Entry-Level Human Resources and Administration

LESTINE POWELL COLBERT

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Frederick Maryland 21702

Tel: 240-***-**** / email: **************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Entry level Human Resources Candidate

Former Administrative assistant 1982-1993/data support specialist

20 years plus of administrative experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Able to learn new skills quickly and accurately

Able to collaborate with others & work effectively in a team setting

Able to motivate team members to greater success

Able to integrate many different skills to achieve success

Creative problem solver

Ability to observe and record data

Research ability

Organization

Integrity

Vision /strategy

Communication

Team work

Coaching

Diplomatic and tactful with both professionals and non-professionals

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH EDUCATION

Human Resources: Administration, Training & Development: Washington Adventist University & SHRM Preparatory Course

Acquired skills in the concepts, principles and techniques of assessing training and development needs and designing and delivering effective training programs using PowerPoint

Ability to provide guidance in the areas of compensation/benefits, recruitment/selection, program design and implementation, job analysis, performance management and labor relations

Examined the development of strategic human resource policies and programs in the areas of managing people at work, compensation/benefits, high-performance culture, talent management, job security, employee morale/motivation, loyalty and fairness, work stress & occupational safety

Analyzed the concepts of individual and group behavior as they affect performance in organizations including, communication, decision-making, leadership/structural issues

Understanding of industrial relations, particularly relating to union-management relations, the collective bargaining process, and relationship between the unions and employers

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Montgomery County Public Schools

Administrative Support/Data Support/Professional May 2004 to Present

Data Entry Support Specialist( unofficial title) - Under non supervision, performs skilled office support work in operating a computer system to access, maintain, and prepare reports for providers, update data within Microsoft Access program. The work consists of entering data into Excel Program by means of a standard computer keyboard, updating and editing files, and producing reports using printers or other output devices as a primary responsibility. Work also consist of inflowing data into electronic directories to create or edit user obtain and edit IDs as appropriate. At ease with with the meaning and significance of the data, the structure and operation of the files, and the rules and commands needed to access, update, edit and produce reports on the data. Entering new data into established files, add and edit data in existing records, and modify and reformat reports. Work entails sustained operation of a computer terminal or workstation, on a full-time basis. Work also consists of interaction with parents/ families and clients in Infants and Toddlers program. Assisting the administrative secretary with clerical duties is a part of daily duties.

One on One Paraprofessional Inclusive Assistant (to student with emotional support issues)

Walter Johnson High School

Montgomery County Public Schools Sept 2004 - Nov 2005

Special Education Program

MCPS Pep Program Support Assistant /Summer Program May 2003- July2004

Dual Position - Strawberry Knolls Pep Program and Whetstone Elementary ESY Summer Program 2004 MCSP- Supporting staff assignment.

Supported children with disabilities and filed reports, scheduled field trip, supported teachers and families.

Lunch Recess Aide-

Sally K. Ride Montgomery County Public Schools June 2002 - June 2004

Facilitated lunch duties on a team of 15 for 230 children during play time. Collaborated and prepared with support team schedules with team member assistance

Paraprofessional Support Sept 2001 – June 2002, 2004

K-1 Fox Chapel Elementary

Teacher’s assistant/ Reading Instruction Support - substitute position in a special needs setting of class of 10. Providing testing and amending assignments, as requested. Supervision of class of 10 students during teacher meetings.

AWARDS

Bernie Scholarship Award Recipient 2014, Parent Leadership Certification 2004, MCPS Volunteer Awards, 90 Hour Certification Award 2003, Montgomery College Human Resources Grant Scholarship 2013,

(Ongoing), 2013 Governor Scholarship

EDUCATION

2014 - Present Ongoing MCPS Professional Development Organization courses through MCPS Professional Development Office

3/ 2013 – Present Washington Adventist University & Montgomery County Schools Partnership- Bachelor’s Degree Program - Organizational Management (graduation anticipated 2016)

2/13 - 4/2013 Montgomery College, Germantown, MD, SHRM/ PHR Preparation Certificate

August 2004 - December 2009 Montgomery College - Early Childhood Associates Program

July 2005 Montgomery College County Para Praxis Pro Rockville, MD Certification,

September 2003 Imam Learning Center 90 Hour Early Childhood State Certification, Germantown, MD

September 2002-2003 Parent Leadership, Family Works Services, Germantown, MD

August 1988 General Communications Technical Computer School Certification, Rockville, MD

September 1983 - August 1984 University Maryland Eastern Shore

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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