CERTIFIED HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL, PHR
PROFILE
Dynamic, proactive, and people-driven professional with significant years of increasing responsibilities as Human Resources Executive, managing fast-paced human resources functions
Provide critical support in developing and implementing HR strategies that achieve business results
Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
A trusted company advocate who could effectively balance individual and organizational needs
Ability in developing and implementing effective policies and procedures, performing strategic planning, and carrying out information system design and management
Proficient in streamlining processes to improve operations, increase efficiency, and successfully achieve organizational goals and objectives
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Training and Development Staff Recruitment and Development Quality and Performance Management HR Policies Processes and Procedures Change and Conflict Management Compensation Administration Employee Relations and Motivation Exit Interviews and New Hire Orientations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State of Georgia Department of Labor Unemployment Appeals Atlanta, GA
Administrative Hearing Officer 2006-Nov 2011
Key Contributions:
Oversee and facilitate administrative hearings regarding unemployment and insurance benefits
Maintain hearing records and submit decision to all parties based on competent evidence presented on hearings
Improve and utilize detailed knowledge of employment law
Church Chair Industries Shannon, GA
Human Resource Generalist/Manager 2000-2006
Key Contributions:
Administered recruiting, hiring, and training of employees as well as improved performance management and implemented various policies and programs
Maintained harmonious employee relations and managed employee compensation and benefits
Ensured employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health; provided employee services and counseling; and facilitated employee training for safety policies and work guidelines
State of Georgia Child Support Enforcement Cartersville, GA
Enforcement Agent 1998-2000
Key Contribution:
Reviewed and managed specialized caseload of complex cases including analyzation and modification of orders, financial duties, special projects, training / mentoring of agent staff, and administrative work necessary for office operations
Shaw Industries, Inc., Cartersville, GA
Customer Service / Personnel Trainer / Inventory Clerk 1990-1998
Key Contributions:
Functioned as customer service agent through providing services through telephone and faxed requests
Served as personnel trainer for new hires in Sales and Customer Service departments
Designated as inventory clerk with tasks in organizing payroll entry and production / inventory entry
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Business Administration, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL, 2002
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Leadership, Shorter College, Rome, GA, 2000
PHR Certification, Society of Human Resources Management, January 2009
Administrative Law, Unemployment Compensation Course, National Judicial College, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 2006
TRAINING
State of Georgia DOL, Administrative Hearing Officers Training, 2006
Floyd College / Georgia Highlands College, SHRM Certification Course, 2002
Child Support Enforcement Training for Agents, 1998-2000
OSHA Train-the-Trainer, 2002
West Georgia Technical College, CompTIA A+ Certification Course (Basic Level), 2008
Shaw Industries, Train-the-Trainer / Quality Customer Service Skills, 1996
REFERENCES:
Dennis Priest, Former Supervisor @ Shaw Industries, 770-***-****
Ramona Hudgins, Acting HR Admin @ Church Chair Industries, 706-***-**** x138
Rick Lanham, Dept of Labor Veterans Representative, 770-***-****