and increasing workforce diversification. Proctored Civil Service examinations.
Presenter, Joint Education and Training, August 2000 - 2005
Provided technical, employee and personal development courses.
Part-time Vocational Instructor, Schuyler-Chemung-Tioga County BOCES, August 1999 - 2006
Provided instruction on computer courses in adult education department. Designed specialized exercises and other part of curriculum to ensure knowledge of subject.
Diversity Coordinator, The City of Elmira, July 1999 - April 2000
Human Resources Generalist position with additional responsibilities of recruitment, employee retention and training. Sponsored by the City to pursue an MBA through Empire State College. Offered full time position with progressive responsibilities by Tompkins County in April 2000.
Human Resources Assistant, The Arc of Schuyler County, July 1997 - July 1999
Managed human resources needs for organization. Awarded salary compensation 1/98. Promoted to HR Manager, received additional remuneration and position reclassification to exempt 4/98 rewarding assumption of Director responsibilities during vacancy of the Director of Human Resources position starting 8/97.
Human Resources Assistant, Olsten Staffing Services, July 1996 - July 1997
Completed all assignments, including upgrading computerized system of employee benefits. Last assignment starting 3/97 at The Arc resulted in employment offer.
Customer Service Representative, Navestar, September 1995 – June 1996
Provided information on business services. Resolved grievances.
Customer Service Representative, Olsten Staffing Services, 8/94 – 9/95
Performed clerical and accounting duties full time while attending college full time. Trained customer service representatives.
Office Assistant, Metropolitan Temporary Services, August 1993-1994
Completed assignment at plant institute, Researched information for professors.
Administrative Assistant II, Johnson School of Management, September 1992-1993
Finished projects for Dean of Students while completing day and evening courses.
Office Worker, Summer Youth Employment Agency, June 1988 – August 1991
Placed in office setting. Was cross trained in secretarial, accounting, advertising, and management departments, given progressive responsibilities including bank reconciliation’s, preparation of trial balances, and transporting daily deposits of cash and checks with local bank. Executive Director provided letter after end of first summer requesting direct assignment each summer and other times until graduation.
Affiliations
American Management Association (AMA)
Member
Diversity Consortium
Chair 2000-2004. Facilitated monthly meetings for a group of professionals to improve diversity in the workplace. Members are from the Town of Ithaca, City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, area colleges and the community.
Human Service Coalition
Member-at-large, 2000-2004
New York State Association of Affirmative Action Officers
Central New York Regional Director
Newsletter Editor 2000-2004
Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
Member
References available upon request.
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