Director Human Resources

Cheryl D. Sanders

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Reseda, CA 91335

(818)

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***************@*****.***

Education

Nottingham University, BA Business Administration

Royal College of Business Studies, Business Diploma

Summary of qualifications

. Familiar with all State and Federal Employment Laws

. All aspects of Staff Management and Recruitment, Facilities

Management, Training and Development

. Payroll, Benefits and Worker's Compensation Claims

Professional Experience

2001 - Present Goldrich & Kest Industries, LLC, Culver City, CA

Director of Human Resources

A multi-site property management and development company whose staff number

over 700. Direct report to the company president and board of directors.

Responsibilities Include:

. Reduced employee relations issues by 20% by conducting immediate and

thorough investigations, assessing productivity impediments and

creating communications programs

. Reduced turnover by 30% by creation of performance management system,

updating classifications, creating targeted talent acquisition

strategies, and tailoring orientation programs to reflect Company

mission.

. Overseeing all aspects of human resources, including but not limited

to staffing/recruitment, employee relations/counseling and conflict

resolution, training and development, employee evaluation, termination

process ensuring compliance with State and Federal labor laws.

. Supervision of HR Department, Claims, Benefits, Payroll and Office

Facilities Departments.

. Compensation and benefit administration.

. Coordination and supervision of training seminars.

. Review and updating of Company Handbook to ensure compliance with

current State and Federal laws.

. Preparation and filing of mandatory federal and state reports.

. Maintenance of all leaves of absence reports for

vacation/sick/pdl/fmla and cfra.

. Supervision of the low-income property summer activity program.

1999 - 2001 Freeman, Freeman & Smiley, Los Angeles, CA

Director of Human Resources

An AV rated Westside law firm, reporting directly to the Executive

Committee, comprising of senior partners of the firm.

Responsibilities Included:

. All facets of Human Resources including interviewing and hiring of

staff, recruiting and screening of paralegals and attorneys.

. Staff counseling and disciplinary actions when deemed necessary,

acted in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

. Hands-on daily management of facilities, liaison between the firm

and building management.

. Management of firm benefits, including medical and insurance

coverage, 401(k), and Section 125 plan.

. Supervised build-out and extension of facility.

. Coordinated all firm social activities.

1998 - 1999 Casden Properties LP, Beverly Hills, CA

Director of Human Resources

A multi-billion dollar, multi-state property development and management

company, interfaced with Chairman, Chief Accounting Officer and Vice

Presidents.

Responsibilities Included:

. Overseeing staff of 150 corporate employees and approximately 1200

field employees. Human Resources staff, MIS and Payroll Department

heads reported directly to this position.

. Managed staff including hiring, employee relations/counseling,

termination process ensuring company compliance with State and

Federal labor laws.

. Creation of departmental budget forecast.

. Departmental reconfiguration, staffing/budgetary, after 1998 Real

Estate Investment Trust, which created a 20% increase nationwide in

both property and staff.

Computer skills

MS Word, Excel, Pro Forma Legal Solutions, Millennium 3 HRIS

Other Professional Experience

Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF), England

Officer responsible for training of incoming WRAF contingent. Supervised

all work schedules. Maintained personnel records on WRAF members,

numbering over 500 at any given time.

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