Profile: A diverse Human Resource professional, specializing in Strategic Human Resource Leadership

and Labor Relations

An ambitious, well rounded applicant bringing solid work ethic and proven reliability to the

competition

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Education:

Athabasca University Bachelor of Human Resource Management & Labor Relations (BHRLR)

GPA: 3.57

Professional Development Health & Safety Program Building (Alberta Hotel Safety Association)

Beyond the Basics (Alberta Hotel Safety Association)

Dealing with Difficult People (County of Grande Prairie No. 1)

Creating a Legal and Effective Employee Handbook (Tim Burns, Best Western)

The Future of Unions: Engaging All Four Generations (EnGen)

Computer Applications Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Publisher ACCPac

Outlook Intranet HRIMS

Other Achievements:

HRIA HR Institute of Alberta 2010 Scholarship Winner

HRIA CHRP Designate Candidate

Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2010 & 2011 Top Employer Summit Delegate

Experience:

Director of Human Resources

Pomeroy Group

March 2010 - Present

The Pomeroy Group is a young and growing organization that provides management, construction and franchise

services within the hospitality industry. This organization currently manages over twenty two hotels, restaurant

and gaming center properties throughout Alberta, BC and Ontario and employs 800+ employees. As Director of

Human Resources I form part of the senior executive team and report directly to the President. This is a standalone

role, responsible for the HR functions of the entire organization, as well as developing and implementing strategic

initiatives to promote the organization as an employer of choice.

Major strategic initiatives

Communication Strategy development, implementation and oversight

Health and Safety Program development, implementation and oversight

Foreign Worker recruitment program development

Privacy Officer for portfolio

Redevelopment of job descriptions, training plans and performance review templates for over 75 positions.

Functional Responsibilities

Strategic Development, Statistical Analysis and Presentation; policy development, review and

interpretation; research and implementation of industry and professional best practices; companywide

communication of company’s strategic goals and direction; Executive level direction and reporting

Protection of the Company’s assets; Representative and responder to legislative bodies

(Worker’s Compensation, Human Rights, PIPA, Employment Standards, OH&S, etc.); Facilitator during

internal conflicts; Guide for managers during employment transactions (termination, sale of property, etc.)

[JENN DOUCETTE]

8625 118 Avenue

Grande Prairie, Alberta T8X

0H4 780-***-****

ht5zjz@r.postjobfree.com

Experience Continued:

Director of Human Resources

Pomeroy Group

March 2010 - Present

Functional Responsibilities

Compliancy of the portfolio; training, guidance and auditing internally of management compliancy with

internal HR SOPs and external legislative environment.

Department Administration; Development and implementation of annual plan and budget

Recognition, Retention and Motivation; Annual employee engagement events (Employee Opinion

Survey, Annual Achievement Awards, Annual Onsite Communication Events, Annual Management

Summits, Quarterly Business Reviews, Bi monthly Leadership Team Meetings)

Internal and External Recruitment of Executive and Management Level team members; Oversight of the

recruitment and selection activities of all properties within the company portfolio.

Compensation and Benefits oversight and management; investigating and responding to employee issues

and questions as they arise as well as managerial questions.

Orientation, Training and development coordination of all properties; HR SOP training of management

level and up employees.

Labor Relations negotiation and navigation with portfolio’s unionized properties.

General Manager

Pomeroy Group (Holiday Inn Express)

July 2011 – Present

After 18 months with the organization, I was offered the opportunity to take on one of the portfolio’s properties

during the maternity leave of one of our GMs, while continuing to lead the organization’s HR strategic direction

and day to day functions. This new role involves the following responsibilities:

Budget development and reporting; Maintaining expenses as a percentage of revenue, driving

performance of the team to read budgeted goals; reporting to shareholders

Property accounting and payroll; Accounts receivables, daily property banking, reviewing labor costs

against revenue and occupancy.

Sales; Eating the competition’s lunch; understanding the economic environment of the region, and the

competition’s performance to capitalize on opportunities to develop new partnerships / relationships and

gain greater market share.

Freelance Writer

www.Elance.com; www.Guru.com

January 2011 - Present

Experienced and active Freelance Writer. Typical writing projects include Human Resource articles, resumes,

cover letters and E-Books.

Administration

5+ Years experience

Primarily with the Country of Grande Prairie No. 1 and the QEII Hospital within administrative roles, while

completing university education. Titles held included Planning Clerk, Administrative Assistant and Secretary III.

Community Involvement

Newfound land & Labrador AIDS Society, Bay St. George Women’s Shelter, GP Minor Hockey Association.

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